Vancouver Real Estate Podcast

Nobody knows the new condo market better than Craig Anderson. Starting his career over 20 years ago in project marketing, Craig has worked every facet of new condo development, from project inception to marketing strategies to handing over the keys at completion. Learn from the guy who advises developers on what to build for this market! Currently Director of Marketing and Sales at Magnum Projects Ltd., Craig not only sells presales but buys them himself. He sits down with Adam & Matt to share his pro tips and metrics for how to choose the best unit in a new development that will not only save you cash but offer the best return. Time to level up! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Vancouver is a city of extremes, from nowheresville in the 1970s to the world-class destination city of today. One of the few constants has been freelance journalist and Vancouver political commentator, Frances Bula. Frances returns to sit down with Adam & Matt to discuss all things Vancouver, from how the city’s past can help shape our future to grading the newbie city council to lamenting the city’s latest squeaky wheels. Frances knows and she pulls no punches – not that she ever has!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Real Estate is a proven means to financial freedom, but it's not always about crunching numbers and balancing spreadsheets. Real Estate Coach, Terrie Schauer, joins Adam and Matt to turn our collective attention inwards with strategies for how to buy purposefully, manage effectively, and grow exponentially - both personally and profitably - through real estate investing. A Montreal Native and former Vancouver Transplant, Terrie provides useful tips for investors and property managers as well as her thoughts on the Montreal market and where she would buy today! Vive le immobilier!  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Want to be a real estate investor? Then stand on the shoulder of this giant! Real Estate Investor, Thomas Beyer, immigrated to Canada with $1,000 in his pocket and turned it into an impressive $80,000,000 - and in a shorter period of time than you think! This week he joins Adam & Matt to share his secrets, his love affair with real estate, and how you, too, can acquire prosperity through strategic investing. Do your bank account a favour and listen up!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

What do you love most about Vancouver? Chances are that this week's guest had something to do with it; in truth, he may have had everything to do with it! Internationally-celebrated Urban Planner and former Co-Director of Planning at the City of Vancouver, Larry Beasley, joins Adam and Matt to talk about his new book, Vancouverism, covering the critical years between Expo 86 and the Olympic Games in 2010. But Larry doesn't only focus on the past. He has a host of exciting ideas - and even some solutions - for the future of a city he helped make great. No spoiler alerts here, but there is 1,000+ acres of prime real estate ripe for re-zoning that Larry believes won't go overlooked for much longer. This is an episode for the people that love this great city... some might even call it a love letter, but we won't. xoxoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Vancouver Real Estate has changed dramatically in the past year. But what exactly is different? The answers may surprise you. Data Scientist Jens von Bergmann sits down with Adam & Matt to crunch the numbers and offer valuable insight into the fiery debates that surround Vancouver housing. Should we still be talking about foreign buyers? Is light density the way forward? And are we facing a new frontier when it comes to supply issues? Get your scuba gear out and join us for a deep dive into the data. And don't get the bends!    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Central 1 Credit Union is a leading voice when it comes to the BC economy and housing market and it just released its housing forecast for the next three years. Chief Economist Helmut Pastrick joins Adam & Matt for a data-driven discussion on all things Vancouver, offering thoughts on everything from the city’s potential addiction to real estate to the health of the overall economy to the near-, mid-, and long-term prospects for our housing market. You want predictions? We got predictions! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In the midst of lagging global luxury real estate sales, Toronto’s high end product still seems to have legs! But what does the future of global real estate look like and how does it inform other, more local markets. Meet Richard Silver. He’s the former President of the Toronto Real Estate Board, a Certified International Property Specialist for Sotheby’s Realty, and was named one of the “100 Most Influential People in Real Estate” by San Francisco’s Inman News. Where are the global elite buying? Will Vancouver and Toronto remain on the international stage? And what does all this mean for Canadian Real Estate?! Grab a glass of the finest brandy and a spoon or two of caviar... this episode’s luxurious! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Dirty money has been flowing into BC, but what does that actually mean for BC’s economy, its real estate market, and - better yet - your home equity? Professor Tsur Somerville co-authored the 184-page report that has sparked a public inquiry and he now sits down with Adam and Matt to detail his findings. Did money laundering lead to inflated prices? Is BC’s relationship between real estate and crime unique? And where does the market go from here? Get out your crime maps and let’s connect some dots!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

If this podcast was a movie, Mark Ting would be played by Jason Statham. Granted, a version of Statham that could spot real estate opportunities, crunch numbers under pressure, fill spreadsheets, and offer top-notch investment advice. Come to think of it, Mark looks nothing like Statham, but he's still a fearless male lead in this box office draw, complete with 3 Star Generals, prison time, shady money launderers, and all against the backdrop of a lifetime opportunity! This week we finally cover one of the most story-worthy real estate deals we've ever had on the show. What makes a good investment? How much risk is too much risk? And at what point do you accept defeat? Trust us: this is no holiday in Cambodia! Yippee-ki-yay, muh friends!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Anne McMullin is President & CEO of Urban Development Institute (Pacific Region), a national non-profit association representing thousands of professionals throughout all facets of land development and planning. Robert Macdonald is one of the biggest developers Vancouver has ever produced and is now turning his business interests away from a city and province characterized by red tape, anti-business sentiment and exceedingly high building costs. Adam & Matt took 45 minutes to find UDI HQ and Adam took another 15 minutes to parallel park. Level up!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Vancouver is changing dramatically and so is the way we work, play & live in the city. And who better to advise on the most exciting future transformations than the owners of MGBA Architecture + Interior Design. These guys cut their teeth in ultra hip hot spots like Mount Pleasant and Railtown and now Principals PJ Mallen & Chris Gowing sit down with Adam & Matt to discuss how zoning changes in industrial, tech, and hospitality spaces relate to investing in residential real estate. How do firms like MGBA reinvigorate neighborhoods? Which areas are going to be great investments? And what can the world’s oldest profession tell us about changing land values? Huzzah! Turn it up!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The game has changed and sales volume is at its lowest in 30+ years. Potential buyers demand tomorrow’s predicted price drops while wannabe sellers are largely stuck in the past. And you must sell. You have two choices: you can hire the cheerleader or the coach. One will pump you up and cheer you on for the inevitably long and painful ride. The other will study the game, come up with creative strategies, and take you to victory. This week it’s just Adam & Matt as they continue their two-part series on how to prepare and price your home for sale in a falling market. Okay, huddle up, and together on three: Think like a buyer, set yourself apart from the pack, and get your home sold fast and for top dollar!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Having trouble selling your home? You are definitely not alone in Vancouver’s cooling housing market but that does not mean you should just sit back on your hands. Adam & Matt sit down this week to discuss the growing problem of stagnant listings and outline seven pro-tips that will re-invigorate any property type sitting on the market. There are ways to course correct and it is not too late. Adam & Matt have you covered!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Which market has outperformed Vancouver by over 30% in the past five years and still has massive potential for an upswing? We'll give you a hint: there's a $3.5 billion dollar ski hill proposed with chairs to be running by 2025. Still don't know? It's a bedroom community 45 mins from Vancouver with a scenic commute that rivals the Pacific Coast Highway? Still not sure? You may need this episode more than anyone. Squamish Municipal Councillor, John French, sits down with Adam and Matt to discuss all things Squamish, from detailing what makes Squamish an incredible place to live to outlining all the exciting things to come. Oh, and the rents are not bad either! Head west young man/woman! North-West!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

What is stopping you? This is THE question for so many of us and one that plagued Rick Hoogendoorn for years. Whether it was his uncompleted manuscript, “The Bachelors Guide to Success,” or his movie scripts, “Divine Wind” & “Eternal Magic,” Rick would fizzle before the finish. And this carried through to his real estate goals as well. This predicament led Rick to look inward and some would say the results of his deep meditation were almost as epic as “Divine Wind”! He now has built and holds multiple apartment complexes in Victoria, has a thriving development company and real estate business, and writes books on the regular. Oh, and he also does a mean Al Pacino! Hoowaa!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The 2019 Federal Budget was just released and who better than fan favorite and newly appointed President of Mortgage Architects, Dustan Woodhouse, to unpack exactly what it means for you as a homeowner and a homebuyer. Hint: he does not pull punches! Dustan also gives his thoughts on the current state of the Metro Vancouver real estate market, whether 2019 is the right time to buy, as well as advice for those considering fixed or variable rate mortgages at this somewhat unique moment in our market’s history. In Dustan’s words: level up!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Professor Tom Davidoff is back! For new listeners, Tom wears many hats - the architect of the Speculation Tax, a leading go-to real estate economist, an Associate Professor at Sauder, the Director at UBC Centre for Urban Economics and Real Estate, and a VREP fan favorite, to name a few. And to Vancouverites, depending on your politics, he could be a villain or a hero. But for our more seasoned listener, Tom is an unfiltered voice on the market, a check-in point, and someone who is never afraid to share his predictions or his concerns. This week is no different. How's the market? What has caused the slowdown? Which policies, if any, got it right and what will be the repercussions? Will we see prices continue to drop? These are just some of the questions that drive our conversation. This one is not to be missed!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Real estate takes visionaries: people who can look at 130 acres of industrial land on the bank of the Fraser River and envision a community with 15,000+ residents, a town centre with over 250,000 square feet of retail space, 25 acres of green space, and 1.5 kilometers of bike and hiking paths. This type of large-scale community – Southeast Vancouver’s River District – does not just appear over night but rather takes decades of careful planning, major infrastructure, and negotiations with multiple stakeholders over time. And perhaps more surprising than the daily building challenges is what the process tells us about ourselves - as consumers, as urban dwellers, and as a city and culture in constant flux. Wesgroup’s VP of Development Brad Jones sits down with Adam and Matt to discuss the half way point of this 40-year endeavor, a career-defining labour of love, and the intricacies that go into planning a community so many will call home.   Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

One bad tenant can lead to bankruptcy, especially if it's your first crack at a revenue property! And, until now, that risk was on you and your gut. Meet Naborly, an AI platform that is at the forefront of proptech using sophisticated algorithms to securely screen and verify your tenants and... it's absolutely free. In fact, Naborly is so confident in its screening process that it's willing to pay your rent if your tenant leaves you high and dry. How's that for a security deposit?! Director of Sales, Jerome Werniuk, joins Adam and Matt to discuss the tech-lagging rental market, how it can be fixed, and what it means for the future of landlording and real estate in general. The future is here - Live long and profit!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands