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addy Turns to Victoria for Latest Canadian Real Estate Investment Drop

Digital real estate investment platform addy continues to expand its geographical range and diversity, with the latest opportunity for investors hailing from Vancouver Island for the first time.

Techcouver Newsdesk – November 15, 2024

Real estate crowdfunding in Canada

Crowdfunding essentially democratizes access to real estate by allowing individuals to pool their resources and collectively invest in high-value properties. Whether you’re a seasoned investor looking to diversify your portfolio or a newcomer eager to give real estate investment a try, crowdfunding offers a unique opportunity.

money.ca – August 26, 2024

Real Estate Investment Platform addy Diversifies Offerings with Credit Opportunity

Vancouver fintech firm addy is introducing a credit opportunity onto its digital investment platform for the first time. addy is “committed to expanding investment opportunities that cater to various investor preferences and risk profiles” and posits that credit investments provide an alternative avenue for those seeking returns with lower average risk than typical equity investments by offering predictable cash flow through regular interest payments.

Techcouver Newsdesk – August 20, 2024

VCREP #140: How to Buy Commercial Real Estate for Only $100 with Stephen Jagger of Addy

This week, Cory and Matt welcome entrepreneur, author, and speaker Stephen Jagger to the show. As the Co-Founder of addy, Stephen shares his insights on revolutionizing the real estate industry to make homeownership accessible to everyone through addy.

Vancouver Commercial Real Estate Podcast – July 24, 2024

Scott McGillivray Real Estate Trust II Joins addy Platform, Pioneering a New Era of Accessible Real Estate Investments

addy Technology Corp. (“addy”), a leading real estate technology company in Canada, today announced that Scott McGillivray Real Estate Trust II* has joined and licenced the addy platform as an Issuer.

GlobeNews Wire – June 17, 2024

Canadians Invest in ‘Strong and Sustained’ Rental Market of Alberta Through addy

Rental demand is “strong and sustained driven by a rapid increase in population”—the province of Alberta saw 100,000 new residents in the first half of 2023—with a further influx of immigrants and domestic migration expected to continue to fuel future demand.

Calgary.tech – February 21, 2024

New 108-unit apartment building opens in Mission with 11 affordable units

A new 108-unit apartment building is now open on Maple Street, including 11 units of affordable housing. An open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Tuesday (Feb. 13) at the new Maple View Heights Apartments building where tenants began living in January.

Mission City Record – February 18, 2024

Real Estate Crowdfunding Platform addy to Host Calgary Meetup This Week

Up next is January’s addy Calgary Meetup. Hosted at Aroma Cafe in The Harrison building on 18th Street, the casual meet-up will allow addy investors to connect with each other as well as company cofounder Stephen Jagger.

Calgary.tech – January 22, 2024

Real Estate Fintech Opens Up Investment Platform Across Canada

A crowdfunding real estate investment platform born in Vancouver this week revealed that residents in any province or territory in Canada are now eligible to invest in institutional-grade opportunities across North America. The first development available to all Canadians through addy is Maple View Heights Apartments in Mission. Investors can “participate in the ownership of the 108-unit purpose built rental development, including 11 affordable rental units.”

Fintech.ca – November 2, 2023

Addy’s Latest Investment Opportunity is Open to All Canadians for First Time

Techcouver Newsdesk – November 2, 2023

Latest Addy Project Looks to Revitalize Historical Carson Block in Calgary

In Calgary, two office-to-residential conversion projects, The Cornerstone and the Petro Fina Building, have drawn the interest of more than 1,500 investors from across the country, who for as little as $1 now have a stake in the revitalization of the city’s downtown core.

The Globe and Mail – October 20, 2023

Latest Addy Project Looks to Revitalize Historical Carson Block in Calgary

In 2023, the digital real estate investment platform made waves for helping rejuvenate the downtown core of Calgary following a hollowing-out of office space due to the pandemic-fuelled migration to hybrid and remote working models—and the region continues to attract online investment as addy prepares to release two more Calgary-based opportunities.

Calgary.tech – October 18, 2023

Growth of Vancouver Fintech Shows Thirst for Real Estate Investment, Development in BC

Techcouver Newsdesk – October 18, 2023

Addy Drops Two More Properties as Vancouver Fintech Gains Steam

Fintech.ca – October 18, 2023

Calgary Is Converting Abandoned Offices Into Housing

Across the country, municipal governments and urban developers are transforming abandoned corporate towers into residential condos. Could this be the way to solve our housing crisis—and save our downtowns?

Fintech.ca – October 16, 2023

Canadians Can Invest in US Real Estate with addy’s Latest Offering

The upcoming ownership opportunity will see addy release its first-ever US property. The BC firm is headed to Stillwater, Oklahoma to invest in student housing. The plan is to “take advantage of an asset already going through renovation and with the addition of smart technology implemented throughout. Students can control their units through their mobile phones,” addy explains in a memo about the development, known as the Apex on Perkins.

Fintech.ca – August 30, 2023

addy Adds First US Property to Platform as Portfolio Expands

Techcouver Newsdesk – August 29, 2023

Calgary on Digital Display for Canadian Real Estate Investors

Born in Vancouver in 2018, addy took some time to expand beyond the borders of beautiful BC as it figured out of the gears of its platform. It fully launched in 2020 and in 2023, the digital real estate investment platform made waves for helping rejuvenate the downtown core of Calgary following a hollowing-out of office space due to the pandemic-fuelled migration to hybrid and remote working models.

Calgary.tech – August 29, 2023

Stephen Jagger – How to Crowdfund Your Real Estate Deals and Give People Skin in the Game

You can now crowdfund your own real estate deals using the addy platform. It’s a complete game-changer. You can now allow your employees, contractors, tenants, or anyone else you want, to invest in your real estate projects and give them an opportunity to gain ownership of your project.

Rock Star Inner Circle – August 25, 2023

Community buying in to church’s redevelopment

With an initial investment of as little as $1, you can join hundreds of people who have already gotten in on the ground floor of a residential development project in Oliver with help from a B.C.-based crowdfunding platform.

Penticton Herald – July 14, 2023

VREP #377 | Real Estate Investing just Got Easier with Stephen Jagger

What if we told you you could invest in major real estate projects across North America for as little as one dollar? Addy co-founder Stephen Jagger joins Adam & Matt to explain how Addy is changing the real estate investing landscape through its crowdfunding platform. Set up a profile, deposit anywhere between $1 to $2500 & start building your empire with a few mouse clicks. This is a new twist on the future of real estate – whether you are in the business of investing or the business of raising capital. Listen up!

Castanet.net – June 29, 2023

Rogers Management Group offering up joint commercial real estate in Oliver for as little as $1

The opportunity is knocking for residents of Oliver to own a piece of commercial real estate for as little as one dollar. The United Church in Oliver has been purchased by The Rogers Management Group who are using the “Addy” platform to crowdfund ownership of the historic church.

Castanet.net – June 29, 2023

Can Technology Make a Dent in British Columbia’s Housing Crisis?

Vancouver-based real estate platform addy is facilitating conversions through helping developers fund their projects—while giving Canadians a chance to own a piece of the profits.

The Advance – June 25, 2023

Canadians Quickly Complete Cornerstone Campaign in Calgary

In a boost to ongoing revitalization efforts in downtown Calgary, Peoplefirst Developments announced this month the listing of their newest project, The Cornerstone, on addy, a real estate crowdsourcing platform hailing from Vancouver. “Funding complete” announced of The Cornerstone less than two weeks after launch.

Calgary.tech – June 21, 2023

The Influence of Technology on BC’s Housing Crisis

Another opportunity to boost housing figures is converting unused, non-residential spaces into occupied residential units. Vancouver-based real estate platform addy is facilitating this process through helping developers fund their conversion projects—while giving Canadians a chance to own a piece of the profits.

Techcouver Newsdesk – June 13, 2023

Developer and Fintech Collab to Create More Housing in Downtown Calgary

The Cornerstone offers an opportunity for anyone to participate in the rejuvenation of downtown Calgary. This democratized approach to property investment aligns with Peoplefirst’s mission of fostering transformed communities. The Cornerstone marks their second building launch on addy.

Calgary.tech – June 9, 2023

addy Unveils Latest Real Estate Property Investment for Canadians

In a boost to ongoing revitalization efforts in downtown Calgary, Peoplefirst Developments has announced the listing of their newest project, The Cornerstone, on addy, a real estate crowdsourcing platform hailing from Vancouver.

Techcouver Newsdesk – June 9, 2023

Vancouver’s addy Breaks Down Real Estate Crowdfunding for Canadians in Video Series

In recent years, technology-forward real estate startups like Addy Invest have launched to lower the barrier to access for everyday Canadians to grab their slice of the real estate pie

Techcouver Newsdesk – October 31, 2022

Let’s own real estate together.

A new way to invest in Canadian real estate, addy’s mission is to enable every human to own property regardless of income, age, gender or background.

REW – Oct 24, 2022

How Financial Services Leaders Can Make Investing More Inclusive Of LGBTQ+ Communities

It’s time for more leaders to step up to enable more participation in ownership society. Here’s how we can make investing more LGBTQ+-inclusive.

Forbes – Aug 10, 2022

New Tech Brings Fresh Approach to Real Estate Co-Ownership

Real estate co-ownership — multiple owners investing in a property — isn’t a new concept. But tech companies are creating a fresh spin.

Storeys – July 5, 2022

addy ⎯ Making Real Estate Accessible To All Canadians – Loans Canada

Buying real estate has many barriers to entry, particularly, the large upfront down payment. Depending on the property you’d like to invest in, it can cost tens of thousands of dollars to invest. Unfortunately, many Canadians don’t have that kind of cash on hand. To help Canadians enter the real estate market, addy has created a platform that allows Canadians to invest in different properties across Canada with as little as $1.

Loans Canada – May 10, 2022

Real Estate Crowdfunding Platform, addy, Issues Largest Distribution in Group History

addy, a Vancouver-based proptech start-up that is breaking down barriers to real estate ownership, today announced that addy (1249 Granville St) Corp. has issued its largest distribution in addy Group history. Members invested in the property located at 1249 Granville Street in Vancouver, BC known by many as The Lex, have shared four distributions to-date with the largest and most recent one amounting to $253,000*, for a total of $464,000+* in distributions for members.

Cision Newswire – Apr 22, 2022

This app lets you invest in real estate around you with as little as $1

A Vancouver-based startup is making it easier for everyday Canadians to invest in real estate. addy lets you do fractional investing in the real estate market, and its app is now available for iOS users. The app lets Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec residents fractionally invest in real estate with as little as $1.

Mobile Syrup – Apr 21, 2022

Vancouver-based PropTech Company addy Launches Canada’s First Crowdfunded Commercial Real Estate Investing App

addy, a Vancouver-based start-up that is breaking down barriers to real estate ownership, announced today that its mobile iOS app is now available to Canadians. Using the addy app, Canadians over the age of majority in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec can invest in institutional-grade commercial real estate deals for as little as $1, get notified when a property drops, connect with the growing community on Discord , and unlock the new addyverse (a digital twin of all of your addy investments).

T-Net – Apr 21, 2022

You can now invest in real estate for $1 directly from your phone

Whether you’re an avid real estate website browser who loves to spend their downtime scanning real estate listings, an investment-advice Youtube video junkie, or someone who knows nothing about investing in property but wants to put your money in secure spaces — there’s a new tool for you on the market.

Daily Hive – Apr 21, 2022

You can own a piece of Canadian real estate for as little as $1 from your phone

With the new iOS app (Android coming soon) from addy – a Vancouver-based crowdfunding real estate startup – you can join in on the fastest and easiest way to get into Canadian real estate and start earning passive income.Using the addy app, Canadians over the age of majority in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec can own a piece of institutional-grade commercial real estate for as little as $1.

Vancouver Is Awesome – Apr 21, 2022

addy Launches Canada’s First Crowdfunded Real Estate Investing App

Vancouver proptech startup addyhas launched Canada’s first crowdfunded real estate investing mobile iOS app. Using the addy app, Canadians get notified when a new property drops, connect with their growing community on Discord, and unlock the new addyverse – a digital twin of all of your addy investments.

Fintech.ca – Apr 21, 2022

addy Launches Canada’s First Crowdfunded Real Estate Investing App

Techcouver Newsdesk – Apr 21, 2022

How to Invest in Hamilton Multi-Family for as Little as $1

Ever wish you could purchase real estate for as little as $1? Addy is currently offering a unique investment in a 100% affordable housing development in Hamilton ON, and you can purchase an ownership stake in this property for as little as $1 all the way up to $1500…different, we know!

Rock Star Real Estate Inc – Mar 10, 2022

Could crowdfunding help solve Hamilton’s housing crisis? 3H raises over $340K in one week

A for-profit Vancouver developer is crowdfunding cash from small investors — as little a $1 per share — to build “deeply affordable” housing in a planned apartment building on Main Street West.

The Hamilton Spectator – Mar 7, 2022

addy Launches First 100% Affordable Housing Development

addy, a Vancouver-based proptech start-up that is breaking down barriers to real estate ownership, today announced its first property with a primarily societal return – a 100% affordable housing project in one of Canada’s fastest growing real estate markets, Hamilton, Ontario.

addy – Mar 1, 2022

Why Gen-Z Is Embracing The Financialization Of Real Estate

Thanks to technology and younger generations’ vision to make investing fair and equitable, we’re seeing a disruption in real estate investing through crowdfunding — and it couldn’t come at a better time.

Forbes – Feb 22, 2022

Real Estate Crowdfunding Platform, addy, Opens to Quebec Residents; Launches 20th Investment Property Located in Montreal

addy, a Vancouver-based proptech start-up that is breaking down barriers to real estate ownership, today announced that the 20th property dropping on the platform (a boutique hotel located in Montreal) will be open to investment from Quebec residents for the first time, alongside those in BC, Ontario and Alberta.

addy – Feb 4, 2022

Anyone can own real estate

Addy gives people a chance to invest in real estate and they are moving in to the Vernon area.

Castanet.net – Feb 13, 2022

3 Ways to Attract Top Talent Despite the Great Resignation

Transform your business culture so that it empowers employees to bring their whole selves to work as they contribute and lead.

Inc. – Jan 13, 2022

Addy – innovation in fractional homeownership by Real Estate Innovation Podcast: What does it mean to be innovative?

Tune in to a conversation between host Judy Farhat and Stephen Jagger, co-founder of Addy. Steve and Judy discuss addy’s fractional investing business model, its growth & success strategy, and how technology, community, and purpose-driven investing come together to open new opportunities in home ownership.

Real Estate Innovation Podcast – Dec 14, 2021

Fractional Real Estate For As Little As $1 With Stephen Jagger of addy Invest

These guys are applying technology to real estate investing to Canadians, bringing down the investment cost. So, folks can invest as little as $1 and max $1,500 per project. Yup, that’s right!

Truth About Real Estate Investing for Canadians– Dec 6, 2021

I worried coming out would hurt my company. But business has only gotten better

The experience only helped me develop empathy and learn how to create more inclusive workplaces, writes this finance CEO.

Fast Company – Nov 20, 2021

Offering real estate investment for as little as $1, addy enters the Toronto market

addy — an online investment platform that allows Canadians to invest in real estate for as little as $1 — is expanding its reach, entering the Toronto market with a three-building apartment complex.

Livabl_ – Nov 18, 2021

Real-Estate Investing Is About to Get a Gen Z Makeover

Real-estate investing locked whole populations out, but Zoomers are finding a new way in.

Entrepreneur – Nov 7, 2021

Fractional real estate investing gets young people into the property market, but at what cost?

“Let’s say there’s an apartment building available in a neighbourhood and it cost $1-million,” Addy founder and CEO Michael Stephenson said. “Addy will buy it and then we’ll issue a million shares, each for $1, and anybody, including tenants in the building, can own a piece of the building.”

The Globe & Mail – Oct 20, 2021

Walking Away from Your Career, Democratizing Real Estate with Addy & Living Authentically

On this episode of The Your Life! Your Terms! Show Mitch shares his personal story, why Addy became a natural next move for him, current real estate trends and more.

Your Life, Your Terms – September 19, 2021

How Canadians can invest in real estate without buying a home

Through passive fractional ownership, investors can cash in on returns without having to qualify for a big mortgage or come up with a huge downpayment.

Yahoo! – Sept 17, 2021

Can’t afford a house? Fractional investing lets you ride the real estate wave without one

The investment deal is offered through a start-up called addy, a Vancouver-based real estate company that issues tiny shares in the properties they own to crowdsource investments. The goal, they say, is to let anyone profit from Canada’s housing market.

Toronto Star – Sept 6, 2021

Is investing in crowdfunded real estate a wise choice?

Mark Ting, CBC’s finance columnist, explains why he’s helping his kids buy into real estate [with addy!]

CBC – July 25, 2021

How to Buy Commercial Real Estate for Only $1 with Mitch Jarvi

Ever wanted to buy commercial real estate but never felt you had the financial ability to do so? This week, Cory and Matt welcome Mitch Jarvi from the new crowdsourcing investment platform Addy.

Vancouver Real Estate Podcast – July 13, 2021

Want to buy property but don’t have a down payment? ‘Fractional ownership’ may be the ticket

Vancouver-based startup Addy is part of the emerging “fintech” and “proptech” sectors, which is using technology to disrupt the financial and real estate industries.

CBC – June 20, 2021

addy Review: Crowdfunding Real Estate

addy lets you invest directly in real estate properties across Canada with as little as $1. This gives Canadian investors the opportunity to invest in real estate in a unique, fun, and affordable way.

Money After Graduation – June 21, 2021

Company seeking crowd fund investors for Kimbrook apartment building in Kimberley

A Vancouver tech company, addy, has purchased an interest in the Kimbrook apartment building in Kimberley. Addy is offering crowd funded investment opportunities in a piece of the building and you can invest up to $1500.

The Kimberley Bulletin – June 8, 2021

addy begins by identifying investment opportunities and putting them through a due diligence process including a line-by-line look at financial statements and approval from an investment committee to ensure each property has sound economics.

The Globe & Mail – May 27 2021

Michael Stephenson: Technology is giving power to the people when it comes to investing

Access to real estate for many young people doesn’t need to feel like an impossible dream. Through addy, they could be reaping the financial rewards that property owners have come to enjoy—and have a few bucks to spare to invest in an NBA Top Shot.

The Georgia Straight – May 17 2021

Investing in Real Estate with addy: My Early-Adopter Experience

The Vancouver-based company officially launched in the summer of 2020, promising homeownership for as little as one dollar. No, you can’t live in a home for that price, but it’s as low a barrier to entry to real estate investing as we’ve seen.

Techcouver – May 6 2021

addy prepares to launch The Lex on Granville Street

Individual investors can purchase of slice of downtown Vancouver apartment building. The real estate crowdfunding investment platform Addy is preparing to launch their first downtown Vancouver property.

Urban YVR – May 3 2021

Real estate investing democratized

“addy’s mission is to enable every human to be a homeowner and the way we do that is by using technology to enable the crowd to invest small dollar amounts for a specific property and participate in the ownership economy and own a piece of a specific address itself”

Canadian Real Estate Wealth – April 30, 2021

Episode 16 – Stephen Jagger: addy – Real Estate for Everyone

addy’s fractional ownership model is a true business-minded solution to challenges facing the general public and development organizations.

From The Trenches Podcast – April 26, 2021

addy Lets You Enter The Real Estate Market with Just $1

Investing in real estate can be hard: 1) it’s risky 2) it’s expensive. With addy, those barriers are eliminated.

Baystreet Bull – March 17, 2021

Vancouver tech company lets Canadians invest in real estate with as little as $1

addy, a Vancouver-based tech company, is looking to shake up the country’s real estate investment landscape by giving Canadians tools and access to opportunities, with options to invest as little as $1.

Livabl – March 12, 2021

addy review: Real Estate Crowdfunding in Canada

Real estate crowdfunding seems to be another great passive income stream in Canada. Enter addy, a real estate crowdfunding platform in Canada.

Gen Y Money – March 11, 2021

B.C. startup targets novice real estate investors

Western Investor begins a four-part series on real estate investing with a report on buying into the hot multi-family market with $1,500 or less

Business in Vancouver – March 9, 2021

Real estate investing Part 1: starting from scratch

Western Investor begins a four-part series on real estate investing with a report on buying into the hot multi-family market with $1,500 or less

Western Investor – March 1, 2021

addy Invest Review

Many people now assume that investing in real estate is out of reach but that may no longer be the case thanks to a new tech start-up, addy. For as little as $1, you can invest in real estate.

Money We Have – February 24, 2021

addy Adds North Vancouver Apartment Building To Portfolio

Vancouver proptech startup addy has launched its fifth real estate investment opportunity and this time around it is a multi-family property in North Vancouver.

Techcouver – February 16, 2021

The Innovators: addy Technology aims to drop the barriers to investing in real estate

The Vancouver startup wants to help you get in on the residential market for as little as $1

BC Business – January 26, 2021

10 Homegrown B.C. Startups to Watch in 2021

We have a lot to look forward across the province in 2021 and what better way to kick off the calendar year than to highlight 10 homegrown startups that Techcouver will be watching closely this year (including addy!)

Techcouver – January 15, 2021

This 280,000 sq ft Alberta property is looking for young investors

Vancouver-based proptech startup, addy, is on a mission to reimagine real estate investing, making ownership an achievable milestone for young people — and it all starts with $1.

DailyHive – December 22, 2020

New platform helps young investors crack Toronto’s real estate market

While addy can’t change the high cost of the housing market, it can make it easier for people to get into the game for the first time.

DailyHive – November 9, 2020

Democratization Of Real Estate & The Future Of Real Estate Investment

Technology is going to demolish the boundaries of traditional finance and real estate faster than anyone thinks. And the proof of that is what is going on with addyinvest.ca..

Your Life, Your Terms – October 30, 2020

Learn about Addy – Where everyone can be a homeowner

Michael Stephenson, CEO of addy, was a guest on Spice Radio to talk about addy and how we are enabling everyone to invest in real estate.

Spice Radio Podcast – September 20, 2020

Addy Lets You Invest In A Starbucks Drive-thru Location

Vancouver proptech startup addy has launched its second real estate investment opportunity and this time around it is a commercial property in Chilliwack.

Techcouver – August 11, 2020

You can invest in this local property for as little as $1

It’s no secret — real estate is not nearly as accessible as it was for our parents and even our grandparents.

DailyHive – August 11, 2020

addy, Micro Real Estate Investing & The Journey of an Entrepreneur

Can you invest in real estate with as little as $1, apparently you now can. Steve Jagger has a great story. He doesn’t go to college or university and instead starts multiple businesses all over the world. He’s now returned home to British Columbia and together with his good friend and business partner are building out a pretty interesting real estate platform called addy.

Your Life, Your Terms – August 11, 2020