Greystar is a global, fully integrated real estate development company. Greystar develops, owns, operates, and invests in both its accounts and others' accounts. Greystar's products are diversified. We're historically known for housing, which is the bulk of our...
Thought Leadership
Active Canadian investors attempt to digest current market conditions in SHURE GTA huddle
A group of active Canadian investors convened by The SHURE Initiative appeared baffled by today's unusual real estate climate, noting they are attempting to 'digest' current conditions. While the investors convened on stage following lunch on the second day of SHURE...
Canadian investor Toby Chu thinks real estate capital markets are thawing but warns of minefields on the path to more activity
Toby Chu is the Chairman and CEO of CIBT Education Group Inc., one of the largest owners and operators of PBSA in British Columbia, with 1,400 beds across eight operating buildings, serving students from 92 colleges and universities. CIBT owns 31 colleges in Canada....
BMO Chief Economist expresses limited optimism for 2024: “The Canadian economy is basically stalled”
Sal Guatieri struck a more optimistic tone at this year's SHURE GTA event on November 16, compared to comments at the same event in late 2022. Guatieri, who has been working at BMO for three decades, thinks there are positive signs for real estate, yet a more normal...
Doctor of Student Housing: Pay attention to the ‘trends within the trends’ for 2024
The year is ending with significant macro uncertainty driven by wars in Eastern Europe, the Middle East and concerns over political instability in the U.S. However, positive signs like easing inflation will likely impact real estate activity. Lower inflation would...
Occupying the space between placemaking, development, and policy
My name is Warren Price. I'm a partner and urban designer with a firm called Urban Strategies here in Toronto. Urban Strategies is an urban design and planning firm. I like to describe what we do as occupying the space between placemaking, development, and...
University-Anchored Knowledge Communities: Real estate as a living laboratory for campus innovation and growth
My name is Mason Ailstock, and I am honored to serve as the President and CEO of the Rowen Foundation, a not-for-profit organization based in metro Atlanta. Having recently visited Toronto and spoken at SHURE Initiative GTA & Eastern Canada, I wanted to share some...
The Evolution of Post-Secondary Institutions & Launch of PEP Commingled Fund: SHURE Initiative Interview Fred Pierce
The SHURE Initiative interviewed Fred Pierce, President and CEO of Pierce Education Properties, commonly known as PEP, a leading U. S. student housing investment and operating business. In addition to his real estate investment and development company, Mr. Pierce is...
Concerns Raised in Canada’s Senate Regarding International Student Recruitment and Housing Conditions
In Canada, the issue of student housing and the surge in international student enrollment has drawn significant attention, including from high-ranking officials. A recent report released by four Canadian Senators underscores the need for rigorous oversight of...