Vancouver Real Estate Podcast

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!

Picking winners in a down market is not always easy but today’s guest has a proven track record of winning regardless of market conditions. President & CEO of Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing Scott Brown joins Adam & Matt to discuss the current state of the real estate market in Vancouver and beyond. Which markets are getting hit the hardest in this inflationary environment? How is the presale business & what does this mean for options in 2023 & beyond? And where should you buy today? Tune in but don’t drop out! 

Did the Bank of Canada just blink? This week, we saw another interest rate increase of 50 basis points, which to many analysts was lower than anticipated; but could this really be a good news story or are we on the verge of further rate hikes and a recession to kick off 2023? This week, Dustan Woodhouse joins the 12-timer club on the Vancouver Real Estate Podcast with a wide-ranging conversation centered around rate hikes, financing strategies, and what Bank of Canada policy will mean for the market at large. Fixed or variable? What should you do if you hit your mortgage trigger point? And will now be the best time to buy in the next 5 years? All this and more on this banger of an episode!

In an age of uncertainty, one thing is certain: there hasn’t been this much pessimism surrounding housing valuations since Expo 86. But will interest rate increases crash the market or will low inventory levels guide us to a soft landing? This week, UBC Sauder School of Business Prof Tom Davidoff once again joins Adam & Matt to talk all things real estate related in this volatile moment. What are his thoughts on Sim City & what does the election mean for Vancouver real estate? How far can the Bank of Canada push interest rates & will sellers capitulate? And when, if ever, will we leave this ‘new normal’ rate environment for the glory days of 1.5% rates locked in for 5 years? There is a lot to unpack here!

There is a well worn saying in our business: all real estate is local. And yet, real estate discussions post-pandemic have been dominated by talk of global supply chain issues, national inflation numbers & central bank interest rate hikes. But how are the local markets across Vancouver really doing? This week Dexter Realty’s Co-Owner, Managing Broker & Chief Economist Kevin Skipworth sits down with Adam & Matt to discuss our local markets using metrics that everyone seems to have forgotten lately: inventory levels & sales ratios. The devil, they say, is in the details and we go well beyond the headlines this week to parse where we are today and where we are headed. Listen up!

Vancouver is one week away from the most important civic election in memory. Will housing policy define the results? Who on council potentially deserves another shot? And did we actually just squander nearly a half decade of effective civic governance? Spoiler alert on the last question: we did. Research Lawyer and Housing Advocate, Peter Waldkirch, returns to the show to hash out the last four years with Adam & Matt & in the process provides a useful scorecard for each of our current city councillors. How ridiculous did council meetings get when few had the stomach to watch? Who are the bomb throwers & who pushed for plans to move our city forward? And, most importantly, is it time to clean house? Listen up and get out and vote!

What are the global elite thinking about Vancouver real estate at this moment? Well, to get that answer, we connected with Moody’s Analytics, an international forecasting company helping the global financial decision-makers make sound economic choices. Past guest Brendan LaCerda, Director and Economist, joins Adam & Matt and discusses inflation, interest rates, and just how far the market will drop. Got a pillow to hug? Maybe grab one of those full-sized maternity pillows and hunker down!

Looking to sell a property? This episode's for you! This week, Matt & Adam cover the current state of the Vancouver real estate market and provide effective tips for getting your property sold for top dollar in these challenging times. Where do you start? How do you prepare your property? And what are tried and true strategies for making sure your property finds the right buyer in short order. Get a detailed action plan on this episode with industry pro-tips that have made our clients thousands of dollars. Listen up!

The election is just around the corner. Ask yourself this: Is Vancouver a better city than it was four years ago? Mayoral Candidate Ken Sim doesn’t think so & neither do those involved with his new movement, A Better City. Ken sits down with Adam & Matt to discuss the current state of Vancouver, the challenges and mishaps that took place during Covid & the massive potential he sees for our city in the immediate years to come.How can we create higher paying jobs? How should we tackle affordability? What role do we play in the West Coast & Pacific Rim? And which communities are ripe for improvement? This is an episode you will not want to miss. A better city is coming!

The Bank of Canada's .75% interest rate increase is set to intensify Canada's housing market downturn, but what will the fallout be for the fall market in Vancouver? This week, Mike Bucci, Vice President of Bucci Developments, joins Matt & Adam to discuss market trends, how to spot the opportunities, and why he continues to be bullish on Vancouver real estate long term. Will the fall market materialize? What are the fundamental factors that may prevent prices from coming down? And where does Bucci Developments go for a cash-flow hedge? All this and more on today's episode!