In todays weekly address, check out the latest news along with a podcast from Shopify co-founder Harley Finkelstein as he interviews Larry Silverstein. He shares with Harley how he leveraged partnerships, refurbished properties on a shoestring budget and built a business that today is valued at over $10 billion. 

Today’s reading time is 3½ minutes. 

🎧 What We Are Listening To

The Man Who Built New York City With No Money | Larry Silverstein

Legendary real estate developer, Larry Silverstein best known for the 99-year lease he signed for the World Trade Center, just six weeks before 9/11, Larry’s story is one of persistence and strategic partnerships—and a whole lot of chutzpah. (Big Shot Pod)

Lake Country Mayor Blair Ireland and addy Co-Founder Stephen Jagger

Lake Country Mayor Blair Ireland discussed district matters, including community, economy, and governance with addy co-founder Stephen Jagger. Topics ranged from policing, tax base expansion, to housing regulations, and future developments like a First Nations Cultural Centre. (addy Pod)

📰 Industry News

Fear of sinking real estate values hinders flood mapping

Along Canadian coastlines and waterfronts, increased erosion, storm surges and rising seas are putting more homes at risk of flooding. However, an East Coast researcher has found many people oppose flood-risk mapping because they fear their real estate will be devalued. (National Observer)

TransAlta cancels wind power project over new government rules on development

The rules followed a seven-month moratorium on renewable energy approvals after the government decided the industry was growing too quickly, threatening agriculture and marring Alberta’s landscape. (Western Advisor)

Sale Of Garibaldi At Squamish Approved Following Provincial Objection

According to court documents, no actual work on the site has been done since the project was conceptualized decades ago and little has been done to meet the EA Certificate conditions. However, the judge noted that a master plan has been drafted and is substantially complete. (Storeys)

📣 Open to All of Canada

Did you know that there are three properties that are open to ALL of Canada? This means that anyone residing in Canada (above the age of majority) are eligible to invest. 

The Harrison

This is your opportunity to participate in the ownership of 51 residential units and 12 commercial units in a single 5-storey mid-rise apartment building located in the City of Calgary.

💰 $649,648.00 of $1,095,000.00 sold

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 1111 Canadians invested

🏠 Average investment $584.74

Retreat Condos

The opportunity is to participate in the ownership of a 357-unit condo development situated at the address of 3291 Kingston Rd and 2&4 Windy Ridge in Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario.

💰 $522,553.00 of $750,000.00 sold

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 838 Canadians invested

🏠 Average investment $623.57

Lakewood Shopping Center

Participate in the ownership of a neighbourhood shopping centre located within Lake Country, alongside Highway 97.

💰 $335,677.00 of $750,000.00 sold

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 710 Canadians invested

🏠 Average investment $472.78

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