Is the elusive real estate bottom in the presale world finally here? This industry insider - armed with visibility into almost all new construction contracts written in BC - says all signs point to yes. President & CEO of Avesdo Ben Smith sits down with Adam & Matt this week to share exclusive insights from his unique vantage point in the presale w…

Ever wish you could hit pause on a great conversation? Today we're doing just that - exploring some of the unique, interesting, and counterintuitive ideas that emerged from our most recent podcast episodes. Adam & Matt sit down this week to unpack the most compelling insights from their recent discussions. From Brian Yu's analysis of Vancouver's se…

Ever wanted to be in the room when Western Canada's largest developers, REITs & policy makers parse the data behind their multimillion-dollar decisions? Us too. And today is our lucky day. Ryan Berlin, Vice President of Intelligence and Head Economist at Rennie, sits down with Adam & Matt to break down today's complex market landscape. With insight…

In the near decade of the Vancouver Real Estate Podcast, we have never been in a moment where this question even made sense to ask: are rents actually going down in Vancouver? Founder of the Vancouver Rental Group, Seva Roberts, has answers - and they come from managing 300+ rentals day in & day out across the lower Mainland. Seva sits down with Ad…

The British Columbia provincial election is upon us & the choices for premier & party are stark. This October 19th election will shape our province in profound ways for years to come. So how do the candidates stack up in regards to arguably the most important issue facing British Columbians - housing? This week BCREA's Senior Vice President of Gove…

This is not your usual Vancouver Real Estate Podcast episode. Long time listeners will remember Love It or List It Vancouver star Todd Talbot on the show nearly 3 years ago discussing his Okanagan “Eh” Frame project. This net zero, passive house, passion project was set to ultimately be the subject of a TV series when fully built. But then disaster…

The local economy is the backdrop for every conversation we have about our real estate market. And yet we rarely get a chance to focus specifically on the economy of Metro Vancouver. How are we actually doing as a region? Should we be uneasy or optimistic about the future? Are you richer or poorer than you think? Central 1 Credit Union’s Chief Econ…

Supply chain disruptions, rising construction costs & tepid buyer demand have all been watchwords in Metro Vancouver development for the last few years. But are these highly challenging days finally behind us? BM Group’s President of Real Estate Development and Construction, Milan Mann, knows both sides of this equation intimately. Milan joins Adam…

“Sellers Await Buyers’ Return” was the headline that marked the end of the summer 2024. And the same could be said for the spring. And 2023. And most of 2022. As goes interest rates, so goes Canadian real estate apparently. But are high interest rates the total story? Former President of Mortgage Architects Dustan Woodhouse has spent a lot of time …

The BC provincial government stunned observers late last year when it legislated all BC municipalities change zoning regulations to permit multiplexes on single family lots by June 30, 2024. The provincial order was clear. But implementation has been another thing altogether. Architect Tara Gronlund joins Adam & Matt to discuss how different munici…

The Fraser Valley's real estate landscape is evolving rapidly & few know its contours better than Zenterra’s VP of Marketing & Sales, Derek Fenton. Derek sits down with Adam and Matt this week to discuss the Fraser Valley on the cusp of the 2024 fall market, a conversation that ranges from regional market conditions to in depth analysis of certain …

It is rare to find a consistent push toward innovation in the real estate industry. Today’s guest first sat down with Adam & Matt years back to champion the benefits of building with mass timber, the little understood but increasingly popular building material in Vancouver & beyond. Rocky Sethi returns this week, in his new position of Managing Dir…

Today we revisit our classic (and timely!) episode with Harvard's Teo Nicolais. Everyone knows that markets are cyclical, but how do they work and where are we at in Vancouver? Harvard Extension School Instructor Teo Nicolais sits down with Matt & Adam to detail the 4 stages of a real estate cycle and how it relates to the Vancouver real estate mar…

The most recent Greater Vancouver Realtors Housing Market Report paints a surprisingly grim picture of the Vancouver real estate market. New listings are up 20% year over year and transactions are down 17.6% below the 10 year average. And this is with two Bank of Canada rate cuts! What is going on? And, more importantly, what does this mean for the…

We often talk about Vancouver exporting real estate talent throughout North America. But what are the best & brightest in the industry actively learning from other cities? And what can these creative ventures outside of Vancouver tell us about ourselves? This week, Chad Boorman, Chief Financial Officer of Rize Alliance, sits down with Adam & Matt t…

It is time to take stock. We are more than halfway through 2024 and this year’s real estate market has been a doozy. We have seen sales volumes well below historical norms, a surprising spike in inventory, a number of new impactful housing policy measures & now a BoC second rate cut with signs of more to come. But what does this all mean for the fu…

Here’s something few could have predicted: inventory in Metro Vancouver has almost doubled in six months and a rate cut has done little to spark sales. Many investors are sitting on their hands. But smart money continues to target Vancouver and there are many reasons why. Wendy Waters, Vice President, Research Services & Strategy at GWL Realty Advi…

Last week, we covered buying properties in the USA as Canadians. This week is all about financing and investing in the USA. Alain Forget and Hatim Tichout, RBC Cross Border Banking & U.S. Home Equity Financing, join Matt & Adam to discuss opportunities for investment, emerging US Markets, navigating market dynamics, and how Canadians can best secur…

When buying in the US, the puck stops here. Former Canuck Goaltender turned Scottsdale Luxury Realtor Eddie Lack helps a lot of Canadians buy real estate in Arizona. And when we say a lot, we mean it: 80% of his clients are from Canada! Eddie sits down this week with Adam & Matt to detail the buying process in the US & why so many Canadians are cho…

All real estate is local but all opportunity is not. And today’s guest knows this better than most. Taylor Steele from Integrated-integrities sits down with Adam & Matt to discuss opportunities in a down market, from the future of the North Shore to multifamily in the US to ultra passive ways to add real estate to your portfolio. Where are the buyi…

Do you have a 10 year plan? How about just a plan? If you don't, you are in the majority and don't worry - our guest today can help you set and achieve your goals and you can start right now. Clint Murphy, real estate developer, real estate investor, CFO, and prolific finance influencer, sits down with Matt & Adam in Kokomo Studios to unpack his in…

Someone said, "if opportunity doesn't knock, build a door" and this sums up the story of Sunny Dhillon. From getting his real estate license in the early 2000s, to becoming a deal finder, and to eventually developing himself, Sunny saw the writing on the wall for our city and took action. Now the CEO of Dimex Group, with projects throughout the Low…

Sometimes you walk into a space and just feel good and you're not sure why. But it's not an accident and, more than anything, that feeling is the result of a design team making painstaking decision after decision - and trust us, God is in the details. But what makes good design and what decisions should be paramount when buying, selling or renovati…

We talk a lot about opportunities and revitalization, but it's not typically in tony neighbourhoods with some of the most expensive postal codes in the country. This week, Barrett Sprowson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Peterson Group, sits down with Matt & Adam to share a long term vision of Vancouver's west side - one characterized by …

Back by popular demand, this week's guest is Daryl Simpson, President of Townline. Daryl has worked in the development industry in the Lower Mainland since 1993, building towers and communities from initial concept to completion with some of Canada's top development companies. This week, Daryl sits down with Matt & Adam for a candid conversation ab…

Rates are sky high and qualifying for a mortgage is as challenging as ever. But does this inevitably mean a market slowdown? In the commercial market, it depends. Impact Commercial's Founding Partner, Alan Haigh, joins Matt & Adam this week to discuss the commercial lending landscape in Sping 2024 and - spoiler alert - it's not easy out there. How …

We are watching it like a movie in fast forward: the death of the single family home; blanket upzoning for towers near skytrain stations; four to six units on a single family lot; municipalities forced to comply with density by the summer. But how do we make sense of it all and, better still, act on it? Manveer Taggar, Partner at Common Ground Cons…

Inventory has reached its highest level since the pandemic Summer of 2020 amidst news of changing capital gain taxes and residential tenancy rules. Is this enough to keep the market balanced with the potential of rate cuts this Summer? Kevin Skipworth, Owner and Managing Broker at Dexter Realty, sits down with Matt & Adam in Kokomo Studios to discu…

Ben Smith has been involved in Vancouver real estate in one capacity or another for decades. He previously has worked with some of the region’s major developers & more recently went national to become the President of Avesdo. To say he has a unique vantage point on both regional & national real estate trends is an understatement. Ben sits down with…

On April 2nd, 2024, the BC NDP announced amendments to the Residential Tenancy Act intending to protect tenants from evictions, lengthy rental disputes & rent increases when a minor is added to a household. But all new policy results in unintended consequences & in this case the consequences are far reaching. LandlordBC CEO David Hutniak sits down …

Moody's Analytics provides financial intelligence and analytical tools to help business leaders make better financial decisions. So what does Director and Senior Economist, Brendan LaCerda, think about the current state of Canada's economy and its housing market? His answers might surprise you! Brendan sits down with Matt & Adam to offer a comprehe…

The late, great Frank O’Brien compiled a list every year of his top 5 Canadian cities for real estate investment. His winner in 2024? Edmonton, Alberta! Investment Realtor Calvin Hexter sits down with Matt & Adam to discuss his hometown market & current Edmonton real estate trends every savvy investor should know. Is the immigration boom set to dri…

Few people understand the real estate landscape in British Columbia like our guest today. Ross McCredie was the founder of Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, a pivotal figure in Dapper Labs (blockchain technology), and the new owner of Sutton Group, a strategic purchase that seeks to redefine the Canadian real estate landscape. In this episode,…

Listing your property this year? There are tried and true ways to sell your home quickly & for top dollar in any market. But the strategy has to fit the market & not the other way around. Adam & Matt sit down this week to discuss the Spring 2024 real estate market in Metro Vancouver from the perspective of the seller and a couple strategic agents. …

Anxious about the Vancouver real estate market in 2024? Co-Founder and CEO of Domus Homes, Richard Wittstock, isn't and chances are that he's seen more market cycles than you! In fact, in his 30+ year career, Richard has learned one thing over and over again: Don't bet against the Vancouver real estate market. Richard joins Matt & Adam this week in…

Let’s face it - navigating the last few years of interest rate hikes in the mortgage market has not been easy. But, as the Bank of Canada gets inflation under control, and we start to see real opportunities in the real estate market, it’s time to strategize around financing and consider the top tips for finding the right mortgage in 2024. This week…

Fiera Real Estate is a leading investment management company in North America and Europe with almost $10 billion in assets under management. This week, Head of Real Estate Development for Fiera Real Estate (Canada), Kathy Black, sits down with Matt & Adam to discuss Canadian real estate market trends in 2024, which markets offer huge opportunities,…

The last few years have been a wild ride for the Chilliwack Real Estate Market. Real Estate Prices exploded during Covid-19 but saw a steeper decline than anywhere else in Metro Vancouver since. But, where are prices today? And is this Spring the time for smart money to invest in Chilliwack real estate? Local Chilliwack Realtor, Jayden Lee, sits do…

We are in a new era of density. Not only does this mean the death of the single family home in Vancouver & across many BC municipalities but it also means opportunities for homeowners, builders & savvy real estate investors. But the devil is in the details. Architect Tara Gronlund sits down with Adam & Matt this week to unpack R1-1 zoning changes i…

Did the province just incite the next land rush? Municipalities have until June 30th to revamp single family zoned real estate across the province. Density is coming. But what does that mean for land values? And did we just witness the death of the single family home? Associate Professor Tom Davidoff sits down with Matt & Adam to discuss landmark c…

The MLA Intel Report is hot off the press and is packed full of key takeaways about the presale market in Vancouver in 2023 and projections for 2024. Executive Directors, Cameron McNeill & Ryan Lalonde, from MLA Canada sit down with Matt & Adam in Kokomo Studios to discuss the year it was and offer data and key insights for the year to come. How’s …

Should YOU invest in Vancouver real estate right now? This week, Matt and Adam unpack the Vancouver investment thesis and explain the market conditions that make Vancouver an exceptional city for real estate investors. What's driving demand? What makes increasing supply so challenging? And what do past market cycles tell us about the future? Bonus:…

We are just weeks out from the slowest year in British Columbia real estate in more than a decade. So long, 2023! Now all eyes turn to the year at hand: what exactly will happen in 2024? You want answers? We got answers! BCREA Chief Economist Bredon Ogmundson sits down with Adam & Matt to not only detail his Vancouver real estate predictions for 20…

Will you achieve your real estate goals in 2024? Bad news: the vast majority of you won't and it will have less to do with your goals and more to do with your daily real estate routines. This week, Matt & Adam discuss the top 5 daily habits that take real estate investors from good to great. This episode covers how to fully understand a market, how…

It’s 2024 and let’s face it - there are concerns about the state of the market, the economy, and, well, the world. But in times of uncertainty, you can move to the sidelines and cautiously wait it out, or you can take control and find the opportunities that exist in every market. This week, top mortgage broker, prolific content creator, and real es…

Canada's mortgage market this past year faced high interest rates, a stress test that crippled buyer affordability, and new mortgage rules that further impacted financing options and credit lines for Canadians. It was not a great year for finding money and a stressful one for mortgage brokers and banks. This week, Andy Hill from RateFilter.ca sits …

Real estate is being disrupted... and it's happening faster than you think! This week for our 400th episode, Jeff King, CEO of the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, and Trevor Koot, CEO of the British Columbia Real Estate Association, join Matt & Adam in studio to discuss the future of real estate in BC with new technology/digital platforms, …

Artificial Intelligence is quickly transforming all industries & Vancouver real estate is no exception. But we are still early days. Co-Founder of the Real View, Andrew Armstrong, joins Adam & Matt this week to discuss AI & a Vancouver real estate landscape brimming with opportunity. What is AI & how is it evolving? How will AI transform the buying…

When Rick Ilich started Townline in 1980, interest rates in Canada were cresting at almost 15%, inflation was on the rise, and by the end of the following year, rates peaked at over 20%. The 1980s real estate market in Vancouver was marked by volatility and an eventual market crash (and if you are a boomer or have a boomer parent, you already know …

Wesgroup's President, Beau Jarvis, is BACK and trust us: this one’s a real estate master class! Wesgroup is one of Western Canada’s largest, and most respected, private real estate companies, with 49 active construction projects, 1,749 residential units under construction, 800+ sub-trades on job sites daily, and almost 7000 residential strata units…