Vancouver Real Estate Podcast

Getting fired during the 2008 market slowdown taught Caliber Projects CEO Justin Bontkes how to spot opportunity in tough times - and he sees them everywhere today.Justin sits down with Adam & Matt this week to reveal why more challenging real estate markets create compelling opportunities & provides a blueprint for exactly how he & his team are taking advantage of this moment. From maximizing efficiencies to a renewed focus on team culture, this conversation cuts to the heart of a smart growth strategy in today's marketplace.Is fortune finally starting to favor the bold? How can today's actions lead to explosive growth tomorrow? And in a market that rewards careful planning, what separates the winners from the pretenders? Don't miss this one!

With the largest US-Canada bond yield spread in 70 years & unprecedented trade threats looming, Moody's Analytics Director and Lead Canadian Economic Forecaster Brendan Lacerda sits down with Adam & Matt to unpack what Trump's tariff threats mean for our market.From Moody's baseline 5% tariff forecast to worst-case scenarios of 25%, Lacerda explores how these economic headwinds and diverging interest rates could reshape Vancouver real estate in 2025.Will the Bank of Canada's projected rate cuts spark market momentum? What do outsized tariffs mean for our local real estate market? And with Canada and US economies heading in opposite directions, what does this rare economic divergence mean for all Canadians? Don't miss this market update!

With interest rates, housing inventory, and sales all seeming to stabilize, could 2025 finally bring a return to "normal" in the Metro Vancouver real estate market?Not so fast. BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson sits down with Adam & Matt this week to decode the mixed market signals ahead and reveals why Vancouver's real estate landscape could be on the verge of its biggest shake-up yet. With the potential Trump tariff of 25% on Canadian exports looming and impacts that could trigger emergency rate cuts or spiraling inflation, this is definitely not your typical market forecast.What geopolitical event could send Canadian interest rates ratcheting back up? Where will home prices be at the end of 2025? And with the Canadian dollar potentially facing historic lows, is now the time to buy? Don't miss this essential market forecast!

A groundbreaking partnership is reimagining how we experience real estate. Marcon Executive VP Nic Paolella and Nemesis Coffee Founder Jess Reno sit down with Adam & Matt to reveal how they're teaming up to revolutionize development marketing & sales through an innovative fusion of hospitality and elevated experiences that takes more from the Apple Store than traditional home sales.From their ambitious vision for Surrey Pavilion in Surrey's Central Downtown to revamping the real estate sales experience, this inspiring conversation explores how intentional community-building and an obsession with quality are set to reshape buyer expectations - and this is just the beginning.Is this community-centred approach the blueprint for successful development in 2025 and beyond? Could this elevated buying experience transform how we think about real estate sales? And what does their focus on authentic community engagement mean for the future of Metro Vancouver development? Not to be missed!

When does waiting for the perfect market moment become a costly mistake? Adam & Matt sit down to ponder that question and unpack the 2024 real estate market - a year where inventory surged 46% while sales volumes remained stubbornly low.From downtown's struggles to a transformative shift in the investment landscape, this episode tackles the trends that defined 2024 and shapes what's coming in 2025. Have today's buyers missed the bottom? Is 2025 the year investors fall back in love with real estate? And where are the hidden opportunities emerging for the coming year?  

Interest rate forecasts, shifting investment strategies, and signs of market momentum have investors eyeing 2025 with renewed interest after a lackluster year.Founder of the Green Mortgage Team Kyle Green sits down this week with Adam & Matt to unpack the year's defining moments & dissect the recent seismic shifts in real estate investing with an eye to the future. From the impact of government policies on mom-and-pop investors to the potential 25% Trump Tariff, this wide-ranging conversation cuts to the heart of where smart money is moving in Vancouver real estate as we look to the new year.Will 2025 mark a true turning point for the market? What & where are Kyle's savviest clients buying right now? And with interest rates expected to drop, is now the time to lock in fixed or ride the variable rate wave down? Don't miss this one!

Is the commercial real estate market finally turning a corner? The latter half of 2024 provides compelling clues. Founder & Managing Broker of William Wright Commercial Cory Wright sits down with Adam and Matt this week to dive deep into BC's ever-evolving commercial real estate landscape.From surprising activity levels across multiple asset classes to emerging opportunities, Cory breaks down how the market has transformed through recent interest rate challenges and what changing pricing & returns mean for investors in different markets across the province.Which BC markets offer the best investment opportunities right now? Are there deals to be found in new construction? And which major market might investors want to avoid in 2025? A critical take at a critical moment.

The push for affordability and the growing connection between market and non-profit housing is dramatically reshaping development across Metro Vancouver.Principal at CitySpaces Noha Sedky sits down with Adam and Matt this week to explore how municipalities are engaging the non-profit housing sector & requiring affordable housing components in new developments.Who does non-profit housing serve & what value does it bring to Metro Vancouver? What do we actually mean by affordable housing or non-profit housing? And how can early partnerships between developers and non-profits create more viable projects in today's challenging real estate market? Listen up to understand the forces shaping our region's housing future!

There's a widespread belief that high-density living somehow leads to social isolation - that towers create vertical suburbs where neighbors never interact. But thoughtful planning tells a different story. This week Century Group’s VP of Development Bob Ransford sits down with Adam & Matt to discuss smart strategies for community building near Skytrains as Surrey transforms into Metro Vancouver's second downtown. Drawing from 36 years of development experience, Bob shows how thoughtful design can strengthen community bonds while still accommodating Surrey’s transformative growth. With Surrey's population set to surpass Vancouver's by 2029, this vision of vibrant, transit-oriented communities could reshape how we think about density and connection in our growing region.

Is the elusive real estate bottom in the presale world finally here? This industry insider - armed with visibility into almost all new construction contracts written in BC - says all signs point to yes.President & CEO of Avesdo Ben Smith sits down with Adam & Matt this week to share exclusive insights from his unique vantage point in the presale world.What are the telltale signs that the new construction market has bottomed? What should all potential buyers know about the flow of contracts coming across his desk this fall? And why are the next few months potentially the best buying opportunity in Ben's more than 20 year career? It's time to take action!