Author Archives: Danielle Park

Staying focused through noise

In a series of heart-stopping swings, since mid-December, the tech-heavy S&P 500 and Nasdaq are currently up 2.9% and 2.7%, respectively, while the US dollar (as measured by the DXY) has fallen 10% against major trading partners. The more economically … Continue reading

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Downcycles bring opportunity for those who can resist consensus views

Toronto home sales rose 8.1% in June, but were still 35% below the decade’s average; the average home sale price dropped 5.2% year-over-year to $1,151,600. Condo sales in Toronto have declined by 75% over the past three years (-37% in … Continue reading

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The great unraveling brings pain and remorse

If we had a loonie for every person who believed, “You can never lose money in real estate.”  Unfortunately, many well-meaning older folks ignorantly aided and abetted younger folks into a massive housing bubble. Many are doing the same thing … Continue reading

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