The opportunity to participate in real estate investments is exciting and transformative for many Canadians, particularly those who would otherwise face high barriers to entry. However, investing in real estate is not without risk, and as a platform, addy is committed to educating investors about both the rewards and the potential for losses. A few […]
Author Archives: Michael Stephenson
addy News, Articles
The Power of Community Capital: A Catalyst for Increasing Housing Supply in Canada
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Oct
Oct
The Power of Community Capital: A Catalyst for Increasing Housing Supply in Canada By Michael Stephenson, co-founder and CEO of addy Canada is at a crossroads. The housing supply crisis is squeezing both affordability and availability, leaving many people, especially younger generations, wondering if homeownership is still within reach. The pressing need for innovative solutions […]
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Jul
Jul
Strengthening Our Due Diligence: Lessons Learned and Steps Forward At addy, providing investors with enough information to make an informed investment decision has always been a core focus as part of our mission. As pioneers in democratizing access to institutional-grade real estate investments, we’ve learned that continuous improvement is crucial. Recent experiences, particularly with Forge […]
Articles, Properties
Celebrating our first exit in less than 12 months with a 22.89% ROI for addy investors
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Aug
Aug
Today, we’re celebrating a huge milestone — our first property exit! Members who invested in The Lex, a mixed-use apartment building in downtown Vancouver, are realizing a 22.89% return on their investment in less than 12 months (four years earlier than expected!). We created addy to help break down barriers and make real estate ownership […]
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Apr
Apr
There’s an analogy I keep coming back to when I try to explain what a healthy real estate investing portfolio should look like. Think of a city: it begins with people. They build homes in desirable areas close to parks and schools. Then grocery stores, cafes and shops soon crop up nearby. Businesses set up […]
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Apr
Apr
addy CEO and co-founder Mike Stephenson talks often about leadership, technology, entrepreneurship and real estate investing. His ideas, innovative spirit and eagerness to collaborate help guide addy in making real estate accessible for all. Recently, he penned a story about how the best ways and means to support employees and foster happiness. As the professional […]
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Mar
Mar
addy CEO and co-founder Mike Stephenson talks often about leadership, technology, entrepreneurship and real estate investing. His ideas, innovative spirit and eagerness to collaborate help guide addy in making real estate accessible for all.. Recently, he penned a story about how companies need to adjust in order to entice the best talent as more professionals […]
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Mar
Mar
addy CEO and co-founder Mike Stephenson talks often about leadership, technology, entrepreneurship and real estate investing. His ideas, innovative spirit and eagerness to collaborate help guide addy in making real estate accessible for all. Recently, he penned a story about how Gen-Zers are changing the real estate landscape, demanding transparency while marrying consumption with activism. […]
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Mar
Mar
addy CEO and co-founder Mike Stephenson talks often about leadership, technology, entrepreneurship and real estate investing. His ideas, innovative spirit and eagerness to collaborate help guide addy in making real estate accessible for all.. Recently, he penned a personal story about his own journey and how his life experience led to more empathy, inclusivity and […]
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Mar
Mar
addy CEO and co-founder Mike Stephenson talks often about leadership, technology, entrepreneurship and real estate investing. His ideas, innovative spirit and eagerness to collaborate help guide addy in making real estate accessible for all.. Recently, he penned an article about Gen Z’s changing relationship with real estate, analyzing the problem with the current market and […]
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