Podcast Episodes

Can Vancouver Real Estate Be SAVED? The GM of Planning Weighs In

Episode 269

Welcome to The Vancouver Life Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the forces shaping the future of Vancouver’s real estate market with Josh White, the General Manager of Planning, Urban Design, an…

Published on 9 months ago

Bank of Canada Cuts Rates to BOOST Canadian Housing Market

Episode 268

The Bank of Canada cut interest rates this week for the 7th consecutive time, lowering the overnight rate to 2.75%—a level we haven’t seen since August 2022. But what really caught our attention wasn…

Published on 9 months, 1 week ago

March 2025 Vancouver Real Estate Market Update

Episode 267

The impact of tariffs on the housing market is already being felt. Even before they were implemented, just the threat of tariffs was enough to put buyers on the sidelines. Now that they are in place,…

Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Toronto Condo Market COLLAPSING - Tom Storey Shares What's Really Happening

Episode 266

The Toronto real estate market is making national headlines, with growing concerns about a condo crisis that has both buyers and developers feeling the pressure. In this episode, we sit down with ren…

Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago

New Homes Being Built Hits Lowest Level In 16 Years!

Episode 265

The Canadian housing market is experiencing one of its most dramatic shifts in recent history, as the gap between government promises and market realities continues to widen. While policymakers have …

Published on 10 months ago

Canada’s Housing Market - Record Listings, Insolvencies & Job Losses

Episode 264

Housing inventory is surging across Canada, with cities like Vancouver and Toronto seeing multi-year highs in new listings—Vancouver up 33% YoY (a 13-year high) and Toronto spiking 49% YoY (a 16-year…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

February 2025 Vancouver Real Estate Market Update

Episode 263

Vancouver home prices took a sharp dive in January, hitting a two-year low, while Canada’s GDP shrank in November, signaling potential economic trouble ahead. Adding to the uncertainty, looming tarif…

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

BMO Chief Economist :: Mortgage Renewals And Dangers In 2025

Episode 262

In this special episode of the Vancouver Life Real Estate Podcast, we welcome Doug Porter, Chief Economist at BMO Financial Group, to provide unparalleled insights into Canada’s economic landscape. W…

Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Canada’s Real Estate Market Revealed: Prices, Inflation, and What It Means for You

Episode 261

The final numbers for Canada’s housing market in 2024 are in, and they've revealed some unexpected trends. Despite challenges such as high interest rates and declining housing starts, national home p…

Published on 11 months ago

Canadian Job Market Growth SHOCKS Mortgage Rate Forecasts

Episode 260

This week’s episode is packed with crucial updates and insights that could directly affect your real estate decisions in 2025.

A much stronger-than-expected jobs report has thrown a wrench into predic…

Published on 11 months, 1 week ago