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Episode 106: Matt and Taylor are joined by Caroline Coudreau. Caroline is a CPA and Corporate Debt Advisor at Lakepoint Capital from Kelowna, BC, who relocated from Vancouver 2 years ago. Caroline joined Lakepoint Capital just over a year ago, bringing with her more than a decade of experience in commercial lending and financial analysis from her earlier career at Canada's largest Credit Union.

Founded in March of 2023, Lakepoint Capital specializes in Corporate Debt Advisory and Commercial Real Estate Financing, acting as a trusted intermediary between clients and a wide network of Canadian banks, credit unions, and non-bank lenders. The firm provides tailored financing solutions to successful business owners, real estate developers, and commercial property investors.

Caroline is here to discuss: → The steps to take before getting project financing, what lenders like to see when getting quotes from builders, and the lowest profit margins for a lender. → Why developers like phased projects, pre-sales impact on financing, and land financing and it's increasing costs. → Problems holding up development right now, current difficulties in making projects pencil, and if housing costs will continue to rise.

Lakepoint Capital Website: www.lakepointcapital.ca

Lakpoint Capital Instagram: @lakepointcapital

Caroline Coudreau's LinkedIn: @CarolineCoudreau

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The Kelowna Real Estate Podcast is brought to you by Century 21 Assurance Realty, the gold standard in real estate. To learn more, visit: www.c21kelowna.ca

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Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca

Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca

Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate

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Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.venturemortgages.com

Taylor Atkinson's Email: taylor@venturemortgages.com

Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages

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Episode 105: Matt and Taylor are re-joined by Dean Desrosiers. Dean is an Owner/Partner, Associate Broker, and Coach at Century 21 Assurance Realty Ltd. from Kelowna, BC, which has been ranked one of the top 5 Century 21 franchises in all of Canada since 2019.

Dean entered real estate in 2008 and since joining Century21, he has achieved Centurion® status each year. In 2018, Dean became a certified real estate coach and was elected to the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB) of directors. He coaches licensed agents and conducts training seminars regularly for Realtors and real estate investors, helping agents achieve their goals and live a great life.

Dean is here to discuss: → How real estate is different in BC compared to other provinces, the 2018 regulation change on dual agency for Realtors, the importance of consumer informed consent & disclosure forms (DORTS). → What makes Realtor.ca unique for Canadians, if virtual tours will ever replace in-person showings, and what you need to be aware when attending an open house. → The truth about agent commissions, the benefits of working with a Realtor on pre-sale developments, and if consumers should call listing agents themselves.

Dean's 1st Appearance in Episode 28: https://KelownaRealEstate.podbean.com/e/episode-28-dean-desrosiers/

Dean's 2nd Appearance in Episode 79: https://KelownaRealEstate.podbean.com/e/79-dean-desrosiers/

Century 21 Assurance Realty Ltd Website: www.c21kelowna.ca

Dean Desrosiers' Email: dean.desrosiers@century21.ca

Dean Desrosiers' Instagram: @deanfromkelowna

Dean Desrosiers' LinkedIn: @DeanDesrosiers

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Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca

Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca

Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate

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Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.venturemortgages.com

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Episode 104: Matt and Taylor are joined by Alkarim Devani. Alkarim is the CEO & Co-Founder of mddl from Calgary, Alberta, who's also the Co-Founder of the development company RNDSQR. Alkarim’s work has gained a multitude of media attention and frequently been the recipient of The Canadian Architecture Awards, MUDA Awards, American Architecture Prize, and the BILD Awards, as well as being a frequent guest lecturer at The University of California, Berkeley, and The University of Calgary. In addition, Alkarim regularly contributes his time to numerous volunteer organizations as well as a number of industry-led boards and communities including D.Talks and Calgary Housing Company.

mddl (pronounced “middle”) is an expert in middle housing, types that fall between single-family homes and apartment buildings, including townhouses, duplexes, and triplexes. As a CMHC Level Up Stage 5 Housing Supply Challenge Finalist, their mission, alongside strategic partners, is to build capacity from top to bottom, and to strategically partner with municipalities, industry experts, and citizens in reducing barriers and delivering middle housing to cities across Canada.

Alkarim is here to discuss: → His journey in real estate and founding RNDSQR, what led to the founding of mddl, and working with governments to support the development of affordable housing. → Why mddl started in Kelowna, what has been working so far in Calgary & Edmonton, and mddl's innovative resources & education programs to empower homeowners, including a GIS tool demo. → Dealing with community concerns of infill housing and increasing community engagement, why development needs homeowners to succeed, and what's needed to make a culture shift in boomers when it comes to housing.

mddl Website: www.mddl.co

mddl Instagram: @mddl.co

mddl LinkedIn: @mddlco

Alkarim Devani's LinkedIn: @AlkarimDevani

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The Kelowna Real Estate Podcast is brought to you by Century 21 Assurance Realty, the gold standard in real estate. To learn more, visit: www.c21kelowna.ca

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Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca

Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca

Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate

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Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.venturemortgages.com

Taylor Atkinson's Email: taylor@venturemortgages.com

Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages

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