VREP #467 | 10 Game-Changing Housing Breakthroughs With Trevor Hargreaves
Federal election results are in and housing reforms emerge as a critical focus for Mark Carney's Liberal government - but will they adopt the solutions that could actually make a difference?BCREA's Senior Vice President Trevor Hargreaves sits down with Adam & Matt to outline 10 immediate actions needed to address Canada's housing crisis. From expanding trades education to establishing a permanent housing roundtable, Trevor makes his case for change & rates each recommendation on a scale of 1-10 for likelihood of implementation.Will the new government finally break Canada's housing gridlock? Can the Liberals afford to implement ambitious initiatives while facing new economic challenges from the Trump threat? And with Carney bringing a fresh leadership approach that seems more open to private sector collaboration, are we witnessing a turning point in how Canada tackles its deepening housing crisis? The future is now!
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VREP #466 | What Mark Carney's Election Win Means For Vancouver Real Estate with Tom Davidoff
The votes are in, but what does a Mark Carney-led Liberal minority government actually mean for Vancouver's struggling housing market amid Trump's trade war? UBC Sauder School of Business Associate Professor Tom Davidoff sits down with Adam and Matt to decode the election results and their potential impact on everything from condo values to rental rates across Metro Vancouver.Davidoff reveals why he's cautiously optimistic about certain market segments despite current headwinds from trade uncertainties and identifies specific policy proposals that could stimulate development in ways previous governments failed to achieve. Will Carney's unique background as an economist help navigate both housing challenges and trade war pressures? Could a strategic immigration policy shift be the answer to absorbing unsold inventory in this uncertain climate? And might the current economic conditions actually create the perfect environment for key density reforms while offsetting tariff impacts?Essential listening for anyone wondering what's next for Vancouver real estate as Canada faces both political change and international trade tensions!
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VREP #465 | How Trump's Tariffs Are Affecting Your Mortgage Renewal Options with Kyle Green
Mortgage renewal anxiety has hit Metro Vancouver homeowners as 2025's "renewal wall" approaches and monthly payments potentially double.Green Mortgage Team CEO Kyle Green sits down with Adam and Matt to reveal insider strategies for navigating today's volatile lending environment and negotiate better rates during the renewal process. From the impact of Trump's tariffs on bond yields (and fixed mortgage rates) to the mathematical formula that determines when to break a mortgage early, this episode delivers crucial tactics for anyone facing renewal in the coming months.Should you lock in a fixed rate or gamble on variable rates dropping further? Why are banks suddenly offering competitive renewal rates after years of subpar offers and how can you evaluate them quickly? And with "no easy deals" in today's market, what unconventional financing options exist for those who can't afford payment shock? Get ready for a mortgage masterclass!
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VREP #464 | Olympic Village 2.0 Is Happening Right Now with Jack Bernard
Remember when savvy buyers snapped up brand-new, developer-owned inventory at the Olympic Village during receivership and made out like bandits?That rare opportunity may be back...if you know where to look. Vice President, Client Services at Rennie Jack Bernard sits down with Adam & Matt to reveal an opportunity that will bring you back to 2010. Paging Miga & Quatchi! From his unique vantage point working with top developers, Jack shares exclusive intel on today's opportunities and on the direction of the Vancouver real estate market more generally, from developers shockingly turning down density allowances in transit corridors to the rise of the "family investor" as a new buyer class.What community consistently remains underbuilt, creating continuous upward price pressure? Which three specific areas would Jack personally invest in right now? And which unexpected factor does Jack believe is more important than price when it comes to reviving Vancouver's real estate market? You need to hear this conversation!
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VREP #463 | Vancouver's Broadway Plan Could Become a Planning Disaster with Frances Bula
Is Vancouver's ambitious Broadway Plan creating a housing solution or a planning nightmare?This week Globe and Mail award-winning journalist Frances Bula sits down with Adam & Matt to unpack the plan transforming Kitsilano, Fairview, and Mount Pleasant neighborhoods along the Broadway corridor. And the early signs are concerning. From poor street integration to the shocking focus on a single building type, Bula breaks down how what was sold as a West End-style transformation has so far resulted in 150 near-identical tower proposals that could turn cherished Vancouver neighborhoods into something closer to a Soviet-era suburb.Has Vancouver entirely abandoned its historically thoughtful approach to neighborhood planning? How can the city better balance the urgent need for more housing with creating neighborhoods that actually work for both new and existing residents? And what does a botched Broadway Plan potentially mean for transit improvements across Metro Vancouver for decades to come?Plus, hear Frances's surprising take on Vancouver's recent by-election results that could signal a dramatic shift in the city's political landscape just two years after ABC's sweeping victory. This one is for anyone who loves Vancouver!
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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