Investing in REITs in 2010 Originally published in Canadian Real Estate Magazine (January 2010) Long called one of the most stable and effortless long-term asset classes, experts are suggesting investing your RSPs in a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) in the coming year.

"Private REIT means that you are not subject to the volitility and speculation of the private equity markets," says Marissa Morettin, Director of Investor Relations at Skyline Apartment REIT, a Canadian Apartment REIT based in Guelph, Ont. "When most people saw their RSPs cut in half in the last year, our investors, for example, experienced unwavering growth and increased returns as a result of being invested in the stability of apartment real estate.

Read the full article at Investing in REITs in 2010.

Words Of Wisdom - Business Niagara Magazine  Published in Business Niagara Magazine (Winter 2009) Jason Castellan, CEO and Co-Founder of Skyline Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust, a Guelph-Based firm with 11 per cent of its holdings located in the Niagara region.

"Self-directed investing means grabbing the bull by the horns.  Yes, it is a metaphorical bull that is symbolic of your investments and overall financial well-being, but if left up to someone else to manage, you might be the one left seeing red.  Be wise and build your wealth by investing in assets that you can touch and feel, like apartment buildings.  We all know that shelter is a basic life need, so shouldn't investing in apartments be a basic need for your portfolio?  Earn a steady return from one of life's staples.  Invest at the source and know your investment.  Earn while you're busy enjoying life." 

Skyline Announces Donation of Land to Habitat for Humanity

Guelph, ON, November 4th, 2009 - This Thursday evening, at a Habitat for Humanity Wellington County’s first annual “Building a Dream Celebration Dinner & Auction”, Skyline will be announcing the donation of a piece of land that will be used for an upcoming build in the city of Guelph.

“We are so proud and excited to be able to give back to a community that has been so good to us for the last 20 years, says Roy (Jason) Ashdown, Chief Operational Officer and Co-Founder of Skyline. Habitat for Humanity is a remarkable organization that does incredible work around the world and especially in our own backyard. We couldn’t think of a better way to put this piece of land to such good use.”

The piece of land being donated by Skyline is centrally located, has an estimated value of over $150,000 and will provide sufficient room for a brand new duplex, so that two deserving Guelph families can get the gift of a safe and affordable home.

From OHL Player to CEO

It’s where he came from and a big part of who he is today. After playing minor hockey through his childhood and making it to the OHL level with the Owen Sound Platers (now known as the Attack) at the age of 18, Jason Castellan, attributes much of his later success in life to the lessons he learned through hockey.

Visit the Guelph Storm website for the full article

Industry Magazine (Fair Exchange) Places Spotlight on Tuscany Village

Skyline's flagship property "Tuscany Village" continues to receive favourable coverage in the media.  This time, Fair Exchange,  a magazine produced by the Federation of Rental-Housing Providers of Ontario covered the grand opening.

Read the article, "Skyline Unveils Tuscany Village"

Skyline Partners with the Guelph Storm (OHL)

The Guelph Storm announced today that Skyline will be the exclusive presenting sponsor of their 2009-10 season.

The Guelph Storm proudly presented by Skyline” marks the first time in team history that the franchise has been presented by a sponsor for the regular season and the playoffs.  

Read the full details of the Skyline - Guelph Storm partnership

Guelph Storm Watch

Skyline Founders Meet With Prime Minister Stephen Harper

Skyline founders, Martin Castellan, Jason Castellan and Roy (Jason) Ashdown played hosts to Prime Minister Stephen Harper at the Cambridge Hotel and Conference Centre on June 10th.  During his visit to the region, the Prime Minister chose the hotel, which is owned by the Skyline founders, for his accommodations.

Interview on Ask the Experts

Jason Castellan, CEO and Wayne Byrd, CFO on AM 570 "Ask the Experts".  If you missed any of the segments, you can listen to them now on our Ask the Experts page. 

Interview on "Georgian Bay Today"

On March 18th, Jason Castellan was a guest on Georgion Bay Today.  If you missed the interview, you can listen to it here.