Episodios

  • VREP #466 | What Mark Carney's Election Win Means For Vancouver Real Estate with Tom Davidoff
    May 2 2025

    The votes are in, but what does a Mark Carney-led Liberal minority government actually mean for Vancouver's struggling housing market amid Trump's trade war? UBC Sauder School of Business Associate Professor Tom Davidoff sits down with Adam and Matt to decode the election results and their potential impact on everything from condo values to rental rates across Metro Vancouver.

    Davidoff reveals why he's cautiously optimistic about certain market segments despite current headwinds from trade uncertainties and identifies specific policy proposals that could stimulate development in ways previous governments failed to achieve. Will Carney's unique background as an economist help navigate both housing challenges and trade war pressures? Could a strategic immigration policy shift be the answer to absorbing unsold inventory in this uncertain climate? And might the current economic conditions actually create the perfect environment for key density reforms while offsetting tariff impacts?

    Essential listening for anyone wondering what's next for Vancouver real estate as Canada faces both political change and international trade tensions!

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    58 m
  • VREP #465 | How Trump's Tariffs Are Affecting Your Mortgage Renewal Options with Kyle Green
    Apr 25 2025

    Mortgage renewal anxiety has hit Metro Vancouver homeowners as 2025's "renewal wall" approaches and monthly payments potentially double.

    Green Mortgage Team CEO Kyle Green sits down with Adam and Matt to reveal insider strategies for navigating today's volatile lending environment and negotiate better rates during the renewal process. From the impact of Trump's tariffs on bond yields (and fixed mortgage rates) to the mathematical formula that determines when to break a mortgage early, this episode delivers crucial tactics for anyone facing renewal in the coming months.

    Should you lock in a fixed rate or gamble on variable rates dropping further? Why are banks suddenly offering competitive renewal rates after years of subpar offers and how can you evaluate them quickly? And with "no easy deals" in today's market, what unconventional financing options exist for those who can't afford payment shock? Get ready for a mortgage masterclass!

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    1 h y 7 m
  • VREP #464 | Olympic Village 2.0 Is Happening Right Now with Jack Bernard
    Apr 18 2025

    Remember when savvy buyers snapped up brand-new, developer-owned inventory at the Olympic Village during receivership and made out like bandits?

    That rare opportunity may be back...if you know where to look. Vice President, Client Services at Rennie Jack Bernard sits down with Adam & Matt to reveal an opportunity that will bring you back to 2010. Paging Miga & Quatchi! From his unique vantage point working with top developers, Jack shares exclusive intel on today's opportunities and on the direction of the Vancouver real estate market more generally, from developers shockingly turning down density allowances in transit corridors to the rise of the "family investor" as a new buyer class.

    What community consistently remains underbuilt, creating continuous upward price pressure? Which three specific areas would Jack personally invest in right now? And which unexpected factor does Jack believe is more important than price when it comes to reviving Vancouver's real estate market? You need to hear this conversation!

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    1 h y 14 m
  • VREP #463 | Vancouver's Broadway Plan Could Become a Planning Disaster with Frances Bula
    Apr 11 2025

    Is Vancouver's ambitious Broadway Plan creating a housing solution or a planning nightmare?

    This week Globe and Mail award-winning journalist Frances Bula sits down with Adam & Matt to unpack the plan transforming Kitsilano, Fairview, and Mount Pleasant neighborhoods along the Broadway corridor. And the early signs are concerning. From poor street integration to the shocking focus on a single building type, Bula breaks down how what was sold as a West End-style transformation has so far resulted in 150 near-identical tower proposals that could turn cherished Vancouver neighborhoods into something closer to a Soviet-era suburb.

    Has Vancouver entirely abandoned its historically thoughtful approach to neighborhood planning? How can the city better balance the urgent need for more housing with creating neighborhoods that actually work for both new and existing residents? And what does a botched Broadway Plan potentially mean for transit improvements across Metro Vancouver for decades to come?

    Plus, hear Frances's surprising take on Vancouver's recent by-election results that could signal a dramatic shift in the city's political landscape just two years after ABC's sweeping victory. This one is for anyone who loves Vancouver!

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    1 h y 9 m
  • VREP #462 | Vancouver Buyer Drought Can't Be Pinned on Trump Tariff with Andrew Lis
    Apr 4 2025

    The Vancouver real estate market has once again defied expectations - this time to the downside, with March sales plummeting 36.8% below the 10-year average despite lower interest rates & inventory at healthy levels. Tariff uncertainty has hit the market hard...Or has it?

    Director of Economics and Data Analytics at Greater Vancouver Realtors Andrew Lis sits down with Adam & Matt to examine whether Trump's tariffs truly explain the puzzling absence of buyers despite favorable buying conditions. Spoiler: Lis doesn't think so. From overregulation fatigue to shifting demographics, this conversation explores the deeper forces potentially reshaping Vancouver's housing psychology.

    Has the shine permanently faded from Vancouver real estate after years of policy intervention? Why are sellers steadily entering the market while buyers remain mysteriously sidelined? And what economic trigger might finally unleash the substantial pent-up demand Andrew believes is quietly building behind the scenes? Don't miss this revealing analysis of what's really driving Vancouver's 2025 market dynamics!

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    1 h y 19 m
  • Revisiting VREP #347 | How To Build a Global Real Estate Empire with Peter Leung
    Mar 28 2025

    Great real estate investors always think big & the “Investorpreuner” Peter Leung is definitely not the exception. Peter’s real estate holdings span multiple continents & across varied asset classes. Adam & Matt sit down with Peter on today’s episode to chart his path from humble Vancouver beginnings to overseeing a bona fide global real estate empire from his perch in Hong Kong. Who is every real estate investor’s most important partner? How do you scale a real estate portfolio quickly, effectively & safely in any market? And why does a global investing strategy always provide better investment opportunities? You want strategies to level up? We got you covered today!

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    1 h y 11 m
  • VREP #461 | The Search for Real Estate Value in Uncertain Times with Justin Smith
    Mar 21 2025

    While many investors are stuck on the sidelines, smart money is quietly finding deals in unexpected markets despite economic uncertainty. Hawkeye Wealth President Justin Smith sits down with Adam & Matt to navigate today's complex investment landscape where caution abounds but opportunity still exists.

    From analyzing how Trump's tariffs are impacting business decisions to explaining why his company is finding attractive deals in US multifamily markets, Justin provides a balanced perspective on North American real estate. While acknowledging Canada's current headwinds, he remains optimistic that we've reached a turning point where our nation will begin to unlock its immense potential in resources, talent, and geographic advantages.

    Has the Canadian real estate market finally reached a price point where smart investors should jump back in? What makes Portland and other US markets attractive for Canadian investors despite the exchange rate? And with transformative technologies like self-driving cars and embodied AI on the horizon, how will forward-thinking investors position themselves for the opportunities these changes create?

    Don't miss this insightful conversation about finding value in today's challenging market.

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    1 h y 9 m
  • VREP #460 | The Great Presale Disappearing Act Reshaping Vancouver Real Estate with Jon Bennest
    Mar 14 2025

    What happens when 15,000 active listings meet only 2,000 quarterly sales? Former Urban Analytics co-owner and current Zonda Urban VP Jon Bennest sits down with Adam & Matt to reveal why half of Metro Vancouver's pre-sale inventory could up and vanish from the market in the next two years.

    Drawing on exclusive market data and 20 years of industry expertise, Jon explains the dramatic implications of the shift from investor-driven to end-user markets where many projects struggle to reach even 30% sold. From standing inventory opportunities to the challenges facing major developments, this insider conversation reveals exactly where the opportunities and pitfalls lie for buyers navigating today's uncertain market. What exactly defines the "Goldilocks Zone" where certain projects are still selling briskly? How many interest rate cuts will finally "bring the market back"? And what counterintuitive investment strategy does Jon favour that contradicts conventional wisdom about chasing hot neighborhoods?

    Don't miss this essential market intelligence from one of the industry's most respected data analysts.

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    1 h y 10 m
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