Vancouver's premier real estate podcast. Your source for buying, selling, or investing in the Vancouver Real Estate Market with two of Vancouver's top realtors, Adam and Matt Scalena.
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EVERY THURSDAY I come to you with your direct short form update on all things Vancouver Real Estate. From @iamjaymcinnes - THE PEOPLES REALTOR 🙏🏻 | SHARP STORIES - Vancouver Real Estate Podcast!
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The Vancouver Life podcast exists to educate, inspire, entertain, add value, challenge and ultimately provide guidance to its listeners when it comes to Vancouver Real Estate.
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Learn all about investing in real estate in Vancouver, Washington with a combination of real estate financial planning and modeling with numbers specific to Vancouver plus syndicated, more generalized recordings of live and pre-recorded real estate investing classes (not all specific to Vancouver).
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Hosted by James Garbutt and Denny Dumas, top Vancouver Realtors that have facilitated over a billion dollars in sales, and have helped over a thousand families move. This podcast informs buyers, sellers and investors about what's happening in and around Vancouver's real estate market. Buy or sell with us! The Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Team - Oakwyn Realty Ltd.'
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Marty provides his listeners with a variety of different podcasts relevant to current affairs in the Vancouver BC real estate market. There are ‘Monthly Market Updates’ which provide a (15-20min) deep dive into current market conditions, the drivers, and some forecasting. There will also be a separate selection of current topics affecting buyers and sellers in this market area.
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Vancouver Real is a podcast dedicated to cultural evolution. It is a melting pot of ideas, beliefs and questions explored by hosts, brothers, Andy (@andyzaremba) and Mike Zaremba with guests both local and international. It is a talk-show style of show both audio only and video versions of the show. Episodes typically last for 60-90 minutes. The brothers are also business partners for their commercial float centre, Float House, with 4 locations located in British Columbia and Alberta.
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There are no tricks, or special tactics to success in real estate. This podcast is intended for anyone who’s looking for information about real estate. It’s more than just a how-to. This information I will be explaining the benefits, caveats and even alternative options for the how-to's. This is perfect for someone who is looking to start a career in real estate but doesn’t want to start from the ground up. It’s also great for anyone who just wants to make more money and is willing to invest ...
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Are you ready to learn more about the Real Estate industry in Vancouver without being bored out of your mind? We are Joe and Jeff, two local Realtors® who have over 16 years of industry experience. Join us for our weekly updates where we chat about the in's and outs of the Real Estate industry. We will share our best practices on how to protect yourself whether you are Buying, Selling, or Investing and provide you with updates on the market, along with interviews with other industry experts. ...
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The Closing Couch isn't just about closing deals; it's about opening doors to healthier, happier living through informed and mindful real estate choices. Hosted by Polly Reitze and Kim Taylor, two seasoned realtors with a wealth of experience in navigating the tumultuous waters of the Vancouver real estate market, The Closing Couch offers a refreshing take on what it means to buy, sell, invest, and own property in one of Canada's most dynamic cities. They understand that engaging with real e ...
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Canada's Economic Shift: Falling GDP, Immigration, and Interest Rates – What It Means for Housing
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In a climate of economic turbulence, Canada’s economy is showing signs of a downturn that could significantly affect Vancouver’s real estate market. The Bank of Canada recently reduced its interest rate by 50 basis points, following weaker-than-expected inflation and a rise in business insolvencies. While these rate cuts may offer mortgage relief, …
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Learn how to overcome tenant challenges in Vancouver. This class is Module 7 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. What do you do when you experience the inevitable tenant challenges like: Tenant not paying rent Tenant’s check returned for non-sufficient funds Tenant makes late payment Tenant breaks lease Tenant provides partial p…
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VREP #445 | The Scalena Brothers’ Key Takeaways on Vancouver’s Market Resiliency, New Buying Strategies & BC-specific Investor Hurdles
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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…
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This week after being away from you beautiful people for a month we discuss WHO BROKE VANCOUVER REAL ESTATE!! There are a lot of ideas behind why we are all expected to deal in this astronomically priced real estate market here in Vancouver. However, when you break it all down.... Its obvious & painful.... And the way this place is currently headed…
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The Bank of Canada has reduced its key interest rate by 50 basis points to 3.75 percent, marking the first cut of this size since the COVID-19 pandemic. This rate cut was prompted by the latest Canadian inflation report, showing the Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped to a year-over-year rate of 1.6%, below the Bank of Canada’s 2% target range. Jame…
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In this episode, the podcast hosts dive into one of the most transformative housing policies in British Columbia’s recent history—the Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing Initiative, introduced under Bill C44. This policy marks a significant shift in how housing developments are approached, aiming to address the critical shortage of homes in the Lower Ma…
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Secrets of Buy and Hold Real Estate Investing
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Learn the secrets to buy and hold real estate investing in Vancouver. This class is Module 6 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the different variations of the buy and hold real estate investing strategy? Variations based on down payments? Variations based on property types purcha…
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VREP #444 | Market Intelligence for Million Dollar Decisions with Ryan Berlin
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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…
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Managing difficult conversations with real estate clients effectively is key to maintaining strong relationships. Staying informed about current market conditions and the factors that can cause deals to fall through is crucial for navigating these situations. James and Denny discuss how they handle delivering bad news, emphasizing the critical impo…
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Inflation has cooled down, with a rise of just 1.6% in September, significantly lower than August’s 2.0%. Outside of the COVID-era disruptions, this marks the lowest inflation figure in 5.5 years, dating back to February 2019. Back then, the overnight rate was 1.75%, 2.5 basis points lower than today’s rate. The drop in shelter costs, which dipped …
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Learning how to correctly manage properties is a critical skill for landlords. This class is Module 5 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What should you be doing to document the condition of the property before the next tenant takes possession? The one free thing that few landlords do that…
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VREP #443 | Are Rents Going Down in Vancouver? With Seva Roberts
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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…
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As election day nears, the B.C. NDP and Conservatives remain divided on housing. NDP Leader David Eby warns that John Rustad's Conservatives would undo most of the NDP's housing policies, including Bill 44, a stance the Conservatives openly endorse. James and Denny share their thoughts on Bill 44 and discuss how housing will be affected depending o…
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With the election just one week away, housing remains a pivotal issue for voters across Canada. This week, we take a close look at the New Democratic Party’s (NDP) housing policy, following last week’s review of the Conservative Party’s platform. The NDP’s 66-page action plan is packed with ambitious goals, focusing primarily on improving affordabi…
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Secrets of Tenant Screening
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Tenant screeing... an important, but often overlooked skill. If you're going to manage properties yourself in Vancouver, you're going to need to know how to screen tenants. This class is Module 4 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the 5 steps in the property management process? Wh…
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VREP #442 | This BC Election Could Change Everything with Trevor Hargreaves
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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…
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The new CMHC rules will enable more homebuyers to qualify for mortgage insurance, potentially allowing them to secure larger mortgage amounts, and making homeownership more accessible. This includes 30-year amortization periods and mortgage insurance qualification for houses up to $1.5 million. James and Denny share their thoughts on these changes …
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With the BC provincial election approaching on October 19th, housing policy has become a focal point for both major parties—the NDP and the Conservatives. Each party has released its housing platform, but the Conservative Party’s approach has sparked significant debate due to its "ambitious" tax-cut promises and plans to further streamline housing …
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Secrets to Marketing to Find Tenants
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If you're going to manage properties yourself in Vancouver, you're going to need to know how to do the marketing to find tenants. This class is Module 3 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: The 6 “Property Management Mastery” modules included with this course. How to change your thinking abo…
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VREP #441 | Overcoming Uncontrollable Obstacles in Real Estate with Todd Talbot
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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…
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Inflation is falling falling falling. The fall market will continue to chug along at a moderate rate. What does this mean for 2025? Get ready for a market take-off in the new year! Follow along with Marty as he talks about his predictions for the Vancouver Real Estate market. Follow Our Pages For More! https://linktr.ee/pospischilrealty Thanks for …
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As the fall season sets in, the real estate market is experiencing a noticeable slowdown, with lower-than-usual sales compared to previous years. Buyers and sellers alike are feeling the effects of shifting economic conditions, leading to more cautious decision-making and longer listing times. James and Denny discuss how they navigate slower market…
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The liquidity is coming, what does that mean and how do tou access it? The government at all levels is loosening access to money in a nutshell. As tou will se in this video as well as last weeks video, these dunds are ckming in many different forms. From simply reducing interest rates to projects like the Heather Lands project with subsidised purch…
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This week’s discussion focuses on the current state of the housing market and its central role in the upcoming provincial election. With housing affordability and availability at critical levels, this issue has become a focal point for voters and policymakers. We’ll break down the latest developments, key political stances, and potential implicatio…
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Secret Market Stats
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Having a solid understanding of historical market stats is important for investing in real estate in Vancouver. This class is Module 2 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: Should you try to “time the market” using data to increase profitability? How much are properties selling for? Do proper…
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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…
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This week has been monumental for Vancouver's real estate market, with several key factors influencing housing and the broader economic landscape. Inflation has officially hit 2%, marking a significant milestone for the Bank of Canada (BOC) as it reaches its target for the first time in nearly four years. While the broader inflation rate stands at …
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Secrets of the 7 Ways to Invest in Real Estate
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Having a deep understanding of the 7 key real estate investing strategies is critically important for your success as a real estate investor in Vancouver. This class is Module 1 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: The 7 ways to invest in real estate… plus 2 more bonus strategies that we don…
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The government has started making changes to bandaid the current situation in the Vancouver Real Estate Market as we come closer and closer to election season.. Their claim that they will build 4 million homes (1 home / minute) across the country is a tall order. Specifically within the current interest rate environment. Yes, rates are dropping... …
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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…
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In this episode, we dive into one of the most significant housing policy changes in British Columbia's history: the Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) legislation and the province-wide densification of single-family home lots - but this time, with 3 different Architectural firms. This is likely the largest rezoning initiative we’ll witness in o…
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VREP #438 | Unpacking the Housing Slump with Dustan Woodhouse
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“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 …
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There's a risk to just about everything in life... including investing in real estate. One risk that some real estate investors fear is the risk of buying a property having missed important, expensive issues with the property during the inspection period. In this class, James will discuss the risk of investing in real estate and specficially the ri…
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Welcome to the August 2024 Vancouver Real Estate market update! August was unfortunately much of the same as July. Increased inventory levels in all categories & decreased sales in all categories. Benchmark housing prices on the West Side have continued to increase and though the rates have decreased and will apparently continue to do so, Buyers at…
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In the first week of September, the Vancouver real estate market received an update that reflects significant shifts. August numbers reveal that home prices have dropped even further, with detached homes now firmly in a buyer’s market—a term seldom used in Vancouver. Compounding this, the Bank of Canada (BOC) cut interest rates for the third time, …
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VREP #437 | Metro Vancouver Responds to Bill 44 with Tara Gronlund
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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…
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If you're going to put less than 20% down when buying a property, the lender is likely to require that you pay private mortgage insurance (PMI) to protect them in case you default on the loan. This usually applies to Nomads™, house hackers, and investors putting 15% down to acquire non-owner-occupant properties. There are 3 ways to pay PMI: Monthly…
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Join Marty for the September 2024 Monthly Market Update, where he explores the latest developments in Vancouver’s real estate market. From inflation to market trends, he’ll provide you with the data and analysis you need to navigate your next real estate journey. Also, don't forget to register for our upcoming Senior Seminar on November 21st, 2024 …
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As inflation reaches its lowest level in over three years, the Bank of Canada's (BOC) rate cut predictions are becoming increasingly aggressive. While this might be a relief for mortgage holders, it signals significant economic distress. The BOC may need to cut rates rapidly to prevent a potential global financial crisis (GFC)-level event, but the …
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This week I discuss the convoluted and highly controversial topic of VANCOUVER VIEW CONES! What are they? Why do we have them? Is it a good thing that we are getting rid of them? And how do they make Vancouver Real Estate harder to build & more expensive? Take a walk with me through the details of these 35 year old restrictions which some say have …
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There's a risk to just about everything in life... including investing in real estate. One risk that some real estate investors fear is that rising mortgage interest rates will: Increase their mortgage payment and therefore hurt cash flow, or The rising mortgage interest rates will lower affordability and demand for properties, and therefore the va…
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