This press release contains forward-looking information that is based upon assumptions and is subject to risks and uncertainties as indicated in the cautionary note contained within this press release. All dollar amounts are in U.S. dollars.

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DREAM RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST (TSX: DRR.U, TSX: DRR.UN) (“Dream Residential REIT” or the “REIT” or “we” or “us”) today announced its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 (“Q2 2024”). Management will host a conference call to discuss the financial results on August 8, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. (ET).

HIGHLIGHTS

• Comparative properties net operating income (“comparative properties NOI”)¹ was $6.4 million in Q2 2024, a 6.8% increase compared to $6.0 million in Q2 2023, primarily due to a $0.5 million increase in comparative investment properties revenue. Net rental income was $8.0 million in Q2 2024, or $0.3 million higher than the prior year comparative quarter, primarily due to a decrease in investment properties operating expenses.

• Diluted funds from operations (“FFO”) per Unit² was $0.18 for Q2 2024, which was consistent with Q2 2023.

• Portfolio occupancy was 94.0% as at June 30, 2024, up from 93.8% at the end of Q1 2024, with Greater Oklahoma City region at 94.3%, Greater Dallas-Fort Worth region at 92.7% and Greater Cincinnati region at 94.9%. Occupancy was consistent with expectations as we continue to manage our value-add program, completing 64 units during the quarter.

• Average monthly rent at June 30, 2024 was $1,167 per unit, increasing 1.0% quarter over quarter, compared to $1,155 per unit at March 31, 2024.

• Maintaining conservative balance sheet and financial flexibility. Net total debt-to-net total assets³ was 32.8% as at June 30, 2024, compared to 31.6% as at December 31, 2023. Total mortgages payable were $138.2 million, consisting of 11 fixed rate mortgages with a weighted average contractual interest rate of 4.0%. Total assets (per condensed consolidated financial statements) were $407.6 million as at June 30, 2024. Total assets comprised primarily $396.8 million of investment properties and $6.8 million of cash and cash equivalents.

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1 Comparative properties NOI is a non-GAAP financial measure. The tables included in the Appendices section of this press release reconcile comparative properties NOI to net rental income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023. For further information on this non-GAAP financial measure, please refer to the statements under the heading “Non-GAAP financial measures, ratios and supplementary financial measures” in this press release.

2 Diluted FFO per Unit is a non-GAAP ratio. Diluted FFO per Unit comprises FFO (a non-GAAP financial measure) divided by the weighted average number of Units. For further information on this non-GAAP ratio, please refer to the statements under the heading “Non-GAAP financial measures, ratios and supplementary financial measures” in this press release.

3 Net total debt-to-net total assets is a non-GAAP ratio. For further information on this non-GAAP ratio, please refer to the statements under the heading “Non-GAAP financial measures, ratios and supplementary financial measures” in this press release.

“We were pleased with the REIT’s financial and operational performance for Q2 2024,” said Brian Pauls, Chief Executive Officer of Dream Residential REIT. “The REIT delivered solid year-over-year comparative properties NOI growth at 6.8%, bringing our year-to-date comparative NOI growth to approximately 5%, which is at the upper end of our targeted range for the year.”

• Q2 2024 net income was $3.3 million, which comprises net rental income of $8.0 million, fair value adjustments to investment properties of $(4.1) million and fair value adjustments to financial instruments of $2.7 million, primarily from the revaluation of Class B units of DRR Holdings LLC, a subsidiary of the REIT (“Class B Units” – together with the Trust Units, “Units”). Other income and expenses totalled $(3.3) million.
• On April 4, 2024, the REIT extended the term of its credit facility to March 28, 2027.
• Total equity (per condensed consolidated financial statements) was $241.3 million as at June 30, 2024, compared to $218.0 million as at December 31, 2023, primarily due to 3.3 million Class B Units exchanged for REIT Units in Q1 2024 for a total market value of $22.3 million.
• Net asset value (“NAV”)⁴ per Unit was $13.47 as at June 30, 2024, compared to $13.50 as at December 31, 2023.
• The REIT declared distributions totalling $0.105 per Unit during Q2 2024.
• During the six months ended June 30, 2024, 3.3 million Class B Units were redeemed and exchanged for Trust Units.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

		Three months ended June 30,						Six months ended June 30,
(in thousands unless otherwise stated)		2024			2023			2024			2023
Operating results
Net income		$	3,346		$	11,005		$	4,162		$	137
FFO(1)			3,516			3,464			6,963			6,987
Net rental income			7,984			7,685			14,617			14,795
Comparative properties NOI(10)			6,362			5,958			12,443			11,844
Comparative properties NOI margin(11)			52.6%			51.3%			51.6%			51.6%
Per Unit amounts
Distribution rate per Trust Unit		$	0.105		$	0.105		$	0.210		$	0.210
Diluted FFO per Unit(2)(3)			0.18			0.18			0.35			0.35
See footnotes at end

Net income for Q2 2024 was $3.3 million compared to $11.0 million in Q2 2023, primarily due to a change in fair value adjustments to investment properties of $(2.7) million and a change in fair value adjustments to financial instruments of $(5.4) million from the comparative quarter. FFO for Q2 2024 and the prior year comparative quarter was $3.5 million, with an increase in comparative properties NOI offset by higher general and administrative expenses. Q2 2024 diluted FFO per Unit was $0.18 and consistent with the prior year comparative quarter.

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4 NAV per Unit is a non-GAAP ratio. NAV per Unit comprises total equity (including Class B Units) (a non-GAAP financial measure) divided by the number of Units. For further information on this non-GAAP ratio, please refer to the statements under the heading “Non-GAAP financial measures, ratios and supplementary financial measures” in this press release.

Net rental income for Q2 2024 was $8.0 million compared to $7.7 million in the prior year comparative quarter. Comparative properties NOI for Q2 2024 increased to $6.4 million compared to $6.0 million in the prior year comparative quarter. Comparative properties NOI margin for Q2 2024 was 52.6%, compared to 51.3% in the prior year comparative quarter. Q2 2024 comparative properties NOI includes comparative investment properties revenue of $12.1 million, which exceeded the prior year comparative quarter by $0.5 million, primarily driven by rental rate growth and value-add rental premiums. Investment properties operating expenses remained flat from Q1 2024 (excluding the impact of IFRIC 21 and one sold property in Q4 2023), largely as a result of increased property insurance and utilities, offset by reduced maintenance expenses.

PORTFOLIO INFORMATION

		June 30, 2024			March 31, 2024			June 30, 2023
Total portfolio
Number of assets			15			15			16
Investment properties fair value (in thousands)		$	396,800		$	398,140		$	424,980
Units			3,300			3,300			3,432
Occupancy rate – in place (period-end)			94.0%			93.8%			94.1%
Average in-place base rent per month per unit		$	1,167		$	1,155		$	1,122
Estimated market rent to in-place base rent spread (%) (period-end)			8.8%			9.8%			8.6%
Tenant retention ratio(12)			59.2%			57.2%			52.7%
See footnotes at end

ORGANIC GROWTH

Weighted average monthly rent as at June 30, 2024 was $1,167 per unit, compared to $1,155 at March 31, 2024. Rental rates increased 1.1% in the Greater Cincinnati region, 1.0% in the Greater Oklahoma City region, and 0.9% in the Greater Dallas-Fort Worth region since March 31, 2024.

During Q2 2024, blended lease trade-outs averaged 2.2% compared to 2.0% in Q1 2024. This comprises an average increase on renewals of approximately 3.7% (March 31, 2024 – 4.4%) and an average increase on new leases of approximately 0.1% (March 31, 2024 – (1.2)%). As at June 30, 2024, estimated market rents were $1,270 per unit, or an average gain-to-lease for the portfolio of 8.8%. The retention rate for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 was 59.2% compared to 57.2% for the three months ended March 31, 2024 as we continued to prioritize leasing efforts to secure renewals during the period.

Value-Add Initiatives

During Q2 2024, renovations were completed on 64 suites primarily across Greater Dallas-Fort Worth and Greater Oklahoma City regions, with 16 suites under renovation as at June 30, 2024. For the three months ended June 30, 2024, the average new lease trade-out on renovated suites was $93 per unit higher than expiring leases, or a lease-trade-out of 7.5%.

“Our operating performance improved quarter over quarter with blended trade-outs increasing,” said Scott Schoeman, Chief Operating Officer of Dream Residential REIT. “Our continued focus on managing controllable operating expenses helped to increase our comparative property NOI margin. In the current environment, we have prioritized occupancy and we believe that it is prudent to focus on tenant retention and are actively managing the timing and number of suites that we plan on renovating.”

FINANCING AND CAPITAL INFORMATION

					As at
(unaudited) (dollar amounts presented in thousands, except for per Unit amounts)		June 30, 2024			December 31, 2023
Financing
Net total debt-to-net total assets(4)			32.8%			31.6%
Average term to maturity on debt (years)			4.8			5.3
Interest coverage ratio (times)(5)			2.9			2.9
Undrawn credit facility		$	70,000		$	70,000
Available liquidity(6)		$	76,817		$	80,943
Capital
Total equity		$	241,295		$	218,032
Total equity (including Class B Units)(7)		$	264,888		$	265,358
Total number of Trust Units and Class B Units(8)		$	19,667,939		$	19,656,471
Net asset value (NAV) per Unit(9)		$	13.47		$	13.50
Trust Unit price		$	6.32		$	6.75
See footnotes at end

As at June 30, 2024, net total debt-to-net total assets was 32.8%, total mortgages payable were $138.2 million and total assets were $407.6 million. The REIT ended Q2 2024 with total available liquidity of approximately $76.8 million⁽⁶⁾, comprising $6.8 million of cash and cash equivalents and $70.0 million available on its undrawn revolving credit facility.

Total equity of $241.3 million increased from December 31, 2023 by $23.3 million, primarily due to 3.3 million Class B Units exchanged for REIT Units in Q1 2024 for a total market value of $22.3 million. As at June 30, 2024, there were approximately 15.9 million Trust Units and 3.7 million Class B Units.

NAV per Unit as at June 30, 2024 was $13.47 compared to $13.50 as at December 31, 2023.

CONFERENCE CALL

Senior management will host a conference call to discuss the financial results on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. (ET). To access the conference call, please dial 1-844-763-8274 (toll free) or 647-484-8814 (toll). To access the conference call via webcast, please go to Dream Residential REIT’s website at www.dreamresidentialreit.ca and click the link for the webcast. A taped replay of the conference call and the webcast will be available for ninety (90) days following the call.

OTHER INFORMATION

Information appearing in this press release is a select summary of financial results. The condensed consolidated financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis for the REIT will be available at www.dreamresidentialreit.ca and under the REIT’s profile on www.sedarplus.com.

Dream Residential REIT is an unincorporated, open-ended real estate investment trust established and governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario. The REIT owns a portfolio of garden-style multi-residential properties, primarily located in three markets across the Sunbelt and Midwest regions of the United States. For more information, please visit www.dreamresidentialreit.ca.

Non-GAAP financial measures, ratios and supplementary financial measures

The REIT’s condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IFRS Accounting Standards”). In this press release, as a complement to results provided in accordance with IFRS, the REIT discloses and discusses certain non-GAAP financial measures and ratios, including FFO, diluted FFO per Unit, comparative properties NOI, comparative investment properties revenue, NOI, comparative properties NOI margin, net total debt-to-net total assets ratio, net total debt, net total assets, adjusted EBITDAFV, trailing 12-month adjusted EBITDAFV, trailing 12-month interest expense on debt, interest coverage ratio (times), available liquidity, total equity (including Class B Units) and NAV per Unit as well as other measures discussed elsewhere in this press release. These non-GAAP financial measures and ratios are not defined by or recognized under IFRS Accounting Standards and do not have a standardized meaning under IFRS Accounting Standards. The REIT’s method of calculating these non-GAAP financial measures and ratios may differ from other issuers and may not be comparable with similar measures presented by other issuers. The REIT has presented such non-GAAP financial measures and ratios as management believes they are relevant measures of the REIT’s underlying operating and financial performance. Certain additional disclosures such as the composition, usefulness and changes, as applicable, of the non-GAAP financial measures and ratios included in this press release are expressly incorporated by reference from Management’s Discussion and Analysis of the financial condition and results of operations of the REIT as at and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, dated August 7, 2024 (the “Q2 2024 MD&A”) and can be found under the section “Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios” and respective sub-headings labelled “FFO and diluted FFO per Unit”, “NAV per Unit”, “Comparative properties NOI and comparative properties NOI margin”, “Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and fair value adjustments (Adjusted EBITDAFV)”, “Trailing 12-month adjusted EBITDAFV”, “Trailing 12-month interest expense on debt”, “Available liquidity”, “Total equity (including Class B Units)”, “Interest coverage ratio (times)” and “Net total debt-to-net total assets”. In this press release, the REIT also discloses and discusses certain supplementary financial measures, including tenant retention ratio and weighted average number of units. The composition of supplementary financial measures included in this press release is expressly incorporated by reference from the Q2 2024 MD&A and can be found in the section “Supplementary Financial Measures and Other Disclosures”. The Q2 2024 MD&A is available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com under the REIT’s profile and on the REIT’s website at www.dreamresidentialreit.ca under the Investors section. Non-GAAP financial measures and ratios should not be considered as alternatives to net income , net rental income, investment properties revenue, cash flows generated from (utilized in) operating activities, cash and cash equivalents, total assets, non-current debt, total equity, or comparable metrics determined in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards as indicators of the REIT’s performance, liquidity, cash flow and profitability.

Forward-looking information

This press release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. Such information includes statements regarding our ability to drive rental rate growth; future market conditions; our ability to maintain a safe and flexible balance sheet which will drive operations; our anticipated investments in our properties and their effect on portfolio quality and rent growth; our intention to implement our value-enhancing renovation initiatives across our portfolio; the resiliency of our portfolio; and the ability of our value-add program and regional diversification to enhance the safety of our business. Forward-looking information generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “will”, “expect”, “believe”, “plan” or “continue”, or similar expressions suggesting future outcomes or events. Forward-looking information is based on a number of assumptions and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Dream Residential REIT’s control and could cause actual results to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by such forward-looking information. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks inherent in the real estate industry; financing risks; inflation, interest and currency rate fluctuations; global and local economic and business conditions; risks associated with unexpected or ongoing geopolitical events; changes in law; tax risks; competition; environmental and climate change risks; insurance risks; cybersecurity; and uncertainties surrounding public health crises and epidemics. Our objectives and forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions, including that the general economy remains stable; that there are no unforeseen changes in the legislative and operating framework for our business; that we will have access to adequate capital to fund our future projects and plans and that we will receive financing on acceptable terms; that inflation and interest rates will not materially increase beyond current market expectations; and that geopolitical events will not disrupt global economies. All forward-looking information in this press release speaks as of the date of this press release. Dream Residential REIT does not undertake to update any such forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Additional information about these assumptions, risks and uncertainties is contained in Dream Residential REIT’s filings with securities regulators, including its latest Annual Information Form and Management’s Discussion and Analysis. These filings are also available on the REIT’s website at www.dreamresidentialreit.ca.

FOOTNOTES

(1) FFO is a non-GAAP financial measure. The most directly comparable financial measure to FFO is net income. For further information on this non-GAAP measure, please refer to the statements under the heading “Non-GAAP financial measures, ratios and supplementary financial measures” in this press release. The table included in the Appendices section of this press release reconciles FFO for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023 to net income.

(2) Diluted FFO per Unit is a non-GAAP ratio. Diluted FFO per Unit comprises FFO (a non-GAAP financial measure) divided by the weighted average number of Units. For further information on this non-GAAP ratio, please refer to the statements under the heading “Non-GAAP financial measures, ratios and supplementary financial measures” in this press release.

(3) A description of the determination of diluted amounts per Unit can be found in the REIT’s 2024 MD&A in the section “Supplementary Financial Measures and Other Disclosures”, under the heading “Weighted average number of Units”.

(4) Net total debt-to-net total assets is a non-GAAP ratio. Net total debt-to-net total assets comprises net total debt (a non-GAAP financial measure) divided by net total assets (a non-GAAP financial measure). The most directly comparable financial measure to net total debt is mortgages payable, and the most directly comparable financial measure to net total assets is total assets. For further information on this non-GAAP ratio and these non-GAAP financial measures, please refer to the statements under the heading “Non-GAAP financial measures, ratios and supplementary financial measures” in this press release.

(5) Interest coverage ratio (times) is a non-GAAP ratio. Interest coverage ratio comprises trailing 12-month adjusted EBITDAFV (a non-GAAP financial measure) divided by trailing 12-month interest expense on debt (a non-GAAP financial measure). The most directly comparable financial measure to adjusted EBITDAFV is net income. The table included in the Appendices section of this press release reconciles adjusted EBITDAFV to net income and trailing 12-month adjusted EBITDAFV and trailing 12-month interest expense on debt to adjusted EBITDAFV and interest expense on debt, respectively, for the trailing 12-month period ended June 30, 2024. For further information on this non-GAAP ratio and non-GAAP financial measure, please refer to the statements under the heading “Non-GAAP financial measures, ratios and supplementary financial measures” in this press release.

(6) Available liquidity is a non-GAAP financial measure. The most directly comparable financial measure to available liquidity is the undrawn credit facility. The table included in the Appendices section of this press release reconciles available liquidity to the undrawn credit facility as at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023. For further information on this non-GAAP measure, please refer to the statements under the heading “Non-GAAP financial measures, ratios and supplementary financial measures” in this press release.

(7) Total equity (including Class B Units) is a non-GAAP financial measure. The most directly comparable financial measure to total equity (including Class B Units) is total equity. For further information on this non-GAAP measure, please refer to the statements under the heading “Non-GAAP financial measures, ratios and supplementary financial measures” in this press release. The table included in the Appendices section of this press release reconciles total equity (including Class B Units) to total equity (per the condensed consolidated financial statements) as at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

(8) Total number of Units includes 15,934,864 Trust Units and 3,733,075 Class B Units which are classified as a liability under IFRS Accounting Standards.

(9) NAV per Unit is a non-GAAP ratio. NAV per Unit comprises total equity (including Class B Units) (a non-GAAP financial measure) divided by the total number of Units. For further information on this non-GAAP ratio, please refer to the statements under the heading “Non-GAAP financial measures, ratios and supplementary financial measures” in this press release.

(10) Comparative properties NOI is a non-GAAP financial measure. The most directly comparable financial measure to comparative properties NOI is net rental income. The table included in the Appendices section of this press release reconciles comparative properties NOI for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023 to net rental income. For further information on this non-GAAP financial measure, please refer to the statements under the heading “Non-GAAP financial measures, ratios and supplementary financial measures” in this press release.

(11) Comparative properties NOI margin is a non-GAAP ratio. Comparative properties NOI margin is defined as comparative properties NOI (a non-GAAP financial measure) divided by comparative investment properties revenue, as a percentage. For further information on this non-GAAP ratio, please refer to the statements under the heading “Non-GAAP financial measures, ratios and supplementary financial measures” in this press release.

Contacts

For further information, please contact:

Dream Residential REIT

Brian Pauls
Chief Executive Officer

(416) 365-2365

bpauls@dream.ca

Derrick Lau
Chief Financial Officer

(416) 365-2364

dlau@dream.ca

Scott Schoeman
Chief Operating Officer

(303) 519-3020

sschoeman@dream.ca

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TORONTO & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$REAX #therealbrokerage–The Real Brokerage Inc. (NASDAQ: REAX), a technology platform reshaping real estate for agents, home buyers and sellers, today announced it continued to add top teams throughout North America in July.

“This year is proving to be a significant one for Real. Just last month, we surpassed the 20,000-agent milestone, and we’re steadily adding top-producing teams and independent brokerages who are positioning themselves in an evolving real estate market,” said Sharran Srivatsaa, President of Real. “At Real, we blend a proprietary technology platform with a distinct agent value proposition and a culture of collaboration, designed for entrepreneurs who want to be part of something bigger.”

The following are some of the teams joining Real during the month of July:

• Legacy Group, led by Corilyn Tessier and Kara Chase. The eight-agent boutique firm was founded in 2019 and serves New Hampshire, Southern Maine and Northern Massachusetts. Since 2020, the team has closed home sales of more than $293 million, including nearly $83 million in 2023.
• L34 Group, led by Deirdre Salomone and Terry Saltzman. The seven-agent team brings more than 40 years of collective experience to the clients it serves in Northeast Los Angeles, Altadena and Pasadena. Founded in 2009, the team closed sales totaling $80 million in 2023.
• NUEVA Real Estate, led by Jose Perez. Founded in 2020, the 50-agent team serves the Downey/Whittier markets in Southeast Los Angeles County and has helped 600 families achieve their real estate goals. Since its inception, it has closed home sales totaling more than $330 million, including $80 million in 2023.
• RAZR Group, led by MJ Frazier. The team brings seven agents and serves the D.C. metro, including Maryland and Virginia. The team focuses on catering to the unique needs of luxury investors and developers and joins as part of Real’s luxury division. In addition, with several of its agents fluent in Vietnamese and Spanish, the team is positioned to serve the diverse cultures who are represented in the nation’s capital. RAZR Group has closed home sales valued at more than $250 million, including $80 million in 2023.
• Addison Real Estate, led by Kellene Addison. A family-owned, women-led independent brokerage, Addison brings a diverse team of 21 agents who provide the capability of serving clients in six languages throughout Morris, Sussex and Warren counties in New Jersey. The team has sold 795 homes valued at $282 million since its founding in 2020, and closed sales totaling $70 million in 2023.
• Own It Northwest, led by Ross Seligman. Founded in 2005, the team’s eight agents serve the Portland metro area, including Beaverton, Hillsboro, Lake Oswego and Happy Valley. The team closed sales totaling $50 million in 2023.
• Utah’s Finest, led by Paige Steckling. The three-agent team was founded in 2022 and serves the state of Utah. The team closed sales of $40 million in 2023.
• SL Home Group, led by Stephen Lonnen. The seven-agent team was founded in 2020 and serves the greater Charlotte, N.C., metropolitan area, including Upstate South Carolina. The team closed sales of $33 million in 2023.

About Real

Real (NASDAQ: REAX) is a real estate experience company working to make life’s most complex transaction simple. The fast-growing company combines essential real estate, mortgage and closing services with powerful technology to deliver a single seamless end-to-end consumer experience, guided by trusted agents. With a presence throughout the U.S. and Canada, Real supports more than 20,000 agents who use its digital brokerage platform and tight-knit professional community to power their own forward-thinking businesses.

Forward-Looking Information

This press release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information is often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as “seek”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “plan”, “estimate”, “expect”, “likely” and “intend” and statements that an event or result “may”, “will”, “should”, “could” or “might” occur or be achieved and other similar expressions. These statements reflect management’s current beliefs and are based on information currently available to management as of the date hereof. Forward-looking information in this press release includes, without limiting the foregoing, expectations regarding Real’s agent count.

Forward-looking information is based on assumptions that may prove to be incorrect, including but not limited to Real’s business objectives, expected growth, results of operations, performance, business projects and opportunities and financial results. Real considers these assumptions to be reasonable in the circumstances. However, forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking information. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, slowdowns in real estate markets, economic and industry downturns, Real’s ability to attract new agents and retain current agents and those risk factors discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Information Form dated March 14, 2024, a copy of which is available under the Company’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca. These factors should be carefully considered and readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based upon what management believes to be reasonable assumptions, Real cannot assure readers that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and Real assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances, except as required by law.

Contacts

Investor inquiries, please contact:

Ravi Jani

Vice President, Investor Relations and Financial Planning & Analysis

investors@therealbrokerage.com
908.280.2515

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Elisabeth Warrick

Senior Director, Marketing, Communications & Brand

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201.564.4221

New property insurance product available for homeowners, tenants, condominium and landlord policies in Ontario and Western Canada

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Travelers Canada, a division of The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV), today announced the launch of OPTIMA® Home, a new property insurance product that provides customizable coverage options for homeowners, tenants, condominium and landlord policies. The product is offered through a highly intuitive platform, which allows brokers to seamlessly quote, issue and adjust coverage.

“We created OPTIMA Home with the needs of our customers and brokers in mind,” said Bob Aaron, Vice President of Personal Insurance at Travelers Canada. “The new product gives customers greater coverage flexibility and easy-to-understand policies to provide a better all-around experience, while offering an underlying platform to simplify the process for our broker partners.”

OPTIMA Home’s features include:

• Scalability – The ability to scale standard coverage limits up or down to meet individual needs.
• Specialty and Supplemental Coverages – Access to additional packages or add-on coverage for potential risks such as debris removal, earthquake and floodwater.
• New Discounts – Cost reductions that can be added for customers who pay their premiums on time, get an early quote or use green home and water protective devices.
• Simplified Documents – Straightforward documents and eligibility guidelines to help customers better understand their coverages.

All Travelers policies provide best-in-class customer service and support from the company’s in-house Claim team. OPTIMA Home is currently available in Ontario and Western Canada, and will soon be available in Atlantic Canada.

For more information about OPTIMA Home, please visit TravelersCanada.ca.

About Travelers Canada

The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) is a leading provider of property casualty insurance for auto, home and business. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Travelers has more than 30,000 employees and generated revenues of approximately $41 billion in 2023. Travelers Insurance Company of Canada, The Dominion of Canada General Insurance Company, and St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company (Canada branch) are the Canadian licensed insurers known as Travelers Canada. For more information, visit TravelersCanada.ca.

Contacts

Media:
Sara Ametrano, 416-457-7973

sametran@travelers.com

Stephen Bernard, 860-954-5086

sbernar5@travelers.com

Partnership enables Trilliant to support partner and customer metering requirements quickly and cost effectively

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AMI—Trilliant, a leading international provider of advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), smart grid, smart cities and IIoT solutions, announced it has reached an agreement with Kamstrup, a world-leading manufacturer of system solutions for smart energy and water metering, to become an Elite Distributor of the company’s heat/cool metering line for Canada.

This new distributor role positions Trilliant to support partner and customer metering requirements across the country even more efficiently and cost-effectively, with priority access to shipments and more. Kamstrup’s MULTICAL® heat/cool meters — approved by Measurement Canada — are interoperable with Trilliant’s AMI and Smart Buildings solutions, and the companies’ combined leading technologies and expertise will enable Trilliant to provide a future-proof, robust multi-commodity sub-metering platform.

“Kamstrup is pleased to form this partnership with Trilliant to extend our reach in Canada,” said Arpit Sharma, Head of Sales Operations, Heat/Cooling at Kamstrup. “Trilliant demonstrates a true dedication to providing powerful, flexible technology solutions to improve processes and increased savings for utilities and energy organizations. We look forward to working more closely with them to enable greater efficiencies for Canadians.”

“This new agreement with Kamstrup is a significant milestone that will enable us to quickly address the heat/cool metering requirements of our customers and partners in Canada,” said Steven Lupo, Managing Director, Canada and U.S. at Trilliant. “Kamstrup and Trilliant share many of the same tenets, with a strong focus on modular communications. We’ve valued our partnership with Kamstrup over the years, and this next step enables us to better serve and support the market, especially as we continue to focus on our innovative Smart Building solutions.”

Heat/cool meters play an essential role in centralized heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems most commonly deployed in multi-tenant buildings. As a key component of Trilliant’s sub-metering solution, they help enable benefits including:

• Providing a reliable solution to accurately calculate energy consumption by each tenant’s unit, as well as in common areas of multi-tenant buildings such as party rooms and gyms
• Encouraging tenants to use energy more efficiently and intelligently throughout the year
• Helping building managers monitor system performance, in turn identifying any operational issues in the HVAC system — potentially saving significant amounts in repair costs

The Power of Choice

Trilliant’s end-to-end portfolio of solutions offer partners, utility companies and Smart Cities the Power of Choice. Its flexible, multi-tiered platform is device-agnostic and drives optimal endpoints and outcomes, enabling utilities to optimize assets and offer value-added services to customers.

Trilliant’s comprehensive sub-metering solution enables the ability to quickly and seamlessly add applications to a single network — from electricity to water and heat/cool. Trilliant offers a clear path for any building, regardless of age, to enjoy the benefits of technological advancement and participate in sustainability initiatives, improve efficiency, and encourage responsible resource consumption.

Learn more about Trilliant’s Smart Building solutions:

• Visit Trilliant’s Sub-Metering for Smart Buildings solution page
• Read this blog about how Trilliant empowers submetering in Canada
• Review this Golden Horseshoe partner snapshot highlighting GHMS and Trilliant’s implementation of a residential metering system and IIoT platform to improve energy management
• Learn how Trilliant worked with Provident on a successful implementation of a wireless basement water metering solution for a number of townhomes in the Greater Toronto Area

The partnership between Trilliant and Kamstrup is effective immediately.

About Kamstrup

Kamstrup is a leading supplier of intelligent metering solutions and services. With a strong focus on innovation, quality, and sustainability, Kamstrup’s products and solutions enable utilities and end-users to optimize resource usage, reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency. For more than 75 years Kamstrup has been dedicated to delivering actionable insights to water and energy professionals, because we believe better data enables better decisions. Our solutions including meters, remote reading systems, software and services are sold in more than 90 countries. With global headquarters in Denmark, Kamstrup serves customers worldwide and is committed to shaping a more sustainable future. https://www.kamstrup.com/

About Trilliant

Trilliant® empowers the global energy industry with the only device-agnostic communications platform that enables utilities and cities to deploy any application securely and reliably on one powerful network. Our purpose-built portfolio is designed to offer the power of choice, without risk of customers being “locked in” with one technology provider or meter manufacturer. We are proud to offer mission-critical solutions that support AMI, Data & Analytics, Smart Metering, Smart Grids and Smart Cities. Customers worldwide benefit from Trilliant’s unique combination of flexibility, sustainability and scalability that connects utilities and cities to the IIoT and a more strategic path to the Energy Transition. Visit us at www.trilliant.com.

Contacts

Media:
Tracey Mitchell

tracey.mitchell@trilliant.com

Cindy Watson/Anita Wong

StrategicAmpersand Inc.

TrilliantPR@stratamp.com

LADERA RANCH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop” or the “Company”), a self-managed and fully integrated self-storage company, is thrilled to announce the acquisition of its 200^th owned or managed property, a significant milestone capping a period of remarkable growth since 2015.

Through strategic expansion, SmartStop has solidified its position as the 10th largest self-storage company in the United States and the largest owner and operator in the Greater Toronto Area of Canada. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the company’s unwavering commitment to providing exceptional self-storage solutions and delivering superior customer service.

Recognized for its excellence, SmartStop has garnered numerous accolades, including distinctions from Newsweek/Statista and Reputation 800 for outstanding customer service. The SEIA (Solar Energy Industries Association) and American Business Awards have recognized the company’s dedication to sustainability for its solar power initiatives. Additionally, The Orange County Register has repeatedly honored SmartStop’s corporate headquarters as a Top Workplace.

“As we celebrate this monumental milestone, we also look to the future with excitement. SmartStop’s continued success, reflected in the acquisition of our 200th owned or managed property, is a testament to the dedication of our team, the contributions of our partners, and the support of our customers and communities,” shared H. Michael Schwartz, Chairman and CEO. “We are humbled by this success and are eager to bring our passion for innovative storage solutions to even more locations in the U.S. and Canada.”

With a growing portfolio spanning 22 states and four Canadian provinces, SmartStop remains steadfast in its mission to provide accessible, secure, and customer-centric self-storage solutions.

About SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (SmartStop):

SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop”) is a self-managed REIT with a fully integrated operations team of approximately 500 self-storage professionals focused on growing the SmartStop® Self Storage brand. SmartStop, through its indirect subsidiary SmartStop REIT Advisors, LLC, also sponsors other self-storage programs. As of July 31, 2024, SmartStop has an owned or managed portfolio of 200 operating properties in 22 states and Canada, comprising approximately 141,000 units and 16.0 million rentable square feet. SmartStop and its affiliates own or manage 35 operating self-storage properties in Canada, which total approximately 30,700 units and 3.2 million rentable square feet. Additional information regarding SmartStop is available at www.smartstopselfstorage.com.

Contacts

David Corak
VP of Corporate Finance

SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.

IR@smartstop.com

TORONTO & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Real Brokerage Inc. (NASDAQ: REAX) (“Real” or the “Company”), a technology platform reshaping real estate for agents, home buyers and sellers, today announced the opening of its shareholder Q&A platform to be used for its upcoming conference call to discuss the financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024. Real will hold the call at 8:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday, August 7, 2024.

Beginning today, any shareholder is invited to submit and upvote questions to management. To submit questions ahead of the conference call, please visit the Say portal at the link here. Shareholders using brokers that are integrated with Say can also participate directly through their investing app or broker’s website.

The Q&A platform will remain open through Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. ET.

An audio-only webcast of the call may be accessed from the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at https://investors.onereal.com/ or by registering at the link here. A replay of the webcast will be available for one year.

About Real

Real (NASDAQ: REAX) is a real estate experience company working to make life’s most complex transaction simple. The fast-growing company combines essential real estate, mortgage and closing services with powerful technology to deliver a single seamless end-to-end consumer experience, guided by trusted agents. With a presence in all 50 states throughout the U.S. and Canada, Real supports over 20,000 agents who use its digital brokerage platform and tight-knit professional community to power their own forward-thinking businesses. Additional information can be found on its website at www.onereal.com.

Forward-Looking Information

This press release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information is often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as “seek”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “plan”, “estimate”, “expect”, “likely” and “intend” and statements that an event or result “may”, “will”, “should”, “could” or “might” occur or be achieved and other similar expressions. These statements reflect management’s current beliefs and are based on information currently available to management as at the date hereof. Forward-looking information in this press release includes, without limiting the foregoing, information relating to Real’s second quarter 2024 earnings call, the release of the financial results and the business and strategic plans of Real.

Forward-looking information is based on assumptions that may prove to be incorrect, including but not limited to Real’s business objectives, expected growth, results of operations, performance, business projects and opportunities and financial results. Real considers these assumptions to be reasonable in the circumstances. However, forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking information. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, slowdowns in real estate markets, economic and industry downturns, Real’s ability to attract new agents and retain current agents and those risk factors discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Information Form dated March 14, 2024, a copy of which is available under the Company’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca. These factors should be carefully considered and readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based upon what management believes to be reasonable assumptions, Real cannot assure readers that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and Real assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances, except as required by law.

Contacts

Investor inquiries, please contact:

Ravi Jani

Vice President, Investor Relations and Financial Planning & Analysis

investors@therealbrokerage.com
908.280.2515

For media inquiries, please contact:

Elisabeth Warrick

Senior Director, Marketing, Communications & Brand

elisabeth@therealbrokerage.com
201.564.4221

LOS ANGELES & OTTAWA, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Studio Designer the leading business management software platform for interior designers, today announced it has acquired Ottawa, Canada-based Mydoma, a leading project management and design business platform for interior designers. Together, Studio Designer and Mydoma support nearly 20,000 interior designers across the United States and Canada, creating the design industry’s #1 business management software platform for residential designers.

Studio Designer features integrated project management, time-billing, and payment solutions with a full GL accounting system. More designers, bookkeepers, and accountants leverage Studio Designer than any other solution to perform an expansive set of functions from creating the first client presentation to accounting for the final invoice. This is why Studio Designer is relied upon by more than 15,000 designers, including many of the industry’s largest and most well-regarded firms including Ken Fulk, Pembrooke & Ives, and Nate Berkus.

Mydoma’s focus on delivering exceptional solutions for lead generation, project management, and time tracking has led the company to great success, particularly with smaller firms or those that have recently formed. Studio Designer and Mydoma together will be able to support design firms at every stage of their journey, from Day 1 to AD100.

“For over 30 years, Studio Designer’s mission has been to empower designers’ creativity with innovative digital solutions. Sarah and the entire Mydoma team share this mission. We look forward to working together to develop new tools that will enable designers to create beautiful work, while running successful, profitable businesses, at every stage of their design careers. We are incredibly excited to bring Mydoma into the Studio Designer family,” Keith Granet, Founder and CEO of Studio Designer.

The two companies will form the largest product, technology and service team dedicated exclusively to creating business management software solutions for interior designers. This will translate to greater capabilities to deliver new, innovative features to designers, and provide even greater levels of customer support and design business education opportunities. By incorporating Mydoma into Studio Designer’s expansive product and service offerings, design firms of all sizes and stages of growth will find a solution that enables them to operate at their best.

“As a former interior designer, I was inspired to create Mydoma to solve the challenges that I experienced firsthand running my own firm. Over the last ten years, we are proud to have built an industry-leading product used by thousands of designers across the US and Canada. We are thrilled to join Studio Designer, who shares our values and mission to enable designers to spend less time managing, more time designing. Our future is bright as part of the Studio Designer community,” Sarah Daniele, Founder and CEO of Mydoma.

About Studio Designer

With over 15,000 users and three decades of experience, Studio Designer is the interior design industry’s leading business management platform. Our end-to-end solution seamlessly integrates project management, design tools, client collaboration, product sourcing, and designer-specific accounting software. Studio Designer empowers interior design firms of all sizes to grow their businesses, deliver exceptional client experiences, and create beautiful, impactful work.

About Mydoma

Mydoma is the premier platform for interior designers that helps them spend less time managing and more time designing. From project management to automating accounting and everything in between, Mydoma gives interior designers the tools they need to run a successful business. In addition to its beloved platform, Mydoma provides education, events, and a safe space for its community of designers across all stages of their professional journey.

Contacts

Rachel Wagman

rachel@studiodesigner.com
914-772-2206

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dream Unlimited Corp. (TSX: DRM) (“Dream”) will be releasing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.

Senior management will be hosting a conference call to discuss the financial results. Participants may join the conference call by audio or webcast.

Conference Call:

Date:					Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. (ET)
Audio:					1-844-763-8274 (toll free)
					647-484-8814 (toll)
Webcast:					A live webcast will also be available in listen-only mode. To access the simultaneous webcast, go to the Calendar of Events on the News and Events page on Dream’s website at www.dream.ca and click on the link for the webcast.
Digital Replay:					A taped replay of the call will be available for ninety (90) days. For access details, please click on the Calendar of Events on Dream’s website.

About Dream

Dream is a leading developer of exceptional office and residential assets in Toronto, owns stabilized income generating assets in both Canada and the U.S., and has an established and successful asset management business, inclusive of $25 billion of assets under management across four Toronto Stock Exchange listed trusts, our private asset management business and numerous partnerships. We also develop land, residential and income generating assets in Western Canada. Dream expects to generate more recurring income in the future as its urban development properties are completed and held for the long term. Dream has a proven track record for being innovative and for our ability to source, structure and execute on compelling investment opportunities. For more information, please visit our website at www.dream.ca.

Contacts

For further information, please contact:

Meaghan Peloso
Chief Financial Officer

(416) 365-6322

mpeloso@dream.ca

Kim Lefever

Director, Investor Relations

(416) 365-6339

klefever@dream.ca

25-agent team brings lifetime sales of $1.2 billion, significantly bolstering Real’s presence in Ohio

TORONTO & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$REAX #therealbrokerage–The Real Brokerage Inc. (NASDAQ: REAX), the fastest-growing, publicly traded real estate brokerage, today announced that The Kaim Team, led by the brother-sister team of Michael Kaim and Tina Hivnor, has joined the company. Part of the fabric of the Cleveland real estate community for two generations, The Kaim Team brings 25 agents, becoming the largest team to represent Real in Ohio.

Following in their parents’ footsteps, Kaim and Hivnor began their real estate careers more than 27 and 37 years ago, respectively. They launched The Kaim Team in 2002. The team serves nine counties in Northeast Ohio, including Cleveland, Akron and Canton, and ranks among the Top 10 teams in the state, according to the Ohio Division of Real Estate.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Michael, Tina and their team to Real,” Real President Sharran Srivatsaa said. “They bring a shared commitment to service excellence and innovation, and we look forward to learning from them and seeing how they leverage Real’s industry-leading platform to further their success.”

Since its founding, The Kaim Team has sold more than 7,000 homes valued at $1.2 billion and has distinguished itself by being Realtors that home buyers and sellers and other agents want to work with.

“Real provides the best of both worlds. We will be able to continue to serve our clients the same way we have for over two decades, while giving our agents access to cutting-edge technology, world-class training and the financial upside that comes with access to health benefits resources and ownership in a fast-growing company,” Michael Kaim said.

About Real

Real (NASDAQ: REAX) is a real estate experience company working to make life’s most complex transaction simple. The fast-growing company combines essential real estate, mortgage and closing services with powerful technology to deliver a single seamless end-to-end consumer experience, guided by trusted agents. With a presence throughout the U.S. and Canada, Real supports more than 20,000 agents who use its digital brokerage platform and tight-knit professional community to power their own forward-thinking businesses.

Forward-Looking Information

This press release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information is often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as “seek”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “plan”, “estimate”, “expect”, “likely” and “intend” and statements that an event or result “may”, “will”, “should”, “could” or “might” occur or be achieved and other similar expressions. These statements reflect management’s current beliefs and are based on information currently available to management as of the date hereof. Forward-looking information in this press release includes, without limiting the foregoing, expectations regarding Real’s ability to continue to attract agents.

Forward-looking information is based on assumptions that may prove to be incorrect, including but not limited to Real’s business objectives, expected growth, results of operations, performance, business projects and opportunities and financial results. Real considers these assumptions to be reasonable in the circumstances. However, forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking information. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, slowdowns in real estate markets, economic and industry downturns Real’s ability to attract new agents and retain current agents and those risk factors discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Information Form dated March 14, 2024, a copy of which is available under the Company’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca. These factors should be carefully considered and readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based upon what management believes to be reasonable assumptions, Real cannot assure readers that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and Real assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances, except as required by law.

Contacts

Investor inquiries, please contact:

Ravi Jani

Vice President, Investor Relations and Financial Planning & Analysis

investors@therealbrokerage.com
908.280.2515

For media inquiries, please contact:

Elisabeth Warrick

Senior Director, Marketing, Communications & Brand

elisabeth@therealbrokerage.com
201.564.4221

Integration will enable agents to automatically populate listings on Flexmls Platform with rich media and detailed property information from iGUIDE, enhancing the accuracy and quality of MLS data.

WATERLOO, Ontario, & FARGO, N.D.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Planitar Inc., makers of iGUIDE, a proprietary camera and software platform for capturing and delivering 3D virtual tours and property data, and FBS, the leading innovator of Multiple Listing Service (MLS) technology and creator of the Flexmls Platform, today announced a strategic partnership and platform integration. The Flexmls Platform empowers real estate professionals from 150+ MLSs with comprehensive access to property listings, market data, and business management tools, providing flexibility and autonomy in managing their operations. This integration will connect iGUIDE’s technology to the Flexmls Platform enabling Flexmls users to seamlessly upload iGUIDE property data, including room dimensions (length and width) and labels, directly into the Flexmls platform with a single click.

Previously, users manually transferred this data, making for a significantly more time consuming and error prone process. In addition to room dimensions and labels, agents will soon be able to upload rich property data including branded and unbranded iGUIDE virtual tours, precise floor plans, photos, and videos, enhancing their productivity and simplifying the listing entry workflow.

iGUIDE is renowned for its precise schematic floor plans, meeting rigorous standards such as ANSI Z765-2021 and RECA RMS with an uncertainty of 1% or less in property square footage, well within the industry’s 2% maximum allowable error. At the heart of iGUIDE’s accuracy lies the quick-capture PLANIX Camera System, which employs a time-of-flight 2D lidar system to capture thousands of measurements with each scan.

Accurate property dimensions, floor plans, and 3D virtual tours benefit not only the listing agent and seller but also potential buyers, enabling them to understand property layout and make informed decisions remotely. This streamlines the buying process and enhances overall market transparency.

“FBS is the first MLS software vendor to implement the RESO Common Format (RCF) standard for auto-populating property data into the listing form. Planitar has collaborated with RESO for several years and contributed to the development of this standard, which automates the entry of various data types already available in machine-readable format. iGUIDE data is RESO-certified as RCF standard compliant and ready for integration with any MLS software that supports it,” explains Alexander Likholyot, CEO and co-founder of Planitar Inc. “This listing form autofill not only saves agents time and effort, but also greatly improves the quality of MLS data by eliminating manual transcription errors for property measurements. In addition to text and measurement data, the RCF standard supports auto-populating listing media, eliminating the need for agents to manually download and upload their images or video. This process occurs seamlessly behind the scenes, enabling agents to simply review their listing.”

FBS has a long and proven track record of purposeful technology innovation and partnerships, including this partnership with iGUIDE, that simplify the user experience, ensuring the MLS remains the premier source of data and enriches the consumer experience.

Michael Wurzer, FBS President and CEO: “We’re continually looking to enhance the MLS customer experience for the 330,000+ real estate professionals across the US that we represent at FBS, and this partnership does that. iGUIDE’s expertise in floor plan analysis, measurement, and immersive 3D virtual tours enriches Flexmls, setting new standards for the listing process and property data sharing. This integration offers the licensing framework necessary for incorporating rich content into our customers’ MLS compilations, empowering them to uphold their status as the leading source of real estate data and media in their respective markets. Finally, it supports our mission to aggregate high-quality data and media, benefiting real estate practitioners and consumers.”

Featuring customizable branding, integration of neighborhood information, and built-in lead generation connecting potential buyers directly with listing agents, iGUIDE continues to provide agents with a comprehensive marketing tool.

For more information about iGUIDE, visit: goiguide.com.

About Planitar:

Founded in 2013 in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, Planitar Inc. is the maker of iGUIDE, a proprietary camera and software platform for capturing and delivering immersive 3D virtual tours and extensive property data. iGUIDE is the most efficient system to map interior spaces and features accurate floor plans, measurements and reliable property square footage. By integrating floor plans and visual data, iGUIDE provides an intuitive and practical way to navigate and explore built environments digitally. For more, visit goiguide.com.

About FBS:

Nationally recognized and based in Fargo, North Dakota, FBS is the leading innovator and provider of MLS technology, currently serving 330,000+ real estate professionals on its premier Flexmls^® Platform. Flexmls is one of many apps and software products built on the standards-driven Spark^® API technology platform, the industry’s first and most utilized API. 100% employee-owned and with 45 years leading of industry leadership, FBS repeatedly achieves unmatched industry rankings for customer and user satisfaction, platform performance, and net promoter score (NPS). Learn more about FBS and the premier Flexmls Platform at www.WeAreFBS.com.

Contacts

Planitar Inc. Media Contact
Skylar Lawrence-LeBel

647-455-0585

skylar@planitar.com

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DREAM INDUSTRIAL REIT (TSX: DIR.UN) (the “Trust”) announced today its July 2024 monthly distribution in the amount of 5.833 cents per Unit (70 cents annualized). The July distribution will be payable on August 15, 2024 to unitholders of record as at July 31, 2024.

Dream Industrial REIT is an unincorporated, open-ended real estate investment trust. As at March 31, 2024, Dream Industrial REIT owns, manages and operates a portfolio of 330 industrial assets (550 buildings) comprising approximately 71.8 million square feet of gross leasable area in key markets across Canada, Europe, and the U.S. Dream Industrial REIT’s objective is to deliver strong total returns to its unitholders through secure distributions as well as growth in net asset value and cash flow per unit underpinned by its high-quality portfolio and an investment grade balance sheet. For more information, please visit our website at www.dreamindustrialreit.ca.

Contacts

For further information, please contact:

DREAM INDUSTRIAL REIT

Alexander Sannikov

President and Chief Executive Officer

(416) 365-4106

asannikov@dream.ca

Lenis Quan

Chief Financial Officer

(416) 365-2353

lquan@dream.ca

Survey Also Highlights Agents’ Critical Role as Trusted Advisor in Real Estate Transactions

TORONTO & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Real Brokerage Inc. (NASDAQ: REAX, “Real”), the fastest-growing, publicly traded real estate brokerage, today released results from its June 2024 Agent Survey. The survey indicates agents remain optimistic about the outlook for their markets over the next 12 months, despite a moderate year-over-year decline in June transaction volumes.

“June’s survey showed that our agents are optimistic about the future, despite the prevailing interest rate environment. We are hopeful that potential lower rates in the near future could help ease the affordability challenges many buyers face,” said Tamir Poleg, Chairman and CEO of Real. “At Real, we are equipping our agents with cutting-edge technology and innovative tools to ensure they can offer personalized, strategic insights that truly make a difference in the home buying and selling journey.”

“More than just market experts, our agents are trusted advisors who understand the pulse of local communities and the intricacies of the market,” remarked Sharran Srivatsaa, President of Real. “This month’s survey reaffirms the diverse expertise agents bring to their clients to successfully navigate today’s competitive real estate landscape.”

Key Findings:

• Agent Optimism Index Largely Steady, Supported By U.S.: At the end of June 2024, agents were asked, “Compared to one month ago, are you more optimistic or pessimistic about the outlook for your primary market over the next 12 months?” Among the respondents, 36% felt more optimistic and an additional 10% felt significantly more optimistic, outweighing the 15% who felt more pessimistic and 3% who felt significantly more so.

  The average response resulted in a weighted index reading of 59.1 on a 0-100 scale, with scores above 50 reflecting a net positive outlook. This compares to 59.0 in May, indicating a largely stable month-over-month outlook, driven by an improvement in the U.S. (up 1.8 points to 59.8), which offset a drop in Canada (down 16.1 points to 52.8).
  

• Market Dynamics Continue to Favor Sellers: When asked “Would you consider your primary market to be a buyer’s market, seller’s market or balanced market?”, approximately half (51%) of agents noted sellers have the upper hand. This represents a two-point increase from the previous month. Meanwhile, 30% of agents viewed their markets as balanced, with neither buyers nor sellers having a clear advantage, a slight decrease from 33% in May. Conversely, approximately 20% of agents believed buyers hold the upper hand in their markets, up from 18% in May.

• Total North American Home Sale Industry Transactions Expected to Decline Year-over-Year in June: Agents were asked, “In your primary market, how would you describe the number of transactions closed in June 2024 compared to June 2023?” The average response resulted in a weighted index reading of 47.4 on a 0-100 scale, suggesting an aggregate decline in industry transactions across North America in June 2024, compared to June 2023. June’s index reading of 47.4 compares to May’s 45.7 level, which was the lowest monthly index reading thus far in 2024.

• U.S. Agents Report a Pullback in Transactions During June, but Improvement From May: June’s U.S. index reading of 46.8 indicates fewer transactions relative to the previous year, but represents a sequential improvement from 44.8 in May.

• Canadian Agents Report Second Consecutive Month of Growth: Agents in Canada signaled modest year-over-year growth in their respective regions, with the overall Canadian weighted index reading of 52.8 in June, although this was down from 54.4 in May.

• Affordability Remains Biggest Concern: The majority of agents surveyed (60%) cited affordability/mortgage rates as the biggest challenge for prospective home buyers, up one percentage point from May and the highest reading since the survey’s launch in January. Lack of inventory was the second most cited concern, rising one point from the previous month to 26%. Economic uncertainty followed, decreasing one point to 7%, while buyer competition was the least cited challenge, decreasing two points to 4%.

• Survey Highlights Comprehensive Support and Value Agents Provide Buy-Side Clients: The survey highlights the diverse roles agents play in guiding clients throughout the home-buying journey. Agents noted their top areas of expertise lie in negotiations (76% of respondents), deep local market knowledge (75%), providing emotional support to clients (60%), assistance with paperwork and legalities (60%), and access to off-market properties (29%). As one agent noted, “while buyers are more than capable of finding a home they like, they often lack the ability to effectively navigate beyond that point in a way that both ensures a smooth transaction and mitigates their risk”.

• Clients Typically Tour 6-10 Homes Before Purchase, Reflecting Agents’ Commitment: The majority of agents (56%) reported that their buy-side clients on average view between 6-10 homes before making a purchase, with most buyers (73%) able to find and close on a home within 0-6 months. This demonstrates the dedication and commitment of agents, who often work for extended periods without pay to ensure their clients find the right property. Additionally, 8% of agents noted that their clients view more than 10 homes during their search, while 5% of agents noted clients taking on average more than a year to find and close on a home.

An infographic including key survey takeaways can be found on Real’s investor relations website or by following the link here.

About the Survey

The Real Brokerage June 2024 Agent Survey included responses from approximately 200 real estate agents across the United States and Canada and was launched in the last week of June 2024. Responses to questions regarding transaction growth and agent optimism were calibrated on a 0-100 point index scale, with readings above 50 indicating an improving trend, whereas readings below 50 indicate a declining trend. Responses are meant to capture industry-level information and are not meant to serve as an indication of Real’s company-specific growth trends. Additionally, given the smaller sample size, there can be greater variability in Canada index results on a month-to-month basis.

About Real

Real (NASDAQ: REAX) is a real estate experience company working to make life’s most complex transaction simple. The fast-growing company combines essential real estate, mortgage and closing services with powerful technology to deliver a single seamless end-to-end consumer experience, guided by trusted agents. With a presence in all 50 states throughout the U.S. and Canada, Real supports over 20,000 agents who use its digital brokerage platform and tight-knit professional community to power their own forward-thinking businesses.

Forward-Looking Information

This press release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information is often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as “seek”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “plan”, “estimate”, “expect”, “likely” and “intend” and statements that an event or result “may”, “will”, “should”, “could” or “might” occur or be achieved and other similar expressions. These statements reflect management’s current beliefs and are based on information currently available to management as of the date hereof. Forward-looking information in this press release includes, without limiting the foregoing, expectations regarding the residential real estate market in the U.S. and Canada.

Forward-looking information is based on assumptions that may prove to be incorrect, including but not limited to Real’s business objectives, expected growth, results of operations, performance, business projects and opportunities and financial results. Real considers these assumptions to be reasonable in the circumstances. However, forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking information. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, slowdowns in real estate markets and economic and industry downturns. These factors should be carefully considered and readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based upon what management believes to be reasonable assumptions, Real cannot assure readers that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and Real assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances, except as required by law.

Contacts

Investor inquiries, please contact:

Ravi Jani

Vice President, Investor Relations and Financial Planning & Analysis

investors@therealbrokerage.com
908.280.2515

For media inquiries, please contact:

Elisabeth Warrick

Senior Director, Marketing, Communications & Brand

press@therealbrokerage.com
201.564.4221