Épisodes

  • VREP #451 | The Scalena Brothers' Market Recap 2024
    Dec 12 2024

    When does waiting for the perfect market moment become a costly mistake? Adam & Matt sit down to ponder that question and unpack the 2024 real estate market - a year where inventory surged 46% while sales volumes remained stubbornly low.

    From downtown's struggles to a transformative shift in the investment landscape, this episode tackles the trends that defined 2024 and shapes what's coming in 2025. Have today's buyers missed the bottom? Is 2025 the year investors fall back in love with real estate? And where are the hidden opportunities emerging for the coming year?

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    53 min
  • VREP #450 | The Changing Real Estate Playbook with Kyle Green
    Dec 6 2024

    Interest rate forecasts, shifting investment strategies, and signs of market momentum have investors eyeing 2025 with renewed interest after a lackluster year.

    Founder of the Green Mortgage Team Kyle Green sits down this week with Adam & Matt to unpack the year's defining moments & dissect the recent seismic shifts in real estate investing with an eye to the future. From the impact of government policies on mom-and-pop investors to the potential 25% Trump Tariff, this wide-ranging conversation cuts to the heart of where smart money is moving in Vancouver real estate as we look to the new year.

    Will 2025 mark a true turning point for the market? What & where are Kyle's savviest clients buying right now? And with interest rates expected to drop, is now the time to lock in fixed or ride the variable rate wave down? Don't miss this one!

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    1 h et 11 min
  • VREP #449 | Commercial Market Momentum Building into 2025 with Cory Wright
    Nov 29 2024

    Is the commercial real estate market finally turning a corner? The latter half of 2024 provides compelling clues. Founder & Managing Broker of William Wright Commercial Cory Wright sits down with Adam and Matt this week to dive deep into BC's ever-evolving commercial real estate landscape.

    From surprising activity levels across multiple asset classes to emerging opportunities, Cory breaks down how the market has transformed through recent interest rate challenges and what changing pricing & returns mean for investors in different markets across the province.

    Which BC markets offer the best investment opportunities right now? Are there deals to be found in new construction? And which major market might investors want to avoid in 2025? A critical take at a critical moment.

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    44 min
  • VREP #448 | A Fuller Picture of Vancouver's Housing Market with Noha Sedky
    Nov 22 2024

    The push for affordability and the growing connection between market and non-profit housing is dramatically reshaping development across Metro Vancouver.

    Principal at CitySpaces Noha Sedky sits down with Adam and Matt this week to explore how municipalities are engaging the non-profit housing sector & requiring affordable housing components in new developments.

    Who does non-profit housing serve & what value does it bring to Metro Vancouver? What do we actually mean by affordable housing or non-profit housing? And how can early partnerships between developers and non-profits create more viable projects in today's challenging real estate market? Listen up to understand the forces shaping our region's housing future!

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    1 h et 11 min
  • VREP #447 | Smart Growth through Connected Communities with Bob Ransford
    Nov 15 2024

    There's a widespread belief that high-density living somehow leads to social isolation - that towers create vertical suburbs where neighbors never interact. But thoughtful planning tells a different story.

    This week Century Group’s VP of Development Bob Ransford sits down with Adam & Matt to discuss smart strategies for community building near Skytrains as Surrey transforms into Metro Vancouver's second downtown. Drawing from 36 years of development experience, Bob shows how thoughtful design can strengthen community bonds while still accommodating Surrey’s transformative growth.

    With Surrey's population set to surpass Vancouver's by 2029, this vision of vibrant, transit-oriented communities could reshape how we think about density and connection in our growing region.

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    49 min
  • VREP #446 | 5 Reasons We Have Hit the Bottom of the Presale Market in with Ben Smith
    Nov 8 2024

    Is the elusive real estate bottom in the presale world finally here? This industry insider - armed with visibility into almost all new construction contracts written in BC - says all signs point to yes.

    President & CEO of Avesdo Ben Smith sits down with Adam & Matt this week to share exclusive insights from his unique vantage point in the presale world.

    What are the telltale signs that the new construction market has bottomed? What should all potential buyers know about the flow of contracts coming across his desk this fall? And why are the next few months potentially the best buying opportunity in Ben's more than 20 year career? It's time to take action!

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    55 min
  • VREP #445 | The Scalena Brothers’ Key Takeaways on Vancouver’s Market Resiliency, New Buying Strategies & BC-specific Investor Hurdles
    Nov 1 2024

    Ever wish you could hit pause on a great conversation? Today we're doing just that - exploring some of the unique, interesting, and counterintuitive ideas that emerged from our most recent podcast episodes.

    Adam & Matt sit down this week to unpack the most compelling insights from their recent discussions. From Brian Yu's analysis of Vancouver's self-selecting housing market to Milan Mann's observations about shifting buyer preferences to Todd Talbot's new take on real estate investing, the hosts connect insights across conversations, uncovering the deeper trends shaping the market as we move towards the end of 2024.

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    56 min
  • VREP #444 | Market Intelligence for Million Dollar Decisions with Ryan Berlin
    Oct 25 2024

    Ever wanted to be in the room when Western Canada's largest developers, REITs & policy makers parse the data behind their multimillion-dollar decisions?

    Us too. And today is our lucky day. Ryan Berlin, Vice President of Intelligence and Head Economist at Rennie, sits down with Adam & Matt to break down today's complex market landscape. With insights typically reserved for the biggest players, Metro Vancouver's data guru unpacks what's actually happening behind the numbers - from plummeting employment to the great investor exodus to quickly falling interest rates.

    We are in confusing times. Want to know where the smart money's headed? This is your direct line to the metrics that matter - don't miss it!

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    1 h et 12 min