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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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Welcome to a jam-packed episode of "The Mic for Vancouver Real Estate," where we're diving deep into the November 2023 Market in Vancouver. The seasonal slow down in sales paired with an increased supply has led the market in a different direction than we have seen these past few years. Is it a good time to buy? Is it a good time to sell? Have pric…
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Welcome back to Episode 42 of The Mic for Vancouver Real Estate! We've got a jam-packed episode focusing on the latest trends and issues affecting our real estate market. Here's what we're diving into: 🏠 Homeownership Dreams: The financial stress thrust upon homeowners is very real, and this is what the government is doing to help Canadians through…
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Welcome to a jam-packed episode of "The Mic for Vancouver Real Estate," where we're diving deep into the October 2023 Market in Vancouver. Finally breaking through historical 10-year averages this month saw some significant swings in several categories. Is it a good time to buy? Is it a good time to sell? Have prices finally fallen to an "affordabl…
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Welcome back to Episode 40 of The Mic for Vancouver Real Estate! This October News Round Up is packed with the latest scoop on the evolving real estate landscape in Vancouver. Here's the drill-down: 🌆 View Cones Revision: The debate is heating up over Vancouver's view cones. We dissect the proposed revisions and the potential impact on the city’s s…
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Welcome back to Episode 39 of The Mic for Vancouver Real Estate! This episode zooms into the September 2023 market dynamics in Vancouver. We unravel the sales activity, price trends, inventory insights, and the sales-to-active ratio rundown. Additionally, we touch upon the continuing rise in rent prices and what it denotes for the market. 🏠 Sales h…
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Welcome back to Episode 38 of The Mic for Vancouver Real Estate! We've got a jam-packed episode focusing on the latest trends and issues affecting our real estate market. Here's what we're diving into: 🏠 Homeownership Dreams: Nearly half of non-homeowners in Canada think they'll never own a home. We dissect the latest Semi-Annual State of the Housi…
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Welcome to Episode 37 of The Mic for Vancouver Real Estate: August 2023 Market Update—Your Ultimate Guide to Dominating the Market! Summer's wrapping up, and we've got a sizzling August update you won't want to miss! The market's been a rollercoaster, but we've got the quick stats and hot takes to keep you ahead of the game. Sales are up 21.4% from…
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Welcome back to The Mic for Vancouver Real Estate! Episode 36 is here, and we're tackling some of the most pressing issues in Vancouver's real estate market. Let's dive in! Parking Dilemma: Are parking stalls a thing of the past? We discuss the city's new policies and the developers' take on this hot-button issue. 🚗 Market Resilience: Despite the c…
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Welcome back to The Mic for Vancouver Real Estate! As we celebrate our 1-year anniversary and 34 episodes, we're taking a moment to reflect on our journey and dive deep into the latest market trends. Let's dive in! Anniversary Reflections: Joe and Jeff share their biggest lessons from the podcast. From policy changes to market insights, they discus…
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Welcome back to The Mic for Vancouver Real Estate! It's a hot summer, and the real estate market is sizzling too. Episode 34 is now live, and we're diving right into the numbers for a good ol' time analyzing the market. Let's get started! Sales Activity: July 2023 was a shocker with 2455 total sales, a 28.9% increase from last year but a 17.8% decr…
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Welcome back to The Mic for Vancouver Real Estate! Episode 33 is now live, and it's packed with aha moments on how to win multiple offers! Dive in with our awesome hosts as they break down the secrets of multiple offers in Vancouver's property scene. You'll learn about: - The basics of blind bidding - How do offers work when many people want the sa…
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Stay informed and up to date with our June News Roundup! Get the latest insights on real estate trends and developments. Discover the soaring construction costs during the pandemic, the impact of climate change on housing starts, and the rise in downtown Vancouver's office vacancy rate. Learn about proposed plans for the Jericho Lands project and a…
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Welcome to The Mic for Vancouver Real Estate, your ultimate source for electrifying market updates! Episode 29 is finally here, and we're thrilled to bring you the long-awaited May market update. Join our lively hosts as they embark on an exhilarating journey through Vancouver's real estate landscape. Get ready to uncover the latest price trends, s…
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Stay informed and never miss a beat with our May News Roundup! We've got you covered on all the important real estate topics. From the Bank of Canada's interest rate hike to the latest developments in Richmond's condo market, we've got the scoop. Discover how AI is revolutionizing property management and home sales, and dive into the heated discuss…
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Welcome to The Mic for Vancouver Real Estate, where we bring you the most electrifying market updates in town! Episode 29 is here, and we're about to rock your world with the May market update you've been waiting for. Join our hosts as they take you on an exhilarating journey through Vancouver's real estate landscape. Brace yourself for price trend…
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Welcome to Episode 27 of the Vancouver Real Estate channel, where we bring you the latest updates and news on the real estate market in Vancouver and across Canada. In this April News Roundup, we cover the most significant developments in the industry, including changes to interest rates, the impact of inflation, and the state of housing supply in …
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It's that time of the month again - time for the March Market Update. Get ready for an insightful and engaging dive into the latest real estate trends and numbers. In this video, we'll be unpacking the Sales Activity, Monthly Inventory, Total Inventory, and Sales to Active Ratio, giving you all the juicy details you need to stay ahead of the game i…
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Welcome back to The Mic for Vancouver Real Estate, where we bring you the latest and greatest in the world of Vancouver property. It's time for our March News Round Up! This is a milestone episode for us as we hit the silver mark with our 25th episode, and we've got a jam-packed show for you today. We're talking interest rates, important news and m…
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Welcome to Episode 24 of The Mic for Vancouver Real Estate series where we explore the latest and greatest in the world of pre-sale marketing! In this episode, we sit down with Ashley, the next superstar in the project marketing industry. Join us as we delve into Ashley's experiences working on presale projects both here and in Toronto, discussing …
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The real estate market in February 2023 has been showing some signs of recovery after a year of pandemic-induced stagnation. According to the latest market update, February was a much busier month than January, with an uptick in sales and interest rates holding steady. Jeff and Joe, in their podcast "The Lab 2.0", discuss the state of the market, s…
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Hey guys! Welcome back to this weeks episode of The Mic for Vancouver Real Estate! This year we will be featuring a new series which is a collection of news every month that we do not want you to miss. Some are breaking and some are purely comical where we want to share some laughter and entertainment with our listeners. Watch us on Youtube: https:…
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Welcome back everyone! In this weeks episode we wanted to compile and summarize all the changes in Real Estate you should know about in 2023. With some rules having a couple of months of "trial period" we are happy to share with our listeners our personal experiences and observations being on the field. Watch us on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Dv_JOjx…
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"New Year, New Me." We've all heard this saying before, but does this apply to the real estate market? As you may have heard, the winter months are historically slow in the world of real estate, and this year was no different. But how has the interest rate increases affected the market? Are people still selling and buying or has the market come to …
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Welcome back everyone! On this week's episode we will discuss some interesting takeaways that Joe brought back from his trip to Taiwan regarding their real estate practices. Some were quite shocking for Jeff, especially considering he had never been to Taiwan before. What are your thoughts on Taiwan vs Vancouver Real estate? This is an episode wher…
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"Vancouver's Real Estate Market Is Crashing" "Real Estate Prices Have Tanked" "Inflation Inflation Inflation" "Interest rate increase have killed the market" These may have been some of the headlines you've read or topics that have come up in conversation as of late. The media has always created exaggerated headlines just like the title of this epi…
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Welcome back everyone! As season 1 of our podcast comes to a close, we wanted to give our listeners an exclusive look into the life of our host, Joe Lee. With 15+ years in the industry we have received more than a few requests to know more about Joe and his extensive experience in Real Estate. Tune in for a peak into the personal life of Joe! Is th…
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"There are no good properties on the market" "Why have prices not fallen even more?" "Now is not a good time to sell" Are these some thoughts or topics that have come up in conversation as of late when discussing Real Estate in Vancouver? In our market update this week we review some key numbers and statistics to watch for and we will answer the qu…
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Welcome back everyone! In this weeks episode we thought we would change things up a bit and take a closer look into the lives of one of our hosts, Jeff Chan. As we draw closer to the end of our first season we thought our listeners would want to know a little bit more about the people behind the Mic for Vancouver Real Estate. Is there anything more…
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We are back this week with a debate on Condo vs. Townhome living in Vancouver. When choosing a property to purchase, many things come into consideration other than just price. This week we discuss the ins and outs of both and why one may be more suitable for you than the other. What made you decide to choose one over the other? Please let us know! …
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We have been waiting with bated breath for the October statistics to come out. After our last market update we were very excited to see some potential indicators that the market may be rebounding. However, time will tell. The media's responsibility is to sell news. Our responsibility to our listeners is to research, analyze and try to help make sen…
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Welcome to our Halloween Special! This week we will cover how to identify and avoid potentially haunted properties while buying real estate in Vancouver.... Just Kidding! With each new development in the Greater Vancouver area it seems like more and more homeowners will find themselves in a stratified home at one point or another. There are many su…
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"Can there be positive change with the real estate market in Vancouver?" Soon to be Premier David Eby has stated some BIG plans on tackling the housing shortage issue gripping the province. In his announcement he has proposed some serious changes that may cause drastic effects on the people, and the industry. Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/v…
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Sounds crazy doesn't it? That's what we thought too. However, it might not be as crazy as it sounds; especially with Real Estate Prices in Vancouver being sky high and the dream of owning a home seeming more and more unattainable. This week watch us debate on a very controversial topic, "Rent vs. Own" where we explore the pros and cons of each. Per…
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"Is it your first time buying a home?" "Does the process sound intimidating and you don't know where to start?" "Would you like to make the buying process as simple and stress-free as possible?" This week we take a closer look into the buying process where we breakdown and simplify all the steps involved in buying Real Estate in Vancouver. Listen i…
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"Is the market rebounding? " "Have we hit the bottom? " "Should I wait to sell my home?" "Is now a good time to buy?" Welcome to our monthly market update for Real Estate in Vancouver. In this episode we go over the key statistics for September and do a deep dive into making sense of where the current market is at, and where we think it is heading.…
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"You should only buy concrete buildings, they will last longer!" "You get way better value in Woodframe buildings. More space for what you pay for!" Are these some statements you have heard come up when discussing Wood Frame vs. Concrete? Which one should you buy? Tune in to this week's episode where Joe and I debate on which material is the superi…
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Welcome back everyone! With Greater Vancouver building roughly 30,000 homes each year, and with over 1.2 million people expected to arrive in Canada in the next 3 years; one of the most commonly asked questions that we get is whether one should be buying a presale or resale? In this episode, we break down both options and go in-depth about their ad…
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Property Transfer Tax What is it? How does it affect you? Can you get out of paying it? In this week's episode we will cover all these questions and more. Do not miss out on key info regarding PPT and click the link below for the PPT calculator courtesy of the BC government. https://forms2.gov.bc.ca/forms/content?id=EEE44ACAC0DB4212BB616D7BD233F2A6…
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Welcome back everyone! Tune in to this week's episode for our breakdown of the August 2022 Market Update for Greater Vancouver. We will cover all the need to knows about the end of summer market. -Is the market crashing and prices free falling? -Is now a good time to buy? -Should I wait to sell? - Why is this all happening? Watch us on YouTube: htt…
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Beginning January of 2023 the BC Government will be implementing a mandatory, "Cooling Off Period" meant to strengthen protection for home buyers and could CHANGE THE BUYING PROCESS FOREVER. In this episode we will cover: -What this cooling off period is -Who this will affect -Why this is being implemented -Our personal thoughts For video format pl…
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Welcome back everyone! Tune in to this week's episode for our breakdown of the July 2022 Market Update for Greater Vancouver. We will cover all the need to knows about the summer market. -Is the market crashing and prices free falling? -Is now a good time to buy? -Should I wait to sell? - Why is this all happening? For video format please visit our…
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What is an inspection? Why are they important and who do they protect? In this episode we take a deep dive into the world of inspections, which in our opinion is one of THE MOST important steps in buying a home. For video format please visit our YouTube: https://youtu.be/k4wAnh5GgAU Please let us know what you thought about this episode! We would l…
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