From Don's Desk
2007
Currency volatility not a factor for ACIC
Market News
Dec 03 2007
The astounding increase in the value of the Canadian dollar against its US counterpart – driving it up to levels that were undreamed of as recently as a few months ago – has been the big economic story in recent weeks...
Know the Limits of Your Advisor's Knowledge
ACIC's Strategy
Dec 03 2007
According to recent news coverage in Quebec, a study by a consumer protection group has led to conclusions which – if true – would be quite a strike against the quality of investment advice being provided in that province…
Long-term approach to value improvement proves effective
ACIC's Strategy
Dec 03 2007
ACIC was recently paid-out on a second-mortgage, which was used for a relatively longterm upgrade of an approximately 30-year-old apartment building in Campbell River...
The Options Have Expanded, But They Aren't All Alike
ACIC's Strategy
Nov 01 2007
Despite the recent turmoil in US mortgage markets, real estate as an asset class continues to perform well on a global basis. And, not surprisingly, a great many investors – including many large pension plans, for example – have increased their real estate-based holdings...
New Financing Leverages Neighbourhood Potential
ACIC's Strategy
Nov 01 2007
“Upside” and “opportunity” may not yet be the first concepts that pop to mind when you think of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. But a growing number of prominent real estate entrepreneurs are banking on this central district’s potential to once again become a vibrant and sought-after neighbourhood...
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