RSTM Insights

About RSTM Realty Insights

RSTM Realty Insights is the editorial wing of RSTM Realty. We publish practical, expert-led guidance for everyone navigating real estate decisions — buyers, sellers, investors, renters, and the business owners housing them.

Our writers are a mix of licensed agents, brokers, investors, and analysts. We cite our sources, run our numbers in public, and update articles when the facts change. We do not accept paid placements that compromise editorial independence — sponsored articles are clearly labeled.

Editorial standards

  • Every article is reviewed by at least one licensed practitioner.
  • Statistics cite a primary source and date.
  • Updates are noted at the top of the article when material facts change.
  • Affiliate links are disclosed.

Our team

Alex Rivera
editor
Alex Rivera

Managing editor at RSTM Realty. 12 years covering housing markets, mortgages, and policy across Canada and the US.

Priya Shah
author
Priya Shah

Licensed realtor and former commercial banker. Writes about buyer strategy, mortgages, and first-time-buyer programs.

Marcus Chen
author
Marcus Chen

Real estate investor (37 doors) and CFA. Breaks down underwriting, financing, and tax structures in plain English.

Jess Okonkwo
author
Jess Okonkwo

Tenant-rights advocate turned property manager. Covers leasing, rent control, and renter financial planning.

David Park
author
David Park

Commercial broker focused on office and industrial in the GTA. Former development analyst at a top-five REIT.

Rachel Nguyen
author
Rachel Nguyen

Data journalist. Builds the charts and pulls the numbers behind RSTM market reports.