A Tale of 2 Asset Classes & 2 Realities: Condos vs. Purpose-Built Rentals
There is a fundamental distinction between for-sale condominiums and purpose-built rental apartments. They are entirely different asset classes, and comparing them leads to inaccurate assumptions.According to the October 2025 issue of Canadian Apartment Magazine,...Avoid Probate Delays: The Power of Joint Tenancy and a Proper Will
Joint Tenants share equal ownership of an asset. Each joint tenant has a 100% stake in the asset. This means they can only sell or transfer the asset with the consent of the other joint tenants. When one joint tenant dies, their share automatically passes to the...Solving The Affordability Crunch: The Power of Co-Ownership
A recent report from a national real estate franchise highlights a startling reality: the average home price in Metro Vancouver has risen 325 percent over the past 30 years.The analysis points to familiar culprits. A 74% surge in population, insufficient housing...The Pipe Dream Fallacy
I am compelled to write this article as a RED LIGHT WARNING to real estate investors dabbling in crypto – if it sounds too good to be true, it is. And it’s most likely a scam. Recently, a couple of people in my inner circle were victims of crypto investment scams:...The Freedom Fallacy: Why Many Canadians Choose Independence Over Financial Ease
After 23 years of syndicating real estate deals, I’ve developed a theory about why so many Canadians choose independence and financial struggle over collaboration and financial ease. It seems to stem from a deep-seated belief that freedom and independence are the same...Contact July Ono
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