Today’s Analyst Article, courtesy of BNN Bloomberg, features the just-announced gigantic real estate development project to be undertaken by Oxford Properties adjacent to Toronto’s downtown core.
Bob Weir has over 50 years of investment research and analytical experience in both the equity and fixed-income sectors, and in the commercial real estate industry. He joined eResearch in 2004 and was its President, CEO, and Managing Director, Research Services until December 2018. Prior to joining eResearch, Bob was at Dominion Bond Rating Service (DBRS).
The commercial real-estate market was significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving retail businesses and tenants unable to pay rent as sales dried up. As tenants vacate stores, the U.S. outdoor shopping center market net absorption reached a record low of negative 7.7 million square feet. [more]
Morgan Properties announced on August 21, 2025, that it will acquire Dream Residential REIT in an all-cash deal valued at US$354 million. The purchase price of $10.80 per unit represents a 60% premium to Dream’s February 19 closing price and 18% above the August 20 price. The transaction adds 3,300 units to Morgan’s portfolio. The deal reflects ongoing consolidation in the multifamily sector as REITs face valuation discounts. Dream’s board unanimously approved the agreement, citing value creation for unitholders. Completion is expected in late 2025, pending approvals. [more]