It’s no secret — real estate is not nearly as accessible as it was for our parents and even our grandparents. Especially in Vancouver, the price of ownership is high, and for many millennials, owning property or a piece of real estate is unattainable.
According to a study done by Generation Squeeze, young Canadians in Vancouver need to save for 27 years in order to have enough money for a proper down payment — that’s more than five times as long as our parents.
The study also noted that even though COVID-19 has tempered the housing market, the housing affordability crisis will still be in full swing when the pandemic is over. Pre-COVID, more than half of the people under 30 living in Canada’s major cities spent 30% to 50% of their monthly paycheques on rent. Not only does this leave very little room to save for things, such as a down payment, but now that the pandemic has hit, this percentage has increased for many.
This is why addy, a real estate crowdfunding platform, is making investing in real estate more accessible by reducing barriers to entry. And all it takes is $1.
It’s impossible to cut the high costs of the market. Instead, the company’s mission is to redefine what it means to be a homeowner, while providing younger investment seekers with a new avenue into the game.
First, addy does their due diligence by scoping out the properties with the most potential to provide the highest return on investment (ROI). Once these properties have been identified and approved by the executive team, investment committee, and Board of Directors, they’re broken down into investment units starting at $1.
On launch day, addy releases the property on their platform, and qualified members have the opportunity to purchase as many shares in the property as they desire. Investors who have bought in on a specific property can make money from rental income in the form of distributions or as a lump sum when the property is finally sold.
The first property launched by addy is located in Vancouver’s charming Trout Lake neighbourhood; it was sold out to 305 investors, the lowest investment being $1 and the largest being $95,000.
This crowdfunding investment model reduces (but doesn’t eliminate) the overall risk, while giving millennials and Gen Zs an opportunity to get some skin in the game at a price point they’re able to afford. It also means investors aren’t responsible for managing tenants and other logistics associated with the property.
If you’re already getting out your pocketbook, addy is launching its next investment opportunity (only available to BC residents over 19 years of age) on August 11, 2020, with a minimum investment of $1 and a maximum investment of $1,500.
This commercial property is a free-standing building with more than 2,100 sq ft of retail space located in the heart of Chilliwack, BC, on the southwest corner of Airport Road and Yale Road. Currently, the space is occupied by Starbucks and features a drive-thru plus 12 owned parking stalls.
According to addy, the estimated timeline for return on your investment of this property is approximately five years. Any appreciation will be paid out at the end of the term, and investors can expect annual distributions from any excess cash flow.
If you’re interested in investing in this Chilliwack property or staying up-to-date on addy’s next property announcements, sign up for a free addy account walletso you’re ready to invest when the right property comes along.
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TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index was down more than 200 points in late-morning trading, weighed down by losses in the technology, base metal and energy sectors, while U.S. stock markets also fell.
The S&P/TSX composite index was down 239.24 points at 22,749.04.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 312.36 points at 40,443.39. The S&P 500 index was down 80.94 points at 5,422.47, while the Nasdaq composite was down 380.17 points at 16,747.49.
The Canadian dollar traded for 73.80 cents US compared with 74.00 cents US on Thursday.
The October crude oil contract was down US$1.07 at US$68.08 per barrel and the October natural gas contract was up less than a penny at US$2.26 per mmBTU.
The December gold contract was down US$2.10 at US$2,541.00 an ounce and the December copper contract was down four cents at US$4.10 a pound.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 6, 2024.
TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index was up more than 150 points in late-morning trading, helped by strength in technology, financial and energy stocks, while U.S. stock markets also pushed higher.
The S&P/TSX composite index was up 171.41 points at 23,298.39.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 278.37 points at 41,369.79. The S&P 500 index was up 38.17 points at 5,630.35, while the Nasdaq composite was up 177.15 points at 17,733.18.
The Canadian dollar traded for 74.19 cents US compared with 74.23 cents US on Wednesday.
The October crude oil contract was up US$1.75 at US$76.27 per barrel and the October natural gas contract was up less than a penny at US$2.10 per mmBTU.
The December gold contract was up US$18.70 at US$2,556.50 an ounce and the December copper contract was down less than a penny at US$4.22 a pound.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 29, 2024.
The crypto market has recently experienced a significant downturn, mirroring broader risk asset sell-offs. Over the past week, Bitcoin’s price dropped by 24%, reaching $53,000, while Ethereum plummeted nearly a third to $2,340. Major altcoins also suffered, with Cardano down 27.7%, Solana 36.2%, Dogecoin 34.6%, XRP 23.1%, Shiba Inu 30.1%, and BNB 25.7%.
The severe downturn in the crypto market appears to be part of a broader flight to safety, triggered by disappointing economic data. A worse-than-expected unemployment report on Friday marked the beginning of a technical recession, as defined by the Sahm Rule. This rule identifies a recession when the three-month average unemployment rate rises by at least half a percentage point from its lowest point in the past year.
Friday’s figures met this threshold, signaling an abrupt economic downshift. Consequently, investors sought safer assets, leading to declines in major stock indices: the S&P 500 dropped 2%, the Nasdaq 2.5%, and the Dow 1.5%. This trend continued into Monday with further sell-offs overseas.
The crypto market’s rapid decline raises questions about its role as either a speculative asset or a hedge against inflation and recession. Despite hopes that crypto could act as a risk hedge, the recent crash suggests it remains a speculative investment.
Since the downturn, the crypto market has seen its largest three-day sell-off in nearly a year, losing over $500 billion in market value. According to CoinGlass data, this bloodbath wiped out more than $1 billion in leveraged positions within the last 24 hours, including $365 million in Bitcoin and $348 million in Ether.
Khushboo Khullar of Lightning Ventures, speaking to Bloomberg, argued that the crypto sell-off is part of a broader liquidity panic as traders rush to cover margin calls. Khullar views this as a temporary sell-off, presenting a potential buying opportunity.
Josh Gilbert, an eToro market analyst, supports Khullar’s perspective, suggesting that the expected Federal Reserve rate cuts could benefit crypto assets. “Crypto assets have sold off, but many investors will see an opportunity. We see Federal Reserve rate cuts, which are now likely to come sharper than expected, as hugely positive for crypto assets,” Gilbert told Coindesk.
Despite the recent volatility, crypto continues to make strides toward mainstream acceptance. Notably, Morgan Stanley will allow its advisors to offer Bitcoin ETFs starting Wednesday. This follows more than half a year after the introduction of the first Bitcoin ETF. The investment bank will enable over 15,000 of its financial advisors to sell BlackRock’s IBIT and Fidelity’s FBTC. This move is seen as a significant step toward the “mainstreamization” of crypto, given the lengthy regulatory and company processes in major investment banks.
The recent crypto market downturn highlights its volatility and the broader economic concerns affecting all risk assets. While some analysts see the current situation as a temporary sell-off and a buying opportunity, others caution against the speculative nature of crypto. As the market evolves, its role as a mainstream alternative asset continues to grow, marked by increasing institutional acceptance and new investment opportunities.
