Vancouver Real Estate Podcast
452 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsVancouver's premier real estate podcast. Your source for buying, selling, or investing in the Vancouver Real Estate Market with two of Vancouver's top realtors, Adam and Matt Scalena.
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VREP #427 | Real Estate from North Vancouver to the Sunbelt with Taylor Steele
June 28, 2024 05:00 - 52 minutes - 47.6 MBAll real estate is local but all opportunity is not. And today’s guest knows this better than most. Taylor Steele from Integrated-integrities sits down with Adam & Matt to discuss opportunities in a down market, from the future of the North Shore to multifamily in the US to ultra passive ways to add real estate to your portfolio. Where are the buying opportunities right now not to be missed? How can you benefit from this down market with little energy? And which markets have long & lucrative...
VREP #426 | Financial Freedom Through Real Estate Investing with Clint Murphy
June 21, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBDo you have a 10 year plan? How about just a plan? If you don't, you are in the majority and don't worry - our guest today can help you set and achieve your goals and you can start right now. Clint Murphy, real estate developer, real estate investor, CFO, and prolific finance influencer, sits down with Matt & Adam in Kokomo Studios to unpack his inspirational story, rise to financial freedom, and recent career change in his 40s to do what he wants when he wants! And you can learn from all o...
VREP #425 | A Ground Up Story of Real Estate Development with Sunny Dhillon
June 15, 2024 00:00 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBSomeone said, "if opportunity doesn't knock, build a door" and this sums up the story of Sunny Dhillon. From getting his real estate license in the early 2000s, to becoming a deal finder, and to eventually developing himself, Sunny saw the writing on the wall for our city and took action. Now the CEO of Dimex Group, with projects throughout the Lower Mainland, he sits down with Matt & Adam to tell his story, chalked full of business building and market insight. This is an episode on spotti...
VREP #424 | West Coast Design Trends with Maxime Zentner
June 07, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBSometimes you walk into a space and just feel good and you're not sure why. But it's not an accident and, more than anything, that feeling is the result of a design team making painstaking decision after decision - and trust us, God is in the details. But what makes good design and what decisions should be paramount when buying, selling or renovating? This week, Maxime Zentner, Vice President of Product Development & Interior Design at Marcon, joins Matt & Adam at Kokomo Studios for an enli...
VREP #423 | The West Side Reimagined with Barrett Sprowson
May 31, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBWe talk a lot about opportunities and revitalization, but it's not typically in tony neighbourhoods with some of the most expensive postal codes in the country. This week, Barrett Sprowson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Peterson Group, sits down with Matt & Adam to share a long term vision of Vancouver's west side - one characterized by vibrant density, a "new downtown", luxury retailers, best-in-class dining, and new parks and community centres. Has the eastside wave potentiall...
VREP #422 | Pivotal Market Trends for Vancouver Real Estate with Daryl Simpson
May 24, 2024 00:20 - 1 hour - 61 MBBack by popular demand, this week's guest is Daryl Simpson, President of Townline. Daryl has worked in the development industry in the Lower Mainland since 1993, building towers and communities from initial concept to completion with some of Canada's top development companies. This week, Daryl sits down with Matt & Adam for a candid conversation about the current state of the market, new construction and presales, and how the balance of 2024 will unfold in terms of inflation, interest rates...
VREP #421 | Vancouver Commercial Lending Landscape with Alan Haigh
May 17, 2024 00:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBRates are sky high and qualifying for a mortgage is as challenging as ever. But does this inevitably mean a market slowdown? In the commercial market, it depends. Impact Commercial's Founding Partner, Alan Haigh, joins Matt & Adam this week to discuss the commercial lending landscape in Sping 2024 and - spoiler alert - it's not easy out there. How do commercial mortgages differ from residential mortgages? Which commercial asset classes are still strong? And where are the opportunities? Lis...
VREP #420 | The Radical Transformation of Metro Vancouver with Manveer Taggar
May 10, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBWe are watching it like a movie in fast forward: the death of the single family home; blanket upzoning for towers near skytrain stations; four to six units on a single family lot; municipalities forced to comply with density by the summer. But how do we make sense of it all and, better still, act on it? Manveer Taggar, Partner at Common Ground Consulting, joins Matt & Adam at Kokomo Studios with market insights from his unique vantage point as a Civil Engineer and consultant on major devel...
VREP #419 | Inventory Spikes alongside Tax Increases with Kevin Skipworth
May 03, 2024 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBInventory has reached its highest level since the pandemic Summer of 2020 amidst news of changing capital gain taxes and residential tenancy rules. Is this enough to keep the market balanced with the potential of rate cuts this Summer? Kevin Skipworth, Owner and Managing Broker at Dexter Realty, sits down with Matt & Adam in Kokomo Studios to discuss how these factors are playing out on the ground and what this means for real estate in the Lower Mainland at large. Will inventory levels con...
VREP #418 | Critical Insights into Vancouver Real Estate with Ben Smith
April 26, 2024 00:45 - 1 hour - 61 MBBen Smith has been involved in Vancouver real estate in one capacity or another for decades. He previously has worked with some of the region’s major developers & more recently went national to become the President of Avesdo. To say he has a unique vantage point on both regional & national real estate trends is an understatement. Ben sits down with Adam & Matt to discuss the state of our housing market. What are some of the most interesting buying & building trends he is seeing in Metro Va...
VREP #417 | BC Residential Tenancy Changes with David Hutniak
April 19, 2024 03:45 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBOn April 2nd, 2024, the BC NDP announced amendments to the Residential Tenancy Act intending to protect tenants from evictions, lengthy rental disputes & rent increases when a minor is added to a household. But all new policy results in unintended consequences & in this case the consequences are far reaching. LandlordBC CEO David Hutniak sits down this week with Adam & Matt to go over the policy changes in detail and spell out some of the major implications. What exactly is the provincial ...
VREP #416 | Market Outlook & Intelligence for 2024 with Moody's Brendan LaCerda
April 12, 2024 00:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBMoody's Analytics provides financial intelligence and analytical tools to help business leaders make better financial decisions. So what does Director and Senior Economist, Brendan LaCerda, think about the current state of Canada's economy and its housing market? His answers might surprise you! Brendan sits down with Matt & Adam to offer a comprehensive overview of the Canadian economy - and of course we cover the real estate markets too! What are the major economic risks that Canada is fac...
VREP #415 | The Best City in Canada to Invest in 2024? With Calvin Hexter
April 05, 2024 03:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBThe late, great Frank O’Brien compiled a list every year of his top 5 Canadian cities for real estate investment. His winner in 2024? Edmonton, Alberta! Investment Realtor Calvin Hexter sits down with Matt & Adam to discuss his hometown market & current Edmonton real estate trends every savvy investor should know. Is the immigration boom set to drive Edmonton prices higher? Which neighborhoods are rents growing fastest? And what creative ways is Calvin using to help opportunistic investors...
VREP #414 | Change Creates Opportunity & Real Estate is About to Change with Ross McCredie
March 29, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBFew people understand the real estate landscape in British Columbia like our guest today. Ross McCredie was the founder of Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, a pivotal figure in Dapper Labs (blockchain technology), and the new owner of Sutton Group, a strategic purchase that seeks to redefine the Canadian real estate landscape. In this episode, we discuss the motivation behind Ross' acquisition of Sutton Group, the greater need for integrating advanced technologies into managing real es...
VREP #413 | How to Get Your Property Sold for Top Dollar in 2024
March 22, 2024 00:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBListing your property this year? There are tried and true ways to sell your home quickly & for top dollar in any market. But the strategy has to fit the market & not the other way around. Adam & Matt sit down this week to discuss the Spring 2024 real estate market in Metro Vancouver from the perspective of the seller and a couple strategic agents. What market specifics should determine your pricing strategy? Why is doubling down on local expertise so important? And what low-hanging fruit w...
VREP #412 | The State of the Vancouver Real Estate Market & the Rise of the Townhouse with Richard Wittstock
March 15, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBAnxious about the Vancouver real estate market in 2024? Co-Founder and CEO of Domus Homes, Richard Wittstock, isn't and chances are that he's seen more market cycles than you! In fact, in his 30+ year career, Richard has learned one thing over and over again: Don't bet against the Vancouver real estate market. Richard joins Matt & Adam this week in-studio for a wide-ranging conversation about the past 5 years in Vancouver real estate, the current state of the market, and his purposeful app...
VREP #411 | A How-to Guide for Navigating the 2024 Mortgage Market with Alex Mcfadyen
March 08, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBLet’s face it - navigating the last few years of interest rate hikes in the mortgage market has not been easy. But, as the Bank of Canada gets inflation under control, and we start to see real opportunities in the real estate market, it’s time to strategize around financing and consider the top tips for finding the right mortgage in 2024. This week, Alex McFadyan, owner of Flow Mortgage Co, joins Matt & Adam to discuss his top financing tips for investors, strategies that will save you mon...
VREP #410 | Where Smart Money is Investing In Canadian Real Estate in 2024 with Kathy Black
March 01, 2024 19:30 - 1 hour - 60 MBFiera Real Estate is a leading investment management company in North America and Europe with almost $10 billion in assets under management. This week, Head of Real Estate Development for Fiera Real Estate (Canada), Kathy Black, sits down with Matt & Adam to discuss Canadian real estate market trends in 2024, which markets offer huge opportunities, price and rent projections in Vancouver, smart money strategies, and the essential components for what makes a good deal. Kathy is an absolute fo...
VREP #409 | Is the Chilliwack Real Estate Market Back? With Jayden Lee
February 23, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBThe last few years have been a wild ride for the Chilliwack Real Estate Market. Real Estate Prices exploded during Covid-19 but saw a steeper decline than anywhere else in Metro Vancouver since. But, where are prices today? And is this Spring the time for smart money to invest in Chilliwack real estate? Local Chilliwack Realtor, Jayden Lee, sits down with Adam & Matt this week to talk all things Chilliwack real estate: the highest peaks, the lowest valleys & specific opportunities for savvy ...
VREP# 408 | Vancouver Multiplex Zoning & B.C.'s Push for Density with Tara Gronlund
February 16, 2024 02:30 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBWe are in a new era of density. Not only does this mean the death of the single family home in Vancouver & across many BC municipalities but it also means opportunities for homeowners, builders & savvy real estate investors. But the devil is in the details. Architect Tara Gronlund sits down with Adam & Matt this week to unpack R1-1 zoning changes in Vancouver & the transformative legislation coming to the rest of the province by June 30th. This is Vancouver multiplex zoning 101 - get your n...
VREP #407 | The Next Land Rush? Historic Zoning Changes Coming to B.C. with Prof. Tom Davidoff
February 09, 2024 01:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MBDid the province just incite the next land rush? Municipalities have until June 30th to revamp single family zoned real estate across the province. Density is coming. But what does that mean for land values? And did we just witness the death of the single family home? Associate Professor Tom Davidoff sits down with Matt & Adam to discuss landmark changes to housing in the Lower Mainland and the province, and whether new policies will move the needle on affordability. Also, what are Tom's t...
VREP #406 | Vancouver Presale Market Outlook 2024 with MLA Canada’s Cameron McNeill & Ryan Lalonde
February 02, 2024 02:30 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBThe MLA Intel Report is hot off the press and is packed full of key takeaways about the presale market in Vancouver in 2023 and projections for 2024. Executive Directors, Cameron McNeill & Ryan Lalonde, from MLA Canada sit down with Matt & Adam in Kokomo Studios to discuss the year it was and offer data and key insights for the year to come. How’s the presale market? What are the best strategies to find a deal? Which sub-markets should you bet on this year? And will we see prices jump in 202...
VREP #405 | Should I Invest in Vancouver Real Estate Now?
January 26, 2024 01:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBShould YOU invest in Vancouver real estate right now? This week, Matt and Adam unpack the Vancouver investment thesis and explain the market conditions that make Vancouver an exceptional city for real estate investors. What's driving demand? What makes increasing supply so challenging? And what do past market cycles tell us about the future? Bonus: what have been the best investment areas over the past decade and where are the opportunities for investors right now? All this and some filler o...
VREP #404 | Vancouver Real Estate Predictions 2024 with Brendon Ogmundson
January 19, 2024 01:15 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBWe are just weeks out from the slowest year in British Columbia real estate in more than a decade. So long, 2023! Now all eyes turn to the year at hand: what exactly will happen in 2024? You want answers? We got answers! BCREA Chief Economist Bredon Ogmundson sits down with Adam & Matt to not only detail his Vancouver real estate predictions for 2024 but also his take on the future of the BC economy, unemployment, inflation & interest rates over the coming year. Do inventory levels rise al...
VREP #403 | Achieving Your Real Estate Goals in 2024
January 12, 2024 01:30 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBWill you achieve your real estate goals in 2024? Bad news: the vast majority of you won't and it will have less to do with your goals and more to do with your daily real estate routines. This week, Matt & Adam discuss the top 5 daily habits that take real estate investors from good to great. This episode covers how to fully understand a market, how to evaluate and find the best opportunities, and why your network is ultimately your net worth. Did we mention that this only takes about 15 ...
VREP #402 | Alex McFadyen on Mindset Mastery, Turning Failure into Success & Crushing Your Real Estate Goals in 2024
January 05, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBIt’s 2024 and let’s face it - there are concerns about the state of the market, the economy, and, well, the world. But in times of uncertainty, you can move to the sidelines and cautiously wait it out, or you can take control and find the opportunities that exist in every market. This week, top mortgage broker, prolific content creator, and real estate investor, Alex McFadyen sits down with Matt & Adam to unpack his take on mindset mastery, unwavering persistence, and turning losses into w...
VREP #401 | Mortgage Pain & the Canadian Lending Landscape with Andy Hill
December 15, 2023 01:00 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBCanada's mortgage market this past year faced high interest rates, a stress test that crippled buyer affordability, and new mortgage rules that further impacted financing options and credit lines for Canadians. It was not a great year for finding money and a stressful one for mortgage brokers and banks. This week, Andy Hill from RateFilter.ca sits down with Matt & Adam to discuss this year from his unique position on the frontlines, navigating this complicated moment in mortgages. How hard i...
VREP #400 | Canadian Real Estate is Being Disrupted - And You Won't Believe What's Next! With Jeff King & Trevor Koot
December 08, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBReal estate is being disrupted... and it's happening faster than you think! This week for our 400th episode, Jeff King, CEO of the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, and Trevor Koot, CEO of the British Columbia Real Estate Association, join Matt & Adam in studio to discuss the future of real estate in BC with new technology/digital platforms, the rise of big data, AI and machine learning, block chain and smart contracts, and regulatory changes that will transform the way we do business....
VREP #399 | Vancouver Artificial Intelligence & Real Estate with Andrew Armstrong
December 01, 2023 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBArtificial Intelligence is quickly transforming all industries & Vancouver real estate is no exception. But we are still early days. Co-Founder of the Real View, Andrew Armstrong, joins Adam & Matt this week to discuss AI & a Vancouver real estate landscape brimming with opportunity. What is AI & how is it evolving? How will AI transform the buying & selling process in Vancouver? What are its practical applications today? And is true disruption of real estate just around the corner? Tune i...
VREP #398 | The Evolution of the Vancouver Real Estate Market with Townline's CEO Rick Ilich
November 24, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBWhen Rick Ilich started Townline in 1980, interest rates in Canada were cresting at almost 15%, inflation was on the rise, and by the end of the following year, rates peaked at over 20%. The 1980s real estate market in Vancouver was marked by volatility and an eventual market crash (and if you are a boomer or have a boomer parent, you already know this tale). So how did a new development company like Townline survive and what are some lessons for today's market? This week, Townline CEO, Ric...
VREP #397 | Vancouver Real Estate Trends for 2024 with Wesgroup's President Beau Jarvis
November 17, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBWesgroup's President, Beau Jarvis, is BACK and trust us: this one’s a real estate master class! Wesgroup is one of Western Canada’s largest, and most respected, private real estate companies, with 49 active construction projects, 1,749 residential units under construction, 800+ sub-trades on job sites daily, and almost 7000 residential strata units in the permitting process. Beau sits down with Matt & Adam for a comprehensive discussion about the current state and future projections of Va...
VREP #396 | 2024 Vancouver Real Estate Forecast with Andrew Lis
November 10, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 99.6 MBPredicting the future of Vancouver's real estate market has never been more challenging. From the unprecedented Covid Boom to unexpected suburban price surges to the series of interest rate hikes, the landscape has been turbulent. But the question on everyone's mind is: What's next for Vancouver housing in 2024? The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver’s Director of Economics & Data Analytics Andrew Lis sits down with Adam & Matt this week to provide a compelling forecast. We dissect the...
VREP #395 | East Vancouver Real Estate with Jordan MacDonald
November 03, 2023 04:40 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBTo successfully invest in real estate you need to have a strong why. Without it you won’t get far and the first fumble is betting on the wrong neighborhood. That’s why understanding the nuances of every market is key and today’s guest has built a portfolio on just that. Fabric Living CEO Jordan MacDonald sits down with Adam & Matt to unpack East Vancouver real estate: how he understands the various neighborhood markets, what gets him excited about a deal & why Fabric Living doubles down on ...
VREP #394 | Bank of Canada's Interest Rate Pause & Its Impact on Vancouver Real Estate with Dustan Woodhouse
October 27, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBHear from the man who called the explosive growth in Vancouver real estate prices more than a decade ago! Mortgage Architects President Dustan Woodhouse sits down with Adam & Matt to break down the Bank of Canada's latest rate decision and its impact on mortgages and the housing market. Get expert insights on navigating the current real estate challenges, strategies for higher interest rates, and predictions for Vancouver's property future. Will the 2020 gains in real estate prices be simila...
VREP #393 | Navigating Vancouver’s Fall Market with Jason Turcotte
October 20, 2023 00:15 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBIs this the time to be bold? How are industry leaders engaging these current market conditions? In this riveting episode, we delve into the Fall market's unique dynamics with sky high interest rates and inventory on the rise. This week, Jason Turcotte, President of Darwin Properties, sits down with Matt & Adam to shed light on how the pros are navigating the current market conditions. Is a buyer’s market here to stay? Tune in for an inside look at Vancouver’s ever-changing real estate land...
VREP #392 | Vancouver's Global Stature and Future with Larry Beasley
October 13, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBLarry Beasley is back! Esteemed Urban Planner, Larry Beasley, who has made significant contributions to urban planning on a global scale, and previously served as the Co-Director of City Planning for Vancouver, sits down with Adam and Matt for the first time since the pandemic. How has the perception of Vancouver changed in the global conversation over the last few years? Is Vancouver still a leader in city planning? And what are the biggest challenges facing our city and region moving forwa...
VREP #391 | The Central & South Okanagan Real Estate Markets in 2023 & Beyond with Mission Group’s Jon Friesen
October 06, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBWhat’s happening with the Kelowna real estate market? In this special in studio episode, Matt & Adam sit down with Kelowna developer Jon Friesen, CEO of Mission Group, to discuss everything real estate from Kelowna's most iconic waterfront projects and upscale urban condos, to Jon’s insider perspective on the future of the city, the threat of wildfires, and the resiliency of the region. Is now a great time to buy Okanagan real estate? This is a masterclass on the Napa of the North! Here is ...
VREP #390 | The Vancouver Housing Market & the Canadian Economy with Doug Porter
September 29, 2023 02:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBIs the prospect of Canada’s economic “soft landing” becoming increasingly wishful thinking? And what does a potentially rocky Canadian recession mean for the Vancouver housing market? This week, Bank of Montreal Chief Economist Doug Porter sits down with Matt & Cory for an up-to-the-minute talk on the challenges that the Canadian economy faces over the next calendar year. Are we in a much worse situation now than we thought only weeks ago? Do elevated interest rates stay higher for longer an...
VREP #389 | Checking In on the Economy, Interest Rates & the US and Canadian Housing Markets with Ali Wolf
September 22, 2023 00:30 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBLooking for a concise overview of the economy and housing markets across North America? This week, Ali Wolf, Chief Economist at Zonda & Advisor to the White House (yes, that White House), sits down with Matt & Adam to discuss the US housing market, the Vancouver real estate market & Canadian real estate in general. Are we in a housing bubble? Why is new construction driving the US real estate market and can the same happen here? And where are the hot spots for Canadians investing South of th...
VREP #388 | Long Term Investing in Vancouver Real Estate with Wesgroup Properties' Dean Johnson
September 15, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 66 MBWhen it comes to real estate investing, we all know that time in the market is better than timing the market. No one knows this old adage better than Wesgroup Properties. Dean Johnson, Vice President of Development at Wesgroup, one of Western Canada's largest private developers, sits down with Matt & Adam to detail the company's proven approach to investing in Vancouver. We discuss the start of the Fall market, the ongoing impacts of interest rates and inflation, the top areas for investment...
VREP #387 | Fall 2023 Market Outlook with Professor Murtaza Haider
September 08, 2023 02:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBThe Fall Market is two days old and already there is big news: a rate pause, new inventory, and a hanging verdict on where we go from here. This week, Murtaza Haider, Toronto Metropolitan University Professor & Financial Post Columnist, sits down with Matt & Adam to dig deep on all the burning questions top of mind. Does the Fall Market materialize? Will we see a rate cut in early 2024? And are real estate investors the only ones who can solve Canada’s housing crisis? This is an action packe...
Revisiting VREP #354 | How to Crush Your Real Estate & Life Goals in 2023 with Clint Murphy
September 01, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 75.1 MBGuests on our show have one thing in common: they have big goals and a clear roadmap for how to achieve them. And today’s episode will give you a roadmap for your own success! Day-to-day CFO & side hustle founder of The Growth Guide, Clint Murphy, sits down with Matt & Adam to think big and execute with the perfect action plan. How should you approach your goals? What separates a good goal plan from a bad one? And what simple strategies will lead to massive success? This is a masterclass in ...
VREP #386 | The Potential Nightmare Scenario for Vancouver Real Estate with Hani Lammam
August 25, 2023 02:30 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBThe summer saw two rate increases with the strong potential for a third right after Labour Day & it’s leaving everyone wondering: will this break the real estate market? Hani Lammam, Executive Vice President of Cressey Development Group, sits down with Adam & Matt to give his take and it is anything but shortsighted. How will relentless rate increases impact both residential & commercial real estate for years to come? Are we entering a prolonged period of price discovery for many asset class...
VREP #385 | The Future of Master-Planned Communities with Century Group’s Sean Hodgins
August 18, 2023 15:30 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBMaster-Planned Communities are often conceived of as self-contained neighborhoods which ensure residents have little reason to leave. But they are not often built to be actual destinations for others. Unless, that is, there is a local farmer’s market & much celebrated brewery anchoring the community square. This week, President of Century Group, Sean Hodgins, sits down with Adam & Matt for a sprawling conversation about building large-scale communities that both respect a community’s existi...
VREP #384 | Simplifying your Canadian Real Estate Investment Portfolio with Tom Storey
August 11, 2023 00:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBTom Storey is a lot of things. He is the team lead at the Storey Group, a successful real estate team in downtown Toronto, co-host of the Tom Storey Show & an avid real estate investor. He is also a thoughtful real estate advisor. Today he sits down with Adam & Matt to discuss his straightforward investment philosophy, the state of the Toronto real estate market & similarities between Toronto & Vancouver real estate. What does a deal look like right now & where are the opportunities in Cana...
VREP #383 | Will Vancouver's Fall Real Estate Market Boom or Bust with Brendon Ogmundson
August 04, 2023 01:15 - 1 hour - 63 MBThe only thing with more heat than Wreck Beach right now is the speculation around what happens this fall in Vancouver Real Estate. After a surprisingly strong Spring - but also two recent dampening interest rate hikes - the outcome of the upcoming fall market is anyone's guess. But some people have much clearer crystal balls than others. BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson sits down once again with Adam & Matt to reflect on the first half of the 2023 real estate market and more importan...
VREP #382 | Mindset, Overcoming Adversity & Achieving Unimaginable Goals with Jayden Lee
July 28, 2023 00:45 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBJayden Lee is a fighter. He’s fought for financial independence, he’s fought for a career on his own terms, he’s fought cancer, and now he’s fighting for the kids at BC Children’s Hospital - and he needs our help. On October 6th at 3pm, Jayden will run 100 miles consecutively from BC Children’s Hospital to his home in Chilliwack in an effort to raise $150,000. This week, Jayden sits down with Matt and Adam to discuss his journey as a 24 year old cancer survivor, holder of a $2m + real esta...
VREP #381 | Aragon’s Lenny Moy on Challenging Real Estate Conventions
July 21, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBAragon Properties is known for innovation, pushing boundaries, challenging established real estate models, and setting new design standards. And these are not exactly the qualities of every homebuilder in Vancouver, an industry often marked by imitation. This week, Lenny Moy, Founder and President of Aragon Properties Ltd., sits down with Matt & Adam to discuss his 30+ year career as a developer, overseeing day-to-day business operations and continuously asking two questions: What can we do...
VREP #380 | Another BoC Rate Hike & A Summer Market Slowdown? With Kyle Green
July 14, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBIt's been a strong start to the Summer, but as the Bank of Canada stomps on the housing market with another quarter point increase, many are wondering if the Fall will falter. This week, veteran Mortgage Specialist and owner of The Green Mortgage Team, Kyle Green, sits down with Matt & Adam to discuss his unique take on the market, the overall economy in relation to the world of financing, his top market picks, and a cautionary tale for would-be airbnb investors. How will rates soften the ma...
VREP #379 | BC's Hottest Real Estate Market & How to Supercharge your Investment Strategy with Cory Wright
July 07, 2023 01:15 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBWant to learn how to pick winning markets in under an hour? Many of you will know Cory Wright as Host of the Vancouver Commercial Real Estate Podcast, but Cory is so much more - Founder & Managing Director of William Wright Commercial Real Estate Services, BIV’s Top 40 Under 40 award recipient, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist, avid real estate investor, and - most importantly - one of the best deal finders we’ve ever met. So this week, Cory joins Matt & Adam to hold a maste...