BrandonShiller

Brooklyn is doing something that shouldn't really be possible at the same time. Prices are hitting record highs. Lending is tighter than it's been in years. And somehow neither one is cancelling the other out. Signed contracts jumped 15 percent year over year in Q2 2026 — the strongest annual gain the borough has seen in four years. Homes are moving in 72 days on average. Median prices climbed 11 percent to new highs, price per square foot hit a record $1,185. Not a market cooling off. A borough pushing through resistance and still coming out ahead, and investors watching this closely have st

Investors watch interest rates, track transaction activity, monitor economic forecasts, and attempt to predict short-term market movements. While understanding current conditions is important, some of the most successful real estate investors share a different perspective. They focus on the long term. Over the years, I have come to appreciate that sustainable wealth creation in real estate is rarely the result of a single transaction or a perfectly timed market entry. More often, it is the outcome of disciplined decision-making, patient capital, and a commitment to long-term value creation. A

Modern real estate development extends beyond acquiring and managing properties. Today's investors are increasingly expected to contribute positively to the communities in which they operate. Across Montreal, discussions about urban growth often focus on sustainability, affordability, neighbourhood revitalisation, and economic development. Developers and property managers frequently collaborate with architects, engineers, urban planners, and local stakeholders to ensure projects align with community needs. As Montreal continues to evolve, investment in infrastructure, housing, and commercial