Category Archives: Resources

Stocks, Crypto and Real Estate: How do These Investments Compare?

Graphics of a building, stock chart and Bitcoin representing the three asset classes

Everyone knows diversifying an investment portfolio is generally a good idea: it helps protect against volatility but also offers a chance to explore new and different ways to earn passive income. We’ll take a look at how three popular investment asset classes in stocks, cryptocurrency and real estate stack up against each other and how […]

What is a REIT and How Does It Work?

Emojis of building, land, documents and magnifying glass

REITs have long offered a fairly simple way to invest in real estate for beginner and seasoned investors alike. With so many online platforms opening up new avenues to earn some passive income, these companies – like addy – can often be confused with REITs. The answer to a commonly-asked question is no, addy is […]

What’s the Difference Between Hard and Soft Construction Costs?

Words "hard costs vs soft costs" run across the center with construction-themed emojis surrounding.

Budgeting is a key part of building a development, whether you are putting up a home for your family to live in or creating a large residential complex to rent out. Determining hard costs and soft costs when it comes to construction is important when figuring out how much money you need, and how much […]

addy vs. LendingLoop

LendingLoop and addy logos sit on either side of a scale that lends towards addy

There are countless ways to invest earned money to set yourself up for some passive income, whether you’re looking for some funds in the short term or arranging long term cash flow. Many opportunities to make money, however, require already having a substantial amount of money. To paraphrase an old age: you need to have […]

addy vs. goPeer

Logos for addy and goPeer on either side of an emoji woman shrugginer her shoulders

With myriad ways to invest in real estate, Canadians looking to earn passive income have more options than ever before. While addy seeks to break down real estate barriers by making investing simple and accessible through crowdfunding, other platforms use different means to allow people to invest. One such company is goPeer, a Canadian lending […]

What Happens if addy Doesn’t Complete a Funding?

The basic principle behind crowdfunding is that a group of people pool their money towards a common goal that would otherwise be too high for any one person to achieve alone. Crowdfunding can help people pay for medical bills or tuition, assist in development of a creative project or in the case of addy, allow […]

addy Launches First 100% Affordable Housing Development

Real Estate Crowdfunding Platform, addy, Launches First 100% Affordable Housing Development Residents across BC, Alberta, Ontario and Quebec Can Invest In a 96-unit, 100% affordable multifamily development in Hamilton, Ontario Vancouver, B.C. (March 1, 2022) — addy, a Vancouver-based proptech start-up that is breaking down barriers to real estate ownership, today announced its first property […]

Real Estate Volatility vs. Stock Market Volatility

Computer graphic of chart with the words "real estate" above a line that steadily moves up and to the right.

With platforms like addy breaking down barriers to real estate investment, more people are adding this asset class to their portfolio. For those who traditionally invest in stocks, putting money into real estate is a different way to earn some passive income while diversifying one’s portfolio. One of the key advantages of investing in real […]

addy vs. NexusCrowd

Logos for addy and NexusCrowd sit on eithe side of a scale

It’s never been easier to invest in real estate online, with a wealth of platforms available that aim to increase the size of your bank account through this popular asset class. addy aims to make real estate for everyone by breaking down traditional barriers to investing. We’re not the only ones in the market as […]

7 Commercial Real Estate Terms You Should Know

Three digital houses are under the text "7 must-know terms"

Commercial real estate investing is historically inaccessible to the average Canadian. This is due to the price tag, which often isn’t lower than $3 million and frequently trends over $50 and even $100 million. addy, however, seeks to break barriers of investing in such properties by crowdfunding investments across multiple parties, essentially lowering the price […]