Vancouver Real Estate Podcast

Emergency rate cuts, bond yields plummeting, economies around the world screeching to a halt, yet mortgage rates are on the rise?! Top Mortgage Broker and Owner of The Mortgage Hub, Ray Macklem, joins Adam & Matt for an in-depth strategy session. It’s time to make sense of the current state of the mortgage market and where you can find the opportunities... and trust us, there are some HUGE opportunities! Whether you are a variable rate borrower, a fixed rate borrower, or a stretched borrower opting for a mortgage deferral, we have got you covered! This episode will save you money! Listen up.

Looking for an outsider’s perspective? Moody’s Analytics is an international company that helps the global financial elite make sound economic decisions. Past guest Brendan LaCerda, Associate Director and Chief Economist, joins Adam & Matt and discusses the rapid spread of COVID-19, the changing data, and projects real-time numbers as to where B.C’s economy is heading. Got a pillow to hug? Maybe grab one of those full-sized maternity pillows and hunker down! How much will Vancouver real estate prices drop during the COVID-19 economic global recession? Where will BC’s unemployment be in 2020 and how will that shape our real estate market? And what does economic recovery look like post-pandemic? Welcome to our new reality. Pro-tip: it will get better.

Canadians’ debt to income levels have soared since the economic crisis of 2008. But does that mean the Canadian economy is in deep trouble heading into the COVID-19 economic recession? Maybe not. Maclean's Peter Shawn Taylor sits down with Adam & Matt to discuss Canadian debt loads, high real estate prices, a potential recession, and why you shouldn’t hit the panic button just yet. Turns out many analysts may have been running the numbers all wrong. This is one of two episodes launching this week. Join us later this week for another view on whether you need to cover your assets!

The Vancouver Real Estate Live event, Wednesday, March 18th at 7pm on Youtube has been cancelled due to social distancing. Hope everyone stays safe out there. Talk to you soon.

What happens to Vancouver Real Estate as the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic rages on? British Columbia has declared a state of emergency, restaurants and bars have closed and the streets are largely deserted. But will homes continue to sell? There may be no one better to comment than today’s guest, Dustan Woodhouse. As President of Mortgage Architects, one of the largest brokerages in the country, Dustan is not only part of high-level policy strategy sessions but also oversees close to 1500 mortgage brokers on the ground across Canada. What do the two Bank of Canada emergency rate cuts mean for the economy and consumers? How does this impact lending and your mortgage specifically? And what does this mean for Vancouver Real Estate in 2020 and beyond. Listen up!

The new Coronavirus, which results in COVID-19, is causing major uncertainty in the global economy and has the potential to trigger a large-scale global recession. But should we be ringing alarm bells just yet? And what does this mean for our real estate market in Vancouver? This week, we catch-up with Central 1 Credit Union’s Chief Economist, Helmut Pastrick, to talk best case/worst case scenarios, potential rolling recessions, how markets are responding to media and quarantines, and whether or not you and your money should stay home! At the very least, you should! This is a surprising conversation that will undoubtedly influence your plans for 2020. Listen up! And on a serious note, regardless of your age or vulnerability, please do your part and avoid large crowds and wash your hands. Take care, everyone - VREP

We’ve had SFU Profs, Journalists, Architects, Developers, and public intellectuals on our show, but never all at once! And we haven’t amassed a panel. Ladies & Gentleman: Michael Geller. This conversation is wide-ranging. Full stop. We discuss how top developers tackle tough times, how Michael’s ideas about real estate investing have shifted, and how those struggling with affordability can catch a break in the toughest of markets. This is a lifetime of experience in under one hour. Get your PADI Level 2, cause we’re going DEEP!

On today's show: accelerated wealth-building through leverage, disciplined investing, and active risk management. Back by popular demand, CBC's Guide to Personal Finance and Partner at Foundation Wealth, Mark Ting, joins Adam & Matt to discuss COVID-19, skyrocketing strata insurance deductibles, and other risks to our rising real estate market. But if there truly is a black swan swimming close by, then why did Mark Ting just buy real estate? Strap in for an action packed episode, featuring Mark's best pro-tips on finding cash-flow in Vancouver, diversifying your portfolio, keeping what you earn, and managing risk along the way. Mark's so confident about his financial strategy, he's leaving three-wheeled circles around the competition! 

The Spring has sprung but should buyers necessarily throw caution to the wind? Associate Professor and fan favourite, Tom Davidoff, is back and sits down with Adam and Matt to discuss market bottoms, 2020 market predictions, and potential storm clouds ahead. Grab your umbrella, but we wouldn’t open it just yet! Where’s the market heading in 2020? What poses the biggest risk to Vancouver real estate? And what would a leading real estate economist buy right now? You want to talk FOMO, you won’t want to miss this! 

Join us Tonight, Wednesday, February 19th at 7pm (PST) at Vancouver Real Estate Podcast on Youtube for Vancouver Real Estate Live! Our guest will be Mark Ting, Partner at Foundation Wealth and CBC On the Coast's Guide to Personal Finance. See you there!