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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The Vancouver Life podcast exists to educate, inspire, entertain, add value, challenge and ultimately provide guidance to its listeners when it comes to Vancouver Real Estate.
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EVERY THURSDAY I come to you with your direct short form update on all things Vancouver Real Estate. From @iamjaymcinnes - THE PEOPLES REALTOR 🙏🏻 | SHARP STORIES - Vancouver Real Estate Podcast!
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Learn all about investing in real estate in Vancouver, Washington with a combination of real estate financial planning and modeling with numbers specific to Vancouver plus syndicated, more generalized recordings of live and pre-recorded real estate investing classes (not all specific to Vancouver).
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Hosted by James Garbutt and Denny Dumas, top Vancouver Realtors that have facilitated over a billion dollars in sales, and have helped over a thousand families move. This podcast informs buyers, sellers and investors about what's happening in and around Vancouver's real estate market. Buy or sell with us! The Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Team - Oakwyn Realty Ltd.'
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Marty provides his listeners with a variety of different podcasts relevant to current affairs in the Vancouver BC real estate market. There are ‘Monthly Market Updates’ which provide a (15-20min) deep dive into current market conditions, the drivers, and some forecasting. There will also be a separate selection of current topics affecting buyers and sellers in this market area.
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Vancouver Real is a podcast dedicated to cultural evolution. It is a melting pot of ideas, beliefs and questions explored by hosts, brothers, Andy (@andyzaremba) and Mike Zaremba with guests both local and international. It is a talk-show style of show both audio only and video versions of the show. Episodes typically last for 60-90 minutes. The brothers are also business partners for their commercial float centre, Float House, with 4 locations located in British Columbia and Alberta.
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There are no tricks, or special tactics to success in real estate. This podcast is intended for anyone who’s looking for information about real estate. It’s more than just a how-to. This information I will be explaining the benefits, caveats and even alternative options for the how-to's. This is perfect for someone who is looking to start a career in real estate but doesn’t want to start from the ground up. It’s also great for anyone who just wants to make more money and is willing to invest ...
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Are you ready to learn more about the Real Estate industry in Vancouver without being bored out of your mind? We are Joe and Jeff, two local Realtors® who have over 16 years of industry experience. Join us for our weekly updates where we chat about the in's and outs of the Real Estate industry. We will share our best practices on how to protect yourself whether you are Buying, Selling, or Investing and provide you with updates on the market, along with interviews with other industry experts. ...
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The Closing Couch isn't just about closing deals; it's about opening doors to healthier, happier living through informed and mindful real estate choices. Hosted by Polly Reitze and Kim Taylor, two seasoned realtors with a wealth of experience in navigating the tumultuous waters of the Vancouver real estate market, The Closing Couch offers a refreshing take on what it means to buy, sell, invest, and own property in one of Canada's most dynamic cities. They understand that engaging with real e ...
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Will the NDP's Housing Plan Solve BC's Crisis? | Election Countdown
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With the election just one week away, housing remains a pivotal issue for voters across Canada. This week, we take a close look at the New Democratic Party’s (NDP) housing policy, following last week’s review of the Conservative Party’s platform. The NDP’s 66-page action plan is packed with ambitious goals, focusing primarily on improving affordabi…
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Tenant screeing... an important, but often overlooked skill. If you're going to manage properties yourself in Vancouver, you're going to need to know how to screen tenants. This class is Module 4 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the 5 steps in the property management process? Wh…
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VREP #442 | This BC Election Could Change Everything with Trevor Hargreaves
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The British Columbia provincial election is upon us & the choices for premier & party are stark. This October 19th election will shape our province in profound ways for years to come. So how do the candidates stack up in regards to arguably the most important issue facing British Columbians - housing? This week BCREA's Senior Vice President of Gove…
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CMHC Announces Mortgage Changes to Boost Homeownership for Canadians
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The new CMHC rules will enable more homebuyers to qualify for mortgage insurance, potentially allowing them to secure larger mortgage amounts, and making homeownership more accessible. This includes 30-year amortization periods and mortgage insurance qualification for houses up to $1.5 million. James and Denny share their thoughts on these changes …
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October 2024 Monthly Market Update | Vancouver Real Estate
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Inflation is falling falling falling. The fall market will continue to chug along at a moderate rate. What does this mean for 2025? Get ready for a market take-off in the new year! Follow along with Marty as he talks about his predictions for the Vancouver Real Estate market. Follow Our Pages For More! https://linktr.ee/pospischilrealty Thanks for …
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The liquidity is coming, what does that mean and how do tou access it? The government at all levels is loosening access to money in a nutshell. As tou will se in this video as well as last weeks video, these dunds are ckming in many different forms. From simply reducing interest rates to projects like the Heather Lands project with subsidised purch…
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Vancouver Real Estate Market Update for October 2024
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With the BC provincial election approaching on October 19th, housing policy has become a focal point for both major parties—the NDP and the Conservatives. Each party has released its housing platform, but the Conservative Party’s approach has sparked significant debate due to its "ambitious" tax-cut promises and plans to further streamline housing …
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Secrets to Marketing to Find Tenants
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If you're going to manage properties yourself in Vancouver, you're going to need to know how to do the marketing to find tenants. This class is Module 3 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: The 6 “Property Management Mastery” modules included with this course. How to change your thinking abo…
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VREP #441 | Overcoming Uncontrollable Obstacles in Real Estate with Todd Talbot
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This is not your usual Vancouver Real Estate Podcast episode. Long time listeners will remember Love It or List It Vancouver star Todd Talbot on the show nearly 3 years ago discussing his Okanagan “Eh” Frame project. This net zero, passive house, passion project was set to ultimately be the subject of a TV series when fully built. But then disaster…
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Market Update September: Insights into the Current Buyer-Seller Disconnect
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As the fall season sets in, the real estate market is experiencing a noticeable slowdown, with lower-than-usual sales compared to previous years. Buyers and sellers alike are feeling the effects of shifting economic conditions, leading to more cautious decision-making and longer listing times. James and Denny discuss how they navigate slower market…
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STOP Believing These Election Lies About Housing
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This week’s discussion focuses on the current state of the housing market and its central role in the upcoming provincial election. With housing affordability and availability at critical levels, this issue has become a focal point for voters and policymakers. We’ll break down the latest developments, key political stances, and potential implicatio…
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Having a solid understanding of historical market stats is important for investing in real estate in Vancouver. This class is Module 2 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: Should you try to “time the market” using data to increase profitability? How much are properties selling for? Do proper…
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VREP #440 | Taking the Pulse of the Vancouver Economy with Bryan Yu
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The local economy is the backdrop for every conversation we have about our real estate market. And yet we rarely get a chance to focus specifically on the economy of Metro Vancouver. How are we actually doing as a region? Should we be uneasy or optimistic about the future? Are you richer or poorer than you think? Central 1 Credit Union’s Chief Econ…
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Real Estate Shake-Up! Inflation Drops, Rate Cuts, & New Policies Explained
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This week has been monumental for Vancouver's real estate market, with several key factors influencing housing and the broader economic landscape. Inflation has officially hit 2%, marking a significant milestone for the Bank of Canada (BOC) as it reaches its target for the first time in nearly four years. While the broader inflation rate stands at …
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Secrets of the 7 Ways to Invest in Real Estate
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Having a deep understanding of the 7 key real estate investing strategies is critically important for your success as a real estate investor in Vancouver. This class is Module 1 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: The 7 ways to invest in real estate… plus 2 more bonus strategies that we don…
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The government has started making changes to bandaid the current situation in the Vancouver Real Estate Market as we come closer and closer to election season.. Their claim that they will build 4 million homes (1 home / minute) across the country is a tall order. Specifically within the current interest rate environment. Yes, rates are dropping... …
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VREP #439 | Building Through Market Shifts with Milan Mann
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Supply chain disruptions, rising construction costs & tepid buyer demand have all been watchwords in Metro Vancouver development for the last few years. But are these highly challenging days finally behind us? BM Group’s President of Real Estate Development and Construction, Milan Mann, knows both sides of this equation intimately. Milan joins Adam…
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BC’s Zoning Overhaul & Pre Approved Housing Designs - How Architects Are Reacting
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In this episode, we dive into one of the most significant housing policy changes in British Columbia's history: the Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) legislation and the province-wide densification of single-family home lots - but this time, with 3 different Architectural firms. This is likely the largest rezoning initiative we’ll witness in o…
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VREP #438 | Unpacking the Housing Slump with Dustan Woodhouse
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“Sellers Await Buyers’ Return” was the headline that marked the end of the summer 2024. And the same could be said for the spring. And 2023. And most of 2022. As goes interest rates, so goes Canadian real estate apparently. But are high interest rates the total story? Former President of Mortgage Architects Dustan Woodhouse has spent a lot of time …
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Warning - Risks of Missed Inspection Issues When Investing in Real Estate
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There's a risk to just about everything in life... including investing in real estate. One risk that some real estate investors fear is the risk of buying a property having missed important, expensive issues with the property during the inspection period. In this class, James will discuss the risk of investing in real estate and specficially the ri…
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E#293 - August 2024 Vancouver Real Estate Market Update
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Welcome to the August 2024 Vancouver Real Estate market update! August was unfortunately much of the same as July. Increased inventory levels in all categories & decreased sales in all categories. Benchmark housing prices on the West Side have continued to increase and though the rates have decreased and will apparently continue to do so, Buyers at…
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Vancouver Real Estate Market Update for September 2024
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In the first week of September, the Vancouver real estate market received an update that reflects significant shifts. August numbers reveal that home prices have dropped even further, with detached homes now firmly in a buyer’s market—a term seldom used in Vancouver. Compounding this, the Bank of Canada (BOC) cut interest rates for the third time, …
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VREP #437 | Metro Vancouver Responds to Bill 44 with Tara Gronlund
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The BC provincial government stunned observers late last year when it legislated all BC municipalities change zoning regulations to permit multiplexes on single family lots by June 30, 2024. The provincial order was clear. But implementation has been another thing altogether. Architect Tara Gronlund joins Adam & Matt to discuss how different munici…
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How Return on Investment Changes Based on How You Pay PMI
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If you're going to put less than 20% down when buying a property, the lender is likely to require that you pay private mortgage insurance (PMI) to protect them in case you default on the loan. This usually applies to Nomads™, house hackers, and investors putting 15% down to acquire non-owner-occupant properties. There are 3 ways to pay PMI: Monthly…
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September 2024 Monthly Market Update | Vancouver Real Estate
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Join Marty for the September 2024 Monthly Market Update, where he explores the latest developments in Vancouver’s real estate market. From inflation to market trends, he’ll provide you with the data and analysis you need to navigate your next real estate journey. Also, don't forget to register for our upcoming Senior Seminar on November 21st, 2024 …
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"The Time Has Come" But Will Imminent Rate Cuts Be Enough To Stave Off A Recession?
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As inflation reaches its lowest level in over three years, the Bank of Canada's (BOC) rate cut predictions are becoming increasingly aggressive. While this might be a relief for mortgage holders, it signals significant economic distress. The BOC may need to cut rates rapidly to prevent a potential global financial crisis (GFC)-level event, but the …
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This week I discuss the convoluted and highly controversial topic of VANCOUVER VIEW CONES! What are they? Why do we have them? Is it a good thing that we are getting rid of them? And how do they make Vancouver Real Estate harder to build & more expensive? Take a walk with me through the details of these 35 year old restrictions which some say have …
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Warning - Risks of Interest Rates Rising When Investing in Real Estate
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There's a risk to just about everything in life... including investing in real estate. One risk that some real estate investors fear is that rising mortgage interest rates will: Increase their mortgage payment and therefore hurt cash flow, or The rising mortgage interest rates will lower affordability and demand for properties, and therefore the va…
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VREP #436 | Peak Opportunities in the Fraser Valley with Derek Fenton
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The Fraser Valley's real estate landscape is evolving rapidly & few know its contours better than Zenterra’s VP of Marketing & Sales, Derek Fenton. Derek sits down with Adam and Matt this week to discuss the Fraser Valley on the cusp of the 2024 fall market, a conversation that ranges from regional market conditions to in depth analysis of certain …
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Mortgage Interest Rate Update with BMO's #1 Mortgage Specialist
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In this insightful episode, we sit down with Mychal Ferrera from the Bank of Montreal to discuss the latest trends and forecasts in the real estate and mortgage markets. We dive deep into the current market climate, exploring whether the industry is picking up momentum or if the market is still stagnant. Mychal provides an insider's perspective on …
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Warning - Risks of Tenants Trashing Properties When Investing in Real Estate
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In this special class about the dangers, risks and warnings of investing in real estate: The #1 fear that keeps potential landlords and new real estate investors up at night! Expert insights on why this fear is more common among inexperienced landlords and investors in challenging real estate markets. Real-life horror stories of tenants causing sig…
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VREP #435 | Innovation in Real Estate with Rocky Sethi
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It is rare to find a consistent push toward innovation in the real estate industry. Today’s guest first sat down with Adam & Matt years back to champion the benefits of building with mass timber, the little understood but increasingly popular building material in Vancouver & beyond. Rocky Sethi returns this week, in his new position of Managing Dir…
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Why have Vancouver Rental Rates Dropped by -7.2%
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In this episode, we sit down and revisit the rapidly shifting rental market landscape with returning guest Keaton Bessy, Property Manager and Owner of Greater Vancouver Tenant and Property Management (GVANTPM). The last time Keaton joined the show 8 months ago, rental rates were steadily increasing month after month, with no signs of slowing down. …
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How to Analyze an All-Cash Rental Property Purchase
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Interested in learning how to analyze deals using The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™? Specifically, do you need to know how to analyze a deal purchased with an interest-only loan? In this special deal analysis, you will: Discover the secret strategy for analyzing the purchase of a rental property with an interest-only loan …
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E#291 - What Happens On Those Buyer Calls?
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This week I am talking to the Buyers out there. What is happening on those calls between your Buyers Agent & the Listing Agent on the property you have selected to try and purchase? Is this like Million Dollar Listing New York?? Os is there a bit more depth to this art of negotiation?? Well I guess I am speaking of MY method of negotiation from the…
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VREP #434 | Has the Vancouver Real Estate Market Cycle Run its Course? With Teo Nicolais
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Today we revisit our classic (and timely!) episode with Harvard's Teo Nicolais. 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 mar…
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Decoding BC's New Zoning Changes: What They Mean for You
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To tackle the housing crisis, the Province implemented a series of legislative changes in the fall of 2023 with Bills 44 and 47. These changes permit small-scale multi-unit housing and increase density in transit-oriented development areas, ensuring more people can access homes within their familiar communities. James and Denny go over the new chan…
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Central Banks Feeling The Pressure To Cut Rates
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The Bank of Canada (BoC) has recently undergone a significant shift in its monetary policy focus. Over the past two years, the central bank aggressively hiked interest rates to combat soaring inflation. These efforts have largely paid off, as inflation has been brought under control. However, this success has come at a cost—economic growth has been…
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Haunted Houses or Hidden Treasures? Decoding Stigmatized Real Estate
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Life has risks. Investing adds new risks. Investing in real estate adds new risks specific to real estate investing. One risk that is unique to real estate investing is the risk of buying a stigmatized property or having a property become stigmatized while you own it. In this class, James will: Uncover hidden gems in the real estate market and turn…
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VREP #433 | Are House Prices Dropping in Vancouver Fall 2024? With Andrew Lis
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The most recent Greater Vancouver Realtors Housing Market Report paints a surprisingly grim picture of the Vancouver real estate market. New listings are up 20% year over year and transactions are down 17.6% below the 10 year average. And this is with two Bank of Canada rate cuts! What is going on? And, more importantly, what does this mean for the…
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