Michael Ruge on Why Housing Takes So Long to Build in Canada
Michael Ruge explores why housing takes so long to build in Canada and how approvals, costs and persistence affect the housing crisis.
Michael Ruge explores why housing takes so long to build in Canada and how approvals, costs and persistence affect the housing crisis.
Michael Ruge explores how private funding can support real estate development and give investors another way to participate in property projects.
Housing discussions have a habit of getting very big, very quickly. Millions of homes are needed. Billions of dollars are involved. Governments announce major programmes. Developers talk about financing and…
Building Hope in Housing: The Blueprint for Building More Homes There is a simple reason the housing crisis matters so much: everyone needs somewhere to live. Yet despite that basic…
Why more neighbours actually means more friends There’s a common fear that density means doom. High-rises. Traffic. Noise. Strangers everywhere. No privacy. No peace. Michael Ruge gets it. He’s heard that…
The Housing Crisis Isn’t Just About Supply Canada’s housing crisis is often framed as a supply issue. While that’s partly true, the deeper challenge is access—particularly for younger buyers.…
Michael Ruge, Funding Real Estate Projects and Land Assembly Land assembly is one of the most powerful tools in real estate development. Michael Ruge has mastered this strategy. What…
Michael Ruge on Density as a Solution to the Housing Crisis The conversation around the housing crisis often revolves around one central question: how do we build enough homes for…
Success stories often come from people who share what they have learned with others. Michael Ruge is one of those individuals. As an entrepreneur, consultant, and author, he has spent…
Okay, let's talk about something that gets people genuinely excited: tiny homes. Now, when I say "tiny homes," I'm not necessarily talking about the 100-square-foot houses on wheels you see…