In this week’s Weekly Address you’ll find what we are reading in industry news, the latest from addy, a note from our friends at Blossom and what’s happening over in the addy Discord server. 👀 Lots to catch up on! |
Industry News🇨🇦 Bank of Canada holds key interest rate steady at 5% in final decision of 2023. Here’s what’s next The Bank of Canada left its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Wednesday and continued to warn future hikes aren’t off the table, even as market watchers shift their eyes towards rate cuts in 2024. (Global News) |
⛲ Vancouver is B.C.’s only city with an elected park board. Mayor Ken Sim wants to change that “We spent a year and a bit trying to fix it, it’s not working,” said Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim. “We deserve world-class parks and recreational facilities, and so we need to change the structure.” (Vancouver Sun) |
🏟️ ‘The stadium is secondary’: how US sports teams became real-estate speculators More than ever, franchises are a profit play as owners seek to boost income by building developments where people can live, work, shop, dine, drink and play (The Guardian) |
addy News🎟️ Event Recap: The Loonie Hour Live in Toronto The Loonie Hour podcast, featuring panelists Steve Saretsky, Keith Dicker, and Richard Dias, captivated over 250 attendees at The Don in Danforth, Toronto, with an electric live recording, preceded by an insightful housing panel featuring experts Ron Butler, Nick Hill, Daniel Foch, and Jordan Scrinko. (Read More) |
Discord Chat |
Have you not joined the addy Discord yet? Discord is the platform where you can engage in online conversations with fellow addy Members, Issuers, and the addy squad. It’s a vibrant space filled with discussions, learning opportunities, and enjoyable interactions. Come and join us! |
For example, below is a conversation with Hooman Tabesh, CEO of the Issuer for Wychwood Multi-Family giving an update to the addy community via Discord about a unit that was rented at the Toronto property along with Mike, CEO of addy commenting in. Join the discussion here. |
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FROM OUR FRIENDS AT BLOSSOM |
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Investment Opportunities Available Now |
Wychwood
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Maple View Heights
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USA Investment Opportunities |
Apex on Perkins
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ATTENTION – For a limited time, you can invest into this property using your Canadian dollar addy wallet! |
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FAQ – Investing in USA PropertiesDo you have questions about investing in the first American property to drop on the addy platform? How do you fund your USD addy wallet? |