Discover the highlights of this week’s Weekly Address, featuring insights into what lies ahead in 2024, the most recent developments in real estate news, the complete video of the recent Jeff Booth event, upcoming payouts, three sneak peek opportunities coming and three properties worth considering. 👀 There’s a wealth of information to catch up on.

Today’s reading time is 4½ minutes.

What to expect in 2024

addy is poised for a significant year in 2024. Here’s a glimpse of what you can anticipate: 

• As of now, the addy platform has witnessed 38 equity deals. Keep an eye out for 2024 to surpass this count. (39th about to be announced!)
• You might have noticed the word “equity” above. Watch for addyCredit, launching soon where you will be able to invest in debt. More details soon. 
• addyBusiness will continue to grow in functionality. Small and Enterprise Issuers can now subscribe to the platform. Reach out if would like to learn more. 

Quick Wins

🏠 Maple View Heights Apartments Series 3 offering closes Jan. 30th 2024. There is still time to participate in the ownership of the 108-unit purpose built rental development that includes 11 affordable rental units, located in Mission, BC.

🤑 As we mentioned last week, there is an early property exit is coming soon. The addy Discord server is teeming with ideas on which property it could be. What we can tell you is that it is expected to happen this month! Jump into Discord to join the conversation. 💬

 The addy iOS app had an update rolled out yesterday. Be sure to update your app to have the most up to date experience. 

Sneak Peek

What We Are Listening To

Are you in search of fresh podcasts to add excitement to your listening habits? Explore these podcasts delving into topics such as Canada, business, real estate, politics, the stock market, and beyond.

🎧 The Loonie Hour Podcast 

🎧 The Your Life! Your Terms! Show
🎧 The Daily from The New York Times

Let us know what podcasts you listen to in the comments here. 

Book Club

Would you like to be a part of the addy book club?

This book club operates within addy’s Discord server and boasts active participation from tons of addy members. The current featured book is ‘Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones’ by James Clear. If you’re keen on joining the book club, simply visit the addy Discord server. Act quickly, as we’re currently offering 7 complimentary copies of the book. Find comprehensive information in the ‘book club’ channel on Discord.

Industry News

Tying immigration to homes a ‘good’ idea but not a fix-all: Federal Housing Minister Sean Fraser

Housing Minister Sean Fraser says he supports the idea of tying the number of immigrants to Canada with the number of homes built; something Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is also proposing. (Global News)

There’s Finally Hope for the Commercial Real Estate Market

Soaring borrowing costs and plunging prices walloped the global commercial-property market last year. Now, more clarity around values and an urgent need to address looming debt maturities are expected to spark more deals. (Bloomberg)

Gasoline prices help drive inflation up to 3.4%

Canada’s annual inflation rate jumped to 3.4 per cent in December, according to data released by Statistics Canada on Tuesday. That’s after both October and November saw inflation hold steady at 3.1 per cent compared to the previous year. (CBC)

Nuclear energy is coming to Alberta

Small modular reactors (SMR) intended to bring nuclear energy and meet the demand for clean energy and energy security have been announced for Alberta. (DailyHive)

Related: 
🎧 Loonie Hour – Without Nuclear Canada’s Energy Transition is Doomed, w/ guest Dr. Chris Keefer (Video | Podcast)

Recap: Jeff Booth Event (Full Video)

Jeff Booth | The Currency Conundrum
During the presentation, Jeff delved into the topic of governmental control over currency, explaining the dynamics of inflation and deflation. He also explored the advantages of Bitcoin and speculated on what the future may entail. (Watch Video)

Above: Jeff Booth, Stephen Jagger, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim at the Jeff Booth event in Vancouver. 

Available Investment Opportunities

Apex on Perkins 

Stillwater, OK 🇺🇸

This is your opportunity to participate in the ownership of a 234 unit & 732 bed student housing community located adjacent to Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Wychwood

Toronto, ON 🇨🇦

This is your opportunity to participate in the ownership of a 9-unit multi-family complex consisting of 2 buildings located in the Wychwood neighborhood of Toronto, Ontario.