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Learn from Michael Simonsen, CEO Altos Research, about the impacts of COVID-19 on the marketplace from a data-first perspective. You’ll learn about:Where the US real estate market stands right nowWhich key market indicators you should watch with your clientsWhat’s happening with home values, and where this is likely headedHow to leverage data to make real estate buying and selling decisionsQ&ASpeaker Bio:Michael Simonsen is co-founder and CEO of Altos Research. In developing the Altos product offerings Mike applied 15 years of professional expertise in analytical software to a lifelong personal interest in the real estate market and investing. Prior to founding Altos Research, Mike was vice president of marketing and product management at network security systems vendor Nevis Networks, where he has a US patent pending for applications of data cryptography. Mike's approach to solving tough information problems with software developed while studying artificial intelligence and expert systems as an undergrad at the University of Nevada. His approach to entrepreneurship was formed in business school at Chicago's DePaul University and in the trenches of Silicon Valley startups. DisclaimerThe information provided on addy's website, webinars, blog, emails and accompanying material is for informational purposes only.  It does not constitute or form any part of any offer or invitation or other solicitation or recommendation to purchase any securities. It should not be considered financial or professional advice. You should consult with a professional to determine what may be best for your individual needs.Forward-Looking StatementsSome information contains certain forward-looking information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities legislation (collectively "forward-looking statements"). The use of the words "intention", "will", "may", "can", and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Although addy believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements and/or information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements since addy can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. Furthermore, the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as at the date of this news release and addy does not undertake any obligations to publicly update and/or revise any of the included forward-looking statements, whether as a result of additional information, future events and/or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable securities laws.

Learn from Phil Soper, President & CEO Royal LePage and Bridgemarq Real Estate Services, about the macro impacts of the pandemic on Canadian real estate and how to think about it from both a buyer and seller point of view.  You’ll learn about:Macro impacts of the pandemic on Canadian real estateHow to prepare as a buyerHow to prepare as a sellerSpotlight on BC real estateQ&ASpeaker Bio:Phil Soper is President & CEO of Royal LePage and Bridgemarq Real Estate Services. With 20,000 agents in its Royal LePage, Royal LePage Commercial, Johnston & Daniel, Via Capitale and Proprio Direct businesses it is the largest real estate brokerage firm in Canada, with property sales of $100 billion dollars in 2019.  In the 2020 comprehensive ranking of industry leadership in North America, the Swanepoel 200, Soper was again named the most influential leader in Canadian real estate and 10th worldwide. In 2016, he became the first Canadian to receive the Real Estate Leadership Award at the U.S. National Realtor Expo as “an industry visionary who embraces innovation and blazes new paths.” Real Estate Marketing magazine declared him one the 25 most important leaders of the past 25 years, and he has been honoured as “CEO of the Year” by the Canadian Public Relations Society, a first for a real estate industry executive in the long history of the award. Soper’s community involvement includes the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation, Canada’s largest charity focused on eliminating domestic violence and supporting the women and children who fall victim to it; United Way and Toronto SickKids Hospital campaign leadership; and Ryerson University’s Ted Rogers School of Management. Ryerson awarded Phil the inaugural G.Raymond Outstanding Volunteer Award in 2017. He is a former governor of the University of Alberta.  Prior to his real estate career, Phil Soper was an executive with technology giant IBM where he held national and global leadership roles in professional services and technology sales. He is a graduate of the University of Alberta School of Business, and the University of Western Ontario’s Ivey Executive Program. DisclaimerThe information provided on addy's website, webinars, blog, emails and accompanying material is for informational purposes only.  It does not constitute or form any part of any offer or invitation or other solicitation or recommendation to purchase any securities. It should not be considered financial or professional advice. You should consult with a professional to determine what may be best for your individual needs.Forward-Looking StatementsSome information contains certain forward-looking information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities legislation (collectively "forward-looking statements"). The use of the words "intention", "will", "may", "can", and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Although addy believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements and/or information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements since addy can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. Furthermore, the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as at the date of this news release and addy does not undertake any obligations to publicly update and/or revise any of the included forward-looking statements, whether as a result of additional information, future events and/or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable securities laws.

Join us for a conversation with James Benham, CEO of JBKnowledge, about the current innovations in “Construction Tech” and what lies ahead for the construction industry. What you'll learn:How technology will transform the construction industry & drive the cost of building downThe three Bs of construction (big data, business intelligence and blockchain)How COVID-19 accelerates this trend & what it means for new buildsQ&AAbout JamesJames is the Chief Executive Officer of JBKnowledge, Inc. James has led JBKnowledge to become a premier provider of technology solutions for the construction and insurance industries, with clients across North America, the Caribbean and the Middle East.JBKnowledge is also the maker of the SmartBidNet,SmartCompliance, SmartReality, and SmartInsight cloud and mobile solutions. As a rapidly growing business year after year, JBKnowledge is a seven-time recipient of the Aggie 100 award, six-time Newman 10 recipient, and was recently named to theLSU One Hundred for the second time. The company, and James, are headquartered in Bryan/College Station, TX with offices in North America and South America.James is a founding member of the Construction Open Standards Alliance and a dedicated proponent of open integration standards in software development. James is also an active member of the National Speakers Association, Risk Management Society, Construction Financial Management Association, Associated General Contractors of America and the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets Association. In 2012, James was elected to City Council Place 6 of the City of College Station, Texas and is on the board of the Brazos Valley Wide Area Communications System. DisclaimerThe information provided on addy's website, webinars, blog, emails and accompanying material is for informational purposes only.  It does not constitute or form any part of any offer or invitation or other solicitation or recommendation to purchase any securities. It should not be considered financial or professional advice. You should consult with a professional to determine what may be best for your individual needs.Forward-Looking StatementsSome information contains certain forward-looking information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities legislation (collectively "forward-looking statements"). The use of the words "intention", "will", "may", "can", and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Although addy believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements and/or information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements since addy can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. Furthermore, the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as at the date of this news release and addy does not undertake any obligations to publicly update and/or revise any of the included forward-looking statements, whether as a result of additional information, future events and/or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable securities laws.  

Join us for a conversation with Marco DiPaolo, Executive VP of Colliers about how the working from home phenomena may transform the commercial real estate industry. What you'll learn:How remote work may impact commercial real estateFuture of commercial leasesWhat’s happening with office space demand/supplyQ&AAbout Marco:Marco has 20 years of experience with Colliers, working primarily with the users of real estate. His unbiased and creative approach emphasizes strategic real estate planning based on the corporate objectives and business needs of his clients. In his early career, Marco’s focus was on the representation of owners and landlords, which enabled him to obtain an intimate understanding of different types of ownership structures, each of which requires a unique negotiating strategy. This experience, combined with his extensive market knowledge, enhances Marco`s ability to advise his clients and achieve favourable outcomes on lease negotiations and dispositions. DisclaimerThe information provided on addy's website, webinars, blog, emails and accompanying material is for informational purposes only.  It does not constitute or form any part of any offer or invitation or other solicitation or recommendation to purchase any securities. It should not be considered financial or professional advice. You should consult with a professional to determine what may be best for your individual needs.Forward-Looking StatementsSome information contains certain forward-looking information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities legislation (collectively "forward-looking statements"). The use of the words "intention", "will", "may", "can", and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Although addy believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements and/or information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements since addy can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. Furthermore, the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as at the date of this news release and addy does not undertake any obligations to publicly update and/or revise any of the included forward-looking statements, whether as a result of additional information, future events and/or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable securities laws. 

Join us for a chat with Steve Evans, President of Sunstone Realty Advisors and Pure Multi-Family REIT about investing in real estate, building wealth, and how he launched a REIT with a $21M IPO and grew it to be a dominant industrial platform in Canada and then sold it to Blackstone for $3.8B. You’ll learn about:His real estate journeyHow he thinks about real estate investingHow to build wealth via real estateThe REIT his company sold for $3.8B.Q&AAbout Steve EvansSince 2003, Stephen Evans has founded, co-founded and led several successful real estate platforms encompassing over 400 real estate transactions valued in excess of $6 Billion, including Pure Industrial Real Estate Trust (“PIRET” TSX: AAR.UN); Pure Multi-Family REIT LP (“Pure Multi” TSX: RUF.U); American Hotel Income Properties REIT LP (“AHIP” TSX: HOT.UN); and Sunstone Realty Advisors. Under Stephen’s leadership, PIRET grew from a $20 million IPO to become one of the dominant industrial REITs in Canada with 186 properties throughout North America when it was successfully sold to Blackstone for $3.8 Billion in 2018. As CEO of Pure Multi, Stephen grew it from a $57 million IPO in 2012 to own more than 7,000 apartments in the US Sunbelt markets and sold the platform to Courtland Fund for $1.6 Billion in late 2019. As co-founder and Director of AHIP the company has grown to 179 mid-scale hotels in the US with numerous brands including Hilton and Marriott. DisclaimerThe information provided on addy's website, webinars, blog, emails and accompanying material is for informational purposes only.  It does not constitute or form any part of any offer or invitation or other solicitation or recommendation to purchase any securities. It should not be considered financial or professional advice. You should consult with a professional to determine what may be best for your individual needs.Forward-Looking StatementsSome information contains certain forward-looking information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities legislation (collectively "forward-looking statements"). The use of the words "intention", "will", "may", "can", and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Although addy believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements and/or information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements since addy can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. Furthermore, the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as at the date of this news release and addy does not undertake any obligations to publicly update and/or revise any of the included forward-looking statements, whether as a result of additional information, future events and/or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable securities laws.

Considering buying a duplex or townhouse for your growing family? Did you know that you could own ½ a house for less money, have more space, and choose your own neighbours / co-owners? Join us as we chat with Noam Dolgin about a few examples of situations where co-ownership could revolutionize traditional housing choices, opening up exciting new possibilities for owners and investors. DisclaimerThe information provided on addy's website, webinars, blog, emails and accompanying material is for informational purposes only.  It does not constitute or form any part of any offer or invitation or other solicitation or recommendation to purchase any securities. It should not be considered financial or professional advice. You should consult with a professional to determine what may be best for your individual needs.Forward-Looking StatementsSome information contains certain forward-looking information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities legislation (collectively "forward-looking statements"). The use of the words "intention", "will", "may", "can", and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Although addy believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements and/or information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements since addy can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. Furthermore, the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as at the date of this news release and addy does not undertake any obligations to publicly update and/or revise any of the included forward-looking statements, whether as a result of additional information, future events and/or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable securities laws.