Kelowna Real Estate Podcast Taylor Atkinson & Matt Glen

Episode 62: Matt and Taylor are joined by Chad MacTavish and Megan Michaluk. Chad, the CEO, and Megan, the Director of Business Development, both bring over 15 years of real estate experience to the Ace Project Marketing Group in Kelowna, BC. The Ace Project Marketing Group are industry experts delivering sales and marketing strategies for real estate across BC.
 
Chad and Megan are here to discuss:→ How Ace continues to grow, their value adds, and partnership with Oakwyn Realty.→ Affordability vs amenities, the positive of ski resort areas, and strata fee changes to try and push builds.→ Focusing on pre-construction over resales, their success with the capital raise program and developer partners, and the tallest tower in the interior BC, Water Street by the Park
 
Ace Project Marketing Group Website: www.theacepmg.com
Ace Project Marketing Group Instagram: @aceprojectmarketing
Ace Project Marketing Group LinkedIn: @AceProjectMarketingGroup
Chad MacTavish's LinkedIn: @ChadMacTavish
Megan Michaluk's LinkedIn: @MeganMichaluk
 
The Kelowna Real Estate Podcast is brought to you by Century 21 Assurance Realty, the gold standard in real estate. To learn more, visit: www.c21kelowna.ca
 
Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca
Matt Glen's Email: Matt.glen@century21.ca
Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate
 
Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.VentureMortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Email: Taylor@VentureMortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages

Episode 61: Matt and Taylor are joined by Brendon Ogmundson. Brendon is the Chief Economist at BCREA (BC Real Estate Association) from Vancouver, BC, who's specializes in housing market analysis and macroeconomic forecasting, and is a member of the BC Ministry of Finance’s Economic Forecast Council. Brendon was also recently named one of the most influential economists in BC by Business in Vancouver.
 
Brendon is here to discuss:→ The recent rate hold by the Bank of Canada (BoC), projections for the remainder of 2024, and if he would cut rates right now if given the power.→ How the US affects our rates, what's happening with fixed rates, and how the unemployment rate is calculated.→ The impact of federal and provincial policy changes to short-term rentals and flipping, the housing shortage, and the uncharacteristic struggling of the Okanagan housing market in quarter one.
 
Brendon's 1st Appearance in Episode 35: https://KelownaRealEstate.podbean.com/e/35-brendon-ogmundson/
 
BCREA Website: www.bcrea.bc.ca
Brendon Ogmundson's LinkedIn: @BrandonOgmundson
 
Matt Glen's Website: https://mattglen.ca/
Matt Glen's Email: Matt.glen@century21.ca
Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate
 
Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.VentureMortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Email: Taylor@VentureMortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages

Episode 60: Matt and Taylor are joined by Ben Stewart. Ben is the Founder of Quails' Gate Winery from West Kelowna, BC, who's been in the wine business for almost 45 years. Born and raised in West Kelowna, Ben has also been MLA Kelowna West since 2018, and is a Transportation & Infrastructure Critic in the BC legislative assembly.
 
Ben is here to discuss:→ How the bad weather events are impacting the wineries in the Okanagan and the future of wineries in the region.→ The wine and beer war happening between BC and Alberta. → The legislation changes happening with BC real estate and the importance of getting involved in your community and holding governments accountable.
 
Quail's Gate Winery Website: www.quailsgate.com
Ben Stewart's Instagram: @benstewartmla
Ben Stewart's LinkedIn: @BenStewart
 
The Kelowna Real Estate Podcast is brought to you by Century 21 Assurance Realty, the gold standard in real estate. To learn more, visit: www.c21kelowna.ca
 
Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca
Matt Glen's Email: Matt.glen@century21.ca
Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate
 
Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.VentureMortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Email: Taylor@VentureMortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages

Episode 59: Matt and Taylor are joined by Will Pigott. Will is currently an Associate Director and Team Lead at Scotiabank from Kelowna, BC, who will be transitioning into a Commercial Realtor in the summer of 2024. Will has spent the last 7 years covering Northern BC and the Okanagan as a Commercial Banker, and will be looking to leverage this experience and network connections to serve his clients.
 
Will is here to discuss:→ The changes to the Basel Framework (international regulatory standards for banks) after the latest financial crisis in 2023 and how that affects a lenders ability to distribute their capital.→ Why banks are trying to use promotions and lower rates to entice customers into multiple products.→ And the differences in financing a commercial or residential property.
 
Will Pigott's Instagram: @wpigott
Will Pigott's LinkedIn: @WillPigott
 
The Kelowna Real Estate Podcast is brought to you by Century 21 Assurance Realty, the gold standard in real estate. To learn more, visit: www.c21kelowna.ca
 
Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca
Matt Glen's Email: Matt.glen@century21.ca
Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate
 
Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.VentureMortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Email: Taylor@VentureMortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages

Episode 58: Matt and Taylor are joined by Patrick Francey. Patrick is the CEO of the Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) and a multi-business owner from Edmonton, Alberta. Patrick brings over 40 years of expertise to the show and is considered a luminary in real estate investment education, entrepreneurship, personal and professional development. A gifted speaker and coach, he is also the host of "The Everyday Millionaire" podcast, and one of Matt's influences in real estate.
 
Patrick is here to discuss:→ How REIN teaches Canadians to invest in real estate and the similarities successful investors have with top performing athletes.→ The driving factors of real estate markets, when the worst time is to buy real estate, and what an investors job actually is.→ New legislation being tabled in BC about "vacancy control" and the need for more market-driven pricing as opposed to government intervention like Alberta.
 
Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) Website: www.reincanada.com
Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) YouTube: @RealEstateInvestmentNetwork
Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) Instagram: @reincanada
Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) Linktree: @reincanada
The Everyday Millionaire Podcast: www.everdaymillionpodcast.ca
Patrick Francey's Instagram: @pfrancey
Patrick Francey's LinkedIn: @PatrickFrancey
 
The Kelowna Real Estate Podcast is brought to you by Century 21 Assurance Realty, the gold standard in real estate. To learn more, visit: www.c21kelowna.ca
 
Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca
Matt Glen's Email: Matt.glen@century21.ca
Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate
 
Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.VentureMortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Email: Taylor@VentureMortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages

Episode 57: Matt and Taylor are joined by Scott Peckford. Scott is the Founder of BRX Mortgage and the I Love Mortgage Brokering Podcast from Kelowna, BC. Being in the mortgage industry since 2006, Scott has never been scared to take risks and try new things, building multiple successful businesses including the VIP Club and the 10 Loans a Month Training Academy, which makes him one of the most influential people in the Canadian mortgage industry.
 
Scott is here to discuss:→ How he's managed to build multiple successful businesses and the power of investing in coaching.→ Why he started his podcast almost 10 years ago and how he's been able to use it as a marketing machine.→ And what properties he would be scooping up in Kelowna right now in this current market.
 
BRX Mortgage Website: www.brxmortgage.com
BRX Mortgage Instagram: @brxmortgage
Scott Peckford's Instagram: @scottpeckford
ILMB Podcast: www.mortgagebroker.podbean.com
 
The Kelowna Real Estate Podcast is brought to you by Century 21 Assurance Realty, the gold standard in real estate. To learn more, visit: www.c21kelowna.ca
 
Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca
Matt Glen's Email: Matt.glen@century21.ca
Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate
 
Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.VentureMortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Email: Taylor@VentureMortgages.com
Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages