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 Adam & Matt to discuss the state of our housing market. What are some of the most interesting buying & building trends he is seeing i...
Apr 26, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 418
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 this week with Adam & Matt to go over the policy changes in detail and spell out some of the major implications. What exactly is the provi...
Apr 19, 2024•40 min•Ep. 417
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 comprehensive overview of the Canadian economy - and of course we cover the real estate markets too! What are the major economic risks that Canada is faci...
Apr 12, 2024•49 min•Ep. 416
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 drive Edmonton prices higher? Which neighborhoods are rents growing fastest? And what creative ways is Calvin using to help opportunistic investo...
Apr 05, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 415
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, we discuss the motivation behind Ross' acquisition of Sutton Group, the greater need for integrating advanced technologies into managing real estate ...
Mar 29, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 414
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. What market specifics should determine your pricing strategy? Why is doubling down on local expertise so important? And what low-hanging f...
Mar 22, 2024•48 min•Ep. 413
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-studio for a wide-ranging conversation about the past 5 years in Vancouver real estate, the current state of the market, and his purposeful appro...
Mar 15, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 412
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, Alex McFadyan, owner of Flow Mortgage Co, joins Matt & Adam to discuss his top financing tips for investors, strategies that will save you money...
Mar 08, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 411
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, price and rent projections in Vancouver, smart money strategies, and the essential components for what makes a good deal. Kathy is an absolute fo...
Mar 01, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 410
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 down with Adam & Matt this week to talk all things Chilliwack real estate: the highest peaks, the lowest valleys & specific opportunities for sa...
Feb 23, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 409
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 in Vancouver & the transformative legislation coming to the rest of the province by June 30th. This is Vancouver multiplex zoning 101 -...
Feb 16, 2024•55 min•Ep. 408
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 changes to housing in the Lower Mainland and the province, and whether new policies will move the needle on affordability. Also, what are Tom's tho...
Feb 09, 2024•55 min•Ep. 407
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 the presale market? What are the best strategies to find a deal? Which sub-markets should you bet on this year? And will we see prices jump in...
Feb 02, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 406
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: what have been the best investment areas over the past decade and where are the opportunities for investors right now? All this and some filler on to...
Jan 26, 2024•53 min•Ep. 405
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 2024 but also his take on the future of the BC economy, unemployment, inflation & interest rates over the coming year. Do inventory levels rise ...
Jan 19, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 404
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 to evaluate and find the best opportunities, and why your network is ultimately your net worth. Did we mention that this only takes about 15 minu...
Jan 12, 2024•58 min•Ep. 403
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 estate investor, Alex McFadyen sits down with Matt & Adam to unpack his take on mindset mastery, unwavering persistence, and turning losses into win...
Jan 05, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 402
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 down with Matt & Adam to discuss this year from his unique position on the frontlines, navigating this complicated moment in mortgages. How hard i...
Dec 15, 2023•57 min•Ep. 401
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, the rise of big data, AI and machine learning, block chain and smart contracts, and regulatory changes that will transform the way we do business....
Dec 08, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 400
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 & selling process in Vancouver? What are its practical applications today? And is true disruption of real estate just around the ...
Dec 01, 2023•59 min•Ep. 399
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 this tale). So how did a new development company like Townline survive and what are some lessons for today's market? This week, Townline CEO, Rick Ili...
Nov 24, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 398
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 in the permitting process. Beau sits down with Matt & Adam for a comprehensive discussion about the current state and future projections of Vanco...
Nov 17, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 397
Predicting the future of Vancouver's real estate market has never been more challenging. From the unprecedented Covid Boom to unexpected suburban price surges to the series of interest rate hikes, the landscape has been turbulent. But the question on everyone's mind is: What's next for Vancouver housing in 2024? The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver’s Director of Economics & Data Analytics Andrew Lis sits down with Adam & Matt this week to provide a compelling forecast. We dissect t...
Nov 10, 2023•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 396
To successfully invest in real estate you need to have a strong why. Without it you won’t get far and the first fumble is betting on the wrong neighborhood. That’s why understanding the nuances of every market is key and today’s guest has built a portfolio on just that. Fabric Living CEO Jordan MacDonald sits down with Adam & Matt to unpack East Vancouver real estate: how he understands the various neighborhood markets, what gets him excited about a deal & why Fabric Living doubles down ...
Nov 03, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 395
Hear from the man who called the explosive growth in Vancouver real estate prices more than a decade ago! Mortgage Architects President Dustan Woodhouse sits down with Adam & Matt to break down the Bank of Canada's latest rate decision and its impact on mortgages and the housing market. Get expert insights on navigating the current real estate challenges, strategies for higher interest rates, and predictions for Vancouver's property future. Will the 2020 gains in real estate prices be simila...
Oct 27, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 394
Is this the time to be bold? How are industry leaders engaging these current market conditions? In this riveting episode, we delve into the Fall market's unique dynamics with sky high interest rates and inventory on the rise. This week, Jason Turcotte, President of Darwin Properties, sits down with Matt & Adam to shed light on how the pros are navigating the current market conditions. Is a buyer’s market here to stay? Tune in for an inside look at Vancouver’s ever-changing real estate landsc...
Oct 20, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 393
Larry Beasley is back! Esteemed Urban Planner, Larry Beasley, who has made significant contributions to urban planning on a global scale, and previously served as the Co-Director of City Planning for Vancouver, sits down with Adam and Matt for the first time since the pandemic. How has the perception of Vancouver changed in the global conversation over the last few years? Is Vancouver still a leader in city planning? And what are the biggest challenges facing our city and region moving forward? ...
Oct 13, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 392
What’s happening with the Kelowna real estate market? In this special in studio episode, Matt & Adam sit down with Kelowna developer Jon Friesen, CEO of Mission Group, to discuss everything real estate from Kelowna's most iconic waterfront projects and upscale urban condos, to Jon’s insider perspective on the future of the city, the threat of wildfires, and the resiliency of the region. Is now a great time to buy Okanagan real estate? This is a masterclass on the Napa of the North! Here is a...
Oct 06, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 391
Is the prospect of Canada’s economic “soft landing” becoming increasingly wishful thinking? And what does a potentially rocky Canadian recession mean for the Vancouver housing market? This week, Bank of Montreal Chief Economist Doug Porter sits down with Matt & Cory for an up-to-the-minute talk on the challenges that the Canadian economy faces over the next calendar year. Are we in a much worse situation now than we thought only weeks ago? Do elevated interest rates stay higher for longer an...
Sep 29, 2023•42 min•Ep. 390
Looking for a concise overview of the economy and housing markets across North America? This week, Ali Wolf, Chief Economist at Zonda & Advisor to the White House (yes, that White House), sits down with Matt & Adam to discuss the US housing market, the Vancouver real estate market & Canadian real estate in general. Are we in a housing bubble? Why is new construction driving the US real estate market and can the same happen here? And where are the hot spots for Canadians investing Sou...
Sep 22, 2023•51 min•Ep. 389
