BrandonShiller

Montreal’s central districts include a mix of historic buildings, offices, newer homes, retail and public spaces. The Cité du Multimédia, Old Montreal and Griffintown have distinct identities, yet their proximity creates a connected urban area. DOMO Apartments at 650 Wellington is one residential project within this landscape. Public building references describe 650 Wellington as a ten-storey residential building completed in 2019; rental sources report approximately 219 units. Adding residents to central districts can support nearby shops and services, but good urban living also depends on p

Hillpark Capital cofounders Brandon Shiller and Jeremy Kornbluth are working with Griffin Square. This walkthrough looks at the design of the complex itself. A building's exterior does most of the talking. Before anyone enters a lobby or opens a suite door, they read the façade: its colour, its rhythm, its materials, the way it meets the ground and the sky. At Griffin Square, the 409-apartment rental complex in Montreal's Griffintown, ACDF Architecture made the exterior work hard. This walkthrough takes it one element at a time. Griffin Square stands at the intersection of Peel and Ottawa str

Hillpark Capital cofounders Brandon Shiller and Jeremy Kornbluth are working with Griffin Square. This walkthrough looks at the design of the complex itself. A building's exterior does most of the talking. Before anyone enters a lobby or opens a suite door, they read the façade: its colour, its rhythm, its materials, the way it meets the ground and the sky. At Griffin Square, the 409-apartment rental complex in Montreal's Griffintown, ACDF Architecture made the exterior work hard. This walkthrough takes it one element at a time. Griffin Square stands at the intersection of Peel and Ottawa str

Property management is sometimes viewed as the final stage of a real estate investment. In reality, effective management can begin before a property is even acquired. When investors evaluate an asset, they have to consider its physical condition, location, tenants, operating requirements, potential improvements and long-term prospects. An acquisition can involve analysis of the property's current operations, tenant profile, physical condition and opportunities for improvement. Brandon Shiller's background includes acquisitions, analysis, development and asset positioning. His approach to real

In every market cycle, there is a temptation to focus on what is happening right now. Investors watch interest rates, track transaction activity, monitor economic forecasts, and attempt to predict short-term market movements. While understanding current conditions is important, some of the most successful real estate investors share a different perspective. They focus on the long term.
Over the years, I have come to appreciate that sustainable wealth creation in real estate is rarely the result of a single transaction or a perfectly timed market entry. More often, it is the outcome of discip

Every real estate cycle creates winners and observers. The difference often comes down to perspective. Some investors see complexity as risk. Others see it as opportunity. Throughout my career, I've found that some of the most rewarding investments begin as situations that many market participants avoid. These opportunities may involve aging buildings, underutilized assets, operational inefficiencies, redevelopment challenges, or changing market dynamics. While complexity naturally introduces risk, it can also create a competitive advantage for investors who possess the experience, patience,