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Real Estate Roller Coaster: Record Highs, Record Lows
Episode 229
In this episode, we dive into a whirlwind week in the real estate landscape, packed with highs and lows that are enough to make your head spin. Canadians hit a new all-time high in household net wort…
Published on 1 year, 5 months ago
BC's New Multiplex Plan: Real Estate Game Changer or Developer's Dilemma?
Episode 228
In this episode, we delve into the upcoming small-scale multi-unit housing initiative in British Columbia, which automatically rezones single-family lots to allow for multiple units to be built on th…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
Canada’s Economic Slump: Rate Cuts, Housing Crisis, and What It Means for Your Wallet!
Episode 227
Weak GDP growth has been a critical factor influencing the Bank of Canada's decision to cut rates recently, with further cuts likely in 2024. In Q1 2023, GDP growth fell short of expectations at 1.7%…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
Vancouver Real Estate Market Update for June 2024
Episode 226
The Bank of Canada's recent rate cut has been a significant event, widely appreciated by businesses and mortgage holders. This cut was expected by many who hoped for relief amid economic stress. Whil…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
People, and Money, Leaving Canada
Episode 225
Canada's population has surpassed 41 million, growing at a rate of approximately 4,000 people per day, equating to nearly 1.5 million per year according to StatCan's real-time tracker. This indicates…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
Inflation Hits 3-Year Low. But Not Enough For Rate Cuts
Episode 224
Inflation has decreased to 2.7% this month, down from 2.9% the previous month. This marks the lowest inflation rate in over three years, specifically since March 2021. At that time, the overnight int…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Real Estate Market Resilient As Economy Worsens
Episode 223
Despite growing concerns about Canada's economy, including a meager increase in GDP and dwindling consumer confidence, the Bank of Canada (BOC) has yet to implement a rate cut. The lack-luster GDP ri…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
70% Of Buyers Are Waiting For Interest Rate Cuts
Episode 222
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 landscape, starting with the elephant in the room: int…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Vancouver Real Estate Market Update for May 2024
Episode 221
In April 2024, the Vancouver real estate market experienced an unprecedented surge in inventory, reaching its highest point in four years. This surge was particularly notable given the market's recen…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Canada's Housing Market Crisis and the Roadblocks to Building 2 Million Homes
Episode 220
The recent developments in the Canadian housing market paint a daunting picture, especially in light of the ambitious promises made in Budget 2024. The government's pledge to construct an additional …
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago