Real Estate Trends for 2025 and 12 REITs to Watch

In this episode, Dan Foch from the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast joins Simon. The duo takes a deep dive into how Canadian real estate and REITs performed in 2024 and what could shape the market in 2025. They explore why REITs and utilities underperformed compared to stock indices despite expectations of lower interest rates, the challenges posed by tight cap rate spreads, and how different real estate sectors are adapting. They also discuss key trends in residential, retail, office, industrial, healthcare, and data center real estate—highlighting risks, opportunities, and what investors should watch for in the year ahead. They also provide potential REIT ideas for exposure in specific types of real estate. Tickers of Stocks/ETFs discussed: AP-UN.TO, HR-UN.TO, GRT-UN.TO, DIR-UN.TO, SRU-UN.TO, REI-UN.TO, CSH-UN.TO, SIA.TO, NHW-UN.TO, EQIX, DLR, AMT Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Asset Allocation ETFs | BMO Global Asset Management Sign up for Finchat.io for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.