Read the seven winners’ essays below, plus discover their thoughts on how their chosen post-secondary studies and career goals could impact the real estate industry in the future (their complete quotations are available here). Learn about the aspirations, volunteerism, and free time activities of our winning students in their short bios here.
Topic #1
With population growth steadily on the rise across the Greater Golden Horseshoe, homeownership is impossible for some people due to increased buyer competition and higher prices and interest rates. As a result, many will turn to renting. Can our rental market accommodate the increased demand? Will newcomers and current residents find affordable rental places to live?
FIRST PLACE
Tejiri Inikori
“In the end, my professional journey in public health . . . has the power to revolutionize the expectations for living spaces, prioritizing the importance of well-being in development initiatives.”
Read Tejiri’s essay
SECOND PLACE
Daniel Tan
“As an entrepreneur, I intend to invest in real estate. . . . With these properties, I also aim to create workspaces that encourage innovation . . . as well as provide accessible housing to people as a way of contributing to the community.”
Read Dan’s essay
THIRD PLACE
Elisa Gabriele
“As a civil engineer, my career will significantly impact the future of the real estate industry by assisting in the development of new homes and communities that ultimately make up the real estate market.”
Read Elisa’s essay
FOURTH PLACE
Yulia Senyuk
“Having a business background will expand my opportunities and contribute to real estate development, investments, property management, and finding the right property for customers and businesses.”
Read Yulia’s essay
Topic #2
What are the solutions to address the housing supply shortage in the Greater Golden Horseshoe? What do you anticipate the housing market will look like in five years?
FIRST PLACE
Dev Katyal
“Software developers will not only analyze real estate market data and identify trends within the market, but even potentially create models for property boundaries and zoning regulations.”
Read Dev’s essay
SECOND PLACE
Jaden da Silva
“I aspire to work as a physician-scientist in the future. . . . Health science and complementary medical practice uniquely study the two systems humanity will most interact with: the city and the human body.”
Read Jaden’s essay
THIRD PLACE
Ethan Berger
“I hope to own my own veterinary clinic one day . . . and . . . impact the neighbourhood around it by attracting pet owners . . . [This could influence] developers and urban planners to construct . . . dog parks . . . and [other] pet-friendly amenities.”
Read Ethan’s essay