Vancouver Real Estate Podcast

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 So quickly that it almost goes without saying that whatever you live in is already outdated.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:

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