The Vancouver Life Real Estate Podcast
Episodes
70% Of Buyers Are Waiting For Interest Rate Cuts
11 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our discussion with the number 1 mortgage specialist across the country for the Bank of Montreal, we're diving into the heart of the economic...
Vancouver Real Estate Market Update for May 2024
04 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In April 2024, the Vancouver real estate market experienced an unprecedented surge in inventory, reaching its highest point in four years. This surge ...
Canada's Housing Market Crisis and the Roadblocks to Building 2 Million Homes
27 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The recent developments in the Canadian housing market paint a daunting picture, especially in light of the ambitious promises made in Budget 2024. Th...
Spending Our Way To Prosperity: The Federal Budget 2024
20 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for March revealed a 2.9% year-on-year increase, slightly up from February's 2.8%, primarily driven by surging gas...
Bank of Canada Holds Rates Amid Economic Turmoil: What Lies Ahead?
13 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a landscape of economic uncertainty and shifting market expectations, the Bank of Canada's decision to maintain its overnight rate at 5% on We...
Vancouver Real Estate Market Update For April 2024
06 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In March 2024, the Canadian housing market experienced another notable increase in home prices, particularly in the condominium segment, which reached...
Cap on Growth: Immigration's Massive Impact on Canada's Rental Crisis and Economic Future
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The recent announcement by the Immigration Minister to cap growth targets in Canada underscores the profound impact of immigration on the nation'...
Landmark Settlement Reached Regarding Realtor Commissions
23 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's economic and real estate roundup unveils a surprising twist in inflation rates, dipping to 2.8% from the previous month's 2.9%, ...
Housing Bulls & Bears - Who's Going To Be Right?
16 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a little different as we decided to take opposing views of the current economic landscape and we discussed both the positive a...
Vancouver Real Estate Market Update For March 2024
09 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we unpack the latest developments in Vancouver's real estate market and the broader economic landscape. Home prices in Vancouver...
Government Blames House Flippers For Affordability
02 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The latest episode of the Vancouver Life Podcast provides an analytical overview of the pressing issues affecting the Vancouver real estate market. Th...
Inflation Drops While Corporate Bankruptcies Hit 40 Year High
24 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this comprehensive economic update, we delve into the key factors shaping Canada's financial landscape. Join us as we explore the recent devel...
Invest In Real Estate The Modern Way
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Vancouver Life Podcast we dive into the innovative realm of real estate investment with our guest, Jonathan Fireman. Jonathan s...
UpZoning In BC To Affect Hundreds Of Thousands Of Homes
17 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the insightful episode of the Vancouver Life Podcast we tackle the groundbreaking rezoning legislation poised to reshape the British Columbia real ...
Vancouver Real Estate Market Update For February 2024
10 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In January, the real estate market exhibited notable trends, providing insights into the trajectory of 2024. Total sales reached 1,427, marking a 39% ...
Canada's Economic & Real Estate Future with BMO's Chief Economist Doug Porter
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we're diving deep into the world of economics and financial forecasting with none other than Doug Porter, a luminary with o...
Supreme Court vs The RTB: A Landlord's Journey to Justice
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode we engage in an in-depth discussion about the complexities and challenges of the Vancouver real estate rental market. The e...
40 Years Of Real Estate Investing With Patrick Francey, CEO of REIN
27 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on this episode as we dive into an insightful discussion with Patrick Francey, CEO of the Real Estate Investment Network (REIN), renowned Cana...
Expert Insights on Canadian Real Estate Investment with Kyle Green
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this exclusive interview, we delve into the wealth of experience and expertise of Kyle Green, a renowned mortgage broker and investment property sp...
Canada's Tipping Point: Soaring Populations, Skyrocketing Costs, and the Looming Economic Crisis
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past two years, Canada has witnessed an unprecedented surge in its population which has recently garnished a lot of attention due to its sign...
Real Estate Sentiment Rising On Rate Cut Expectations
13 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The real estate market in 2024 has seen a surge in activity since January 1st marked by increased optimism not witnessed in almost a year. In this epi...
December 2023 Market Update PLUS Our 2024 Real Estate Predictions!
06 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our first episode of 2024, we dive into the December stats to wrap up 2023 and present our predictions for the year ahead. This podcast episode cov...
2023 Housing Market Predictions Recap. Were We Right Or Wrong?
30 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest episode, we ventured back in time to the start of 2023 to review the predications we made about how Real Estate in 2023 would unfold. Be...
Canada's Population BOOM! Historic Growth, Housing Crisis, and Economic Shifts Revealed!
23 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Canada, the third-quarter population growth has reached historic levels, with a quarterly increase of 431,000 people! This marks a 1.1% growth rate...
Navigating 2024: FEDs Rate Decision, Canadian Economic Challenges, and Real Estate Outlook
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Federal Reserve's recent decision to maintain interest rates during their final meeting of the year has ignited discussions in financial circ...
Vancouver Real Estate Market Update For November 2023
09 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's podcast has us looking into a number of pretty big changes taking place in our economy this month, along with a close examination of ...
Comparing Toronto & Vancouver Real Estate Markets
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we dive deep into the real estate landscapes of Toronto and Vancouver, Canada's largest real estate cities with Merete Lewis, an Agent ...
How Did Rental Rates Get So High?
25 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a recent article, Doug Porter, Chief Economist for BMO, revealed a startling reality: rents in Canada have surged by 8.2% year over year, marking t...
Supply Is The Solution
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a significant move to boost housing supply, the federal government has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative following six months of record-high ren...
Developers Pulling Back As Governments Demand More Housing
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we delve into the very challenging landscape faced by developers across major Canadian cities, a slowing national economy...
Vancouver Real Estate Market Update For October 2023
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week in real estate, the landscape has been bustling with significant developments that are set to impact the Canadian market extensively over ti...
Inventory Rising!
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast, we delve into the implications of the latest interest rate announcement, rising (and in some cases surging) levels of inv...
Bank Of Canada Holds Rates - Hikes May Be Over
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's recent announcement that The Bank of Canada has opted to maintain interest rates at 5% marks the fourth instance of holding rates during ...
Is AirBnB To Blame For Canada's Housing Crisis?
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The provincial government is creating even more restrictions around Air bnb operators with a recent announcement made by Premier David Eby and Housing...
Condo Inventory Spike May Be Just The Beginning
14 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Consumer confidence in the Real Estate market is a vital economic barometer and has taken a worrisome downturn. In September, confidence plummeted to ...
Vancouver Real Estate Market Update For September 2023
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, we're diving into the current state of the Fall real estate market with the September Stats and it's not looking v...
New Housing Initiatives Enough To Create Meaningful Growth?
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, we delve into the pressing housing crisis in Canada, particularly focusing on British Columbia and Vancouver with the release...
New Zoning & Government Rebates To Help Housing. Maybe.
23 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On September 14th, Vancouver City Council greenlit the MultiPlex Plan, a sweeping rezoning strategy aimed at introducing more flexibility into residen...
Canada's Housing Shortage Hitting Breaking Point
16 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week is a jam packed episode that really underscores the housing crisis in Canada is hitting unprecedented levels. With projections from the Cana...
Vancouver Market Overview with Nicola Wealth
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we sat down with Ethan Astaneh from Nicola Wealth, an independent wealth management firm dedicated to serving the complex needs of high-net-...
Vancouver Median Home Prices Drop 9%!
09 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we unpack the recent Bank of Canada decision to hold interest rates steady at 5% and we review the latest stats for the month of August from...
Debts & Defaults Rising - What's In Store This Fall
02 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we took a look at how the month of August was rounding out as well as providing our predictions for the Fall Market and the highly anticipat...
Bank Of Canada Poised To Raise Rates Well Before Lowering Them
26 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In recent times, the global economy has witnessed unexpected shifts in inflation rates, interest rates, and various economic indicators that have sign...
Interest Rate Discussion With #1 BMO Mortgage Specialist
19 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the ever-evolving landscape of the Vancouver real estate market, homebuyers find themselves grappling with a compelling question: How long will the...
Revolutionizing Real Estate Investment Analysis and Management
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing Lendlord: Revolutionizing Real Estate Investment Analysis and ManagementAttention investors and realtors! Are you tired of spending endles...
Housing Supply Crisis Could Go On For Years
12 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Vancouver real estate market, is facing a persistent and thorny challenge with low inventory that shows no signs of abating. This week week we del...
Vancouver Real Estate Market Update For July 2023
05 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In July 2023, the Vancouver real estate market underwent significant changes, presenting a complex landscape for buyers and sellers. The month saw 2,4...
Mortgage Payment On An Average Canadian Home Just Hit $3,500 Per Month
29 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The current economic landscape is a complicated story and this week we focus in on several key areas, including the recent Federal Reserve (Fed) rate ...
5 Reasons Not To Sell Your Home In 2023
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking about selling your home and want to know when is the best time?Well knowing when not to sell is equally as important.I’m going to give you ...
High Rates For 2 Years Would Dramatically Change Housing
22 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation in Canada has been easing, with the current rate standing at 2.8%, the slowest since March 2021 and down from 3.4%. The largest factor contr...
Canadians Feeling The Pain From Bank Of Canada Rate Hikes
15 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Bank of Canada (BOC) announced a 0.25% interest rate hike, marking the 10th increase since March 2022 and bringing the overnight rate to 5%, the h...
Vancouver Real Estate Market Update for June 2023
08 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The real estate market experienced notable trends and shifts in June 2023. This episode focuses on key metrics for the month of June. We take a look a...
Canada Growing 7X Faster Than The USA
01 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In recent months, inflation in Canada has shown a downward trend, with the rate dropping from 4.4% to 3.4%, the lowest it has been since June 2021! Th...
5 Signs We Are Heading Towards A Recession
24 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we look at how the Canadian economy is grappling with a series of troubling indicators that raise concerns about a potential recession. Our ...
Feds Hold Rate, Inflation Down - But New Mortgages Dropping....
17 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we explore the inflation and interest rate factors affecting the United States and how they are impacting us here Vancouver. We take a close...
Interest Rate Hike Will Slow Housing Over Summer
10 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Canadian economy has experienced a significant shift in monetary policy again this week as the Bank of Canada (BOC) raised its policy rate by 0.25...
Vancouver Real Estate Market Update for May 2023
03 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The May 2023 Vancouver Real Estate numbers are in and in this episode I’m going to share the most important data, give my feedback on why I believe ...
Vancouver Landscape About To Change Dramatically
27 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On May 18, the City of Vancouver released an updated Multiplex Proposal aimed at increasing the availability of "the missing middle" housing...
Inflation & Home Prices Are Rising - Which One Will Give First?
20 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive deep into the various aspects of the Canadian economy, providing insights and analysis on recent developments. We discuss the...
Mortgage Delinquencies On The Rise
13 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are taking a macro look at debt burdens, mortgage insolvency rates, credit card rates and how real estate is performing in other major pa...
Vancouver Real Estate Market Update for April 2023
06 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we review the April Stats and without question, the Vancouver real estate market has been experiencing a trend of price acceleration over th...
4 Key Metrics Point To Home Prices Increasing In Coming Months
29 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we saw the Bank of Canada release its curated Monetary Report and as it reads (BoC) officials considered the possibility of raising interest...
Government Protects Home Owners
22 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Market Update:The latest consumer price index report released by Statistics Canada on Tuesday, April 19th, revealed that inflation in Canada has dropp...
Vancouver's Housing Crisis Solved?
15 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, we will be diving into the Homes for People initiative, a government plan aimed at delivering more affordable housing for peo...
Vancouver Real Estate Market Update for March 2023
08 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the recent trend of increasing home prices in Vancouver, which have risen for a second consecutive month. We examine the v...
Are 50 Year Amortizations The Way Of The Future?
01 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks podcast explores the financial implications of the recent Federal GDP Numbers and the complications they create for the Bank of Canada. Fur...
Inventory Is So Low Buyers Are Cold Calling Realtors
25 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Canada's inflation dropped more than expected this month and came down to 5.2% from 5.9% the previous month. This was the first year-over-year dr...
How To Qualify For Multiple Mortgages
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Qualifying for multiple mortgages can be a complex and challenging process. It requires a thorough understanding of the mortgage industry, as well as ...
Governments Will Always Protect Banks & Housing
18 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The collapse of SVB, the 15th largest regional bank in the US, sent shockwaves through the financial industry in March 2023. The bank announced on Wed...
How To Qualify For A Mortgage When You Are Incorporated
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Applying for a mortgage can be a daunting task, and it becomes even more complex when you run an incorporated business. As opposed to an individual, t...
Interest Rates Held And Home Prices Are Rising
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The news across the nation this week was that the Bank of Canada came through on it’s word and held interest rates at 4.5%. This is the first time i...
Glenn Sanford (EXP) On How Real Estate Is Going Digital
11 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are extremely excited to have interviewed the creator of eXp Realty and on this episode we hear about how the home buying and selling experience is...
How Much Money Do You Actually Need To Buy A Home?
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest concerns that home buyers have when they're considering purchasing a new home is how much money they need to have on hand. It ...
Home Prices Increase In February
04 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vancouver home prices increased in February for 1st time in 9 months. Does this mean we’ve hit the bottom and headed back up? Slow down - not yet! O...
How To Access The Equity In Your Home
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How to access the equity in your home:This week we explore how to access the equity that exists in your home with Mortgage Specialist Mychal Ferrera. ...
Tug Of War Between Immigration & Inflation Will Determine Interest Rates
25 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The roller coaster ride that is now the Canadian 5 year bond jumped another 50 bps in just the last 2 weeks with bond yields above 3.6% for the first ...
Qualify For A Pre Sale Mortgage 3 Years Before Completion
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that you can pre-qualify for a mortgage on a pre sale condo? You can, and up to 3 years in advance. There are a number of very ...
Toronto Real Estate Market Update for February 2023
18 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There’s an information battle going on with what we’re reading in the news compared to what we're actually seeing take place on the ground. T...
Infrastructure Construction In BC Shows What's Coming Next
11 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we jump into a great conversation with Ryan Andrews of PCL Construction’s Infrastructure Manager for the BC Region along with serial entre...
Vancouver Real Estate Market Update for February 2023
04 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Well the numbers are in and January is already the first of twelve chapters already done for 2023. January was a very slow month not only just in volu...
Bank Of Canada Rate Hikes May Have Come To An End
28 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week was all about macro economics as we looked at how the BoC raised rates again by 0.25% and we also assess the forward guidance provided by Ti...
Has Inflation Decreased Enough To Prevent Further Rate Hikes?
21 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s becoming more and more clear that the Bank of Canada is nearing the top of its current rate hike cycle as the latest inflation print showed rea...
One More Rate Hike Could Push Canadians Over The Edge
14 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week was a good week in real estate, and the financial markets reflected a similar sentiment as US inflation data printed lower at 6.5% - down fr...
Vancouver Real Estate Market Update January 2023
07 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The stats are in for the last month of 2022 and while we know activity is low - we didn’t know it would be one of the lowest activity months ever re...
2023 Vancouver Real Estate Market Predictions
31 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s customary here at The Vancouver Life Real Estate Group, that at the end of every year we make predictions about how our Real Estate market wi...
2022 Real Estate Year In Review - Were Our Predictions Right or Wrong?
24 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What a crazy year! Nothing tells the story of 2022 better than comparing the predictions we made at the start of this year with how they actually turn...
Foreign Buyer Ban & Cooling Off Period Coming In 2 Weeks
17 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2023 is going to be full of change in the Real Estate industry as we have two major introductions that will change the landscape. With the introductio...
Housing vs Population Growth - Who Will Win?
10 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks podcast has us exploring the new rate hike thanks to the BoC’s continued quantitative easing. While it’s been difficult for many seeing...
Mortgage Payments Going Up Again Next Week
03 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Bank of Canada is set to raise rates, yet again, next week further impacting the already heavily stressed mortgage market. Effective payments to...
The Whistler Real Estate Market & What To Expect In 2023
26 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we hopped on the Pod with Vancouver Life Team Member & Whistler Specialist Auley Serfas to explore what it’s like living and working i...
Inflation Causing Further Housing Pain In Canada
19 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation was the name of the game in this weeks update and while inflation numbers remained unchanged from the month before, sitting around 6.9% - th...
Housing Affordability Is Even Worse Now
12 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quantitative tightening is still very much at the forefront of monetary policy as we saw mortgage rates on the rise again this week. With variable rat...
Vancouver Real Estate Is NOT Normal
05 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you live anywhere else in Canada, it’s pretty clear in today’s market that without demand, the supply of homes will rise creating a decline in ...
The New Era Of Commercial Real Estate with James Huang
29 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we got the opportunity to meet the head honcho launching eXp’s commercial division in Canada, Mr. James Huang, President of eXp Commercial...
Mortgage Payments Up 71%
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Another 50 basis point jump was on the table today as the BoC continued down the path of hiking rates at an unprecedented rate. For some context, vari...
Vancouver Votes For More Housing
22 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What a week for BC's Provincial and Municipal governments as both David Eby and Mayor elect Ken Sim are set to take over. With a huge push to cha...
Inflation Print Ensure More Rate Hikes
15 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation continues to be a pesky foe that won’t go quietly into the night. This week we take a look at the North American market and how the inflat...
Vancouver Home Sales Drop 46%
08 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Making sense of what is happening inside our current Real Estate market is tough in today’s environment. Sweeping comments in conversation or news a...
Housing Affordability Worst On Record
01 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Housing unaffordability is truly the worst it's ever been. In this weeks episode we explore how home ownership cost (as a percentage of median h...
Inflation Trending Downwards
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the inflation print in Canada coming in lower than expected, there was some good news that the over sized rate hikes we’ve all been through ove...