Vancouver Real Estate Podcast

In this VREP ‘exclusive’ episode, Adam & Matt sit down with developer, Derek DiMartile, & Project Marketer, Ehsan Sharenejad (Propel Project Marketing Group), to talk about their exciting new 6-storey, 81-unit project Popolo! Located steps from Commercial Drive & the Commercial-Broadway Skytrain Station, Popolo is one of the first new developments after the Grandview-Woodland Official Community Plan. Derek & Ehsan talk the future of ‘The Drive,’ the best opportunities in Vancouver & why Covid could potentially lead to even higher property prices in our region and beyond. You heard it here first & the VREP community is first in line. Get in touch if you want the earliest access to this project. From two good Popolo to a community full of good Popolo! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

You asked for him and we got him! The one and only Eric Carlson, Founder & CEO of Anthem Properties Group, joins Adam and Matt to talk all things real estate and the Vancouver housing market. With a growing portfolio that includes 15,000 homes in various stages of development, 8 million square feet of commercial space, and 6,100 acres of land across Alberta, British Columbia and California, Eric knows a thing or two about the market and has a lot of wisdom to impart. How's the Vancouver real estate market? What makes a good investment or development site? And where should you buy right now? Check this episode out and share it with your family and friends. They will thank you for it!  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Problem tenant? 10-4! We've got you covered. This week, former police officer and President of Canadian Tenant Inspections Services, Jim Garnett, joins Adam & Matt to talk stake-outs, best landlord practices, and sure-fire ways to avoid conflict. As a former RCMP (drug enforcement) and landlord himself, Jim shares his ground-breaking pro-tips for interviewing, screening, and choosing the best tenants while making sure you are protected throughout. You won't need a bullet-proof vest for this ride-along, but be sure to bring your notebook and pen, ya nerd. Roger that! Over and out.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Mark Hentemann ain’t your average family guy. Sure, he has a family (with slightly more than 2.4 kids) and, yes, he does in fact write and executive produce the tv show Family Guy. But that is absolutely where the similarities end. Is there anything average about owning 90 million dollars in Investment real estate in Los Angeles? Mark sits down with Adam & Matt to unpack his trajectory from starving New York artist to hit writer on The Late Show with David Letterman among other Hollywood accolades to real estate investing guru - one door - and script! - at a time! Trust us: this episode will hit your money making sweet spot. Giggity giggity!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Roads? Where we’re going we don’t need roads! It turns out Doc Brown got the future right when it came to one thing: cities. This week Adam & Matt sit down with the visionary planner & architect Vishaan Chakrabarti who cut his teeth in New York real estate as Director of City Planning in Manhattan and recently called for the banning of private cars in New York City. And that’s just one of his transformative ideas for how cities will change in the coming years. This episode provides a glimpse into the future of cities like Vancouver and those interested in real estate should take heed – it will not only impact your investment strategies but how you live. Now hand over your car keys.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Where is the Vancouver real estate market heading for the balance of 2020 and beyond? The answer might surprise you!  Professor of Finance & Vancouver real estate thought-leader, Andrey Pavlov, is back and just in time for the last quarter of 2020. In contrast to dire CMHC predictions, Andrey outlines a very different vision of the next few years in our marketplace. Where are prices going? What are the biggest risks to Vancouver real estate? And should you buy now or wait? We tackle all of these questions and more. Don't make any buying or selling decisions without listening to this first! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Are you hearing conflicting reports? Perhaps you just heard the CMHC call for 9-18% price drops in the Vancouver market, but then your neighbour Todd's home sold in multiple offers. And Todd's place was a dump. And Todd's got bad taste. And, come to think of it, you don't actually even like Todd...no one does. And he got over asking during Covid?!? So, what is really happening in the Vancouver real estate market? On today's show, Adam & Matt offer an extended version of their recent talk at the Vancouver Real Estate Investment Summit. They break it down simply, discussing what we are hearing about the Vancouver real estate market, what we actually know about the Vancouver real estate market, and, knowing what we know, where the opportunities are currently. This is an info-packed episode that gives an up-to-the minute account of the market that goes way beyond the headlines. You may even better understand what happened with Todd’s place by the end but that doesn’t mean you have to feel

Alligator properties are looming in the bog-lands of Vancouver and you may not even know they exist! This week, Michael Zuber - real estate investor, author, and young retiree - joins Adam & Matt to provide a blueprint from how he went from ZERO to 187 doors in less than 15 years. Retired in his 40s, Michael tells us how to stay on top of markets, how to structure your investment goals, and how to build a real estate empire while living in an expensive region on the West Coast. This episode is info-packed and will take you to the next level. Don't miss it!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

CMHC made headlines this Spring predicting big drops for Canadian Real Estate and now we have the Vancouver edition. CMHC Economist & Market Analyst, Eric Bond, sits down with Adam & Matt to interpret the data, discuss methodology and provide some startling predictions. What will be the long-term effects of Covid-19? Will Vancouver real estate prices drop? What does the Vancouver Real Estate Market look like in 2021 and beyond? And which segments of the market will outperform? The answer might surprise you! This is an action-packed episode and choice listening for anyone considering buying or selling. Get your notepad!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Everyone knows someone who has made a fortune in Vancouver's presale (new condo) market. But what are the costly mistakes you never hear about? Today, Litigator Layne Hellrung sits down with Adam and Matt to talk about the tribulations and actual trials that he deals with day in and day out. Jam-packed with useful information and case studies, this episode will elevate your understanding of new construction and potentially save you thousands of dollars. Thinking of buying a presale condo? Listen to this episode FIRST! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Let's face it: real estate hasn't changed all that much in decades. Sure, we lost the golden jackets, some of us the bus bench ads, and MLS is no longer an index in your trunk, but overall the process has largely remained the same. Enter Avesdo. This week, Avesdo and OffPlan's CEO, Tyler Proud joins Adam & Matt to explain how technology is finally changing the game. Want to buy a condo? Click here. Need to make a deposit? Add payment here. Want to review the disclosure statement? Yeah, you get the drift. Join us for a futuristic voyage into the not so distant future of our industry. Your next new condo investment is only a click away... a left click, Granny, not a right one.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Two major home-ownership events happened out of quarantine: first, businesses learned that their employees could work from home; and second, homeowners learned that their homes were not where they wanted to work! So, what does this mean for real estate buying habits moving forward? This week, Senior Vice President of Mosaic Homes, Geoff Duyker, joins Adam & Matt to unpack how one developer is pivoting in light of Covid-19. Tune in for a gripping conversation that might have you heading to the 'burbs in search of a larger place to watch Netflix (we mean, work). You also won't want to miss the Senior VP of Mosaic's top picks for investment. Trust us, it's one you likely haven't considered!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The City of Vancouver is a notoriously difficult place to build homes, with crippling debates occurring at any attempt to add housing. So, it may surprise you to hear that ground is being broken soon for 11 towers - with the tallest being 57 stories! – at the base of the west side of the Burrard Bridge. Wait…in Vancouver? Not exactly. Squamish Nation Councillor and Spokesperson Khelsilem sits down with Adam and Matt to detail the Sen̓áḵw Development, a Squamish Nation/Westbank master planned community that will redefine the Vancouver skyline. Tune in for a fascinating conversation about development & jurisdiction, density & forward-thinking design as well as reconciliation & the rise of a new development company with far reaching goals. Not to be missed! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Thinking of selling? This episode is for you! After weeks of fielding the same questions from anxious homeowners, Adam & Matt sit down to weigh the pros and cons of listing in this unchartered Covid-era! Should I upsize? Should I downsize? Is now the time to cash-in? This episode covers all these burning questions and reveals 3 PRO-TIPS for selling in uncertain markets. Time to plan your exit strategy and level-up!  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The Great Reopening has begun, but what does that mean for Canadian real estate and the Canadian economy at large. Welcome back Prof. Murtaza Haider who joins Adam & Matt to talk economic recovery, Canadian debt levels, and CMHC's projected 18% decline in real estate prices. Is it time to buy or sell? Tune in to find out!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Vancouver’s thriving downtown has been the envy of many North American cities but what happens when all the hustle and bustle stops… for two months!?! Now couple that with the demise of the international tourist, the collapse of the cruise ship industry, and the office tower crowd working from home and…Vancouver, we have a problem! President & CEO of the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association Charles Gauthier sits down with Adam & Matt to discuss how we got here, the most pressing pain points facing local businesses, and the biggest challenges moving forward for downtown and the city to rebound. It’s not all doom and gloom but, as Vancouver cautiously reopens, the city you call home definitely needs you. Time to step up!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

When was the last time you visited Kelowna? Chances are it's changed since then and the end is nowhere in sight. In fact, with luxury waterfront towers under construction, some of the country's lowest vacancy rates, an aggressive play for tech, and a push towards urbanization, Kelowna could very well be one of the best places in Canada to invest. This week, City of Kelowna Urban Planner, Ross Soward, joins Adam & Matt to highlight some of the critical changes the city has undertaken and some of its future plans. See the Okanagan through different eyes and this vision has bike lanes, urban trails, breweries, and a vibrant walkable urban centre. Trust us, this ain't your grandma's Kelowna.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Ever wonder what it’s like to put together some of the biggest real estate transactions in Vancouver? Mark Goodman, Principal of Goodman Commercial Inc. and coauthor of the popular Goodman Report, was behind a quarter of those transactions in 2019. Perhaps you read about Beach Towers selling recently for a modest 305 million dollars? Yeah, that was Mark and his team and yeah, we know your cousin used to rent there. Everyone’s cousin did! Mark joins Adam and Matt to dive deep into the fascinating world of multifamily real estate here in Vancouver, with case studies, calculations big and small, and stories fit for the big screen. It’s that multi-family primer that you’ve been waiting for and it doesn’t disappoint. Welcome to the Bigs!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Everyone has an opinion about where real estate in Vancouver is heading, but what does the guy advising some of the city's largest developers think? This week, Executive Director and Founding Partner of MLA Canada, Cameron McNeill, joins Adam and Matt for a deep-dive on the current state of the market and what's to come. Where were we before the COVID-19 lockdown? Will the presale market rebound? And why does Cameron think it's inevitable that prices in our region will continue to rise? Trust us, he's got some compelling data points! But, wait, there's more: which areas are Cameron and his developer clients excited about? If you are an investor, realtor, or just an all-out real estate nerd, you won't want to miss this info-packed episode. Level-up!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Covid-19 may be a dress rehearsal for the rolling catastrophic events that cities like Vancouver face in the coming years. But is Vancouver and the real estate market ready for ongoing economic shocks? Founding Principal of Resilient Cities Catalyst Jeb Brugmann joins Adam & Matt to talk about the COVID-19 crisis, the idea of the resilient city, and Vancouver’s relative strengths and weaknesses in the face of future adversity. But it ain’t all doom and gloom: VREP may steal Jeb’s Monday Beer night idea for when we get through this. And the first one is on us!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands