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10/31/2022

"Homeownership, for many people, symbolizes the epitome of success that comes from years of hard work and dedication but a gap of disparity has grown dramatically and created an ever-widening moat around the fortress of affordability, deterring many families from the prospect of homeownership".
Luckily, the shared equity housing model (SEH) stands out as a solution. Our company, Key, has been working in this space for over 4 years and has homeowners in one of Canada's most expensive markets.
Here's a great article about SEH. Worth the read.

What is shared equity, and how can it serve as a solution to the current homeownership crisis? Here's what you need to know.

10/20/2022

Rent to Own and other alternative home ownership models are paving the way for many people to get on the property ladder when traditional methods don't work. Landis’ latest fundraise comes at a time when the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is hovering around 7 percent for the first time in 20 years, making homeownership more costly and leading to a slowdown in sales. https://therealdeal.com/2022/10/18/jay-z-google-backed-rent-to-own-startup-landis-raises-40m/?tpcc=sprout_general&utm_campaign=sprout_general&utm_content=1666122644&utm_medium=The+Real+Deal&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR1hU8Z1BJqPD_ZOlzD_BgGSsTMpE1wP_-QVjsNfqcIQrhAog_pLsXYii9E

Landis, a rent-to-own startup, raised $40 million in Series B funding led by Google Ventures as investors continue to pour money into the space.

10/14/2022

It’s time to stop renting and start owning. Key offers an opportunity to get on the property ladder with as little as $12k down and no mortgage qualification!! Find out more. Link in bio.

10/13/2022

Start owning for just $12k. It's our new model of co-ownership available now in Kitchener-Waterloo.

08/19/2022

Don’t think new condo prices will come down.

08/03/2022

The idea of co-owning a home with a friend or relative may seem like a great way to get into the market, and for those with few options, it probably is. But, there's an old saying which really rings true in this relationship....The devil is in the details. It requires absolute transparency between all parties.

A real estate lawyer and mortgage broker sound in on the basics of co-ownership.

07/11/2022

Will Co-living make a triumphant return to our cities post Covid? It started as a potential solution to high rent.

07/07/2022

Given the erosion of housing affordability it might be time to reimagine the homeownership journey

06/28/2022

"If house prices go up, the value of your share of the building has gone up, and therefore you aren't falling as far behind if you want to purchase something down the road,"

Look, affording a house in Toronto on a normal person's salary is basically impossible. According to the latest stats, you need to be making at lea...

06/27/2022

Alternative ownership models offer a stepping stone into the market instead of renting and trying to save for a deposit

06/24/2022

It’s time to rethink the path to homeownership. You can still get there but outside forces have made the journey a little longer. I can help

06/15/2022

Could the retreat of institutional and private investors amplify real estate market declines?