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Daily Archives: February 25, 2016
TEDx: seeing through the banker’s new clothes
Complexity is the intended cloak of deceit in finance. Breaking things down into simple terms is illuminating. And breaking the conglomerates up again into investment companies that are separate and apart from deposit taking-lenders backed by taxpayers, must happen now. … Continue reading
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Legacy of low rates and lax lending: rental glut
Another gift from lax lending and a decade of low rates: an oversupply of rentals in many cities. See, Purpose-built residential rentals picking up steam in Canada: “As pension funds and other big investors seek new, reliable income streams, … Continue reading
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Ugly math in Canada’s over-valued property market
Get your head around these numbers: Canada’s average national home price rose to $470k in January, and is over $1,000,000 in hot spots like Toronto and Vancouver. In Canada you can buy a $1,000,000 home with just 75K down and … Continue reading
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