Notes From the
Development Process

Practical explanations of how real estate development actually works in Ontario, written for investors, partners, and anyone trying to understand what happens before the shovel hits the ground.

Development Process

How Long Does a Real Estate Development Take in Ontario?

There is no single-number answer. A development moves through acquisition, approvals, detailed design, construction, lease-up, and stabilization, and the time spent in each stage varies enormously. Here is how to read a development schedule stage by stage, including where modular construction can compress it.

Samuel Herschorn  ·  12 min read Read Article
Development Process

How Does Real Estate Development Work in Ontario? A Step-by-Step Guide

Most people picture construction when they picture development. But the decisions that determine whether a project succeeds happen long before that: site selection, zoning, feasibility, due diligence, approvals, and financing. Here is the full sequence, step by step.

Samuel Herschorn  ·  11 min read Read Article

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