Vancouver Real Estate Podcast

Should YOU invest in Vancouver real estate right now? This week, Matt and Adam unpack the Vancouver investment thesis and explain the market conditions that make Vancouver an exceptional city for real estate investors. What's driving demand? What makes increasing supply so challenging? And what do past market cycles tell us about the future? Bonus: what have been the best investment areas over the past decade and where are the opportunities for investors right now? All this and some filler on today's great episode! 

We are just weeks out from the slowest year in British Columbia real estate in more than a decade. So long, 2023! Now all eyes turn to the year at hand: what exactly will happen in 2024? You want answers? We got answers!BCREA Chief Economist Bredon Ogmundson sits down with Adam & Matt to not only detail his Vancouver real estate predictions for 2024 but also his take on the future of the BC economy, unemployment, inflation & interest rates over the coming year.Do inventory levels rise alongside 2024 mortgage renewals? Do interest rate reductions lead to a big rebound in demand? And which markets does the BCREA Chief Economist bet on for 2024 appreciation? There is a reason Brendon has become our go-to guest at the start of any year. Tune in to find out why! 

Will you achieve your real estate goals in 2024? Bad news: the vast majority of you won't and it will have less to do with your goals and more to do with your daily real estate routines. This week, Matt & Adam discuss the top 5 daily habits that take real estate investors from good to great. This episode covers how to fully understand a market, how to evaluate and find the best opportunities, and why your network is ultimately your net worth. Did we mention that this only takes about 15 minutes per day? Tune in for your 2024 game plan for success in any real estate market. This is your year.  

Top mortgage broker and real estate investor, Alex McFadyen, discusses mindset mastery, goal setting, and turning losses into wins in the world of real estate. Topics include finding a mentor, utilizing resources, the importance of structure, finding value, creating connections, and the power of authenticity.

Expert on Canadian mortgage market, Andy Hill, discusses the challenges of obtaining financing, the changing landscape of the mortgage market, and the current state of the Canadian lending landscape. They also touch on market opportunities and strategies for finding good deals in any market. Casual conversation includes recommendations for wood barrel style saunas and DJ mixes.

Real estate is being disrupted... and it's happening faster than you think! This week for our 400th episode, Jeff King, CEO of the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, and Trevor Koot, CEO of the British Columbia Real Estate Association, join Matt & Adam in studio to discuss the future of real estate in BC with new technology/digital platforms, the rise of big data, AI and machine learning, block chain and smart contracts, and regulatory changes that will transform the way we do business. How will big tech revolutionize the real estate industry? Which companies will win the day? And will Matt & Adam be driving Ubers in 2024? All this and more in VREP's 400th episode!

Artificial Intelligence is quickly transforming all industries & Vancouver real estate is no exception. But we are still early days. Co-Founder of the Real View, Andrew Armstrong, joins Adam & Matt this week to discuss AI & a Vancouver real estate landscape brimming with opportunity. What is AI & how is it evolving? How will AI transform the buying & selling process in Vancouver? What are its practical applications today? And is true disruption of real estate just around the corner? Tune in this week for our most sci-fi episode to date. This description brought to you by ChatGPT!

When Rick Ilich started Townline in 1980, interest rates in Canada were cresting at almost 15%, inflation was on the rise, and by the end of the following year, rates peaked at over 20%. The 1980s real estate market in Vancouver was marked by volatility and an eventual market crash (and if you are a boomer or have a boomer parent, you already know this tale). So how did a new development company like Townline survive and what are some lessons for today's market?This week, Townline CEO, Rick Ilich, sits down with Matt & Adam to discuss his story, from West Coast surfer still 'on the tools' to leading a large-scale development company that builds everything from single-family homes to concrete high-rise towers and mixed-use communities. What are Rick's thoughts on the market? What are policy-makers getting right and getting wrong? How can we improve as an industry? And where does Rick see opportunity in today's market? This is an inspiring episode from a respected leader in the residential, commercial and mixed-use development industry in BC. Listen up! 

Wesgroup's President, Beau Jarvis, is BACK and trust us: this one’s a real estate master class! Wesgroup is one of Western Canada’s largest, and most respected, private real estate companies, with 49 active construction projects, 1,749 residential units under construction, 800+ sub-trades on job sites daily, and almost 7000 residential strata units in the permitting process.  Beau sits down with Matt & Adam for a comprehensive discussion about the current state and future projections of Vancouver’s real estate market. What are the long-term effects of the current market slowdown? Which sub-market is a dream opportunity for real estate investors? And how will the market perform for the balance of 2023 and 2024? These are uncertain times but Beau’s insights provide a sobering perspective of our unique market and what’s to come. Not to be missed!

Predicting the future of Vancouver's real estate market has never been more challenging. From the unprecedented Covid Boom to unexpected suburban price surges to the series of interest rate hikes, the landscape has been turbulent. But the question on everyone's mind is: What's next for Vancouver housing in 2024? The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver’s Director of Economics & Data Analytics Andrew Lis sits down with Adam & Matt this week to provide a compelling forecast. We dissect the past and present to forecast Vancouver's real estate trajectory. This episode is not just about the trends — it's about understanding the key metrics that will drive the market in 2024. Don't miss Andrew Lis's expert analysis, where he unravels the complexities of the market and reveals the crucial indicators every investor, buyer, and seller should watch. Get ahead of the curve!.