Michael Ruge and Bruce Firestone on What Real Estate Developers Really Face
Michael Ruge and Bruce Firestone share real development stories about approvals, persistence and creativity amid Canada’s housing crisis.
Michael Ruge: Where You Fit in the Real Estate Development Capital Stack
Michael Ruge explains where private funding fits in the real estate development capital stack and how early capital helps projects move forward.
The Fast-Food Franchise That Couldn’t Hire Because Workers Had Nowhere to Live
Drive past almost any fast-food restaurant on southern Vancouver Island and you'll see it. A "help wanted" sign in the window. But here's the thing. It's not that people don't…
From Frustration to Possibility – Michael Ruge
Building Hope in Housing: From Frustration to Possibility Housing has become one of those subjects where almost everyone has an opinion, yet very few people agree on what should happen…
Michael Ruge, Solving the Housing Crisis WITHOUT Urban Sprawl
Let’s stop bulldozing the countryside for a minute, shall we? If you’ve turned on the news lately—whether you’re in Toronto, Vancouver, London, or Manchester—you’ve heard the same depressing headline on…
How Low Interest Rates Accidentally Pushed Housing Prices Up
Remember back in 2008 when the whole world’s economy decided to have a bit of a meltdown? Not exactly a fun time. Central banks everywhere scrambled to stop the…
Why Red Tape is Fueling the Fire: Michael Ruge on Government Delays
The 3-Week Dream vs. The 5-Year Nightmare If you have ever wondered why there aren't enough houses despite all the land we have, Michael Ruge has the answer, and it might…
The “4 Ps” of Funding Real Estate Projects with Michael Ruge
How to make money and feel good about it. We have all heard the stereotype of the greedy landlord. You know the type. But that isn't Michael Ruge. After forty…
Michael Ruge on the Housing Crisis: Why Affordable Housing Must Protect Communities
Michael Ruge on the Housing Crisis and Community-Based Affordable Housing Across cities in North America, the housing crisis continues to challenge families, planners, and policymakers. As property values rise and…
Inside the Mind of Michael Ruge: What Drives This Remarkable Author?
A Life of Purpose and Passion What makes someone decide to become an author? For Michael Ruge, it wasn't about chasing fame or fortune—it was about sharing what he'd learned with a…