Vancouver Real Estate Podcast

Some Vancouver neighbourhoods are filling up with the next generation, while others are aging in place. Markus Moos, professor at the University of Waterloo's School of Planning, sits down with Adam & Matt to unpack what's driving the divergence, from the rise of 'forever young' districts to the knowledge economy concentrating at the centre and families getting priced out to the edges. Why do certain pockets surge with younger buyers and renters as comparable streets stagnate? Why is Canada still defaulting to 'tall and sprawl' while the rest of the world embraced missing middle long ago? And is the urban core quietly segregating Canadians by generation without anyone noticing? Don't miss this one!

Something feels off about Canada's economy, even if the headlines won't say it. Moody's Analytics economist Brendan LaCerda sits down with Adam & Matt to cut through the noise and explain why the country is stuck in a state of economic limbo, with growth grinding to a halt while businesses freeze in place. From the looming USMCA renegotiation to the surprising downside of high oil prices, Brendan offers an outsider's data-driven perspective on where Canada is really headed and what it means for Vancouver real estate. Why is a US economist so concerned about what's happening up north? Could AI quietly reshape the Canadian economy faster than anyone expects? And is Vancouver's next housing boom realistically off the table? Don't miss this essential check-in on the Canadian economy.

Josh White, General Manager of Planning, Urban Design, and Sustainability at the City of Vancouver, explains how the city is being quietly redrawn. He discusses the new Official Development Plan, the Villages program and which neighbourhoods will change most. He also covers redevelopment opportunities like Jericho, Northeast False Creek and the PNE, and what denser growth means for residents.

Has Vancouver real estate finally found its floor or are more declines still ahead? RBC's Assistant Chief Economist Robert Hogue sits down with Adam & Matt this week to break down the latest data from across Canada and zero in on what's really driving the sluggish Vancouver market. From the widening gap between major cities to mortgage renewal stress and a looming supply crunch, this conversation cuts through the noise with clear-eyed analysis. How close is Vancouver actually to turning the corner? Is the Bank of Canada really done cutting rates this cycle? And what does Robert see for the market heading into 2027 and beyond? Don't miss this one!

*Disclaimer: This episode was originally recorded and aired June 2020*The City of Vancouver is a notoriously difficult place to build homes, with crippling debates occurring at any attempt to add housing. So, it may surprise you to hear that ground is being broken soon for 11 towers - with the tallest being 57 stories! – at the base of the west side of the Burrard Bridge. Wait…in Vancouver? Not exactly. Squamish Nation Councillor and Spokesperson Khelsilem sits down with Adam and Matt to detail the Sen̓áḵw Development, a Squamish Nation/Westbank master planned community that will redefine the Vancouver skyline. Tune in for a fascinating conversation about development & jurisdiction, density & forward-thinking design as well as reconciliation & the rise of a new development company with far reaching goals. Not to be missed! 

March is behind us and the alarming Vancouver real estate headlines are making the rounds again. Prices are falling, inventory is at record highs & sales volumes have plummeted. And every single one of these headlines is true. But are they entirely accurate? Adam & Matt sit down this week to unpack the top 5 narratives shaping how buyers are approaching Vancouver real estate, digging past the screaming headlines to tell a very different story of this spring market. What is the data actually saying beneath the headline price and inventory numbers? Should buyers be worried that sales volumes are more than 30% below the 10-year average? And with uncertainty dominating the news cycle, is that actually what's driving buyer behaviour in Vancouver? Don't miss this one.

A war in the Middle East is fueling inflation, rattling bond markets, and pushing fixed rates higher at a pace few saw coming. Kyle Green, founder of Green Mortgage Team and one of Canada's top brokers, sits down with Adam & Matt to break down what rising rates and a weakening Canadian job market mean for borrowers, why some homeowners should consider breaking their mortgage early before rates climb further, and whether Vancouver real estate can weather the storm. Are Vancouver homeowners already behind the curve on their mortgage strategy? With inflation rising and jobs softening, which way does the Bank of Canada turn? And in a market full of uncertainty, what does the smartest move look like for Vancouver homeowners, investors, and buyers right now? A timely conversation.

For three decades, Frances Bula covered every housing crisis, every broken promise, and every Vancouver council that overpromised and underdelivered. Now she's done watching. The veteran Globe and Mail journalist sits down with Adam & Matt this week to talk about her decision to run for City Council with OneCity Vancouver in the fall civic election. From performative property tax freezes to vanishing lifeguards to why people are really living on Vancouver's streets, Frances pulls no punches on where the city has gone wrong and what it would take to fix it. Why does she think the current mayor and council have lost the plot? What does a functioning city actually look like? And what would Frances Bula actually do differently if elected? The race for Vancouver City Hall just got more interesting. 

The spring market many buyers and sellers have been waiting for may not be coming - at least not in the way Vancouver has historically thought of it. GVR Chief Economist Andrew Lis sits down with Adam & Matt this week to unpack why 2026 is shaping up to look remarkably like 2025 & why what feels like a slow market today may simply be the new normal. From the near-collapse of investor demand and a historic vacancy rate spike to a shadow inventory of unsold condos, a slowdown in immigration, and a demographic shift decades in the making, Andrew maps the structural forces quietly reshaping this market. How long before inventory gets chewed through and prices stabilize? Has the investment thesis in Vancouver fundamentally broken down? And is the red-hot market this city grew up expecting actually gone for good? This conversation will change how you think of our market!

Think you know the Vancouver real estate market? In this special all-trivia episode, Adam and Matt go head-to-head on the data defining Metro Vancouver in 2026, and the numbers will genuinely surprise you. From surprising sales trends by property type, to a jaw-dropping 10-year return stat that will make you rethink where wealth has actually been created in this region, to an inventory shift that could signal a turning point, this episode packs real insight into a fast-moving, play-along format whether you are looking to sell, buy, or just follow the market. Which property type is bucking the trend right now? Which market has quietly outperformed everywhere else over the last decade? And what does a dramatic drop in one key segment's inventory mean for buyers and sellers this spring? Don't miss this one!