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 So quickly that it almost goes without saying that whatever you live in is already outdated.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

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.  

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! 

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!