The apartment development landscape is shifting. Between fluctuating economic climates and a fundamental change in how deals are structured, developers are facing a unique set of hurdles. Based on recent insights from Derek Lobo and the team at Rock Advisors Inc.,...
At Rock Advisors Inc., Brokerage, we are in the business of building teams. We are entrepreneurs creating real roles with growth, responsibility, and genuine upside. Yet, as we look to expand, we find ourselves facing a frustrating paradox. While unemployment figures...
Let’s be honest: by the time November rolls around, the “new year energy” of January has usually been swapped for the grind of Q4 deadlines and gray skies. Most of us spend our mornings fighting traffic on a congested highway, staring at the taillights in...
As apartment developers and owners, we aren’t just building structures—we’re building the infrastructure of Canada’s future. But in today’s market, the difference between a project that breaks ground and one that stalls often comes down to a single decision in...
As we enter the new year, Derek Lobo and the Rock Advisors team remain focused on the evolving opportunities within the apartment development sector. Following a cautious 2025 characterized by market uncertainty and a slower pace for transactions, we are navigating...