Vancouver Real Estate Podcast

Homeowners should brace for a 45% increase in monthly mortgage payments. 1 in 4 Canadians will have to sell their homes if interest rates go up. Large private mortgage lenders have stopped lending to Canadians altogether. Feeling anxious? You are not alone. Lie down on the couch for this week’s episode, as President of Mortgage Architects, Dustan Woodhouse, joins Matt & Melisa to tackle these troubling media stories head on as well as a more broad-based conversation around the current state of the mortgage lending environment in Canada. A lot has changed in the last few months & there is no one better to break it down for us than the man who oversees more than 2000 mortgage brokers nationwide. Relax. And the tissue box is on the table behind you if you need it!  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

There’s a little known secret why wealthy insiders continue to play in our market and it’s the closest thing to a sure bet. Hot off Zonda Urban’s UDI Presentation, Michael Ferreira & Jon Bennest sit down with Matt & Adam to discuss the forces that drive our market and the structural realities that override market fluctuations. Will new housing supply shutdown in the near term? What do skyrocketing rents mean for the market? And what’s the greatest contributor to our future values? All these questions and more unpacked on this week’s episode. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Nothing less than the future of Vancouver is at stake with the upcoming vote on the much debated Broadway Plan. But what is it all about and why is it so important? Member of the City of Vancouver Renters’ Advisory Committee, Kit Sauder, sits down with Adam and Matt to detail the Broadway Plan, why opponents of the plan have it wrong, and how a defeat on this front is not just another nail in the coffin of a city in serious jeopardy of losing its dynamism. It isn’t just the kids who are leaving Vancouver! How have political lines shifted in the city along generational lines? How will the Broadway Plan help save the city from itself? And what can you do to show your support. This is a must listen. The future is now!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

As the real estate market softens throughout Greater Vancouver, many are wondering what this means for new construction and the presale market in Vancouver. MLA Canada's President, Ryan Lalonde, and Executive Director, Cameron McNeill, join Matt & Adam in studio to discuss the health of the presale market, where to find the deals in the coming months, and the pressures that will drive prices even higher. Does the presale market mirror the resale market? Wil interest rate spikes lead to price reductions? And how do real estate downturns CRUSH supply and inevitably lead to demand shocks. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Does Vancouver hate children? The answer, the data suggests, is a resounding yes. Data Scientist Jens von Bergmann sits down with Adam & Matt to chart this terrifying trend that will leave you worried about the future of our city as a vibrant place for all ages. How has city policy & practice made the city inhospitable to young families with children? What does this mean for Vancouver as a dynamic city of tomorrow? Where have all the kids gone? And is it possible to get them back? This shocking episode is a must listen.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Homes sales across the Lower Mainland have dropped steeply in April and the trend continues in the first weeks of May, but what does this mean for the balance of 2022? Steve Saretsky, author of The Saretsky Report and Co-Host of The Loonie Hour, and Michael Uy, Partner at Vancouver's leading brokerage Oakwyn Realty, join Matt & Adam for a real estate round table with market talk, predictions, and a lot of laughs. Is Steve bearish or bullish? Is now the time to get a deal? And does Michael really collect expensive handbags? All this and a couple pints on today's gripping market rundown!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The market has shifted but a lot of questions remain. Where will interest rates go and what will be the impact? What will happen with inventory? And what does this all mean for home prices? This week, BCREA's Chief Economist, Brendon Ogmundson joins Matt & Adam to discuss where we are at in the current market and, more importantly, where we are headed! Which sub-markets are the most vulnerable? Which property types will be the most resilient? And is now the time to sell? These questions and more on today's jam-packed episode.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

With considerable headwinds in the market, many are wondering if this is the moment to Love it, or List it? This week's guest can help! Celebrity Realtor & Past Guest, Fan Favorite Todd Talbot Joins Adam & Matt in Kokomo Studios to give his take on the state of the Vancouver real estate market and outlines why he just sold his house. Is Todd pulling the shoot on Vancouver real estate for good? Where does Todd see the current opportuntities for potential buyers? And what factor will have a far bigger impact on the Canadian housing market than increasing interest rates? Two schlubs and a heartthrob on this week's episode. Not to be missed!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We get it - you watch a lot of HGTV and have a flair for design. But, does that really mean you should be taking on that renovation project? And how can you find exceptional deals that not only mitigate risk but offer healthy returns? This week, Matt & Adam discuss 10 tips for super-charging your real estate portfolio and finding lucrative reno projects based on over 10 years of on-the-ground experience. What mistakes will sink your project? Why do most people miss that once-in-a-lifetime deal? And how can you start finding projects today? So many from the VREP community have inquired about re-hab projects; consider this your launch pad! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The Bank of Canada just hiked the benchmark interest rate to 1% at a time with runaway inflation and a softening national housing market. But what does all this mean for prices and Vancouver real estate? This week, Andrey Pavlov, Professor of Finance & Real Estate at SFU’s Beedie School of Business, sits down with Matt & Adam to break down the key metrics to follow in these uncertain times. Will increasing mortgage payments force owners to sell? Are we heading recession? And what happens in the Vancouver real estate market in the next 1, 3 & 5 years? This is a great one!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

With over 20+ years experience, almost 20,000 homes sold, and over 100 presale projects launched, few people understand real estate markets like our guest today! Vince Taylor, President of Pilothouse & Author of Beyond the Blindfold, sits down with Matt & Adam and offers up some bold predictions about the future of the Vancouver real estate market. Will prices go down in 2022? Are we currently sitting at the peak? When will be the best opportunities for buyers? And where will prices go in the next decade? All these questions answered (and a dose of tough love Vancouverites) in this jam-packed episode. Let's go!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

After four decades of shaping urban and suburban skylines, Marcon has earned a reputation for quality, integrity & constant innovation. But this is not only a story of real estate development in an ever-changing city and market, it’s a story about humble beginnings, hard work, family, and incremental growth. This week, Nic Paolella joins Matt & Adam to talk about pushing the boundaries in real estate on every level, challenging conventional investment wisdom, and charting the company’s growth from building barns to becoming a house-hold name. This is a real estate journey that extends beyond most, but the lessons here are for everyone. Level up.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Financial freedom is often the goal for real estate investors, but how to get there (and quick!) is where many people stumble. How do you find the money to invest? How do you learn a market? How do you assemble a team? And how do you make it all work? Well, today's episode answers all these questions and more. As part of our ongoing Zero to Kokomo series, Left Sided Ventures sits down with Matt & Adam to offer a clear path to financial freedom, from creating partnerships, finding money, analyzing markets and deals, adding value, and doing it ALL while keeping your 9-5 job! If you are young and looking to start investing, this is the perfect launching pad for real estate side hustle. Get your notebook!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

How we build across the country is at the forefront of conversations around climate change and it’s changing a lot quicker than you think. So quickly that it almost goes without saying that whatever you live in is already outdated. So how do you avoid buying a gas car in a world moving towards electric and what does this mean for the properties you already own? This week, Chris Ballard, CEO of Passive House Canada and Ontario’s former Minister of Environment and Climate Change, sits down with Matt & Adam to discuss the alarming truth of the housing industry and why we need to act urgently. How can your build or purchase habits ensure your investments are protected? What new measures are coming to the housing market? And why is how we build as important as what we build? This episode should redefine your property goals. Level up!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We've talked a lot about Kokomo on this show - the pursuit of living your best life through investing in real estate. But today's episode is a deep dive into tangible take-aways and action plans from someone who is nearly there through investing in Vancouver real estate. Clint Murphy, Host of The Pursuit of Learning Podcast, avid real estate investor, and CFO of a local development company, joins Matt & Adam in studio to discuss his evolving investment thesis, structured FIRE plans and goal setting, and where he sees the opportunities today. How should real estate inform your retirement plan? Which Kokomo stage are you in and what type of real estate should you buy? How can you set your plan in motion and stay committed and engaged? All of this and more on today's info-packed episode. Let's go!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today’s show features a real estate developer launching two projects along the Cambie Corridor in the very near future. A risky and challenging venture for anyone. Did we mention he is under 30? Fastmark’s Hans Fast sits down with Adam & Matt to discuss his rapid ascent through Vancouver’s expensive and tricky to navigate real estate market. We cover the deal finding process, where the opportunities lie & how to scale quickly. But more importantly we talk about how to take action & dream big. This one will inspire!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Many put the mortgage approval process in the same category as a CRA audit or maybe a root canal. But is real estate financing always that painful? Not necessarily in the world of commercial real estate. This week Impact Commercial’s Managing Partner, Alan Haigh, sits down with Adam & Matt to chart the many differences between commercial and residential real estate financing. Is it easier to get a commercial real estate loan than a residential mortgage? What are the main factors when a lender assesses a deal? And how can you take advantage of the different financing criteria to grow your investment portfolio? This episode lays bare commercial real estate lending, but Alan is also an avid investor himself and spells out where the opportunities are & where the market is headed in 2022. Level up!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We have been on a wild roller coaster ride straight out of the gate this year & haven’t even hit the spring market yet. But does the market continue to soar or stutter from here? President & CEO of Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing Scott Brown sits down with Adam & Matt to discuss where we have been, where we are at, and most importantly where we are headed for the balance of 2022 and beyond. Do the Covid trends we have all discussed so much continue? Will interest rates send the market spiralling? And where are the opportunities right now? Here’s to 2022!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The spring market has come early in Vancouver but almost no Sellers got the memo. Multiple offers, unconditional offers & record sale prices define the first weeks of the new year on the heels of record smashing 2021. What is going on? Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, Keith Stewart, sits down with Adam & Matt to talk current market conditions and the data that will drive smart decisions moving forward. And Keith pulls no punches. What do prices do this year? When can we expect more inventory & what shakes it loose? And when – and what – will lead to slower market conditions? This is a must listen for anyone interested in Vancouver real estate. The Devil, as they say, is in the details, so listen up!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Six homes on a standard lot in Vancouver! The City of Vancouver's 'Making HOME' initiative, brought forth by Mayor Kennedy Stewart and just passed by city council, promises density that has the potential to re-shape every neighbourhood in Vancouver. But will this transform real estate values in the city &, if so, exactly how? Professor Tom Davidoff sits down once again with Adam & Matt to discuss “Making HOME” (and who better - Tom presented his thoughts to city council right before the vote). Do current single family homeowners in Vancouver win as big as you expect? How quickly will the impact of “Making HOME” be felt and primarily in which areas of the city? And should first-time homebuyers hit the sidelines to wait for the impact of this “generational” policy shift? Tom, as always, also sticks around to talk the hot real estate topics of the day - interest rates, unrelentingly low inventory, where the market ends up at the end of 2022 & more. The future is now!Advertising Inquiries: