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Vancouver Real Estate Podcast

Adam and Matt Scalena

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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46:46

VREP #473 | Cheaper Condos, Bigger Crisis: CMHC's...

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2025/06/20

Falling condo prices and declining rents might seem like good news forbuyers and renters today, but CMHC's Deputy Chief Economist warns this temporary relief issetting up an even worse housing crisis in the years to come. Aled ab Iorwerth sits down withAdam & Matt to reveal the alarming dynamics behind today's condo market in both Vancouverand Toronto, with project cancellations surging and the presale financing model under severestrain in both cities. As oversupply floods the market and

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56:07

VREP #472 | Vancouver Real Estate's Fight or Flight...

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2025/06/13

The Vancouver real estate market sits at a crossroads, with buyers, developers, and realtors torn between taking action or waiting for conditions to improve. Industry veteran and founder of Tandem Strategies, Sunny Hahm, sits down with Adam & Matt this week to unpack this pivotal moment. From what product types are actually moving to how pricing strategies have evolved, Sunny shares insights from the front lines—highlighting why clear messaging is now more critical than costly marketing

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61:18

VREP #471 | Four Decades of Market Wisdom with...

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2025/06/06

After 38 years of building homes in Vancouver, Polygon President & CEO Neil Chrystal knows a thing or two about market cycles. Spoiler alert: he's finally seeing signs of recovery in a downturn he believes has been even more severe than the infamous leaky condo crisis of the late 1990s. Neil sits down with Adam & Matt this week to share battle-tested insights on navigating Vancouver's challenging housing market and reveal the reputation-building strategy that's helped Polygon

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58:25

VREP #470 | From Blaming Greedy Developers To...

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2025/05/30

What happens when a skeptical renter starts investigating Vancouver's housing crisis from the inside? Storey’s journalist Howard Chai sits down with Adam & Matt to reveal how three years of covering the Vancouver real estate market completely flipped his perspective on who's really to blame for BC's housing mess.From chasing breaking news about developer insolvencies to uncovering the brutal reality of 25% interest rates crushing inexperienced builders, Howard shares the

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101:15

VREP #469 | Real Estate's Napster Moment Is Here with...

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2025/05/23

Real estate is at a crossroads as technology disruption, economic uncertainty, and litigation reshape the industry landscape. British Columbia Real Estate Association CEO Trevor Koot and Greater Vancouver Realtors CEO Jeff King sit down with Adam & Matt to discuss the seismic shifts transforming the profession.From the alarming parallels to the music industry's Napster moment to the looming threat of a decade-long economic malaise, they pull no punches about what lies ahead for the real

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73:35

VREP #468 | Vancouver's New Real Estate Market...

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2025/05/16

"Survive Till '25" was the mantra, but what happens now that we're here? Anthem Properties' Senior VP of Finance Michael Ferreira and President of Anthem Holdings Canada Jordan Carlson sit down with Adam & Matt to discuss the considerable headwinds facing Vancouver's real estate market amid unprecedented global uncertainty.From Trump tariffs to completed but unsold inventory, this candid conversation reveals the stark realities developers face while highlighting potential

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78:55

VREP #467 | 10 Game-Changing Housing Breakthroughs...

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2025/05/09

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

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58:12

VREP #466 | What Mark Carney's Election Win Means For...

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2025/05/02

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

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67:05

VREP #465 | How Trump's Tariffs Are Affecting Your...

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2025/04/25

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

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74:15

VREP #464 | Olympic Village 2.0 Is Happening Right...

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2025/04/18

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

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69:11

VREP #463 | Vancouver's Broadway Plan Could Become a...

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2025/04/11

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

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79:22

VREP #462 | Vancouver Buyer Drought Can't Be Pinned...

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2025/04/04

The Vancouver real estate market has once again defied expectations - this time to the downside, with March sales plummeting 36.8% below the 10-year average despite lower interest rates & inventory at healthy levels. Tariff uncertainty has hit the market hard...Or has it?Director of Economics and Data Analytics at Greater Vancouver Realtors Andrew Lis sits down with Adam & Matt to examine whether Trump's tariffs truly explain the puzzling absence of buyers despite favorable buying

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70:31

Revisiting VREP #347 | How To Build a Global Real...

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2025/03/28

Great real estate investors always think big & the “Investorpreuner” Peter Leung is definitely not the exception. Peter’s real estate holdings span multiple continents & across varied asset classes. Adam & Matt sit down with Peter on today’s episode to chart his path from humble Vancouver beginnings to overseeing a bona fide global real estate empire from his perch in Hong Kong. Who is every real estate investor’s most important partner? How do you scale a real estate portfolio quickly,

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69:05

VREP #461 | The Search for Real Estate Value in...

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2025/03/21

While many investors are stuck on the sidelines, smart money is quietly finding deals in unexpected markets despite economic uncertainty. Hawkeye Wealth President Justin Smith sits down with Adam & Matt to navigate today's complex investment landscape where caution abounds but opportunity still exists.From analyzing how Trump's tariffs are impacting business decisions to explaining why his company is finding attractive deals in US multifamily markets, Justin provides a balanced

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70:28

VREP #460 | The Great Presale Disappearing Act...

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2025/03/14

What happens when 15,000 active listings meet only 2,000 quarterly sales? Former Urban Analytics co-owner and current Zonda Urban VP Jon Bennest sits down with Adam & Matt to reveal why half of Metro Vancouver's pre-sale inventory could up and vanish from the market in the next two years. Drawing on exclusive market data and 20 years of industry expertise, Jon explains the dramatic implications of the shift from investor-driven to end-user markets where many projects struggle to reach even

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79:49

VREP #459 | The Trump Tariffs Hit Vancouver Real...

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2025/03/07

Trump's shocking 25% tariffs, unprecedented economic uncertainty, and a trade assault on Canada with no clear demands...and we are only mid week. Gulp.Mortgage industry veteran Dustan Woodhouse sits down with Adam & Matt to discuss the immediate challenges reshaping Vancouver's real estate landscape in early 2025. From Warren Buffett calling tariffs "an act of war" to Dustan's surprising reversal on fixed vs. variable mortgages in 2025, this conversation unpacks the hard

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63:58

VREP #458 | Heritage, Housing & The Fight to Save...

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2025/02/28

Can cities build desperately needed housing while preserving their architectural soul? Developer and Vancouver Heritage Commission Chair James Evans sits down with Adam & Matt to explore this pressing dilemma facing Vancouver's most cherished neighborhoods.From his stunning Gibson House project - which reimagined a 1907 mansion and convent into seven unique homes in East Van - to the surprising market appetite for historic properties, Evans reveals why there's still hope for thoughtful

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53:15

VREP #457 | New Rental Rules & Smart Landlord...

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2025/02/21

Recent changes to BC's rental regulations are reshaping how landlords need to operate in Metro Vancouver. Cedar Coast Law Group Partner Mark Trischuk sits down with Adam & Matt this week to break down the latest regulatory updates and share proven strategies for navigating today's rental landscape.From critical changes to landlord's "own use" provisions to new timelines for selling tenanted properties, this episode delivers essential updates and practical solutions for

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75:09

VREP #456 | A Million New Residents (And Nowhere To...

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2025/02/14

BC needs to build more homes in the next 20 years than it has in the last 40 years combined just to house its growing population.Rennie VP of Advisory Services Andrew Ramlo and Real Estate Institute of BC President Clayton Olson sit down with Adam & Matt this week to unpack their groundbreaking "Demography and Demand" report - the first of its kind in nearly 20 years. From the urgent need for 685,000 new homes in Metro Vancouver to the ongoing exodus of talent from the real estate

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76:47

VREP #455 | Building Through Market Cycles with...

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2025/02/07

Getting fired during the 2008 market slowdown taught Caliber Projects CEO Justin Bontkes how to spot opportunity in tough times - and he sees them everywhere today.Justin sits down with Adam & Matt this week to reveal why more challenging real estate markets create compelling opportunities & provides a blueprint for exactly how he & his team are taking advantage of this moment. From maximizing efficiencies to a renewed focus on team culture, this conversation cuts to the heart of a smart

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