

Vancouver Real Estate Podcast
Adam and Matt Scalena
Vancouver's premier real estate podcast. Your source for buying, selling, or investing in the Vancouver Real Estate Market with two of Vancouver's top realtors, Adam and Matt Scalena.
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Sep 20, 2018 • 53min
VREP #137 | 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 of the Toronto market and offers an on-the-ground perspective that’s in contrast to many of today’s headlines. Andrew covers what’s hot and what’s not in Toronto, the best investments, and his tried and true investment strategies. So glad Andrew made our hotline bling (just kidding – we don’t know what that means).

Sep 13, 2018 • 46min
VREP #136 | 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 & Matt to discuss Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and outlines the benefits of the ultimate 'hands-off' real estate investment vehicle. Martin also reveals the trust that has outperformed one of the fastest appreciating real estate markets in the country... we'll give you a hint, we can't afford to live there but we do love a pint of Guinness. Here's an opportunity to stay in the real estate market without a dreaded tenant call at 3am!

Sep 6, 2018 • 34min
VREP #135 | 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 and not always an easy offering! CEO Dave Steele joins Adam and Matt to dissect his deal process, his rise to developer status, and to offer his foolproof investing strategy for wannabes and seasoned investors. Trust us - Dave knows what he is doing and you will learn a lot!

Aug 31, 2018 • 2min
VREP | Upcoming Opportunity in Greater Victoria
Upcoming Opportunity in Greater Victoria.

Aug 30, 2018 • 45min
VREP #134 | 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 “filtering” (and no, we are not talking about your Instagram posts, although there is no question you look better in Valencia). Find out why calls for “the right types of housing” may actually limit supply, create more buying competition for average Vancouverites, and ultimately backfire.

Aug 23, 2018 • 1h 4min
VREP #133 | ‘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 von Bergmann and Nathan Lauster join Adam and Matt to weigh in on the facts and follies surrounding this Dateline discourse. Join us for a gripping story only Lester Holt could dream up and BYOPopcorn!

Aug 16, 2018 • 38min
VREP #132 | 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 most pressing issues, the role of ULI in local & global housing policy & where real estate thought leaders would like to see Vancouver in 2028. Here’s a hint: there’s more to it than just bikes. Not that there is anything wrong with bikes. Seriously, we didn’t mean anything by that. We have lots of friends that ride bikes.

Aug 9, 2018 • 31min
VREP #131 | 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 and strategies for growing your net worth through careful forecasting and long-term holds.

Aug 2, 2018 • 38min
VREP #130 | 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 future of Vancouver Real Estate look like for homebuyers and investors alike? Jason joins Adam and Matt to answer all these questions and more!

Jul 26, 2018 • 47min
VREP #129 | 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 estate before moving out of his parent’s basement in 1990! - but he has now penned a book on the subject. Adam & Matt sit down for a full discussion on Brad’s formula for generating real estate wealth. What are the 8 rules for becoming a millionaire real estate investor? Is it really as easy as it sounds? Will it work in Vancouver? Is now the time to be buying real estate? These are but a few of the questions Matt & Adam grapple with in this not-to-missed episode!