Jeff Bezos Investing in Mortgages? | Canada Inflation Cools | CPI Update, Real Estate Trends

Make Money Count

Welcome to this week's episode of "Make Money Count" with Marcus and Justin! In this episode, we cover a range of crucial topics affecting the Canadian economy and real estate market: Jeff Bezos Family Office Investing in Mortgages: Bezos Expeditions is eyeing the mortgage market with investments ranging from $2.5 million to $5 million. Although they haven't entered the Canadian market yet, Cannect MIC stands out as the best option if they decide to do so. CPI Numbers and Bank of Canada Rate Predictions: The latest CPI numbers show inflation cooling to 2.7%. We discuss the 49% chance that Bank of Canada rates may not drop in June, but we could see a 25 basis point reduction in July. Real Estate Market Trends: Real estate prices are expected to drop due to low demand, high listings, and elevated interest rates. Tenant Issues in Ontario: We address the significant challenges faced by landlords and investors in Ontario with tenants not paying rent and refusing to evacuate properties, including a notable case where a tenant stayed for over a year without paying rent. Capital Gains Tax Increase: Justin Trudeau’s proposal to increase the capital gains tax could lead wealthy individuals to move their money out of Canada. First-Time Home Buyers Stimulus: First-time home buyers can now get 30-year amortization on insured mortgages when purchasing new construction. While this could stimulate the pre-construction market, it may not have a significant overall effect given the current cheap land prices. For more in-depth analysis and expert insights, watch the complete episode of "Make Money Count.