Why did Genesis CEO, CFO leave the company?

Why did Genesis CEO, CFO leave the company?

A rift between management and the board in terms of outlook and strategic plans were the reasons behind the surprise departure last month of the top two executives at Genesis Land Development Corp.

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Expect lower cap rates in top cities: CEOs

For the past three RealCapital conferences in Toronto, a major source of concern has been rising interest rates in the U.S. That is a source of amusement for Slate Asset Management partner and co-founder Brady Welch.

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Chartwell sees great potential in aging population

Chartwell Retirement Residences achieved a breakthrough year in 2015 and positioned itself for more growth and strong operating results moving forward.

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Presima adds MassPRIM as latest client

Presima beat out three dozen other companies and was selected by the Massachusetts Pension Reserves Investment Management Board (MassPRIM) to manage a portfolio of global real estate investment trusts (REITs).

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Firm Capital Property Trust ready to buy

Firm Capital Property Trust (FCPT), which continues to invest patiently, now has more money to do so after two recent asset sales and a refinancing deal.

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Do future hospitals need to be so big?

Some kind of reimagining is long overdue for our overburdened healthcare infrastructure. The question is if it should take the form of “super hospitals”? Ottawa isn’t the only city on the super hospital wagon; it’s been happening across the country.

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Choosing a crowdfunded real estate portal

One of the fastest-growing investment vehicles over the last few years have been crowdfunding. Entrepreneurs have recognized the potential of crowdfunding and its ease of accessibility to investors through a variety of social media networks and platforms.

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Exercising an option to renew

Many commercial real estate leases will include an option to renew clause. Like all clauses in a lease, this one is bound by some pretty specific rules that have important consequences for both the landlord and tenant.

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Boomers huge influence on future multi-res

In 2015 I wrote a book called The Stackable Boomer. Here is the introductory chapter. In subsequent posts on this blog I will share insights from the book, from our research, and ideas contributed by developers, architects, planners, designers, authors and Harvard professors.

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Six months ago: Demand for e-commerce space huge in U.S.: Dalfen

As a key player in the industrial real estate sector, Dalfen America Corp. (DAC), has a front-row seat to American business trends. “What we are seeing is a huge explosion in the demand for e-commerce related spaces,” president and chief investment office Sean Dalfen said of the world’s most dynamic economy.

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One year ago: Toronto office building transformed to ‘best in class’

Crown Property Management Inc. has almost completed the refurbishment of 400 University Avenue, bringing new life to an aging Toronto office building in the process. “The building is a hub of activity that appeals to creative and enterprising organizations and the millennials who work for them,” Crown marketing and sustainability manager Monica Di Zio said.

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