Vancouver Real Estate Podcast

So you think your real estate portfolio is big? QuadReal, a Global Real Estate Investment Group headquartered in Vancouver currently has 10,000 residential suites across Canada and a portfolio of over $171 Billion. Yes, Billion! Shawn Gilligan heads up Research and Strategy for QuadReal's Canadian Division and joins Matt & Adam today to discuss recession-proof real estate, where the metrics favour, and why he's bullish on Vancouver real estate in general. Which Canadian markets will outperform? Can prices continue to rise at an alarming pace? And what are the biggest risks our market faces? We went long on this interview for a reason - it's information packed and value dense. Stop everything and listen up. 

With bidding wars, record low interest rates, frustrated buyers & ecstatic sellers, where does the Vancouver Real Estate Market go from here? RBC Senior Economist, Robert Hogue, sits down with Matt & Adam to discuss the Canadian economy at large, super-charged demand for housing, and the biggest risks facing Vancouver buyers and sellers. Which Canadian markets will outperform? Can prices continue to rise at an astronomical pace? How will the opening of the border impact our economy and housing? And what does this mean for homeownership and affordability in our country? Join us today to try and make sense of these questions and this historic moment in Vancouver Real Estate & Beyond.

What does it take to build a legacy in real estate? Colin Bosa, CEO of Bosa Properties, has the answer. After five decades of shaping urban skylines, the Bosa family has earned a reputation for quality, integrity & community. But this is not only a story of real estate development in an ever-changing city and market, it’s a story about humble beginnings, hard work, family, and unwavering core values. This week, Colin joins Matt & Adam to talk about building a real estate company, daily routine and habits, his thoughts on up and coming areas in the Lower Mainland, & his outlook on the Vancouver Real Estate Market for 2021 & beyond. This is a master’s class in real estate; get your notebook!

Sometimes discussions on the future of Vancouver, our city’s real estate prices, and urban planning are too pie in the sky. Not today! Director of Livable City Planning, Michael Mortenson, sits down with Adam & Matt for a grounded conversation on all things Vancouver real estate, breaking down pro formas, discussing city housing policy, and highlighting the various factors that make Vancouver one of North America’s priciest cities. Should the city get into building housing? Does the development community wield too much power? And can we ever expect a day in which we are not talking about our city’s housing crisis? You like numbers & facts? We got numbers & facts!

This last year has been the year of all things “unprecedented”. Add one more to the list: an historically low interest rate environment that has helped turbo-charge the Vancouver real estate market. But is building wealth through real estate as simple as going on a shopping spree in 2021? One of Canada’s top, investment-focused Mortgage Brokers Kyle Green joins Adam & Matt to tackle this question, breaking down today’s lending environment and the varied strategies anyone can employ - from an aspiring first-time buyer to a long-time Vancouver homeowner to a seasoned real estate investor in aggressive growth mode (Bonus Material: Kyle's top Canadian market picks for 2021!). We are in unprecedented times, and they call for unprecedented action. Here’s your roadmap!

What will happen to B.C. Strata Insurance rates this year and are strata fees set to spike? For these burning questions, there is no one better to talk to than Tony Gioventu, Executive Director of the Condominium Home Owners Association of B.C. We cover the state of condos in the Lower Mainland, from insurance to deferred maintenance, with a focus on the risks to you, the homeowner and investor. Will the strata insurance market stabilize? What are some of the greatest risks coming to stratas? And ultimately, is ownership worth the risk? It's time to cover your asset!

Last week we covered Vancouver Real Estate Market Predictions for 2021 and now this week we are turning our attention to the Fraser Valley Real Estate Market and beyond. Scott Brown, President & CEO of Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing Ltd. sits down with Matt & Adam to discuss the surprising real estate boom of 2020 and what 2021 holds for the Fraser Valley. Will real estate prices in the Fraser Valley go up in 2021? Are current buying habits a longer-term trend or a temporary fad? Which sub-markets and regions are set to explode? Get answers to these questions and Scott's top 3 favourite markets in BC for this year. Do not miss this episode!

We just wrapped up one of the most uncertain & unpredictable years in our lifetime...unless, of course, you were born before 1918! So, what comes next? Sheepish with your predictions? Not today's guest. Chief Economist of the British Columbia Real Estate Association, Brendon Ogmundson, sits down with Adam & Matt to talk about the future of real estate in Vancouver in 2021 and beyond. Will Vancouver real estate prices decline in 2021? What are the key indicators to understand the Vancouver real estate market? And where are the big growth real estate markets in British Columbia? 2021 will favor the bold!  

Original episode posted: April 4, 2018 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 the 4 stages of a real estate cycle and how it relates to the Vancouver real estate market. This episode is a must for those interested in real estate!

Happy Holidays from the Vancouver Real Estate Podcast!