On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Mark Rothschild, Analyst at Canaccord Genuity. Topics covered include: REIT valuation strategies and metrics The impact of rising interest rates on REIT valuations Retail investors and REIT prices Management’s role in REIT analysis Leverage and distribution yields More about our guest… Mark’s background includes positions on the real estate and lodging investment banking team at Salomon Smith Barney, as well as conducting credit analysis for U.S. REITs at Moody’s Investors Service in New ..read more

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Jason Castellan, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Skyline Group of Companies. Topics covered include: Jason’s transition from renting student rooms to large-scale real estate Skyline’s strategic investments in less competitive markets The potential of secondary and tertiary real estate markets The importance of on-the-ground insights and strong investor relationships More about our guest… Since 1991, Jason has been involved in buying, owning, managing, and financing real estate as ..read more

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Brad Keast, Head of Development and Construction at Dream. Topics covered include: The evolving space of the office market Transforming heritage buildings into luxury office spaces ESG strategies in commercial real estate Sustainable development and social responsibility in office projects The future of office work More about our guest… Brad is an experienced senior real estate executive and social infrastructure board director with a foundation in systems engineering and real estate devel ..read more

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with John Peets, Vice President and Head of Office Leasing for Oxford Properties Group. Topics covered include: The evolution of office leasing The hybrid work revolution Why flexible schedules and quality offices are the future of work How the shift to hotel-like amenities and service could reshape our workplaces More about our guest… John is an experienced business executive with 34 years of experience in commercial real estate, including 23 years as a Vice President for top corporations. He ..read more

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Jim Costello, Head of Real Estate Economics at MSCI. Topics covered include: How to value assets in a changing economic landscape The net asset value debate in canadian real estate Overcoming hesitancy in adjusting asset values in real estate The paradox of plenty in a stalled market The US debt markets and real estate trends More about our guest… In his role at MSCI, Jim leads the real assets research team, focusing on the Americas, as well as leading capital markets research. Previously ..read more

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Celia Chandler, Deputy Executive Director of the Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto. Topics covered include: How the co-op housing model works The role of nonprofits in creating new housing Challenges and solutions in co-op housing development The National Housing Accord More about our guest… Celia’s career trajectory showcases her deep commitment to social service and legal expertise, beginning with her graduation in 1990 and rapid movement into a key role at the City of Toronto ..read more

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Jonathan Gitlin, President and Chief Executive Officer at RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust. Topics covered include: The importance of diversifying portfolios in commercial real estate Construction challenges and rising costs in real estate The disconnect between market valuation and net asset value RioCan’s focus on commercial real estate and residential development The market’s perception of REITs More about our guest… In his role at RioCan, Jonathan aims to improve Canada’s most flexi ..read more

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Chris Ballard, Chief Executive Officer of Passive House Canada. Topics covered include: How passive houses reduce energy usage The financial benefits of passive house buildings Why companies must accelerate the adoption of sustainable building practices The future of Canada’s sustainable commercial real estate More about our guest… Chris has an impressive career in public service and consumer advocacy, notably serving as Ontario’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister of ..read more

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Mark Kenney, President and Chief Executive Officer at CAPREIT. Topics covered include: The truth about affordability in Canada’s rental market How to address the housing crisis in Canada Strategies for value creation in Canada’s apartment sector Media’s influence on the real estate market The challenges of financing and construction costs in Canada’s apartment sector More about our guest… With over three decades of expertise in the multifamily industry, Mark plays a key role as President a ..read more

On this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron speak with Antonia Botero, Principal at MADDPROJECT. Topics covered include: Office to residential conversions challenges and opportunities The financial and architectural aspects of development Cost considerations and factors for successful office conversions Zoning legislation and tax credit programs More about our guest… Antonia is the owner of MADDPROJECT, a company that specializes in designing and constructing buildings. As a licensed architect in Florida, New York, and Utah, she builds teams t ..read more