Why so sad, Vancouver? The search for happiness and fulfillment is at an all time high, but too many of us are looking for happiness in the wrong places. Forget your downward dog, put down the vegan ice cream, and meditate on this: your city may be what's causing your despair. This week, award-winning author and urbanist, Charles Montgomery, joins Adam and Matt to unpack how we can all become happier through urban and building design. Whether you are an investor, end user, or just someone lookin...
Aug 29, 2019•59 min•Ep. 185
With talks of a looming global recession and an overwhelming sense of uncertainty, it's high time to take a step back and check in with one of Canada's leading real estate minds. Professor Murtaza Haider joins Adam and Matt this week for a wide-ranging conversation on key investor metrics, opportunities in contrasting market cycles, and why certain cities in Canada will continue to outperform. What are the major trends impacting our markets? Will Hong Kong strife lead to higher prices? And which...
Aug 22, 2019•55 min•Ep. 184
You can always learn from your own mistakes... but why would you do that when you could learn from someone else’s mistakes! Vancouver’s TOP tier investors don’t move to the sidelines when the going gets tough, but instead they investor up, pivot, and keep money moving! This week, Adam & Matt cover some of the most burning questions from listeners - ones that carry the potential for life changing mistakes. Learn how to proceed in a changing market with caution and risk management. And, of cou...
Aug 15, 2019•37 min•Ep. 183
Residential homes sales increased by 23% last month, but it's still largely a buyer's market throughout metro Vancouver. And, as we all know, it's not timing the market but time in the market. So how do you capitalize on this soft market with strategies specific to NOW and get the deal of a lifetime! This week, Adam and Matt offer FIVE essential TIPS for buying in this current market. End-Users, Investors and Flippers unite - This episode is for you!
Aug 08, 2019•35 min•Ep. 182
If you live in Vancouver, you know the Bosa family…and chances are you equate the name with quality. But how did a family that immigrated from Italy to Vancouver less than 60 years ago become one of Metro Vancouver’s premier home builders that has left an indelible mark on Vancouver’s skyline? Dale Bosa and Daryl Simpson sit down with Adam & Matt to discuss the incredible story of the Bosa family, a story characterized by hard work, entrepreneurial spirit, and a long term approach to buildin...
Aug 01, 2019•42 min•Ep. 181
Everyone has an opinion on the Vancouver Real Estate Market, but how do you sift through the diverse and far-ranging, often biased voices? Well, you go to an outside credible source at a recognizable institution, like, say, Harvard – you ‘eard of it? This week we welcome back Harvard Instructor and Founder of Nicolais LLC, Teo Nicolais, who joins Adam and Matt to give an outsider’s opinion on where our market has been, where we are currently, and, most importantly, where we are headed. A true st...
Jul 25, 2019•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 180
Nobody knows the new condo market better than Craig Anderson. Starting his career over 20 years ago in project marketing, Craig has worked every facet of new condo development, from project inception to marketing strategies to handing over the keys at completion. Learn from the guy who advises developers on what to build for this market! Currently Director of Marketing and Sales at Magnum Projects Ltd., Craig not only sells presales but buys them himself. He sits down with Adam & Matt to sha...
Jul 18, 2019•54 min•Ep. 179
Vancouver is a city of extremes, from nowheresville in the 1970s to the world-class destination city of today. One of the few constants has been freelance journalist and Vancouver political commentator, Frances Bula. Frances returns to sit down with Adam & Matt to discuss all things Vancouver, from how the city’s past can help shape our future to grading the newbie city council to lamenting the city’s latest squeaky wheels. Frances knows and she pulls no punches – not that she ever has!...
Jul 11, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 178
Real Estate is a proven means to financial freedom, but it's not always about crunching numbers and balancing spreadsheets. Real Estate Coach, Terrie Schauer, joins Adam and Matt to turn our collective attention inwards with strategies for how to buy purposefully, manage effectively, and grow exponentially - both personally and profitably - through real estate investing. A Montreal Native and former Vancouver Transplant, Terrie provides useful tips for investors and property managers as well as ...
Jul 04, 2019•48 min•Ep. 177
Want to be a real estate investor? Then stand on the shoulder of this giant! Real Estate Investor, Thomas Beyer, immigrated to Canada with $1,000 in his pocket and turned it into an impressive $80,000,000 - and in a shorter period of time than you think! This week he joins Adam & Matt to share his secrets, his love affair with real estate, and how you, too, can acquire prosperity through strategic investing. Do your bank account a favour and listen up!
Jun 27, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 176
What do you love most about Vancouver? Chances are that this week's guest had something to do with it; in truth, he may have had everything to do with it! Internationally-celebrated Urban Planner and former Co-Director of Planning at the City of Vancouver, Larry Beasley, joins Adam and Matt to talk about his new book, Vancouverism, covering the critical years between Expo 86 and the Olympic Games in 2010. But Larry doesn't only focus on the past. He has a host of exciting ideas - and even some s...
Jun 19, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 175
Vancouver Real Estate has changed dramatically in the past year. But what exactly is different? The answers may surprise you. Data Scientist Jens von Bergmann sits down with Adam & Matt to crunch the numbers and offer valuable insight into the fiery debates that surround Vancouver housing. Should we still be talking about foreign buyers? Is light density the way forward? And are we facing a new frontier when it comes to supply issues? Get your scuba gear out and join us for a deep dive into ...
Jun 13, 2019•52 min•Ep. 174
Central 1 Credit Union is a leading voice when it comes to the BC economy and housing market and it just released its housing forecast for the next three years. Chief Economist Helmut Pastrick joins Adam & Matt for a data-driven discussion on all things Vancouver, offering thoughts on everything from the city’s potential addiction to real estate to the health of the overall economy to the near-, mid-, and long-term prospects for our housing market. You want predictions? We got predictions!...
Jun 06, 2019•45 min•Ep. 173
In the midst of lagging global luxury real estate sales, Toronto’s high end product still seems to have legs! But what does the future of global real estate look like and how does it inform other, more local markets. Meet Richard Silver. He’s the former President of the Toronto Real Estate Board, a Certified International Property Specialist for Sotheby’s Realty, and was named one of the “100 Most Influential People in Real Estate” by San Francisco’s Inman News. Where are the global elite buying...
May 30, 2019•46 min•Ep. 172
Dirty money has been flowing into BC, but what does that actually mean for BC’s economy, its real estate market, and - better yet - your home equity? Professor Tsur Somerville co-authored the 184-page report that has sparked a public inquiry and he now sits down with Adam and Matt to detail his findings. Did money laundering lead to inflated prices? Is BC’s relationship between real estate and crime unique? And where does the market go from here? Get out your crime maps and let’s connect some do...
May 23, 2019•53 min•Ep. 171
If this podcast was a movie, Mark Ting would be played by Jason Statham. Granted, a version of Statham that could spot real estate opportunities, crunch numbers under pressure, fill spreadsheets, and offer top-notch investment advice. Come to think of it, Mark looks nothing like Statham, but he's still a fearless male lead in this box office draw, complete with 3 Star Generals, prison time, shady money launderers, and all against the backdrop of a lifetime opportunity! This week we finally cover...
May 16, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 170
Anne McMullin is President & CEO of Urban Development Institute (Pacific Region), a national non-profit association representing thousands of professionals throughout all facets of land development and planning. Robert Macdonald is one of the biggest developers Vancouver has ever produced and is now turning his business interests away from a city and province characterized by red tape, anti-business sentiment and exceedingly high building costs. Adam & Matt took 45 minutes to find UDI HQ...
May 09, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 169
Vancouver is changing dramatically and so is the way we work, play & live in the city. And who better to advise on the most exciting future transformations than the owners of MGBA Architecture + Interior Design. These guys cut their teeth in ultra hip hot spots like Mount Pleasant and Railtown and now Principals PJ Mallen & Chris Gowing sit down with Adam & Matt to discuss how zoning changes in industrial, tech, and hospitality spaces relate to investing in residential real estate. H...
May 02, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 168
The game has changed and sales volume is at its lowest in 30+ years. Potential buyers demand tomorrow’s predicted price drops while wannabe sellers are largely stuck in the past. And you must sell. You have two choices: you can hire the cheerleader or the coach. One will pump you up and cheer you on for the inevitably long and painful ride. The other will study the game, come up with creative strategies, and take you to victory. This week it’s just Adam & Matt as they continue their two-part...
Apr 25, 2019•26 min•Ep. 167
Having trouble selling your home? You are definitely not alone in Vancouver’s cooling housing market but that does not mean you should just sit back on your hands. Adam & Matt sit down this week to discuss the growing problem of stagnant listings and outline seven pro-tips that will re-invigorate any property type sitting on the market. There are ways to course correct and it is not too late. Adam & Matt have you covered!
Apr 18, 2019•34 min•Ep. 166
Which market has outperformed Vancouver by over 30% in the past five years and still has massive potential for an upswing? We'll give you a hint: there's a $3.5 billion dollar ski hill proposed with chairs to be running by 2025. Still don't know? It's a bedroom community 45 mins from Vancouver with a scenic commute that rivals the Pacific Coast Highway? Still not sure? You may need this episode more than anyone. Squamish Municipal Councillor, John French, sits down with Adam and Matt to discuss ...
Apr 11, 2019•55 min•Ep. 165
What is stopping you? This is THE question for so many of us and one that plagued Rick Hoogendoorn for years. Whether it was his uncompleted manuscript, “The Bachelors Guide to Success,” or his movie scripts, “Divine Wind” & “Eternal Magic,” Rick would fizzle before the finish. And this carried through to his real estate goals as well. This predicament led Rick to look inward and some would say the results of his deep meditation were almost as epic as “Divine Wind”! He now has built and hold...
Apr 04, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 164
The 2019 Federal Budget was just released and who better than fan favorite and newly appointed President of Mortgage Architects, Dustan Woodhouse, to unpack exactly what it means for you as a homeowner and a homebuyer. Hint: he does not pull punches! Dustan also gives his thoughts on the current state of the Metro Vancouver real estate market, whether 2019 is the right time to buy, as well as advice for those considering fixed or variable rate mortgages at this somewhat unique moment in our mark...
Mar 28, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 163
Professor Tom Davidoff is back! For new listeners, Tom wears many hats - the architect of the Speculation Tax, a leading go-to real estate economist, an Associate Professor at Sauder, the Director at UBC Centre for Urban Economics and Real Estate, and a VREP fan favorite, to name a few. And to Vancouverites, depending on your politics, he could be a villain or a hero. But for our more seasoned listener, Tom is an unfiltered voice on the market, a check-in point, and someone who is never afraid t...
Mar 14, 2019•58 min•Ep. 161
Real estate takes visionaries: people who can look at 130 acres of industrial land on the bank of the Fraser River and envision a community with 15,000+ residents, a town centre with over 250,000 square feet of retail space, 25 acres of green space, and 1.5 kilometers of bike and hiking paths. This type of large-scale community – Southeast Vancouver’s River District – does not just appear over night but rather takes decades of careful planning, major infrastructure, and negotiations with multipl...
Mar 07, 2019•41 min•Ep. 160
One bad tenant can lead to bankruptcy, especially if it's your first crack at a revenue property! And, until now, that risk was on you and your gut. Meet Naborly, an AI platform that is at the forefront of proptech using sophisticated algorithms to securely screen and verify your tenants and... it's absolutely free. In fact, Naborly is so confident in its screening process that it's willing to pay your rent if your tenant leaves you high and dry. How's that for a security deposit?! Director of S...
Feb 28, 2019•53 min
Commercial real estate is telling an interesting story but are you listening? It is one full of compelling characters, with names like Amazon & Microsoft, and set against a backdrop of low vacancy, increasing demand, and exciting investment opportunities. Owner/Broker Cory Wright of William Wright Commercial Real Estate Services sits down with Adam & Matt to discuss the state of the commercial real estate market and what it means for the future of residential real estate. Tune in to find...
Feb 21, 2019•52 min
Expo 86 is often pointed to as a defining moment in the history of Vancouver real estate and both the market and Imani Development have come a long way since then. CEO and President of Imani Development, Payam Imani, sits down with Adam & Matt to discuss his 30-year journey through Vancouver's real estate market, starting in the 1980s, building single family homes on the westside, all the way to building today’s signature towers that will define Vancouver’s skyline of tomorrow. What cautiona...
Feb 14, 2019•45 min
With the announcement of Shell’s $40 billion LNG Canada project, the economic future of North East BC is bright and inevitable. This major infrastructure project will create thousands of jobs and be a vibrant economic hub for years to come. Fort St. John is also the regional hub of the Site C Dam project, a major project that will result in housing needs for thousands of workers. Read: low vacancy, high rents.
Feb 12, 2019•29 min
What’s continuously driving smart money to Vancouver Real Estate? Wendy Waters, Senior Director of Research Services & Strategy at GWL Realty Advisors (with $13 billion under management in Canada!), joins Adam & Matt to answer this question with hard data and solid analytics. Tune in for a candid ‘behind-the-scenes’ look at how a top multidisciplinary researcher & real estate investment strategist analyzes Canadian markets and asset classes for high performing pension funds and insti...
Feb 07, 2019•59 min
