Vancouver Real Estate Podcast

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

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