Ottawa, ON: The Real Estate Intelligence Network (REIN) has created a proprietary, breakthrough transportation formula, which it has published for the first time in its Transportation Effect Report for Ottawa and Ottawa Region. This seminal report is the output of robust data and keen analysis compiled by REIN, Canada’s venerable and most trusted source of real estate education for more than 27 years.

Building and maintaining infrastructure is critical to the economy of a city. Transportation impacts business development, housing starts and neighbourhoods in transition, community growth, and quality of life for commuters. The Transportation Effect Report is regarded by investors as critical and unbiased information about current and future property values and rents. “At a regional level, we are thrilled to publish REIN’s all-new Transportation Formula, which guides investors and homebuyers to clearly identify areas of future real estate growth,” says Jennifer Hunt, Vice-President of Research, REIN.

Applying REIN’s Transportation Effect Formula, the report drills into specific neighbourhoods, even down to the metre. Highlighted in this report is analysis that points to significant economic development and residential growth across the Ottawa Region, which requires significant investment in Light Rail Transit (LRT) and highway upgrades. Alternative modes of transportation, called active modes (bicycling, walking), are also noted. Readers will learn which neighbourhoods to watch that are impacted by new transportation infrastructure and upgrades so as to make better informed investment decisions, as well as gain insight into the Ottawa’s economic development initiatives. Highlights include description and analysis of:

• Current use of transit and load capabilities
• The extension of existing Light Rail Transit
• The planned conversion of Bus Rapid Transit to Light Rail Transit
• Impacts on specific neighbourhoods by transit and infrastructure development
• The rise of mixed-use communities
• Plans to ensure public transit is accessible to the majority of Ottawa’s citizens
• Infrastructure improvements to encourage active modes of transit
• The status of public-private projects
• Analysis of the data and projections published in The Transportation Master Plan
• Socio-economic data such as population and job growth projections

The Ottawa Transportation Effect Report addresses several key issues, including:

1. Why transportation is a critical factor in real estate investing;
2. What areas and types of properties to consider for acquisition or to avoid given proximity to new infrastructure and/or upgrades to existing infrastructure;
3. Where current projects are funded and about to break ground in Ottawa and Region, and what future projects are approved or at the concept phase; and
4. Analysis of the projects and where and when an investor might be advised to take action.

“Strategic investors make decisions based on many key factors, and transportation changes rank near the top. Areas receiving transportation upgrades or new infrastructure are clear signals that the areas newly serviced are areas to be watched. For most people, buying a house is the largest investment they will make in their lifetime, and our transportation reports will help them make a strategically right decision.”

Since the publication of REIN’s first breakthrough transportation reports in 2009, REIN continues to research and study current and proposed transportation projects across Canada and publish studies on their impact on residential, multi-family and commercial properties.

About the Real Estate Intelligence Network

REIN was founded in 1992. It is Canada’s most trusted source of real estate investment education, analysis, research and strategic leadership. It offers a platform and environment where its clients have transacted more than 39,300 properties, representing more than $5.1 billion of real estate holdings.

REIN delivers balanced and impartial research and economic insights integrated with relevant analysis. It brings critical information, opinions of industry thought leaders, and proven strategies of success together in a way that homebuyers and investors can use to make the right decisions on where, when, and why to invest in real estate.

REIN sees a bright future for the Canadian real estate marketplace. Its clients, armed with current and insightful research, and provided with strategic guidance and help from an exceptional like-minded community, are set to continue to thrive and achieve their personal investment goals.

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Media contact:
Jennifer Hunt
Vice President Research
Real Estate Investment Network
media@REINCanada.com
604.449.6034