Vancouver Real Estate Podcast Adam and Matt Scalena

On April 2nd, 2024, the BC NDP announced amendments to the Residential Tenancy Act intending to protect tenants from evictions, lengthy rental disputes & rent increases when a minor is added to a household. But all new policy results in unintended consequences & in this case the consequences are far reaching.
LandlordBC CEO David Hutniak sits down this week with Adam & Matt to go over the policy changes in detail and spell out some of the major implications. What exactly is the provincial government proposing? How will it impact you as a tenant or a landlord? And how will this create new winners & losers in the Vancouver real estate market.
These changes are bigger than you think. Listen up!

Moody's Analytics provides financial intelligence and analytical tools to help business leaders make better financial decisions. So what does Director and Senior Economist, Brendan LaCerda, think about the current state of Canada's economy and its housing market? His answers might surprise you!
Brendan sits down with Matt & Adam to offer a comprehensive overview of the Canadian economy - and of course we cover the real estate markets too! What are the major economic risks that Canada is facing? Are there signs for optimism? Which provinces will reign supreme in 2024? And which three cities will see the most price appreciation in the next 5 years?
Don't miss this discussion with one of the most trusted providers of global economic analysis, data, forecasts, models and advisory services. Level up!

The late, great Frank O’Brien compiled a list every year of his top 5 Canadian cities for real estate investment. His winner in 2024? Edmonton, Alberta!
Investment Realtor Calvin Hexter sits down with Matt & Adam to discuss his hometown market & current Edmonton real estate trends every savvy investor should know. Is the immigration boom set to drive Edmonton prices higher? Which neighborhoods are rents growing fastest? And what creative ways is Calvin using to help opportunistic investors buy cash flowing investment properties today?
This is one for anyone looking for diversification & cash flow on day one. Grab your notepad!

Few people understand the real estate landscape in British Columbia like our guest today. Ross McCredie was the founder of Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, a pivotal figure in Dapper Labs (blockchain technology), and the new owner of Sutton Group, a strategic purchase that seeks to redefine the Canadian real estate landscape.
In this episode, we discuss the motivation behind Ross' acquisition of Sutton Group, the greater need for integrating advanced technologies into managing real estate investments and the buying and selling process, and how Canadians can navigate recent real estate announcements such as the US NAR lawsuit, flipping tax, the extension of the foreign buyer ban, and increasing interest rates.
How will real estate change in the near future? How will this impact buying, selling, and wealth management? And where does Ross, a seasoned investor, see the opportunities in the Lower Mainland and the province? This is a masterclass.

Listing your property this year? There are tried and true ways to sell your home quickly & for top dollar in any market. But the strategy has to fit the market & not the other way around.
Adam & Matt sit down this week to discuss the Spring 2024 real estate market in Metro Vancouver from the perspective of the seller and a couple strategic agents. What market specifics should determine your pricing strategy? Why is doubling down on local expertise so important? And what low-hanging fruit will lead to a higher sale price and the best possible ROI? Just in time for Spring. Buckle up.

Anxious about the Vancouver real estate market in 2024? Co-Founder and CEO of Domus Homes, Richard Wittstock, isn't and chances are that he's seen more market cycles than you! In fact, in his 30+ year career, Richard has learned one thing over and over again: Don't bet against the Vancouver real estate market.
Richard joins Matt & Adam this week in-studio for a wide-ranging conversation about the past 5 years in Vancouver real estate, the current state of the market, and his purposeful approach to building missing middle homes.
How's the market? Where does Richard see opportunities? And what product type is quickly replacing single-family detached. This is a master class on Vancouver real estate. Listen up.