Vancouver Real Estate Podcast

We are entering the 4th quarter of this current real estate slowdown & everyone has the same question. Is the end in sight or do we have a long way….down? Chief Economist at Alberta Central, Charles St-Arnaud, joins Adam & Matt this week to talk about ongoing potential risks for the Vancouver real estate market, the Canadian real estate market & the Canadian economy more generally. What are the biggest risks to the Canadian economy & how will these impact real estate? Which markets are wildly overvalued & which will prove resilient in 2023? And is it actually possible that we will see ‘40% Off’ stickers on Vancouver real estate listings in the near term? Tune in to hear this outsider's perspective!    

A couple of things are clear: this market has been incredibly slow & talking heads are pointing in all directions when it comes to this spring's real estate market & beyond. But what does actual search data from the province's largest real estate search portal suggest about the future of our market? President of REW.ca, Simon Bray, sits down with Adam & Matt this week to let us all behind the curtain of REW & we are better for it.  Are real estate searches as slow as real estate transactions? What are the heaviest searched neighborhoods and property types? Who is searching? And what does this data tell us about the spring market? Tune in to hear the real Duke of Data!

Ten months of declining sales and a Q4 that sent Adam on paternity leave. 2022 was a doozy. But we are not here to talk about last year's news. The burning question is what will happen to the Vancouver real estate market in 2023? BCREA's Chief Economist, Brendon Ogmundson, sits down with Matt & Adam in studio to discuss interest rates, sales volume, inventory numbers, immigration and where the market will be by the end of this year. This is a market update and forecasting episode you can't afford to miss. Listen up!

Guests on our show have one thing in common: they have big goals and a clear roadmap for how to achieve them. And today’s episode will give you a roadmap for your own success! Day-to-day CFO & side hustle founder of The Growth Guide, Clint Murphy, sits down with Matt & Adam to think big and execute with the perfect action plan. How should you approach your goals? What separates a good goal plan from a bad one? And what simple strategies will lead to massive success? This is a masterclass in goal planning for 2023 from a guy who definitely walks the walk. Level up!

As many Canadians anxiously wait and hope to time the bottom of the U.S. housing market, it’s high-time for a refresher on the realities and myths of purchasing down South. Alain Forget, a Canadian who has lived and worked in Florida for RBC for 20 years, and a licensed real estate agent, joins Matt & Adam with key insights into the latest trends and changes in the U.S. real estate market and how Canadians can purchase smoothly with little guess work. We cover home buying 101, legal considerations for foreign buyers, and where to find the opportunities? This is a great crash course for investors who want to get paid in USD!

Vancouver has seen it’s fair share of new restrictions on Airbnbs while many stratas have simultaneously regulated the minimum duration of tenancies to limit nightly rentals. This has forced many investors to question whether the juice is worth the squeeze when it comes to furnished rentals in Vancouver. Jordan Deyrmenjian, Founder and CEO of Artin Properties and Airbnb Superhost, sits down with Matt & Adam to discuss setting up short term rentals, navigating the complicated rental landscape in the City of Vancouver, and how investors can 4X their rental income! This is short term rentals 101. Listen up!

A couple things you should know about Adera Development Corporation: (1) They have built over 11,500 homes (2) they have developed more than 4 million sq ft of commercial space, and (3) they have been one of BC’s leading development company for over 50 years. The advice in today’s episode comes from experience! Rocky Sethi, Chief Operating Officer, joins Matt & Adam in studio to discuss the current state of the market, why setting boundaries in real estate can lead to explosive growth, and what will happen in the market in the coming months. You don’t want to sleep on this one! Level up!

Is your mortgage tax deductible? It can be with this game-changing financial strategy developed in the 1980s! Robinson Smith, Smith Consulting Group Ltd., joins Matt & Adam to educate Canadians with home equity on how to mortgage hack their way to financial freedom. How does the Smith Manoeuvre work? Does it make sense in today’s high interest rate environment? And how can you put dead equity to use today? It’s time to level up your finances!

What can 50+ years of lived experience tell you about the current state of our city and our market? The answer in short: a lot! Michael Geller, SFU Adjunct Prof, Architect, Journalist, Developer, public intellectual, and the list goes on, joins Matt & Adam for a wide-ranging conversation about municipal politics, affordability, and where to find the best real estate opportunities in the province. Has the market hit bottom? Where should young people buy? And what will it take to make Vancouver a world-class city again? Tune in for a master class on our region.

Success in real estate is making the right call on a series of small decisions. It takes experience, discipline, and being obsessed with every detail and every outcome. Few understand this process like today’s guest. Chris Harburn, Vice President of Sales at Marcon, has built a career advising some of the largest developers and overseeing some of the most advanced sales marketing programs in new construction. Chris sits down with Matt & Adam to discuss industry challenges, what makes Vancouver real estate unique, and why the details will always save you in down markets. Now go get your notepad.