Vancouver Real Estate Podcast

Picking winners in a down market is not always easy but today’s guest has a proven track record of winning regardless of market conditions. President & CEO of Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing Scott Brown joins Adam & Matt to discuss the current state of the real estate market in Vancouver and beyond. Which markets are getting hit the hardest in this inflationary environment? How is the presale business & what does this mean for options in 2023 & beyond? And where should you buy today? Tune in but don’t drop out! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Did the Bank of Canada just blink? This week, we saw another interest rate increase of 50 basis points, which to many analysts was lower than anticipated; but could this really be a good news story or are we on the verge of further rate hikes and a recession to kick off 2023? This week, Dustan Woodhouse joins the 12-timer club on the Vancouver Real Estate Podcast with a wide-ranging conversation centered around rate hikes, financing strategies, and what Bank of Canada policy will mean for the market at large. Fixed or variable? What should you do if you hit your mortgage trigger point? And will now be the best time to buy in the next 5 years? All this and more on this banger of an episode!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In an age of uncertainty, one thing is certain: there hasn’t been this much pessimism surrounding housing valuations since Expo 86. But will interest rate increases crash the market or will low inventory levels guide us to a soft landing? This week, UBC Sauder School of Business Prof Tom Davidoff once again joins Adam & Matt to talk all things real estate related in this volatile moment. What are his thoughts on Sim City & what does the election mean for Vancouver real estate? How far can the Bank of Canada push interest rates & will sellers capitulate? And when, if ever, will we leave this ‘new normal’ rate environment for the glory days of 1.5% rates locked in for 5 years? There is a lot to unpack here!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

There is a well worn saying in our business: all real estate is local. And yet, real estate discussions post-pandemic have been dominated by talk of global supply chain issues, national inflation numbers & central bank interest rate hikes. But how are the local markets across Vancouver really doing? This week Dexter Realty’s Co-Owner, Managing Broker & Chief Economist Kevin Skipworth sits down with Adam & Matt to discuss our local markets using metrics that everyone seems to have forgotten lately: inventory levels & sales ratios. The devil, they say, is in the details and we go well beyond the headlines this week to parse where we are today and where we are headed. Listen up!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Vancouver is one week away from the most important civic election in memory. Will housing policy define the results? Who on council potentially deserves another shot? And did we actually just squander nearly a half decade of effective civic governance? Spoiler alert on the last question: we did. Research Lawyer and Housing Advocate, Peter Waldkirch, returns to the show to hash out the last four years with Adam & Matt & in the process provides a useful scorecard for each of our current city councillors. How ridiculous did council meetings get when few had the stomach to watch? Who are the bomb throwers & who pushed for plans to move our city forward? And, most importantly, is it time to clean house? Listen up and get out and vote!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

What are the global elite thinking about Vancouver real estate at this moment? Well, to get that answer, we connected with Moody’s Analytics, an international forecasting company helping the global financial decision-makers make sound economic choices. Past guest Brendan LaCerda, Director and Economist, joins Adam & Matt and discusses inflation, interest rates, and just how far the market will drop. Got a pillow to hug? Maybe grab one of those full-sized maternity pillows and hunker down! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Looking to sell a property? This episode's for you! This week, Matt & Adam cover the current state of the Vancouver real estate market and provide effective tips for getting your property sold for top dollar in these challenging times. Where do you start? How do you prepare your property? And what are tried and true strategies for making sure your property finds the right buyer in short order. Get a detailed action plan on this episode with industry pro-tips that have made our clients thousands of dollars. Listen up!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The election is just around the corner. Ask yourself this: Is Vancouver a better city than it was four years ago? Mayoral Candidate Ken Sim doesn’t think so & neither do those involved with his new movement, A Better City. Ken sits down with Adam & Matt to discuss the current state of Vancouver, the challenges and mishaps that took place during Covid & the massive potential he sees for our city in the immediate years to come.How can we create higher paying jobs? How should we tackle affordability? What role do we play in the West Coast & Pacific Rim? And which communities are ripe for improvement? This is an episode you will not want to miss. A better city is coming!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The Bank of Canada's .75% interest rate increase is set to intensify Canada's housing market downturn, but what will the fallout be for the fall market in Vancouver? This week, Mike Bucci, Vice President of Bucci Developments, joins Matt & Adam to discuss market trends, how to spot the opportunities, and why he continues to be bullish on Vancouver real estate long term. Will the fall market materialize? What are the fundamental factors that may prevent prices from coming down? And where does Bucci Developments go for a cash-flow hedge? All this and more on today's episode!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

*Disclaimer: This episode was originally recorded and aired November 2020*Want to build wealth through real estate investing? Look no further than today’s episode with legendary real estate mogul, David Greene. As Co-Host of the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast, Best-Selling Author, and Top-Producing Real Estate and Loan Broker, David breaks down his strategies, systems, mindset, and no-nonsense approach for achieving true wealth through real estate investing. What makes a good market? How do you create replicable action plans? And what’s getting in your way? This is the blueprint!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The shock and awe of the jumbo interest rate hikes seems to have subsided and some industry people are even seeing an uptick in the market. But what does this mean for the balance of 2022 and 2023? Will prices continue to soften or will low inventory and rising construction costs keep prices stable and the market balanced? Zack Ross, President of Cape Group, sits down with Matt & Adam to answer these questions and the current state of the market, where the investment opportunities lie, and the various headwinds currently facing the development community. Listen upAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today’s guest went from being a Detective in the Greater Toronto Area to carrying 370+ doors in only 11 years… and he thinks he could have gotten there sooner! Adrian Pannozzo joins Matt & Adam today to explain how you can get there too. There are all sorts of excuses for not achieving your real estate goals – no time, no money, no stomach for today’s prices – but in the end it comes down to taking action. How did Adrian scale so quickly? How will he continue to move through this higher interest rate environment? And why is taking action today a better strategy than trying to time the bottom? Need a winning investment strategy? We’ve got you covered.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kit Sauder is back to discuss Vancouver & its various pain points. Here are three reasons you’ll love today’s episode: one, we cover the city-wide Vancouver Plan, what it means for the future of our city & the opportunities that it presents; two, we discuss political gridlock, the upcoming municipal election & voting issues that are top of mind for all Vancouverites; and three, we go deep on the most politically & emotionally charged issues that dominate today’s headlines. What will the future of Vancouver look like & where do we go from here? Listen up & vote!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The weather is heating up, the market is cooling down, and we are back with another candid market update from one of the leading voices in new construction sales! Craig Anderson, VP of Sales at Magnum Projects, sits down with Matt & Adam live in Kokomo Studios to chart the evolution of pre-construction sales in BC, the evolving demands of buyers, and why box-ticking product will continue to sell even in the softest markets. How’s the market? Where are the best buying opportunities? And where does the Vancouver real estate market go from here? Learn from the guy who advises the developers and level up! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

A housing correction is well underway which has many potential buyers wondering about upcoming opportunities. But is now the time to test the will of sellers or should you wait for a market bottom? Kyle Green, owner of the Green Mortgage Team, sits down with Matt & Adam to discuss interest rates, market predictions, and how to put together a winning strategy for a falling market? Should you take a variable or fixed rate? Where is the best place to buy and where should you avoid? And what mistakes will some investors inevitably make? Get your notebook!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

When it comes to financing, we all know that it’s not an easy time to be a borrower. But what if you could be a lender? This week, Justin Smith from Hawkeye Wealth, and Lisa Stewart, CRO at Neighbourhood Holdings, join Matt & Adam with a defensive strategy perfect for the moment we are in. Why is now the time to invest with alternative lenders? Why should this defensive strategy exist in every real estate portfolio? And how are some companies doing a better job of mitigating risk while offering consistent returns? This week, we bring you alternative lending simplified!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

There are a few numbers that separate Wesgroup from the pack in Vancouver: 40+ active projects currently under construction, 800+ subtrades on Wesgroup construction sites every day & almost 5000 homes set to be delivered to our market in the short to medium term. You want to hear from somebody with his finger on the pulse of our market? You came to the right place. President of Wesgroup Beau Jarvis sits down with Adam & Matt for a far-reaching conversation about the current state of Vancouver’s real estate market. How will a potential slowdown today reverberate through our market for years to come? Where are the opportunities currently & when should potential buyers be ready to pull the trigger? And how does this slowdown play out from the perch of one of Western Canada’s largest private development companies? One thing is certain in these uncertain times: Beau knows real estate!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

As they say, ‘riches are in the niches’. But when it comes to real estate, riches can also be found in staying in your lane and doubling down on what works. This week, local Vancouver developer James Evans joins Matt & Adam to discuss his impressive trajectory from humble beginnings with little real estate knowledge to becoming the go-to-guy for rescuing heritage homes and converting them to stunning multi-family. How’s the market? Where are the best buys? And how can a well-defined real estate strategy save you time while creating opportunities. All this today and more!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

It will take the average Vancouverite 40 years to save for a down payment to buy a home. You know what that means for most people? They will never own. It’s not hard to argue that this system is broken. Enter real-estate tech company, Key. Co-founder & Vancouverite Daniel Dubois sits down with Melisa and Matt to explain how Key reimagines home ownership through co-ownership agreements. Secure tenure & profit sharing in the Vancouver real estate market with as little as 10k down. No Down Payment? No Problem!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results... and, yet, here we are! Outlandish real estate prices, sky high rents and near-zero vacancies but Vancouver's City Council can't agree on whether we should build more housing along one of the busiest transit and employment corridors in Western Canada. Research Lawyer and Housing Advocate, Peter Waldkirch, sits down with Matt & Melisa to dive into the politics around housing affordability and the Broadway Corridor. Is Vancouver's current dysfunction a symptom of this specific Mayor and Council or something more systemic? Where should we look for bold leaders come October? And can we actually build our way out of this?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands