Tag: Real Estate

Free Speech, Property Rights, and the Future of Canada with John Carpay (Ep. 65)

Free Speech, Property Rights, and the Future of Canada with John Carpay (Ep. 65)

What happens when the lines between policy, rights, and markets begin to blur, and who ultimately bears the consequences?

In this episode, John and Alex Soutsos discuss free speech, property rights, and the growing impact of government policy on everyday life with guest John Carpay, founder and president of the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms.

John Carpay discusses:

  • His background, what led him into law, and how his early interest in politics and justice shaped his career path
  • The role of government in a free society, including the balance between individual freedom and state authority
  • Free speech, offensive expression, and the challenge of defining concepts like misinformation, hate, and censorship
  • Property rights, land agreements, and how policy decisions can influence real estate markets, ownership certainty, and broader economic stability
  • And more!

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John Carpay is the founder and president of the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms, a Canadian organization focused on defending fundamental freedoms through litigation and public education. Since founding the organization in 2010, John has led efforts across the country addressing issues related to free speech, constitutional rights, and government accountability.

Essential Home Buying Considerations (EP 23)

Essential Home Buying Considerations (EP 23)

Are you considering buying a home but unsure where to start? Have you considered the financial costs of owning a house, even after buying?

John and Alex Soutsos delve into the complexities of home buying, sharing their expertise on crucial decisions you need to make along the way. They discuss key considerations like proximity to work, family preferences, and financial decisions around urban versus rural properties. 

John and Alex discuss: 

  • The benefits and drawbacks of buying urban versus rural properties
  • Understanding the rate of return for condos, townhouses, and single-family homes
  • Key financial considerations such as appreciation rates and maintenance costs
  • Strategies for balancing mortgage payments and retirement savings planning
  • And more

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Navigating the Changing Dynamics of Real Estate with Corrado Russo (Ep.4)

Navigating the Changing Dynamics of Real Estate with Corrado Russo (Ep.4)

Are you looking to build wealth through real estate investing?

Are you curious about the changing dynamics of the real estate market?

In this episode, John and Alex Soutsos chat with Corrado Russo, Managing Partner and Head of Global Securities at Hazelview Investments. Together they discuss various topics related to real estate investing, changes in the market, financing differences, the future of office spaces, the changing landscape of retail, and the housing shortage.

Join the conversation as Corrado shares:

  • His journey to becoming a real estate investor
  • Factors impacting the real estate market
  • How the pandemic forced commercial real estate to evolve
  • The present state of retail and how it will continue to transform in the future
  • And more

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Corrado is responsible for managing the global Public Real Estate platform including Hazelview’s Global Real Estate Fund and Four Quadrant Global Real Estate Partnership.

Corrado has over 20 years of experience in the investment management field, having held positions in portfolio management, equity research, and direct real estate investments. Prior to joining Hazelview, Corrado was an Executive Director and Portfolio Manager of global real estate securities at Forum Securities, a Portfolio Manager of global real estate securities for Citi Property Investors, and an Assistant Portfolio Manager of direct real estate for Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board.

Corrado holds a Master of Business Administration from the Schulich School of Business, has a bachelor’s degree in Administrative Studies from York University, and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.