The Real Pulse

The Bank of Canada’s monetary policy supporting decades of low interest rates has been a strong tailwind for the Canadian housing market. Coupled with robust demand for all types of housing - driven by demographic trends and ambitious immigration policies, Canadian house prices reached a peak in February 2022. But a sharp reversal of policy in March and a forward trajectory of interest rate hikes has set the stage for a very different housing market than the ones Canadians have become...

Family offices saw their wealth grow during the pandemic, and with more capital to deploy, they, alongside private investors, play an increasingly important role in the real estate market in Canada and abroad. Every family office has a unique strategy and with that a unique approach to real estate investing, which can make it a challenge to predict where their interest will lie in this rapidly changing market environment.

It is often said that when the US sneezes, Canada catches a cold. Economic conditions that appear first in the US are often a precursor to what is experienced in Canada so understanding the impact of rising interest rates, inflation and geopolitics on US real estate markets may provide important insights into what trends will play out in Canada for the balance of the year.

2021 marked a stark reversal of fortunes in the energy sector, with improving supply demand fundamentals, more resilient business models, and robust oil prices bolstering energy companies and setting the stage for continued growth. Many believe these are only these early stages of a constructive energy cycle. On this episode of The Real Pulse, Michael Tran, Managing Director, Global Energy Strategy and Digital Intelligence Strategy at RBC Capital Markets, sits down with Nurit Altman to...

Canada’s housing market demonstrated surprising resilience in the face of the pandemic with record levels of activity and prices. While the buying frenzy has calmed from extreme levels, the market continues to operate at historically high levels. How the dynamic of increasing demand, constrained supply and government intervention will play out is being closely watched by those in the real estate industry. On this episode of The Real Pulse, Craig Wright, RBC’s Chief Economist sits down with...

On this episode of The Real Pulse, Rob Nicholson, Managing Director, Power, Utilities & Infrastructure, RBC Capital Markets, joined host Nurit Altman, Director, RBC Capital Markets Real Estate Group, to discuss the energy transition and the new potential revenue opportunities for real estate owners.

In this inaugural episode of The Real Pulse, Lindsay Patrick, Managing Director and Head, Strategic Initiatives and ESG, joined host Nurit Altman, Director, RBC Capital Markets Real Estate Group, to discuss ESG and how owners and operators can capitalize on the significant opportunities it presents.