NEW YEAR, SAME UNCERTAINTY
A WELCOME CHANGE IN WASHINGTON In the United States, the Democrats now control the White House, the Senate, and the House of Representatives. This massive shift in American governance will simultaneously bring much-needed stability to the country and a dose of uncertainty. Normally when a Democratic president takes office, Wall Street pushes pause. But nothing […]
IS CANADA HEADED FOR INFLATION?
BEYOND THE BUBBLE Many in the real estate industry have cautioned against the continued investment in the housing market. They claim overheating areas like Ottawa and Calgary can’t sustain growth, and the usual mentions of Toronto and Vancouver are thrown around as prime examples of a bubble set to burst. However, this is the same […]
March Madness: Why the stock market is more volatile than ever
In late January a hive of activity on independent trading apps like Robinhood drove up the share price of obscure and forgotten companies like AMC and Game Stop. The Economist referred to this new financial philosophy as ‘swarm trading’ and it came to prominence thanks to millions of ‘beer-league’ day traders taking out a glorified […]
Lessons in Investing: What we learned by navigating the pandemic
The pandemic has changed the course of history. We’ve seen cryptocurrency explode into mainstream investing, we’ve seen the stock market co-opted by a new class of investor hell-bent on upending the status quo, and we’ve seen the housing market defy logic, experts, and predictions to rocket real estate prices skyward with no end in sight. […]
Discover the worst best-kept secret of investing
Weakness of Strength Theory is all about shifting your perspective to bring new opportunities into focus. Take for example the current state of the stock market: volatile, unpredictable, and chaotic. As an investor, you would be hard pressed to find a weaker option. So, let’s turn our attention to a sector that is so strong […]
WHY INVEST IN REAL ESTATE?
In terms of investing, nothing quite comes close to real estate. With the right team, carefully chosen assets, and patience, investors can see returns that easily beat the stock market. Below is a breakdown of why real estate is such a powerful wealth building tool. APPRECIATION Land is a finite asset. As populations increase real […]
Announcing the launch of the new Dorr Capital website!
Today we are delighted to announce the launch of our new and improved Dorr Capital website! The updated website includes changes to navigation, with dropdown menus for both mobile and desktop versions. It also has a sleek modern design to reflect our business. We’ve also improved the structure of our content, to ensure that it’s […]
THE REAL STATE OF REAL ESTATE IN TORONTO
At the moment, the real estate world — much like the rest of the world — is wildly unpredictable. Talk of a cooling housing market has been circulating since the pandemic first disrupted our lives. Yet September, October, and November set records for housing sales in Toronto. (Warning, if you bought a house in the […]
Tracking the Vaccine Ripple: How Toronto’s real estate market reacts to shots in arms
From May 2020 to May 2021 the average house price in the GTA leaped from $880,000 to $1,045,800. However, that year-over-year nearly 20% increase should come with a giant COVID-19 asterisk. Now that Ontario is on the 50%+ side of adults with two vaccine doses, the real estate market and the rest of the world […]