Vancouver Real Estate Podcast

Lorne Segal is known for developing some of the Pacific Northwest's most iconic real estate. And, after listening to today's episode, you will understand the philosophy, passion and discipline required for such a task. Lorne sits down with Matt & Adam to discuss a lifetime dedicated to honing his craft, from recognizing potential in overlooked areas to reimagining what a market needs. Whether you are new to real estate, in the mid-stage of your investment journey, or a seasoned vet, today's episode will leave you inspired and searching for more. Time to level up.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The pace of Canadian inflation is now higher than it has been since Boyz II Men dropped Motownphilly. Don't pretend you don't remember. But what do these inflation numbers & the ensuing consequences mean for your real estate & real-estate-related goals in 2022?  Mortgage Broker Kyle Green sits down with Adam & Matt to discuss this uncertain moment in the world of real estate financing. What strategies are available to deal with a potentially sharp rise in interest rates? Is now genuinly the time to lock in? And what do these surpising inflation numbers mean for the Vancouver real estate market overall in 2022? Bonus: Kyle gives his top investment hiot spots for this year! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Everyone’s talking about what’s in store for the Vancouver real estate market in 2022 but what does the data actually suggest? President of REW.ca, Simon Bray, sits down with Adam & Matt this week to conduct a deep dive on the data collected from the most popular real estate search portal in the province. And his findings are nothing short of remarkable. Has the impact of Covid on the real estate market run its course? Where are young people searching for real estate today? Which neighborhood will be 2022’s comeback kid? And will this year go down as the ‘year of the condo'? All this and a bag of chips on today’s episode!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We often talk about how all real estate purchases are investments, whether the buyer feels that way or not. But how can you supercharge your homebuying and home-ownership experience to ensure you can grow both the value of your home AND your net worth? This week, award-winning personal finance columnist & Director of Content at Zolo, Romana King, joins Matt & Adam to discuss increasing your home value through renovations, reducing your monthly expenses, and tapping into dead equity in your home or revenue properties. How can your home become the centerpiece of your financial outlook? Join us for our last episode of the year to chat HELOCs, saving big & retiring young. Giddy up!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The end is nigh for 2021 and what a year it was! Soaring real estate prices, record low inventory, the stock market on fire, massive inflationary pressure, and all this set against the backdrop of a global pandemic. But what does this mean for 2022 and what are the headwinds we should all be monitoring? Murtaza Haider, Professor of Data Science and Real Estate Management at Ryerson University & Columnist for the Financial Post, sits down with Matt & Adam to recap the Canadian real estate market, incoming potential policy changes, interest rate hikes, inflation and more. Will Canadian home prices go up in 2022? Check in with one of the country's foremost real estate minds and get the inside scoop.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

With fires burning all Summer and the recent atmospheric rivers and devastating floods, climate change should be on your mind if you are considering where to buy a home or invest in Vancouver or British Columbia, in general. But if only there was an easy way to search and make sense of the best available climate data? Enter Cal Inman, Bay Area developer, UC Berkeley Lecturer, and now CEO of ClimateCheck, a resource that empowers property buyers, owners and brokers by quantifying investment risks in relation to the climate crisis in simple terms. How should we think of climate change in relation to real estate purchases? How can we mitigate existing risks? And are certain regions of North America absolutely off limits moving forward? All your climate questions and concerns answered on today's episode!  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We ask a lot of questions on the Vancouver Real Estate Podcast, but we also get a lot of questions from listeners. So, on today’s episode, we tackle the most frequently asked questions from you. How’s the market? What and where would you buy under a million dollars? What and where would you buy over a million dollars? And should I buy a presale right now? Get the straight dope from your local Vancouver real estate dealers pounding the pavement day-in and day-out. Buy low and sell high!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

There’s a real risk of middle-class Vancouverites becoming life-long renters. And you hear a lot about supply constraints, speculators, foreign buyers and realtors being the cause. But on today’s show, we talk about the definitive factor that will have you up in arms! On our 300th episode, good friend of the show Dustan Woodhouse (President of Mortgage Architects & Author of the ‘Be the Better Broker’ series) joins Matt & Adam to cover market conditions, interest rates, inflation, government policy and real estate truth bombs. Should you get a variable or a fixed rate? Will BC’s new ‘Cooling Off Period” impact home values? And will real estate prices go up in 2022? All this and more with one of Vancouver’s most trusted real estate voices. Listen up!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We are in uncertain times: Inflation is surging, the housing market has been on fire, and experts are calling for as many as EIGHT interest rate hikes in the next two years. So what does this mean for the country's most expensive real estate market? John Webster, Head of Real Estate Secured Lending and Scotia Mortgage Authority at Scotiabank joins Matt & Adam to cover where we've been during covid and, more importantly, where Canadian real estate is heading. Will inflation hit an all time high? What will happen to your carrying costs? And is Scotiabank sounding the alarm? All this and more on today's info-packed episode!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

What are financial rules that the wealthy ignore? Here’s a hint: stop following the herd and put that hard earned cheddar to work! This week, financial guru & best-selling author, Darren Mitchell, joins Matt & Adam to discuss creative wealth building strategies while taking control of the compound (interest, that is). How can you super charge your real estate portfolio? How can you get multiple returns on each dollar? And how can you, too, have an infinite bank for real estate investing? This one will be sure to put your financial horses into overdrive. Giddy up!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

How do you find a deal in Vancouver real estate? This is a challenging but not impossible question to answer. Adam & Matt sit down this week (without a guest!) to do just that, outlining nine tried and true deal finding techniques for Vancouver real estate. Some of these will translate across time & place while others are specific to our post-Covid marketplace. The strategies outlined here could save you tens of thousands of dollars. Listen up!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Vancouver is changing. Covid, political & policy shifts, housing policy and more. But what does this all mean for those interested in real estate and the City of Vancouver? Legendary Globe & Mail Vancouver journalist Frances Bula sits down with Adam and Matt to survey the changing landscape of the city and her findings may surprise you. Come pick the brain of someone who has been on the frontlines of all things for Vancouver - including real estate - for decades. The results will not disappoint!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Many homeowners strive to pay down their mortgage as the first step to financial freedom but what if that was absolutely wrong? Forgot the warm & fuzzy feeling that freedom from mortgage debt promises and think logical paths to true financial freedom. Robinson Smith and Kyle Green sit down with Adam and Matt to discuss ways to unlock the potential in homeownership - the potential to grow your investment portfolio, invest efficiently from a tax perspective over time, and genuinely grow wealthy! Your home equity is the first step for so many aspiring investors and this discussion is guaranteed to inspire everyone from the first-time buyers to the seasoned investor. Listen Up!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Past Guest and Fan Favorite™ Justin Smith last joined us on the show in 2018 and it’s safe to say a lot has changed since then. The President of Hawkeye Wealth sits down with Adam & Matt to survey the post-Covid investment landscape & his prognosis may surprise you. Where should you buy when most asset classes look frothy? What real estate makes sense in Vancouver currently? And how can you make big real estate moves without taking on more mortgage debt? This is a bird’s eye view on some of North America’s best investments. Grab a notebook!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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

Six months ago, today’s guests forecasted that prices in the Lower Mainland would see double digit increases in the next 1-3 years. This has already come true. Now they are back with another bold prediction about a lagging market that has the potential to play catchup in the coming months. And the increases may shock you. Ryan and Cameron join Adam & Matt in the studio for a wide-reaching conversation about all things real estate with a focus on today’s opportunities. The time to act is now so listen up!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Will Vancouver real estate prices increase or decrease in 2022? This is the burning question that fuels many conversations - and today's episode! And who better than BCREA Chief Economist, Brendon Ogmundson, who specializes in macroeconomic forecasting, housing market analysis, and econometric modelling! What factors are driving the current state of the market? Will the housing supply keep up with demand? And what would it take for the market to return to one of balance? Plus, some new, insider market information we have NEVER discussed on the show before! Mate, this is an absolute banga! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Does buying pre-construction make sense for homeowners and investors right now? The short answer: that depends. President of Key Marketing, Cam Good, and VP of Operations Nick Campbell sit down with Adam & Matt to discuss the number of factors that every potential buyer should consider before pulling the trigger on pre-construction. Where are the current opportunities in Metro Vancouver? Why does every potential buyer need to think like an investor? And, most importantly, how can you secure a home in this highly competitive market? Insider insight straight from the team in charge of the highly anticipated Melrose Tower in Surrey City Centre! A must listen!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

If you don’t know Dr. Ann McAfee you should and chances are you have benefitted from her life’s work. Vancouver’s first ever Housing Planner in 1974; the Co-Director of Planning with Larry Beasley, implementing plans now famously known as Vancouverism, in the 1990s; more recently a consultant to international cities in countries as varied as Australia, Sweden, Ukraine, the Philippines, and China; a current member of Canada’s National Housing Council & a Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Planners. And that’s just citing a few of her accomplishments. Ann sits down with Adam & Matt to talk about her storied career spanning a wildly dynamic half century of planning in our city. Is Vancouver a product of its own success? Was Expo 86 really a turning point for the affordability crisis? Is ‘Burnabyism’ the future for our region? And what is Ann’s biggest regret from her time at the helm of Vancouver planning? A talk for the ages. Not to be missed! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Imagine you had behind-the-scenes access to data showing exactly what buyers were looking for in Vancouver based on 6 Million+ inquiries? Now imagine how this could help predict Vancouver's next hot neighbourhoods. Finally, stop imagining because this week we made this a reality and did the work for you! Simon Bray, President of REW.ca, joins Matt & Adam to give a market overview from pre-covid to lockdown and beyond. How can REW data predict market trends? Which areas are a great investment? And will the market heat up for the last quarter of 2021? All this and more on this week's episode. Don't miss this one. Trust us!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands