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STOREYS
Could New Rent-to-Own Startups Bridge the Homeownership Gap?
Nick Pope, Co-Founder & CIO, shares how Ourboro acts as an alternative to rent-to-own options, bridging the down payment gap for buyers that don't have access to the Bank of Mom & Dad.
Global News
How 4 millennial co-owners got into Canada’s least affordable housing market
Ourboro tells Global News about the increased interest in co-owning in 2022, with applications “up nearly 400 per cent” compared with the last quarter of 2021.
CBC News
Average Canadian house price hits $816,720 — up 20% in past year
The average Canadian home price hit $816,720 in February, the highest level on record. As home prices and demand rise, buyers are looking for new ways to get into the market, enter Ourboro.
The Productpreneur Podcast
101: A Financial Product to Unlock the Market for First-time Homebuyers
Alex Kjorven, Ourboro's CPO, discusses some of the challenges (and excitement!) around launching a new financial concept to the real estate market.
Wealth Professional
Young Canadians want to invest in property but worry about costs
Gen Zs realize the investment opportunity that exists in the real estate market, but low supply and rising prices have them concerned about their ability to buy. Ourboro can help them get a foot in the door.
CP24 Breakfast
Canadians turning to co-ownership for housing
Ourboro speaks to Nick Dixon on CP24 Breakfast about professional co-ownership and the demand from homebuyers for a new way to break into the real estate market.
Cision Newswire
Ourboro sees co-ownership applications nearly triple
As homebuyers in the GTA prepare for the spring market, Ourboro has seen a significant rise in buyers interested in co-ownership, with applicants in Q1 2022 up 276% from Q4 2021.
The Peak
Ourboro recognized as a Peak 2022 Emerging Leader
Each year The Peak selects a list of Canada's up-and-coming young leaders shaping the country's economy, culture, and society. Alex Kjorven, CPO, was featured in 2022's Finance and Investing category.
Report on Business Changemakers
Alex Kjorven, CPO, earns a Report on Business Changemakers award
Changemakers is an award program organized by Report on Business magazine at The Globe and Mail. Alex was one of 50 winners selected to showcase innovative leaders transforming business today.
Moolala: Money Made Simple
An intro to co-ownership with Bruce Sellery
Bruce Sellery chats with Ourboro about our co-ownership model, our investors, fuchsia kitchens, and how our interests fully align with our co-owner's.
Globe and Mail
Mortgaged until I die? For many, that’s okay
Homeowners are getting more comfortable keeping their mortgages around longer. Ourboro tells The Globe and Mail how we help buyers free up their savings, starting on day one.
Proptech Collective
Ourboro named a finalist of the 2021 Canadian Proptech Innovation Award
Ourboro was honoured to be named a finalist for the 2021 Canadian Proptech Innovation Award. Ourboro was also recognized as best in class in the Residential category.
Ourboro Press Release
Peerage Realty makes strategic investment into Ourboro
We’re excited to announce our partnership with Peerage Realty, helping us expand our offering and unlock homeownership for buyers in the Greater Toronto Area.