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Rapid transit primes suburban competitiveness

New rapid transit lines are expected to drive development and support suburban commercial, retail and residential markets in Edmonton, Vancouver and Toronto.

Apartment transactions down in 2014

After a record breaking year in 2013, in terms of sales volume and market pace, the first half of 2014 saw a reversal of that trend in the GTA.

Ontario budget fuels real estate investment

The Ontario government's proposed provincial pension and public investment management agency would create a pool of capital to be directed to real estate.

How to start a preventive maintenance program

The question of how to start a preventive maintenance program is extremely common, and for good reason. With budgets tight and workers stretched thin, preventive

Drones in real estate are now a reality

The use of drones in real estate sales and marketing is not just a gimmick. Videos and images can help show off a property and offer unique perspectives.

Five finance tips for facility managers

Remembering commonly missed costs and crafting clear budget packages are some of the finance tips for facility managers outlined by a panel of experts.

Creating a data governance policy

Here are four steps to help a company manage its data assets.

Massive retail investment in Vancouver

New retail developments and U.S. retailer interest in the Metro Vancouver market have been significant enough to stir ...

Twenty years of Canadian REITs

First established in 1993, Canadian Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) have evolved to become an important investment class for both shareholders and the economy as a whole.

RFPs test parking operators’ competitiveness

Issuing a request for proposal (RFP) can be a way to assess the competency and competitive value offered by an incumbent parking operator.
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Ontario’s proposed industrial electricity incentive

Industrial electricity incentive program applicants may be eligible for a 70 per cent discount on electricity costs in return for creating one new ...
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Apartment owners must prepare for the future

Interest rates have defied expectations and stayed low for the past few years but there is nowhere else for these rates to go but up. Further, consider the average age of much of Canada’s rental apartment stock. These buildings aren’t getting ...
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Data detours on the information highway

The OSCRE is working to devise and implement specifications for system interoperability that would allow data to move between disparate systems without the need for customized interfaces.
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Determining an aging building’s fate

The key to deciding an aging building's fate is to understand, through accurate data and analysis, the condition, function and usage of the building.
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Valuation lags market

Appraisers have been slower to recognize the value of energy efficiency and other green features that many owners, property managers and investors now factor into the inherent worth of a building. The gap in perception can complicate ...