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Utopian Dream vs. Hardscrabble Reality with Frances Bula
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…
The Mindful Landlord with Terrie Schauer
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…
From $80,000 to $80,000,000 with Real Estate Investor Thomas Beyer
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…
Vancouverism Revisited with Larry Beasley
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…
Data Beats Emotions with Jens von Bergmann
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…
Is Vancouver Real Estate Crashing? With Central 1 Credit Union’s Chief Economist Helmut Pastrick
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…
Where Does Global Luxury Real Estate Go From Here with Richard Silver
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…
Is Your Home Equity Illicit? With Tsur Somerville
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…
Gangsters, Casinos & Dirty Money with Mark Ting
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…
The People Vancouver Can’t Afford to Lose with UDI President Anne McMullin & Developer Robert Macdonald
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…
Mount Pleasant, Railtown & Vancouver’s Most Up-and-Coming Super Star Neighbourhoods with MGBA Architecture + Interior Design
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…
Five Pro-Tips for Pricing Correctly in a Soft Market
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…
Why is My Home Not Selling in Vancouver? 7 Proven Ways to Course Correct
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…
The Future of Squamish Real Estate with John French
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…
What is Stopping You from Achieving your Real Estate Goals with Rick Hoogendoorn
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,”…
What Does the 2019 Federal Budget Mean for Home Buyers? With Dustan Woodhouse
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…
Has the Vancouver Real Estate Market Bottomed Out? With Tom Davidoff
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…
Master Planning with Wesgroup’s Brad Jones
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…
Don’t Trust Your Gut, Trust the Algorithm with Naborly’s Jerome Werniuk
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…
What You Don’t Know About Commercial Real Estate Will Hurt You with Cory Wright
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…
Skin in the Game, From Expo 86 to Now with Payam Imani of Imani Development
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…
BC’s Next Best Investment Opportunity: Fort St. John
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…
Why Smart Money Comes to Vancouver with Wendy Waters
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 &…
Presale Vs Resale & 7 Pro-Tips that Will Save You Money!
If you are looking for a condo in Vancouver, you will have two choices upfront: should you buy presale or resale? This week Adam & Matt tackle this question head on with…
Will Vancouver Condo Prices Drop in 2019? With Dane Eitel from Eitel Insights
Are Vancouver condos in for a major correction this year? Dane Eitel thinks so and he has successfully forecasted Vancouver’s real estate market before. After putting forth some bold predictions about the…
Impactful Investing, Getting the Details Right & Cutting Out the Noise with Developer Richard Wittstock
Are you anxious about the real estate market in 2019? Co-founder & Principal of Domus Homes Richard Wittstock isn’t and chances are he knows more than you. Richard joins Adam & Matt…
Will Interest Rates Go Up in Canada in 2019 with Kyle Green
With the Canadian Real Estate Market softening and a recent decline in bond yields, will interest rates continue to increase in 2019? Top Investment Mortgage Broker and Owner of the Green Mortgage…
From ZERO to 10,000 Properties in Under 5 Years with Janet LePage
New Year, New You? Well, we've got your motivation covered! Meet Janet LePage, Co-Founder & CEO of Western Wealth Capital (WWC), who started out at 25 years old with a real estate…
Five Reasons You Should Reconsider Your Real Estate Portfolio with J.A. and Mark Pankiw-Petty
Are you blind to some of the biggest rental property liabilities impacting your bottom line and your tenant’s well-being? The answer unfortunately is almost certainly yes. J.A. and Mark Pankiw-Petty from PPL…
Vancouver Price Tags with Gordon Price
Has 2018 been a good year for Vancouver? The time to take stock is now. Former City Councillor & Founder of the influential “Price Tags” website Gordon Price sits down with Adam…
Selling Tax Free, Flipping Homes & Strategic Investing with Tim Cestnick
It's not what you earn but what you keep, and the best way to keep is through careful and often obsessive tax planning. Top accountant Tim Cestnick (The Globe and Mail columnist…
From One Presale Condo to Full Time Real Estate Investing with Cole Skelly and Elizabeth Milder
Have you ever fantasized about quitting your day job to pursue real estate investing full time? So did Cole Skelly and Elizabeth Milder – except they have actually done it! Cole and…
Hey Bryan with HGTV’s Bryan Baeumler
Don't be a DIY Disaster! This week, HGTV's Star Contractor, Bryan Baeumler, joins Adam & Matt to chart his explosive trajectory from 'on-the-tools' to 'on-the-TV' with several hit shows and counting. We…
Do Vancouver Presale Condos Still Make Sense? with Urban Analytics’ Michael Ferreira
The days of camping out overnight for that presale one bedroom are over! In fact, many developers are now offering buyer incentives just to get people through the door. What's changed and…
Has the Vancouver Real Estate Bubble Burst? with Moody’s Economist Brendan LaCerda
Moody's Analytics is known for its deep risk expertise when analyzing global markets. What does Moody's Canadian expert economist think of our country's housing markets and Vancouver more specifically? Brendan LaCerda joins…
Habits for Successful Real Estate Investing with Justin Smith
Developing commercial and multi-family real estate is easier than you think! Founder and President of Hawkeye Wealth, Justin Smith, joins Adam and Matt to discuss huge private equity investing opportunities with top-tier developers in…
Detached Home Prices in Vancouver Will Double After Three Year Slump: Analyst Dane Eitel
Will the average home price in Greater Vancouver double over the next decade? Dane Eitel thinks so. And if it does, this will not be the first time Dane has successfully forecasted…
Right Sizing with Todd Talbot
Celebrity real estate expert and Host of Love It or List It Vancouver Todd Talbot thought he had created his dream home - panoramic ocean views, massive outdoor space with jacuzzi tub,…
BC’s Next Big Market with Cynthia Aasen
With big infrastructure comes big investment! Real Estate Mogul and Broker/Owner of Investment Revenue Realty Inc., Cynthia Aasen, joins Adam and Matt to discuss two major markets that need to be on…
Strategic Investing with Mark Ting
What does it take to truly find financial independence? Wealth Manager, CBC Financial Columnist, and serial real estate investor, Mark Ting, sits down with Adam & Matt to chart his success and…
Running the Province with BC’s Former Finance Minister Mike de Jong
Talk about the hot seat! Former Finance Minister Mike de Jong oversaw BC’s economy through an historic time: the incredible run-up on real estate prices, duffel bags of money passing through casinos,…
A Tale of Two Markets with Andrew La Fleur
A lot can change in less than a year. Top Producing Pre-Construction Specialist, Realtor, Investor, and Podcast Host Andrew La Fleur checks in with Adam and Matt to discuss the current state…
The Ultimate Guide to REITs with Martin Karcz
So you think you are only interested in tangible real estate investing? You may want to think again! Martin Karcz, Senior Vice President of Karcz Wealth Management - Canaccord Genuity, joins Adam…
The Key to Making Great Deals Using Time-Tested Techniques with Dave Steele
Western Canadian Properties Group has developed over 12,000 properties, primarily focused on appealing to investors with strict cash-flow goals throughout B.C., Alberta & the western United States. That’s a lot of doors…
The Luxurious Solution to Vancouver’s Housing Market with Sandy Ikeda
Does Vancouver need more luxury condos? New York Economist Sandy Ikeda argues we just might but not for the reasons you think. He joins Adam & Matt to discuss the concept of…
‘Dirty Money’ is Destroying Vancouver’s Social Fabric? With Jens von Bergmann & Nathan Lauster
Money laundering, drug rings, organized crime, and duffle bags full of money dominate the narrative around Vancouver Real Estate, but are these claims justified or do they just make compelling headlines? Jens…
Hot Button Issues for Vancouver’s Election with Urban Land Institute’s Duncan Wlodarczak
With Vancouver’s civic election fast approaching, Adam & Matt sit down with Vice Chair of the Urban Land Institute and Chief of Staff at Onni Group, Duncan Wlodarczak, to discuss our city’s…
Forecasting the Future & Holding onto the Past with Developer Kush Panatch
Developer of 50 Electronic Avenue, Kush Panatch, joins Adam and Matt to discuss his trailblazing new project in Port Moody's most up-and-coming area. Learn Kush's best investment advice, market predictions, and tips…
How’s the Vancouver Real Estate Market? With Cressey’s Jason Turcotte
Cressey’s VP of Development, Jason Turcotte, has his finger on the pulse and a few predictions for the remainder of 2018. How’s the presale market? What’s impacting the market? What does the…
The Millionaire Real Estate Investor in 8 Easy Steps
Is there an easy path to real estate wealth? Past Guest Brad J. Lamb thinks so. And Brad not only has a proven track record – he made his first million in real…
Will Vancouver House Prices Fall as Interest Rates Rise Again? with Dustan Woodhouse
With interest rates creeping up, Dustan Woodhouse joins Adam and Matt to discuss the state of the Vancouver Real Estate Market and Vancouver housing predictions for the balance of 2018. We also…
Vancouver Real Estate Prices Halt Inter-Provincial Migration with Jock Finlayson
In the second half of 2017, a surprising development occurred – the net inflow of people moving to British Columbia from other provinces decreased dramatically. Jock Finlayson, Chief Policy Officer at the…
The Future of the Fraser Valley Housing Market and Beyond with Scott Brown
The housing market South of the Fraser has exploded in the last five years and there is no one better to detail the past, present, and future of the Fraser Valley market…
Investment Opportunities South of the Border with Burrard Group’s Doug Allen Subtitle
There is a reason that Seattle is a hot commodity for international investors! Burrard Group’s Vice President of Operations, Doug Allen, joins Adam & Matt to talk real estate in Seattle and…
This Lamb Gives Great Investment Advice with Brad J. Lamb
Brad J. Lamb is one to watch: he made his first million in real estate before moving out of his parent’s basement and has not slowed down since. Brad subsequently opened his…
Debating Vancouver Real Estate with Economists Tom Davidoff & Andrey Pavlov
2018 has been a huge year for housing policy in Vancouver and the debate is raging. Economists Tom Davidoff & Andrey Pavlov join Adam & Matt to take the contentious issues head…
Barriers to Building Costs All Vancouverites with Benjamin Dachis
Recent provincial and federal policies that target demand might be overlooking one of the biggest contributors to increased house prices: local government. C.D. Howe Institute’s Benjamin Dachis joins Adam & Matt to…
VREP #120 | Townline’s Chris Colbeck Talks Vancouver Real Estate
The last few years have been big years for Vancouver developer Townline and 2018 is no different. Townline’s Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Chris Colbeck sits down with Adam and Matt to…
The Vancouver Housing Market, Hotel Industry & Commercial Real Estate Boom with Evan Duggan
The residential real estate boom has corresponded with a transformation of the hotel industry and explosive growth in commercial real estate values. But are these seemingly separate markets connected? Vancouver journalist Evan Duggan…
The “BC Speculation Tax” on the Ground with Randy Trapp
What is the impact of the BC speculation tax and what does that mean for supply and the future of tourism in British Columbia? Vacation Property Developer Randy Trapp of Luxury Resorts…
#letsfixhousing with NPA City Counsellor and Aspiring Vancouver Mayor Hector Bremner
Vancouver is at a crossroads and the upcoming civic election will set a new path for our city. NPA City Counsellor Hector Bremner shook things up with his election last year and…
Vancouver Commercial Presale Opportunities with Matt Carlson
Commercial Real Estate has caught fire in Vancouver and the lack of supply has spurred on creative fixes that offer exciting investment opportunities. Matt Carlson, VP Colliers, joins Adam and Matt to…
Speculation is Good for the Vancouver Housing Market with Murtaza Haider
Everyone is certain that speculating on housing is bad for Vancouver but is that necessarily true? Ryerson Professor Murtaza Haider sits down with Matt & Adam to critically unpack the assumptions that dominate…
Passive House Design in Vancouver with Bryn Davidson
Lanefab is making a mark on Vancouver. Bryn Davidson, the co-founder of Lanefab Design/Build and housing visionary, sits down with Matt & Adam to discuss the ways Vancouver can become both more…
Has the Vancouver Real Estate Market Cycle Run its Course? With Teo Nicolais
Everyone knows that markets are cyclical, but how do they work and where are we at in Vancouver? Harvard Extension School Instructor Teo Nicolais sits down with Matt & Adam to detail…
Vice President of Development for Premier Developer Cressey Talks Vancouver Real Estate, with Jason Turcotte
How does a world-class real estate developer think? Jason Turcotte, Vice President of Development at one of Vancouver’s premier development companies Cressey joins Matt and Adam to discuss the Vancouver housing market, including…
How to Make Money in Vancouver Commercial Real Estate with Cory Wright
Are you leaving money on the table by focusing only on residential real estate? Cory Wright, Owner/Broker of William Wright Commercial Real Estate Services, joins Adam and Matt to discuss the ins…
Massive Growth Potential & the Vancouver Real Estate Market
Fraser Institute Senior Policy Analyst Josef Filopowicz sees a glaring problem in the Vancouver real estate market. He joins Adam & Matt to detail why Vancouver stands out among the 30 cities…
BC NDP Budget – Vancouver Housing Market Crash In 2018? With Andrey Pavlov
The dust is beginning to settle on the NDP’s 30-Point Housing Plan and the potential implications loom large over the Vancouver real estate market. Simon Fraser University Finance Professor Andrey Pavlov has…
BC’s Budget 2018 and Breakthrough Investing Tips with Sandy MacKay and Rob Break
The BC NDP's budget for 2018 was just announced and, as predicted, there are lots of policy changes targeting housing. The party's stated goal is to bring stability to housing prices and…
Vancouverism with Larry Beasley
Our first guest with a condo tower named after him! Larry Beasley was Co-Chair Planner at the City of Vancouver for 15 years and led Vancouver’s modern transformation into a world model…
VIP Access to Vancouver Presale Condos with Trevor Street
Sign Up for VIP Access to Presale Construction Projects! We have all seen claims like this but how exactly does Vancouver’s red-hot presale market work? Adam & Matt are joined this week…
Burrard Place Developer & Reliance Properties President Jon Stovell talks the Future of Vancouver Real Estate
Have you ever wanted to pick the brain of one of the largest and most celebrated developers in Vancouver? Jon Stovell, president of Reliance Properties, sits down with Matt and Adam for a conversation…
Market Predictions, Twitter Beefs, and Cheap Rent in Point Grey with Tom Davidoff
Huge changes coming to the Vancouver Real Estate market in 2018 and the devil is in the details. Professor Tom Davidoff joins Matt & Adam to hash over the details and makes…
Will Vancouver Home Prices Fall in 2018 as Interest Rates Rise? with Dustan Woodhouse
Dustan Woodhouse makes bold predictions. In the face of the Foreign Buyer's Tax, he called for home prices to increase dramatically. Now, he's back to offer predictions for 2018 as well as…
Your Multi-Million Dollar Strata Sale with Phil Dougan
What happens when a strata property becomes a burden to repair? How about when a developer wants to purchase an entire condo building? This process is called a strata dissolution, or more…
Why this Market Makes Dollars but No Sense with Tom Davidoff
Tom Davidoff returns for another one of his famous market analyses! Matt and Adam catch up with Tom for a chat about everything from what makes a healthy market to housing politics.…
Cash Flow is not always King
Even though most property holders are looking for cash-flow, Adam & Matt are not convinced this should always be the deciding factor. Join us this week while we consider a cash-flow neutral…
We’re Here to Screen Your Tenants with Klaus Rode
Adam and Matt take a deep dive into the world of rentals with an in-depth conversation with returning guest and one of Vancouver's busiest Property Managers, Klaus Rode.
Investing in Dirt with Raman Hara
Tips, tricks, and insider knowledge from a successful Metro Vancouver builder and developer, Raman Hara of Hara Homes.
Why is Point Grey so Undervalued? with Jon Lumer and Charlie Veaudry
Jon Lumer takes a walk with Abundant Housing Vancouver and discusses what he learned about Vancouver's upscale Point Grey neighbourhood. Also, the guys interview Okanagan Realtor Charlie Veaudry, revealing some intriguing parallels…
6 Sure-Fire Ways to Lose Money in Real Estate
Don't leave money on the table when selling your home! Matt and Adam offer 6 tips to safeguard against having to sell your property for less than market value. Also, Ray Macklem joins…
Is Vancouver’s Real Estate Market a Bubble? with Kerry Gold
Hold on to your seats for this week's episode! Featuring acclaimed freelance writer/journalist and 2nd generation Vancouverite Kerry Gold. Kerry is most notably known for her in-depth coverage of the Vancouver real…
Do Vancouver Developers Need More Tax Loopholes? with Margaret Morales
Have you ever wondered why Vancouver developers prefer to build condos while Seattle developers build apartments? Margaret Morales from the Sightline Institute in Seattle joins us to chat about her recent article,…
Keeping Up with the Sydneysiders with Adrien Byrne
Join Matt and Adam for their discussion with Adrien Byrne, an Australian-Canadian with a keen interest in real estate who brings a unique perspective to the discussion surrounding the Vancouver market. Adrien…
Rookie Mistakes Vancouver Real Estate Investors Make with Jon Lumer and Jeremy Rae
Join Matt and Adam for another edition of the VREP Roundtable, featuring Vancouver New Condos team member Jon Lumer and New Westminster Realtor® extraordinaire Jeremy Rae. This episode was recorded over a glass of The Fuzz Milkshake IPA from Bridge…
Big Data Makes Big Profits with Michael Ferreira
Here it is! For Episode 80, Matt and Adam sit down with Michael Ferreira, the managing principal at Urban Analytics, for a chat about some common myths that are perpetuated in the Vancouver real…
Lessons from the Toronto Real Estate Market with Andrew Lafleur
Toronto Realtor® and fellow podcaster Andrew Lafleur from True Condos returns to VREP to tackle some of the negative media coverage the Canadian Real Estate market has seen in recent weeks.
How Owning a Home in Vancouver Could Land You in Jail with Michael Geller
Matt and Adam welcome Architect and SFU Adjunct Professor Michael Geller to the podcast for a chat about the recently implemented City of Vancouver Vacant Homes Tax and other policy changes that could unwittingly affect homeowners…
Should I Buy Now? With Jon Lumer and Ray Macklem
Join Matt and Adam for a very special episode of the Vancouver Real Estate Podcast! This week, we hold the premier VREP ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION ON REAL ESTATE, where the guys chat with fellow…
Negotiating Neighbourhoods with Tom Davidoff
Long time recurring fan-favorite guest Tom Davidoff from the UBC Sauder School of Business returns to join Matt and Adam for an in-depth analysis of his recent op-ed in the Vancouver Sun, "Zoning for Dollars".…
Why? Because it Sells with Terry O’Reilly
Legendary marketing guru and career "Ad Man" Terry O'Reilly talks shop with Adam and Matt about marketing strategies, Realtor® faces, and his new book, “This I Know: Marketing Lessons from Under the Influence.”…
We Built this City on Rock and Roll…and Careful Planning with Neal Lamontagne
Adam and Matt sit down for a chat with City Planner Neal Lamontagne to find out what Vancouver is doing right and how it could improve Urban Planning within the region.
So Fun City with Miss604
Rebecca Bollwitt, a celebrity blogger Miss604, covers hot topics about events and happenings in Vancouver.
Concerning Chinatown with Beverly Ho and MP Jenny Kwan
Matt and Adam chat with Vancouver East Member of Parliament Jenny Kwan and social activist Beverly Ho of the Chinatown Concern Group about the potential implications of the proposed redevelopment at 105…
A Sure-Fire Way to Jump the Presale Queue with Donald Watson
North Shore Realtor® Donald Watson, who specializes in North and West Vancouver, shares his thought about co-housing.
The Foreclosure Disclosure with Ken Pazder
Ken Pazder of Pazder Law Corporation joins Matt and Adam for a look into the process, as well as the positives and negatives, of buying a foreclosure.
Anxious Wealth in Vancouver with John Osburg
An insider's look at the factors driving China's new rich to invest their money in global real estate markets such as Vancouver, featuring Anthropologist and author John Osburg. Matt & Adam sit…
The Minority Report with Tom Davidoff
We check in with Associate Professor at the UBC Sauder School of Business Tom Davidoff for his thoughts on how yesterday's provincial election results will affect the Vancouver Real Estate Market.
How to Leverage Project Marketing for Investment [short]
Assignments and Presales got you down? Here's an alternative real estate investment strategy that you might be interested in.
8 Reasons Why Vancouver is the Place to Invest
Are you concerned about the effect the BC Provincial Election will have on our local real estate market? Let Adam and Matt put your mind at ease with 8 reasons why Vancouver…
Sell Paper to Make Paper [short]
What are assignments and why are they such a contentious issue in the Vancouver Real Estate market discourse? Find out in this week's VREP short.
David Eby has an Axe to Grind
NDP housing critic David Eby takes a break from the campaign trail to chat with Matt and Adam about housing policies, real estate speculation, and electric guitars. Also, congrats to Yahel for…
How to Search for a Home THE RIGHT WAY
Have you ever wondered how you can get a leg up on other homebuyers? Have a listen to this week's VREP short as Adam and Matt explain the right way to search…
To Love It or List It with Celebrity Realtor Todd Talbot
Celebrity Realtor Todd Talbot from Love It or List It Vancouver sits down for a candid conversation with Adam and Matt to discuss everything from haircuts to real estate investing.
How To Buy A Presale Condo
Ever wondered why you need a Realtor® when buying a Presale condo? Adam and Matt answer a reader's question and offer some helpful advice in this week's VREP short.
Abundant Solutions to Vancouver’s Housing Crisis with Daniel Oleksiuk
Daniel Oleksiuk of Abundant Housing Vancouver joins Adam and Matt to discuss the issues surrounding housing affordability in Vancouver and what can be done to address them.
This Short Has A Subject
Adam and Matt field a question sent in by a listener asking which subjects are most commonly seen on offers.
The Most Valuable Square Footage is Outside Your Home with Dustan Woodhouse
Dustan Woodhouse joins Matt and Adam to discuss why the sky is not falling and his predictions for the spring market.
Relationship Advice: How to Keep Agency Hotter Than Ever!
Matt has a candid conversation with Brayden explaining the different types of agency relationships a Buyer or Seller can have with a Realtor.
Breaking Down the Vancouver Teardown with Jens von Bergmann and Joseph Dahmen
Matt takes a field trip to UBC and chats with Jens von Bergmann from Mountain Math and Joseph Dahmen from the UBC School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture about the VANCOUVER TEARDOWN…
Behold: Freehold & Leasehold Extolled
Learn the differences between the 3 most common forms of property ownership in Vancouver in VREP short #5.
A Beginner’s Guide to Reno Costs and Deal Killers with Wayne DeJong
How bad is Asbestos? How much does it cost to renovate my kitchen? Where does Matt go on family vacations? Find the answers to all of these questions and more in this…
Why Low Strata Fees Can Cost You More
Find out why a high strata maintenance fee might not necessarily be a bad thing in this week's VREP Short.
Who Runs This Town? with Frances Bula
Freelance journalist and Vancouver political commentator Frances Bula joins Adam and Matt to discuss Vancouver urban politics, the inner workings of City Hall, and who really runs this town. We'll give you…
Market Value Isn’t What You Think It Is
In this week's VREP short, Matt and Adam discuss the true meaning behind Market Value, a commonly used but often misunderstood term in the Real Estate industry.
12 Brilliant Tax Tips for Real Estate Investors with Sean Marek
In this weeks episode, Matt and Adam chat with CPA Sean Marek from M Group Chartered Professional Accountants about the "do's and don'ts" of real estate investment accounting. Want to save yourself…
How Do Real Estate Commissions Work?
In the second instalment of the VREP Short, Matt and Adam answer some common questions about how Real Estate commissions work in Vancouver. How do Buyers' agents get paid? Is there a standard…
The Future of Commercial Drive with MLA Shane Simpson
Vancouver-Hastings MLA joins Adam & Matt to chat about the City of Vancouver's proposed Grandview-Woodlands Community Plan, offering some uniquely informative insight into the challenges facing one of East Vancouver's most sought-after neighbourhoods.
Negotiate like a Pro in 4 Easy Steps
In our very first edition of the VREP Short, Adam & Matt discuss four simple steps for dramatically improving your negotiation game. Level up!
Let’s Face It, Your Home is Outdated with Danielle Molnar
Founder and Lead Designer at Accentrix Design, Danielle Molnar, joins Adam & Matt to discuss popular trends for 2017 and how to keep up. She also reveals what is 'in' and what…
Have Vancouver’s Foreign Buyers Left for Toronto?
Top-Producing Realtor and fellow podcast host, Andrew La Fleur, joins Adam & Matt to discuss shifts in the Vancouver Real Estate Market & the impact it's had on the Toronto Housing Market.…
Do You Own A Tier Two Property?
Top Home Inspector and former builder, Shawn Anderson, joins Adam & Matt to highlight a safe approach to buying real estate & reveals the top three developers in Vancouver. Also, Adam &…
How to Buy the Perfect Revenue Property with Sarah Penman
Property Manager Sarah Penman, Team Leader at Penman Properties, joins Adam and Matt to explain why short-term rentals might lead to long-term headaches and the best way to buy a revenue property.…
6 Ways to Find a Deal in Any Market
Deals happen in every market at any given time. Adam and Matt offer six proven strategies for how to time Vancouver's real estate market and find the best deals available. Level up!
5 Kids 1 Condo with Adrian Crook
5kids1condo.com blogger, Adrian Crook, joins Adam and Matt to talk raising a family in 1000 square feet downtown, minimalism, lessening your carbon foot print, and why densification is the answer to Vancouver's housing…
Market Predictions for 2017 with Tom Davidoff
Sauder School of Business Associate Professor, Tom Davidoff, joins Adam & Matt to discuss recent market trends and to offer his predictions for 2017. Get out your crystal balls!
Are You A Genius? The 3 Types of Real Estate Investors with Dustan Woodhouse
Are you a genius? Mortgage Broker, Dustan Woodhouse, joins Adam and Matt to discuss the three types of real estate investors... which one are you? Also, Matt offers some of his favourite…
BC’s New Homebuyer Loan & the Best of VREP 2016!
Mortgage Broker, Ray Macklem, joins Adam to discuss the BC Government's recently revealed Home Partnership program coming January 2017. The brothers also reflect on the year it was in real estate and…
3 Tips to Make Sure Your Home is Not a Feng Shui Disaster with Alex Yao
Real Estate Agent Alex Yao joins Adam & Matt to discuss Feng Shui and all the other potentially unknown pitfalls that a Vancouver home seller can fall into when the home market…
Talking Market Trends: The November Stats Are In!
The November 2016 REBGV Stats are in! Adam and Matt discuss general market conditions and talk about fantastic buying opportunities over this holiday season.
Will Vancouver Survive the Earthquake?
Engineer and Seismic Specialist John Sherstobitoff joins Adam & Matt to discuss whether or not Vancouver is truly ready for the earthquake. You will want to strap in for this one!
A Quick Guide to Natural Building with Anne Bonner
Natural Builder, Anne Bonner, joins Adam and Matt to discuss building with natural materials and how current building materials can be toxic, allergy-inducing and bad for the environment.
Trumped Up Trickle Down Economics & Vancouver Real Estate with Joannah Connolly
President-Elect Donald Trump has big plans for The United States and foreign trade. Joannah Connolly, Editor of REW.ca and Western Investor, joins Adam and Matt to discuss how the new presidency will…
Talking Market Trends: The October Stats are in!
With the release of the October 2016 REBGV Stats, Adam and Matt breakdown each area and price band in Vancouver to determine what's hot and what's not.
Smart Strategies for Minimizing Debt with Ray Macklem
Top Mortgage Broker, Ray Macklem, joins Adam and Matt to discuss Home Equity Lines of Credit, Refinancing & Debt Consolidation. We promise... it's sexier than it sounds.
The Broke Agent & Five Mistakes People Make When Hiring a Realtor®
Eric Simon, the brains behind The Broke Agent.com, joins Adam and Matt to discuss dismantling the realtor facade, authenticity in business & future trends in real estate marketing. Adam and Matt also…
Forbidden Vancouver with Will Woods
In this bone-chilling Halloween edition, Chief Storyteller Will Woods joins Adam and Matt to discuss Vancouver's most terrifying neighbourhood, secrets of The Penthouse, and who really decided where Vancouver should be located.…
How Will the New Mortgage Rules Impact You & is the Vacancy Rate Changing?
Mortgage Broker Jessi Johnson joins Adam and Matt to discuss recent changes to mortgage rules & Property Manager Klaus Rode pops by to update us on the rental market.
The Death of the Single Family House with Nathan Lauster
Are houses no longer viable? UBC Sociologist Nathaneal Lauster thinks so and joins Adam and Matt to discuss the slow death of the single family house in Vancouver and larger lessons other cities…
Six Proven Ways to Add Value to Your Home
Adam and Matt discuss minor and major reno ideas that are sure to add value to your home.
How to be Strata Doc Detectives! Six Essential Tips for Reviewing Strata Documents
Strata Doc Detectives, Matt and Adam, re-open a cold 'case file' condo building to determine exactly what went wrong & outline six things to consider when reviewing evidence to ensure your condo tale is not a chilling one of…
Is the Fall Here? Market Update & Treaty Talk with Barry Appleton
With the onset of the fall market, Adam and Matt provide a market update, answer a listener's question on basement suites, and chat with International Lawyer Barry Appleton about Canada's treaty obligations…
What No One Tells You About Home Insurance with Grace Catao
Are you sure you're covered? Insurance Specialist Grace Catao joins Adam and Matt to offer the best tips for house and condo insurance, as well as potential pitfalls with vacant homes, rental properties…
Will BC’s New Foreign Buyer Tax Work? With Canadian Tax Lawyer Jonathan Garbutt
Canadian Tax Lawyer, Jonathan Garbutt, joins Adam and Matt to discuss the complications surrounding BC's new foreign buyer tax. Also, Mortgage Specialist Chad Watts offers his thoughts on current lending practices.
BC’s New Foreign Buyer Tax with Prof. Tom Davidoff & Guests
With Monday's announcement of the 15% foreign buyer tax, Adam and Matt discuss the tax and its implications with UBC Professor Tom Davidoff, Lawyer Lars Kushner, and foreign national and first-time homebuyer…
A Quick Guide to Laneway Homes with Kim Little
Everything you need to know about Laneway Homes in under 45 minutes! Small Work's Small House Specialist Kim Little joins Adam and Matt to discuss all things Laneway and Coach Homes and…
With or Without EU: Brexit’s Effect on Our Market & the Real Estate Council’s Report of the Independent Advisory Group
Adam and Matt discuss how Britain leaving the EU may impact the Vancouver housing market and address some of the key points from the Real Estate Council's recent report of the independent…
The Role of the Architect & the Housing Blame Game with Rick Morrow
Intern Architect Rick Morrow joins Adam and Matt to explain the role of an architect, design merit, and the always changing Vancouver skyline. Matt and Adam also discuss "The Housing Market Blame…
Renovation Report Part One: We Found a Project
Matt and Adam discuss the sale of Adam's East Van house and the purchase of a new renovation project in Strathcona. Join us for future episodes charting the trials and tribulations of…
Don’t Buy a Leaky Condo! Rainscreening with Rick Morrow
What's "rainscreening"? Intern Architect and former Building Envelope Remediation Consultant Rick Morrow joins Adam and Matt to discuss the leaky condo crisis in the lower mainland and things to consider when buying…
How Millennials Can Stay in the Lower Mainland – Advice From Your Dad!
Managing Broker and father of three Millennials, Mike Hofer, offers some advice and strategies for young people looking to stay in the Lower Mainland amidst rising home prices and increasing affordability issues.…
Should I Buy a Pre-Sale Condo?
First-time homebuyer Pete Stojakovic joins Adam and Matt to discuss the pros and cons of buying new construction.
Home Staging Secrets with Malika Smith
Professional Home Staging Consultant, Malika Smith, from Upstaged Redesign & Décor joins Adam and Matt to discuss the benefits of staging, some must-know tips, and some staging nightmares. Contact Malika Smith at malika@upstagedvancouver.ca…
False Creek Flats: Vancouver’s Newest World-Class Community with Onni’s Renee Hourston
Renee Hourston, from leading Vancouver-based developer Onni, joins Adam and Matt to discuss the redevelopment of the False Creek Flats Community and up-and-coming areas and projects.
10 Ways to Sell Your Home Fast & for Top Dollar
Your realtor is a story teller, and a good agent needs to know the product and constantly learn about it. They need a deep understanding of the area and your property’s history.…
Vancouver’s Five Best Investment Areas & A Secret Recipe for a Better Mortgage with Dustan Woodhouse
Top Mortgage Specialist Dustan Woodhouse joins Adam and Matt to discuss his secret recipe for securing a top-notch mortgage before offer presentation. Bonus: the rebel realtor, Eniz Aziz, sits down with the…
Appraisals & The Reno That Will Sink Your Property Value with Leigh Walker
Leigh Walker joins Adam and Matt to discuss appraisals, finding market value in a rising market & which home renovations add the most value.
How to Win in Multiple Offers
Adam and Matt explain how to beat the competition when buying in a hot housing market.
Your Future Home with Gregory Dreicer
Museum of Vancouver Director of Curatorial and Engagement, Gregory Dreicer joins Adam and Matt to discuss the exhibition "Your Future Home: Creating the New Vancouver." For more information about the exhibition, head…
Shadow Flipping & Assignments with Managing Broker Mike Hofer
Century 21 In Town Realty Managing Broker Mike Hofer joins Matt and Adam to discuss "shadow flipping", assignment sales, and the ethics of real estate. For the cited article on assignment flipping,…
Foreign Ownership Tax, Affordability & Why Robinson Crusoe May Hold the Key to Vancouver’s Real Estate Market with UBC Prof. Tom Davidoff
UBC Associate Professor Tom Davidoff joins Adam and Matt to discuss the BC Housing Affordability Fund and comments on foreign ownership and what makes Vancouver's Real Estate Market so unique. More information…
Life After the Viaducts & the Future of North East False Creek with Holly Sovdi
Lead City Planner with the Downtown Division, Holly Sovdi, joins Adam and Matt to discuss life after the Georgia and Dunsmuir Viaducts come down and the future for North East False Creek…
Five ways to protect yourself when buying a house built before 1980 with Vancouver Home Inspector Aaron Borsch
Five ways to protect yourself when buying a house built before 1980 with Vancouver Home Inspector Aaron Borsch
Maximizing Your Rental Income with Sarah Penman
Sarah Penman bought her first condo when she was 21 years old. She is now the owner/operator of a leading property management company, located in Yaletown, and oversees approximately 150 rental units…
What’s Fueling Our Hot Housing Market?
In this inaugural (our very first!) episode, we discuss the current state of Vancouver's real estate market and recap on the busiest year yet, 2015! We also explain the goal of the podcast:…
