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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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E#290 - July 2024 Vancouver Real Estate Market Update
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This week we dive into the numbers as we do every month at this time. What does the entire market look like as of the end of July 2024? What does the West Side look like at the end of the month? Additionally we have a little show and tell of the most & lest expensive detached homes currently offered for sale on the West Side of Vancouver. Thank you…
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Vancouver Real Estate Market Update for August 2024
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This week has brought significant developments to the Vancouver real estate market, with major changes both locally and internationally that are poised to impact buyers and sellers alike. The Federal Reserve held its key interest rate steady, but signaled potential rate cuts as early as September due to a cooling job market and easing inflation. Th…
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Real Estate Investing Through Massive Foreclosure Periods
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Real Estate Investing Through Massive Foreclosure Periods Join us for an exclusive episode of the REFP podcast, focusing on "Real Estate Investing Through Massive Foreclosure Periods." In this enlightening episode, you'll dive into the following insights: Discover the secret to making money during economic downturns, a strategy that can set you apa…
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Finding a career path that will be in demand for ever & will get you to a six-figure income before the average canadian! That is what we are talking about this week on the channel.Join me to discuss the best way to prepare your kids for Buying a home in Vancouver sooner than the average Vancouverite!Interested in your thoughts, that parallel mine o…
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VREP #432 | Vancouver Real Estate in the Broader North American Context with Chad Boorman
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We often talk about Vancouver exporting real estate talent throughout North America. But what are the best & brightest in the industry actively learning from other cities? And what can these creative ventures outside of Vancouver tell us about ourselves? This week, Chad Boorman, Chief Financial Officer of Rize Alliance, sits down with Adam & Matt t…
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Market Shift: Analyzing the Impact of the Bank of Canada's Rate Cut on Real Estate
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The real estate market in Vancouver is showing signs of revival following a recent rate cut by the Bank of Canada, which has made borrowing more affordable for potential buyers. With expectations of more rate cuts incoming, experts anticipate further boosts in market activity and home sales in the coming months. James and Denny offer their personal…
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How Economic Shifts in the US & Canada Are Impacting Home Prices
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The economic landscape in both the US and Canada is showing significant shifts that have important implications for homeowners, the housing market, and the broader economy. Recently, the Bank of Canada (BoC) made a notable move by cutting interest rates by 0.25%, hinting at further cuts to come. This action aligns with market expectations, with a c…
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VREP #431 | Rate Cuts, Regulation & Timing Potential Rebounds with Andrey Pavlov
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It is time to take stock. We are more than halfway through 2024 and this year’s real estate market has been a doozy. We have seen sales volumes well below historical norms, a surprising spike in inventory, a number of new impactful housing policy measures & now a BoC second rate cut with signs of more to come. But what does this all mean for the fu…
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Deal Alchemy™ - Debt Paydown to Cash Flow
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Deal Alchemy™ - Debt Paydown to Cash Flow Join us for an exciting and enlightening class with James Orr as he delves into the fascinating world of Deal Alchemy™. In this class, listeners will discover a surprisingly powerful strategy that has the potential to drastically improve cash flow on rental properties. Whether you're considering buying a ne…
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This week we dive into the city council passing amendments to previously protected areas and swaths of land covered in historically significant properties (commercial & residential) in order to make way for more blanket density dictated from the province... This is a very reactive approach to the current "problem at hand" and has the means to destr…
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In June, inflation unexpectedly dropped from 2.9% to 2.7%, surpassing expectations of 2.8%. Despite this decrease, the shelter cost index remains a significant driver of inflation, with a current increase rate of 6.2%, compared to 4.8% last year. Mortgage interest costs surged by 22%, and rent has increased by 8.8%, marking the highest rise since M…
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Tax Deductibility of PMI Payments Are you an owner-occupant puzzled by the ever-changing rules around PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance) deductibility? Or perhaps an ambitious real estate investor, hungry to maximize your deductions and supercharge your profits? Then this class is your golden ticket to the world of tax wisdom! Join us for an exhilara…
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VREP #430 | Why Smart Money Continues to Invest in Vancouver
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Here’s something few could have predicted: inventory in Metro Vancouver has almost doubled in six months and a rate cut has done little to spark sales. Many investors are sitting on their hands. But smart money continues to target Vancouver and there are many reasons why. Wendy Waters, Vice President, Research Services & Strategy at GWL Realty Advi…
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E#287 - July 2024 Vancouver Real Estate Market Update
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Welcome to the July 2024 Vancouver Real Estate Market update!This month we have consistency in the listing environment with record high inventory numbers staying consistent.Sales this past month are consistent on the softer side of things.Buyers for the most part oil this (still) high interest rate environment are rightfully hesitant to purchase un…
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In June, inflation in the USA declined by 0.1% to 3%, marking the lowest rate in 12 months and a significant drop from the 9.1% peak two years prior. Despite this improvement, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that inflation remains a concern and further positive data is necessary to justify rate cuts. The next Fed announcement is sche…
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Functional Obsolescence Unveiled: The Silent Value Killer in Real Estate Investments—and How to Defeat It!
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Functional Obsolescence Unveiled: The Silent Value Killer in Real Estate Investments—and How to Defeat It! There's a often overlooked risk of investing in reale state: obsolescence. Whether we're focused on properties that are or will become functionally obsolete or drift directly into economic or physical obsolescence... these are real-world risks…
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VREP #429 | Financing & Investing in the USA as a Canadian
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Last week, we covered buying properties in the USA as Canadians. This week is all about financing and investing in the USA. Alain Forget and Hatim Tichout, RBC Cross Border Banking & U.S. Home Equity Financing, join Matt & Adam to discuss opportunities for investment, emerging US Markets, navigating market dynamics, and how Canadians can best secur…
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Vancouver Real Estate Market Update for July 2024
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The Vancouver real estate market has largely held strong in 2024, with prices rising for the first five months. However, a significant downturn appears to be building. High interest rates for two years, a ten-year low in sales volumes, and a spike in consumer and business insolvencies are all pointing to a decline in real estate prices. The June nu…
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How to Analyze an All-Cash Rental Property Purchase
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How to Analyze an All-Cash Rental Property Purchase Deal analysis is important. Learning how to analyze deals is a critical skill for all real estate investors, whether you're financing 100% of the purchase or buying a property without a loan at all and paying all cash. In this class, we will look at how deal analysis changes when you plan to buy a…
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BC's Multiplex Plan: Game-Changer for the Housing Landscape
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In this engaging and informative video, Dan and Ryan from the Vancouver Life Real Estate Group welcome back Bill Laidler, a multifamily developer with over 500 doors under construction, to discuss the transformative Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing Initiative, also known as the Multiplex Plan. Bill, a pioneer in this initiative, shares his extensive …
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VREP #428 | Buying Property in the USA as a Canadian with Former Canuck Goaltender Eddie Lack
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When buying in the US, the puck stops here. Former Canuck Goaltender turned Scottsdale Luxury Realtor Eddie Lack helps a lot of Canadians buy real estate in Arizona. And when we say a lot, we mean it: 80% of his clients are from Canada! Eddie sits down this week with Adam & Matt to detail the buying process in the US & why so many Canadians are cho…
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Unlocking Urban Growth: Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing and Zoning Bylaw Changes in Vancouver
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As the June 30 deadline for amending zoning bylaws has passed, city governments in BC have detailed new construction permissions for single-family properties starting in July. James and Denny discuss the impact of these changes on Vancouver real estate from the perspectives of buyers, sellers, and investors. This episode will focus on new zoning by…
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Real Estate Roller Coaster: Record Highs, Record Lows
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In this episode, we dive into a whirlwind week in the real estate landscape, packed with highs and lows that are enough to make your head spin. Canadians hit a new all-time high in household net worth, while mortgage originations reached record lows. Inflation rose, inventory spiked, and yet housing affordability somehow improved, all amidst rising…
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How Return on Investment Changes Based on Credit Score With PMI
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How Return on Investment Changes Based on Credit Score With PMI Does your credit score really matter when you're buying rental properties? Sure, your credit score impacts the mortgage interest rate you can get with traditional mortgages. And yes, your credit score affects how much private mortgage insurance (PMI) will cost. Your credit score can al…
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VREP #427 | Real Estate from North Vancouver to the Sunbelt with Taylor Steele
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All real estate is local but all opportunity is not. And today’s guest knows this better than most. Taylor Steele from Integrated-integrities sits down with Adam & Matt to discuss opportunities in a down market, from the future of the North Shore to multifamily in the US to ultra passive ways to add real estate to your portfolio. Where are the buyi…
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The Revamp & Re-list saga has now come to an end! The property has now sold. Within three days back on market post Revamp we had achieved an accepted offer on the property. This has led to a sale. This episode is a slight recap of the process that we went through with unit #1903 & the shuttle art of shopping an offer... What does that mean?? It mea…
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Market Update June: Sales Down, Inventory Up!
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Listings are up, pre-sales are down, and prices are easing in Vancouver's housing market. This shift indicates a cooling trend as more properties become available while fewer buyers commit to pre-sales, leading to a gradual decline in housing prices. James and Denny share what they see in this market and offer predictions on where things are going.…
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BC's New Multiplex Plan: Real Estate Game Changer or Developer's Dilemma?
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In this episode, we delve into the upcoming small-scale multi-unit housing initiative in British Columbia, which automatically rezones single-family lots to allow for multiple units to be built on them. This new policy, set to take effect next month, is sparking interest among both homeowners and investors looking to capitalize on the potential new…
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Is It Better to Buy Rentals with 25% Down or All Cash After Buying an Owner-Occupant?
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So, are you stressing out over higher mortgage interest rates and properties not cash flowing as well as they used to, or in some markets, not having positive cash flow at all... even with 25% down? What's a real estate investor seeking financial independence to do? In this class, we will compare two strategies. In both strategies, you first buy an…
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VREP #426 | Financial Freedom Through Real Estate Investing with Clint Murphy
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Do you have a 10 year plan? How about just a plan? If you don't, you are in the majority and don't worry - our guest today can help you set and achieve your goals and you can start right now. Clint Murphy, real estate developer, real estate investor, CFO, and prolific finance influencer, sits down with Matt & Adam in Kokomo Studios to unpack his in…
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