From the Back Cover
Is that it? Is the Canadian real estate boom finally ending? After a long-running boom in the real estate market, many involved in the realm of Canadian real estate expect to see a period of slower growth or declining values, but this doesn't mean that investors necessarily need to cool their heels, sell everything or go on a buying spree. The reality is that all real estate markets around the world operate on a cycle, from Boom to Slump, Slump to Recovery, and from Recovery back to Boom. The key for investors is to be able to identify exactly where in the real estate cycle their target area is and how to take advantage of this knowledge, as there is money to be made in all of the phases.
The real estate cycle has been in existence for a long time yet many investors have little understanding of how it materially impacts real estate over time. An entire real estate cycle can typically take a decade or more to complete, which can explain why many home buyers and investors fail to recognize that there is a cycle at all. But once you understand the cycle and what drives it, you become empowered to use your knowledge of the cycle to your advantage. During the specific phases of the real estate cycle there are "cyclically sensible" actions that wise investors take, and other actions they avoid, because they are not "cyclically sensible." Another key element of the cycle is the availability of financing, which is directly related to the phases of the cycle.
Written by a team of investment professionals that includes Don R Campbell, Canada's top-selling real estate author; Kieran Trass, a leading international expert on real estate cycles; Greg Head, a Canadian investment specialist; and writer and real estate entrepreneur Christine Ruptash, you'll learn about the key factors that drive cycles, and those that have lesser impact, to enable you to assess your local market and decide which investment tactics will produce the best results for you.
Complete with charts, checklists, and real-life stories, Secrets of the Canadian Real Estate Cycle is an indispensable guide that will teach you how to become a strategic investor and profit in every market.
About the Authors:
Don R. Campbell is the author of the Canadian bestseller Real Estate Investing in Canada 2.0, a book that provides indispensable advice to real estate investors. The creator and advocate of the Authentic Canadian Real Estate System, Campbell is president of the Real Estate Investment Network (REIN). REIN membership exceeds 3,500 successful Canadian investors whose investment in Canadian residential real estate tops $3.3 billion.
Please visit www.DonRCampbell.com for Don's latest research and analysis of the cycles, his seminar schedule and information on REIN.
Kieran Trass is an international real estate cycle expert who has extensively researched and applied his methodology on cycles for over two decades. His investment company, Hybrid Group, is based in New Zealand and specializes in residential real estate.
For mentoring inquiries, public speaking engagements and research assignment requests, contact: Kieran@TellMeTheTime.com
Greg Head is an IT executive, whose passion for investing in real estate has allowed him to create a successful portfolio of residential and commercial properties. His investing expertise and knowledge of real estate cycles has made him a sought-after speaker at real estate events across Canada.
Christine Ruptash is the president of Strategic Real Estate Solutions, a private investment firm that focuses on residential real estate.
For information on Greg's speaking engagements or to contact Christine about investment opportunities please visit www.strategicrealestatesolutions.ca.
