Victoria Real Estate Podcast

Adrian Maclaren
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Victoria, BC's top real estate podcast, where we dive into the latest market trends, buying and selling tips, and investment opportunities in Greater Victoria. Join your hosts Adrian Maclaren, Vincent Baart, and  Jocelyn Cseff, as they share their expert insights and local knowledge to help you navigate the dynamic Victoria real estate landscape. Whether you're a first-time buyer, a seasoned investor, or simply curious about the market, our podcast has something for everyone. The Victoria Real Estate Podcast is produced by CityNest Real Estate.

  1. 6 days ago

    How to Get Home Repairs Done Faster: Jacks with Nolan Hupp & Adam Vincent

    Send us Fan Mail Ever called a trade company about a small job and never heard back? On this episode of the Victoria Real Estate Podcast, Adrian sits down with Nolan Hupp and Adam Vincent, the owners of Jacks, Victoria’s home services marketplace connecting homeowners, realtors, and property managers with local tradespeople and skilled workers. Nolan and Adam both grew up in Victoria and first crossed paths doing side work for yacht owners at the marina. They share how that led to Jacks, how the platform works on both sides, and why they think Victoria is the right place for it. In this episode: What Jacks is, in plain terms, and how a homeowner can post a job quicklyHow tradespeople and handypeople find and bid on workWhy small jobs often get ignored or overquoted by big trade companiesHow Victoria’s trades shortage and older housing stock make this harder for homeownersHow realtors can use Jacks for pre-listing prep, condition periods, and post-possession fixesHow landlords and property managers can speed up between-tenant turnaroundsHow bidding, vetting, insurance, and public reviews help protect homeownersWhat’s next for Jacks and where the founders want to take itWhether you’re a realtor, investor, landlord, or homeowner, this one is worth a listen. Learn more or post a job at https://jacksapp.ca/victoria Connect with Adrian: Instagram @adrianrealestatevictoria Call or text 250-464-4122 If you’re enjoying the podcast, we’d really appreciate a review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Follow us at @victoriarealestatepodcast for more conversations about real estate, housing, and the people shaping our local industry.

  2. 6 Oct

    Short-Term Rental vs Long-Term Rental in Victoria: Answers From Rest Coast

    Send us Fan Mail Is a short-term rental better than a long-term rental in Victoria? Adrian talks with Kristopher Montanini and Robert Sauter, co-founders of Rest Coast, about what it really looks like to own and operate a short-term rental on the West Coast. Kris has been a landlord for 20 years. Rob spent 20+ years in tech and now applies his customer-service and photography background to Rest Coast owners. In this episode: Is long-term renting still worth it after 20 years as a landlord?Do short-term rentals really cause less wear and tear?What kind of property makes the best short-term rental?Can STR income projections change a buyer's decision, and how can Realtors use them?What separates a 5-star Airbnb from an average one?How do listing photos affect bookings?How does a turnover portal and documentation system protect owners?Who is a great fit for short-term rentals, and who should skip it?How should investors think about BC and Victoria regulations?Where is the short-term rental market heading?What's the first step, and the biggest mistake, for new investors?Plus a rapid fire round to close things out. Guests: Kristopher Montanini and Robert Sauter, Rest Coast https://www.restcoast.homes/  Host: Adrian Maclaren, CityNest Team, RE/MAX Camosun Instagram: @adrianrealestatevictoria | Call or text: 250-464-4122 If you enjoy the show, a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts goes a long way.

  3. 9 Sept

    Can Prefab Solve Victoria's Housing Crisis?

    Send us Fan Mail Victoria needs more housing, and the way we build it is changing fast. This week, Vince sits down with Matt, Chief Operating Officer of RAS Ltd, a Victoria-based company reshaping construction through off-site prefabrication, 3D modelling and panelized wall systems. In this episode: How RAS got started and what a COO actually does day to dayWhat actually happens inside a prefab facility, from architect drawings to finished wall panelsWhy 3D modelling before construction cuts waste, mistakes and delaysWhere prefab can make the biggest dent in Victoria's housing shortageThe biggest misconceptions about prefab constructionWhether AI is already changing how homes get builtWhere homebuilding might be in 10 years, and whether homes will eventually be assembled like carsQuick fire: wood or steel, Matt's favourite building in Victoria, and the biggest myth about prefabIf you've ever wondered what happens before a house is even framed, this one's worth the listen. Learn more about RAS Ltd and get in touch about your project through the links below. https://www.rasltd.ca/ Produced by: The CityNest Real Estate Group Citynest.ca Adrian Maclaren adrian@citynest.ca 📸 Instagram: @adrianrealestatevictoria 📞 250-464-4122 Vincent Baart https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentbaart/ Connect with us:  🔗 yyjrealestatepodcast.com Enjoying the show? Leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts — it helps more than you know.

  4. 17 Aug

    The #1 Mistake Realtors Make When Pricing a Listing — with Listli Founder Danielle Moreau

    Send us Fan Mail Is overpricing still costing sellers the sale? A conversation on AI, pricing strategy, and what it really takes to win a listing. In this episode of the Victoria Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adrian Maclaren and Vincent Baart of the CityNest Team at RE/MAX Camosun sit down with Danielle Moreau — Realtor at RE/MAX and founder of Listli, an AI-powered CMA app built for agents. The conversation covers: How Danielle got started in real estate and why she focused on listingsIs real estate actually harder today than it was 13 years ago?How often do agents overprice a listing just to win it — and what happens next?What separates a strong CMA from a weak oneWhy traditional CMA tools often leave clients more confused, not lessThe story behind building Listli, and the challenges of running a tech company while selling real estate full-timeWhere AI in real estate is headed — and whether it replaces agents or makes the good ones betterHas Victoria's market shifted from ego pricing to data pricing?Rapid-fire: book recs, guilty pleasures, and Danielle's dream BC property📍 Learn more: https://listli.ca/  📸 Instagram: @listli.ai Produced by: The CityNest Real Estate Group Citynest.ca Adrian Maclaren adrian@citynest.ca 📸 Instagram: @adrianrealestatevictoria 📞 250-464-4122 Vincent Baart https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentbaart/ Connect with us:  🔗 yyjrealestatepodcast.com Enjoying the show? Leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts — it helps more than you know.

  5. 26 Jul

    Spring Market Victoria Real Estate Update: Houses Recover, Condos Struggle

    Send us Fan Mail Is Victoria's real estate market actually splitting into two different stories right now? On this episode of the Victoria Real Estate Podcast, Adrian and Vince break down what's really happening with single family homes versus condos — and why one is stabilizing while the other keeps sliding. David from Olympic Mortgage joins with an economic and mortgage rate update to round out the picture. In this episode: Why single family homes are showing signs of recovery while condos remain stuck in a slumpWhat's actually driving condo demand right now — and why investor buyers have mostly disappeared from that marketA new grant from the City of Victoria aimed at preserving existing affordable housing stock — who qualifies and how to applyDavid's take on where mortgage rates and the broader economy are headingA major condo tower approved for downtown Victoria — including some genuinely unique design choices (hint: no balconies, but "sky gardens" instead)This week's trivia: how well do Vince and Adrian actually know Victoria real estate history?Whether you're buying, selling, or just like staying plugged into what's happening in Victoria real estate, this one's worth a listen. Produced by: The CityNest Real Estate Group Citynest.ca 🎧 Sponsored By: caninecarcare.com Clean car = instant confidence. Mobile detailing with a satisfaction guarantee. Connect with us: Have a question or want to be a guest on the show?  Adrian Maclaren 250-464-4122 adrian@citynest.ca https://www.instagram.com/adrianrealestatevictoria/ Vincent Baart https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentbaart/ David Steinberg david@olympicmortgages.ca 778.401.4712

  6. 20 Jul

    Victoria Commercial Real Estate in 2026: What John MacDonald Is Seeing Right Now

    Send us Fan Mail Is now a good time to buy commercial property in Victoria — or a good time to wait? On this episode, Vincent Baart and Cole Swetlikoe sit down with John MacDonald, one of Vancouver Island's busiest commercial real estate brokers, to unpack where the market actually stands. They dig into which property types are holding strong, which are struggling, and whether vendors are finally coming around on price. John also shares his read on development land and Missing Middle housing — including what most homeowners get wrong about their property's redevelopment potential. In this episode: John's path into commercial real estate and what's changed since he startedWhere transaction activity and investor confidence stand todayIndustrial, retail, office & multifamily — what's performing, what's notLand assemblies and Missing Middle: who's buying, who's waitingThe difference between a good investment and a great oneCommon mistakes newer investors makeWhere AI and technology fit into real estate's futureJohn's outlook for Victoria commercial real estate through 2027Plus: a commercial deal John still thinks about, and a quickfire round covering his favourite Island community, go-to restaurant, and best (and worst) investment ever made. Connect with John MacDonald:  https://bccommercialsolutions.ca/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-macdonald-personal-real-estate-corporation-8069322b/ John@bccommericalsolutions.ca  Connect with us: CityNest.ca | LinkedIn Vincent@citynest.ca Cole Swetlikoe https://coleswetlikoe.ca/ Enjoying the podcast? A review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts genuinely helps more people find these conversations.

  7. 29 Jun

    Before You Renovate: A Honest Guide to Kitchens, Budgets & Resale Value with Alexandra Graham

    Send us Fan Mail Thinking about renovating your kitchen — or wondering which upgrades actually pay off when you sell? In this episode, Adrian and Vincent sit down with Alexandra Graham, founder of Alexandra Graham Interiors, a boutique interior design and custom cabinetry studio based on Vancouver Island. Alexandra shares what homeowners get wrong before they pick up the phone, which trends are worth investing in (and which ones won't age well), and how smart design decisions can meaningfully impact your home's resale value. She also opens up about building a business alongside her husband Tommy, growing quickly through referrals and builder relationships, and what it's really like to run a creative studio on Vancouver Island. Whether you're buying, selling, or just dreaming about a kitchen refresh — this one's packed with practical insight. 📍 Learn more: alexandragraham.ca  📸 Instagram: @alexandragrahaminteriors Produced by: The CityNest Real Estate Group Citynest.ca Adrian Maclaren 250-464-4122 adrian@citynest.ca https://www.instagram.com/adrianrealestatevictoria/ Vincent Baart https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentbaart/

  8. 2 Jun

    92 Single-Family Homes Under $1M: What Victoria's Shifting Market Means for You

    Send us Fan Mail In this month's market update, Adrian, Vince, and mortgage expert David Steinberg of Olympic Mortgage break down everything you need to know about Victoria real estate heading into spring 2026. Victoria rents are falling, active listings hit 3,710, and the market is sitting right on the edge of buyer's territory — but the story looks very different depending on what you're buying and where. Single-family homes in the core are holding strong, while downtown condos are sitting longer and cutting prices. New missing middle supply is hitting the market daily with mixed results, and a rarely-seen stat just showed up: 92 single-family homes listed under $1 million in the Victoria Core — the most in five years. We also dig into community sentiment, GST exemption effects on condo resale demand, BC property tax deferment changes, and what fall 2026 might look like for buyers and sellers. 🎧 Sponsored By: caninecarcare.com Clean car = instant confidence. Mobile detailing with a satisfaction guarantee. Produced by: The CityNest Real Estate Group Citynest.ca Adrian Maclaren 250-464-4122 adrian@citynest.ca https://www.instagram.com/adrianrealestatevictoria/ Vincent Baart https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentbaart/ David Steinberg david@olympicmortgages.ca 778.401.4712

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Victoria, BC's top real estate podcast, where we dive into the latest market trends, buying and selling tips, and investment opportunities in Greater Victoria. Join your hosts Adrian Maclaren, Vincent Baart, and  Jocelyn Cseff, as they share their expert insights and local knowledge to help you navigate the dynamic Victoria real estate landscape. Whether you're a first-time buyer, a seasoned investor, or simply curious about the market, our podcast has something for everyone. The Victoria Real Estate Podcast is produced by CityNest Real Estate.

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  • Creator
    Adrian Maclaren
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    58
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Victoria Real Estate Podcast
  • Show Website
    Victoria Real Estate Podcast

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