Real estate is a matter of keen interest to many, if not most, family offices. But this asset class has changed a lot in recent years. The days when a rising tide lifted all boats seem to have passed, making in-depth knowledge and expertise matter now more than ever.

Today we recap the articles in our September report. Our most-clicked story is a rundown of the wealthiest real estate billionaires in Canada (pictured above). Together they have changed the face of the nation’s cities, towns and suburbs.

Will offices make a comeback? Are condos a buying opportunity? Is self-storage a keeper? We ask the experts

But a perfect storm of lower rents, higher costs and stricter lending criteria has created tough conditions for developers

Real estate investment trusts are popular vehicles for family office investment. Christopher Foster of Foster & Associates shares his perspective on how to do it right

These builders and developers changed the face of the nation’s cities—and made lots of money doing it

See the full video and transcript of this Canadian Family Offices Q&A session

Despite a backdrop of uncertainty, luxury homes are attracting buyers motivated by lifestyle and legacy goals rather than speculation

The instability emanating from the U.S.—along with more favourable fundamentals—could be a tailwind for Canadian commercial real estate

Are the drivers behind nearly 30 good years still present? Keith McLean takes a hard look at a favoured asset class