The real estate market broke several records by the end of 2021, including prices. It is no surprise to anyone, especially homebuyers, that housing prices in the market have been rapidly rising. The pandemic has stirred the economic charts, and inflation is high. But with that being said, prices are disconnected from the fundamentals, which could lead to potential risk. Today we’re bringing a research expert who articulates and helps us understand what is going on in today's real estate market. Ben Rabidoux will spill out facts and give us updated figures on the market’s current state. He is making sense of numbers through predictive real estate analysis and pragmatic solutions. Join us in today’s talk as we geek out on some market research and bring in some fun! Here are some of the key takeaways in today’s episode: Making sense with numbers through predictive analysis in real estate How did the pandemic end up being so positive in the world of real estate? Interest rates and mortgage policy are two significant drivers on the demand side The housing market is one of the pillars of the Canadian economy Three types of direct investment in residential housing: New construction, Direct Renovations, and Ownership Transfer Cost Explaining the types of inflation and the weight that it brings to the economy Rising house prices are an issue for wealth and equality When affordability is so low, you lose tenants because they are buying a home. Affordability is a double-edged sword, it cuts both ways And a whole lot more… Ben Rabidoux is the founder and president of North Cove Advisors, a boutique market research firm focusing on Canadian housing, macroeconomic, and household credit trends. Ben Rabidoux is the founder of Edge Realty Analytics. He leads a research team and has been featured in central Canadian media and international publications. His wits when it comes to data analysis is unparalleled. ===== 🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned: ===== The Russell Westcott Podcast on Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-russell-westcott-podcast/id1521931008 Russell Westcott’s website - https://russellwestcott.com/ Ben Rabidoux’s LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/benrabidoux Ben Rabidoux’s Twitter- https://twitter.com/BenRabidoux ===== ☕️ Support The Channel: ===== This Podcast Runs On Coffee... The team drinks lots of coffee ☕️ 😉. If you received some value from this or any of the episode, consider buying the team a cup of coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RussellWestcott ===== 🚀 Coaching & Mentoring: ===== Are you interested in becoming an Elite Real Estate Investor? What stops people from Real Estate investing success is; fear, lack of motivation and not knowing what to do next. A detailed roadmap and a proven system is critical to overcoming all obstacles you will face in the rapidly changing world of Real Estate investing. Whether it’s business, sales, sports, or Real Estate Investing the fine line between the top performers and everyone else typically comes down to one thing: access to the best coaches and mentors who provide you invaluable guidance, wisdom and support. https://russellwestcott.com/consultation ===== 📲 FOLLOW ME ON THE SOCIALS ===== Main Website: http://russellwestcott.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/russellwestcott/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RussellAllenWestcott/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/russellwestcott Twitter: https://twitter.com/russellwestcott Email: [email protected] Podcast: https://russellwestcott.podbean.com/ ===== 📰 LATEST BLOG & VIDEO ===== http://russellwestcott.com/blog/ ===== 🆓 FREE CONSULTATION ===== FREE One-on-One Private Consultations. A FREE Consultation To Help You; Gain Clarity, Establish an Action Plan and Move Forward. https://russellwestcott.com/consultation ===== 👨‍🦲 ABOUT RUSSELL ===== Helping Real Estate Investors, Like You; Start, Grow & Scale The Real Estate Portfolio Of Your Dreams. Husband, Father, Real Estate Entrepreneur, Author, Inspirational Public Speaker. Meet Russell at: http://russellwestcott.com/about/

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