Seven busloads of real estate investors swooped through St. Albert Friday to check out the city that recently ranked seventh in the country as a place to invest.

When investing in real estate, sometimes it’s necessary to look beyond your own backyard.

The Real Estate Investment Network, a national organization of investors, has compiled what it says are the top 10 Canadian cities in which to invest, with Calgary leading the way. But only a handful are major cities, and some are surprising.

When investing in real estate, sometimes it’s necessary to look beyond your own backyard. The Real Estate Investment Network (REIN), a national organization of investors, has compiled what it says are the top 10 Canadian cities in which to invest. Few are major cities and some are surprising. Don Campbell, president of REIN, as well as one of the researchers on the study, says the results are based on factors such as planned transportation improvements, or if the area’s average income, population growth and job growth are increasing faster than the provincial average.

A real estate expert has written a book aimed at helping Canadians recognize opportunity in the midst of housing bubbles and changing regulations.

The mayor of Maple Ridge, Ernie Daykin, isn’t shy about talking up his community, which lies at the northeastern edge of the Lower Mainland past Port Coquitlam and Pitt Meadows. Not surprisingly, the real estate is less expensive there

National Independent Real Estate Research Company Releases for the First Time the Best Canadian Cities for Real Estate Investment. The research analyzes current and future prospects for real estate investment opportunities and names the best 11 cities; cities that will outperform the rest in the coming decade. 

A warehouse owned by Calgary's mayor is among the more than 100 properties that council will be asked to rezone today to create a pedestrian-friendly, high-density district around the future West LRT Sunalta station.

Calgary has the demographics and the dynamics to attract people to live downtown -- even with the recent slump in highrise activity in areas such as the Beltline, says an expert in inner-city condos.

Calgary is the best place in Canada to invest in the residential real estate market, according to a report released Friday. The Real Estate Investment Network's report said Calgary experienced one of its best economic and real estate periods in Canadian history a couple of years ago but then entered a strong, and needed correction.

Calgary is the best place in Canada to invest in the residential real estate market, according to a new report released today. The Real Estate Investment Network’s report said that Calgary experienced one of its best economic and real estate periods in Canadian history a couple of years ago but then entered a strong, and needed correction.

Building a real estate portfolio can mean working toward financial freedom – or it can mean taking risks that will give you more sleepless nights than days on the golf course.

The difference, according to Don Campbell, is cash flow.

Calgary and Edmonton are the places to invest, says a leading real estate expert.

Despite the strong real estate markets in Toronto and Vancouver, those cities can't beat the hot spots in Alberta, says author Don Campbell.

The Winnipeg real estate market -- both resale volumes and values as well as new home construction -- is back on a healthy trend line.

April home sales in Winnipeg topped $300 million, only the fourth month that has ever happened. And April is not the busy month.

To paraphrase Mark Twain, the reports of a housing bubble in Canada are greatly exaggerated.

The reports have been circulating since early this year -- reports I found unconvincing, which is shared by Don R. Campbell, author and president of the Real Estate Investment Network (REIN).

The biggest mistake a real-estate investor can make is to buy on a tip, property expert Don Campbell says.

Investors must back up their decisions with hard facts, treating exuberant gab from a friend with healthy skepticism, says Campbell, president of the Abbotsford-based Real Estate Investment Network.

Edmonton's resale housing prices, listings and sales all posted double-digit increases in March compared with a year earlier, according to figures released Tuesday by the Realtors Association of Edmonton.

Don Campbell does not sell real estate. But the bestselling author does know a thing or two about making money off it.

Barrie is one of the best places in Ontario to invest, says the Real Estate Investment Network.

Barrie and Orillia have again been identified as among the most promising places in Ontario to invest in real estate.

Vancouver investor Don Campbell thinks Scarborough is due for a real-estate renaissance. He figures the oft-maligned area offers the greatest potential price gains in Toronto in the next five years.

The city has made a list of top 10 Ontario communities for real estate investors for the third year in a row.

A new entrepreneurial spirit that is breathing life into a once-battered economy is the reason Hamilton has become one of the province's top real estate bets.

An internationally known, year-round, luxury executive retreat centre in the Calgary region has sold for $13.1 million--Canada's most expensive residential real estate sale of the year.

Residential construction will continue at a slow pace in Calgary next year, says data released yesterday by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

What would you do if you saw a train wreck about to happen and there was nothing you could do to stop it? You’d get out of the way. So why don’t many Canadians do that with their investment decisions? Simply, because we can’t help ourselves – we have the sun in our eyes.

Pine Beetle Biting into Property Values Investment adviser cautions against deals in forestry-reliant towns Bill Mah, Edmonton Journal Mountain pine beetles are doing more than ravaging Alberta forests: The inva...

The mountain pine beetle infestation is likely to affect real estate values in Alberta over the next decade, says a report released today by the Real Estate Investment Network.

The members of the Real Estate Investment Network(REIN), led by President Don Campbell, are passionate in their support for Habitat for Humanity. REIN Canada is 3,400 members strong, and through book sales and other initiatives, they have raised almost $500,000 toward the building of new homes for families in Edmonton since 2005.

When it comes to the housing market, E-town still rules.
That's the word from Don Campbell, president of Canada's Real Estate Investment Network.

Home Values Hitch Ride on LRT, Henday By Bill Mah, Edmonton Journal Ongoing expansion to Edmonton's LRT and ring-road systems will benefit not only commuters, but homeowners and real estate investors, says a rep...

Vultures in the desert Canadians are snapping up foreclosed homes in the U.S. Southwest. Is it the opportunity of a lifetime, or a disaster in the making? Written by Nicholas Köhler, Macleans.ca In her f...

Ring Road, Transit Improvements will Drive up Home Prices on Calgary's Fringes By Mario Toneguzzi, Calgary Herald CALGARY - House prices in select Calgary neighbourhoods, feeling the impact of upcoming transpor...

Hot Markets By: Wayne Karl When host George Stroumboulopoulos and producers of the CBC TV show The Hour needed an expert to put today’s real estate market in perspective, they called on a guy named Don Campbell. ...

Rural Real Estate Follows City Lower Home Values By Mario Toneguzzi, Calgary Herald CALGARY - The town and country and rural residential housing market is mirroring what’s happening in the city during the first...

Rural Real Estate Follows City Lower By Mario Toneguzzi, Calgary Herald CALGARY - The town and country and rural residential housing market is mirroring what’s happening in the city during the first quarter of t...

Our Real Estate Price Obsession Values Dramatic ups and downs have many Calgarians riveted to real estate By Mario Toneguzzi, April 11, 2009 It has become a national obsession. And just like sports aficionado...

Real Estate Guru Shares Money-Making Tips By Pamela Fieber, Calgary Herald, The recession isn't necessarily bad news if you're looking to invest in real estate. In fact, you could say it's a great opportunity. ...

Abbotsford one of B.C.'s Best Investments By Kevin Mills - Abbotsford News,March 12, 2009 2:00 PM If the uncertain economic forecast has you wondering where to invest your money, you may want to take a close l...

Kamloops in top four of best B.C. investment towns By Robert Koopmans – Kamloops Daily News, March 12, 2009 Kamloops’ property market is poised to outperform the majority of other B.C. cities in the next five to ...

Surrey Best Real Estate Buy in BC March 12, 2009, Kevin Diakiw, Surrey Leader Surrey is the best place in B.C. to invest in a property, according to an independent real estate analyst. The Real Estate Investment...

Sweet for Suites in Surrey Sam Smith, Metro Vancouver, March 12, 2009 5:55 a.m. Surrey is turning into one suite place. According to a report released yesterday by the Real Estate Investment Network (REIN), B.C.’...

City real estate good bet, report says Written by Mark Nielsen – Prince George Citizen, Wednesday, March 11, 2009 A real estate consultant is rating Prince George the 10th best place in B.C. to invest. The city'...

B.C.’s Top 10 Growth Towns Surrey, Maple Ridge, Abbotsford lead the way for investors By Gordon Hamilton, Vancouver Sun, March 11, 2009 Despite a recession, declining home prices and slowing real estate sales, t...

Book says real estate always a good long-term investment February 25, 2009 NICOLE MCLAWS SUN MEDIA For long-term investment purposes, you can't beat real estate -- even in today's economy. According to Don R. Ca...

Edmonton still No. 1 for real-estate investing, author says Economic slump seen as temporary setback February 24, 2009 Bill Mah The Edmonton Journal Homes in areas close to the ongoing extension of the LRT line a...

Edmonton tops Calgary for housing investment Mario Toneguzzi Calgary Herald Wednesday, August 27, 2008 CALGARY - Edmonton tops Calgary as the best place to invest in the residential real estate market, accor...

City real estate No. 1 Report cites real-estate investment performance in resale, rental markets Bill Mah The Edmonton Journal Thursday, August 28, 2008 Looking for the best place in the world to invest in ...

And now the race for real estate begins Big money to be made where lines are going Kent Spencer The Province Tuesday, January 15, 2008 Real estate in Coquitlam and Surrey just got a whole lot pricier after th...

Visiting realtors will offer property overviews in foreign markets Ron Chalmers The Edmonton Journal Friday, January 11, 2008 EDMONTON -- Six realtors will visit Edmonton to discuss property in foreign market...

Are condos a wise investment? MONEY 401 | They can be, but you must know the lay of the land ELLEN ROSEMAN Aug. 6, 2006. 08:43 AM Is it a good time to invest in a condo apartment in Toronto? And if so, what are...

Campbell: Opt for one overseas location The international property market has long mastered the act of seducing the Irish investor. Dublin, Ireland The Sunday Business Post (Ireland) 06 August 2006 By Laura N...

All aboard Alberta's real estate express PATRICK BRETHOUR June 27, 2006 Globe and Mail Update ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE, ALTA. — Scott Rosseu has had a first-hand look at the oil-induced real estate mania in Dubai...

People are sold on Central Alberta By SUSAN ZIELINSK Red Deer Advocate staff   Jun 26 2006 Real Estate Investment Network, a Calgary-based organization with international membership, attracted about 400...

Bracing for the Gateway Effect A new study says highway improvements will increase land values by up to 20 per cent. But the skeptics believe there's more to the story MARCIE GOOD, June 2, 2006 Special to The ...

Report promises local Gateway to prosperity Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Times Fri 02 Jun 2006 Byline: Derrick Penner  So many of the province's proposed Gateway transportation improvements lead to Maple Ridg...

The Gateway Effect Vancouver Sun Tuesday, May 30, 2006 The Gateway Project will deliver a 10%-20% increase in real estate values in the areas listed, over and above the rest of the Lower Mainland and Fraser Val...

Mega-projects to boost land values Shorter commuting time drives demand and fuels higher prices, real estate consultants say Derrick Penner, Vancouver Sun Tuesday, May 30, 2006 Highway improvements and new ra...

When thinking real estate, think local: Investment decisions should be based on the numbers where you buy Edmonton Journal Wednesday, May 17, 2006 Byline: Ray Turchansky Source: Freelance  The second bi...

Alberta best for real estate investment themovechannel.com 2 May 2006 The province of Alberta has been tipped by the Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) as the best place in Canada to buy residential real es...

REPORT ON ALTERNATIVE INVESTING: REAL ESTATE Forget everything you knew about mortgages If you approach the financing of rental property as if you were buying your own home you could make costly mistakes THERE...

Financing a Rental Property Feb. 12, 2006. 09:02 AM ELLEN ROSEMAN A popular rallying cry for real estate investors is, "No money down."  When you buy property in a hot market without risking any of your o...

Digging for condo gold The future looks good, but do the math before investing By LINDA LEATHERDALE, BUSINESS EDITOR, TORONTO SUN January 29, 2006 The view took my breath away. Toronto's skyscape reflecting o...

Cashing in on the real estate boom By: ELLEN ROSEMAN Jan. 22, 2006. 01:00 AM Wednesday, August 27, 2008 Raymond and Angelina Wu live in Toronto. He works in pharmaceutical sales and she's a regional sales man...

Stouffville makes list of real estate hot spots Homeowners should 'have big, goofy smiles' April 17, 2004 Jeff Mitchell Staff Writer Stouffville Sun-Tribune So, you own a home in York Region. You genius...

Edmonton Economy Will Enjoy Strong Growth Through 2005, says EDE President Edmonton, Alberta - April 17, 2004 - Massive resource developments in Northern Alberta and Greater Edmonton, high disposable incomes ...

Markham makes list of real estate hot spots Homeowners should 'have big, goofy smiles' April 17, 2004 Jeff Mitchell Staff Writer Markham Economist & Sun So, you own a home in York Region. You genius. ...

Beware of bankers bearing gifts April 17, 2004 Sandra E. Martin National Post These days, shopping for a mortgage is a lot like shopping for cosmetics. Financial institutions are all offering some kind of dep...

ADDING VALUE B.C. Lower Mainland Edition -- Internet Vol. 12  Week of Apr 16 - Apr 22, 2004 Even minor modern upgrades to a bathroom or kitchen can add value to a house and lead to a quicker sale, accordi...

Barrie, Orillia ranked best places to invest April 16, 2004 Toronto Metro Barrie and Orillia are the best Ontario communities to invest in, a report has found. The Real Estate Investment Network, an organizatio...

Report gives Orillia top spot for Ontario real estate April 16, 2004 Toby Gorman Orillia Packet and Times An organization formed to help average Canadians learn to successfully invest in residential real estat...

Ottawa 9th in growth forecast Outlook is hurt by slowdowns in construction, PS hiring April 15, 2004 Kristin Goff The Ottawa Citizen A slowdown in construction and the more cautious spending approach of the...

London makes ‘farm team’ in home investment area April 15, 2004 Hank Daniszewski Business Reporter London Free Press London has been consigned to the ‘farm team’ in a survey of the best Ontario cities for res...

Report cites Windsor for real estate potential April 15, 2004 Bob Meyer Business Reporter Windsor Star Windsor did not make a list of the 10 best communities in Ontario to invest in residential real estate, bu...

City homes valuable investments April 15, 2004 Mark McNeil Hamilton Spectator Hamilton is one of the best places in Ontario to invest in real estate. A new study by the Calgary-based Real Estate Investment N...

Real estate figures nothing to flip over April 15, 2004 By Derek Abma Ottawa Sun Despite a rapid run-up in house prices in the past three years, Ottawa is ranked only the ninth-best place in Ontario to invest...

Cost Effective Ways to Ensure the Sale March 14, 2004 Edmonton Sun Wednesday, August 27, 2008 Whether you’re sprucing up your own home for    resale, or upgrading a rental property, there are tr...

Investing in Your Alberta Backyard All his life, Don Campbell has been investing in real estate. Ten years ago he started telling other people how to do it. March 2004 By Connie Van Der Byl Business in Ca...

Edmonton earns top spot in investment ranking Nov. 20, 2003 Murdoch Macleod Real Estate Columnist Business Edge Edmonton is in first spot and Calgary ranks fourth in a list of the 10 best places to invest in...

Red Deer real estate a good bet Nov. 20, 2003 Johnnie Bachusky Business Reporter Red Deer Express Red Deer has once again placed in the top five best places in Alberta to invest in residential real estate, ac...

Edmonton Gets High Marks Nov. 16, 2003 Edmonton Sun A new province-wide study has identified Edmonton as the best community in Alberta in which to invest in real estate this year. According to the Real Esta...

Devon is a ‘can’t miss’ investment REIN Places Devon Second Nov. 14, 2003 George Brown Editor Devon Dispatch News Devon is Alberta’s ‘can’t miss’ real estate investment opportunity. A province-wide annual...

Calgary Among Alberta’s Best Communities in which to Invest in Residential Real Estate Ranked among top 5 of 31 towns/cities by REIN™ for six straight years Nov. 14, 2003 Calgary Real Estate News Calgary...

Market among best in province for investment Nov. 13, 2003 Steve Dills Editor Sylvan Lake News Sylvan Lake’s real estate market is among the best in Alberta for investment. The community was ranked third, beh...

Cochrane still top investment opportunity Nov. 12, 2003 Darryl Mills Editor Cochrane Times No doubt there are a lot of blue chip investors in Cochrane, but what is likely no surprise to anyone, the town conti...

Lacombe ranked sixth in province for investment Town in top 10 for six straight years Nov. 12, 2003 Globe Staff Lacombe Globe Lacombe is slowly climbing the ladder of residential real estate attraction. Th...

Okotoks ranks high on provincial real estate investment study Town in top 10 for six straight years Nov. 12, 2003 Pamela Roth Staff reporter Okotoks Western Wheel According to a new province-wide study, Oko...

We're No. 8! Nov. 12, 2003 Bill Laye Staff Writer Grande Prairie Daily Herald-Tribune In its annual survey of 31 Alberta communities, the Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) has again placed Grande Prairie ...

Calgary lags Edmonton as place to invest Nov. 7, 2003 Michael Lau Calgary Herald Fourth-Place Finish: The Real Estate Investment Network issued a report Thursday saying Calgary's hot real estate prices make ...

Only No. 10? Real Estate Investors Rank Alberta Cities Nov. 7, 2003 Alexandria Collins Staff Writer Fort McMurray Today Fort McMurray is only the 10th-best Alberta community in which to buy real estate, a...

Red Deer, Sylvan Lake in REIN’s top 10 Oct.18, 2003 Harley Richards Business Editor Red Deer Advocate Sylvan Lake has been identified as one of the best places in Alberta to invest in real estate, behind only...