Canadian real estate investors, this is for you! The Well Off Podcast is for those that want to learn how to invest in real estate or scale their portfolio in Ontario and in other provinces in Canada. We discuss wealth, business and relationships. Inspirational and positive content to help you on your journey to becoming "well off". Presented by Georges El Masri, an Ontario real estate investor and realtor.
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Vancouver's premier real estate podcast. Your source for buying, selling, or investing in the Vancouver Real Estate Market with two of Vancouver's top realtors, Adam and Matt Scalena.
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VREP #399 | Vancouver Artificial Intelligence & Real Estate with Andrew Armstrong
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Artificial Intelligence is quickly transforming all industries & Vancouver real estate is no exception. But we are still early days. Co-Founder of the Real View, Andrew Armstrong, joins Adam & Matt this week to discuss AI & a Vancouver real estate landscape brimming with opportunity. What is AI & how is it evolving? How will AI transform the buying…
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VREP #398 | The Evolution of the Vancouver Real Estate Market with Townline's CEO Rick Ilich
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When Rick Ilich started Townline in 1980, interest rates in Canada were cresting at almost 15%, inflation was on the rise, and by the end of the following year, rates peaked at over 20%. The 1980s real estate market in Vancouver was marked by volatility and an eventual market crash (and if you are a boomer or have a boomer parent, you already know …
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Avoiding Legal Pitfalls: Glenn Gosling's Guide to Ontario's Landlord-Tenant Laws
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Despite your best efforts to navigate the complexities of the landlord-tenant relationship in Ontario, you may find yourself stuck in a cycle of ineffective communication and costly legal battles. Your attempts to enforce lease agreements and resolve conflicts may be met with resistance, leading to a breakdown in trust and an unsustainable rental b…
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VREP #397 | Vancouver Real Estate Trends for 2024 with Wesgroup's President Beau Jarvis
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Wesgroup's President, Beau Jarvis, is BACK and trust us: this one’s a real estate master class! Wesgroup is one of Western Canada’s largest, and most respected, private real estate companies, with 49 active construction projects, 1,749 residential units under construction, 800+ sub-trades on job sites daily, and almost 7000 residential strata units…
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VREP #396 | 2024 Vancouver Real Estate Forecast with Andrew Lis
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Predicting the future of Vancouver's real estate market has never been more challenging. From the unprecedented Covid Boom to unexpected suburban price surges to the series of interest rate hikes, the landscape has been turbulent. But the question on everyone's mind is: What's next for Vancouver housing in 2024? The Real Estate Board of Greater Van…
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Patience and Education in Real Estate Investing: Insights from Abdellah Majd on Growing Existing Portfolios
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Do you desire to expand your real estate portfolio and thrive in today's market? Are you searching for a solution that will enable you to achieve this desired outcome? Look no further! Our guest today will share valuable insights that will empower you to grow your existing real estate portfolio and conquer the challenges of the current market lands…
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VREP #395 | East Vancouver Real Estate with Jordan MacDonald
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To successfully invest in real estate you need to have a strong why. Without it you won’t get far and the first fumble is betting on the wrong neighborhood. That’s why understanding the nuances of every market is key and today’s guest has built a portfolio on just that. Fabric Living CEO Jordan MacDonald sits down with Adam & Matt to unpack East Va…
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Land Severance and Infill Development: Dan Illes Reveals the Power of Urban Planning and Strategic Investments
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When you look at a piece of land, do you see potential? It's all about buying properties, splitting the land, and constructing new units for rental purposes. Quite often, the size of the lot matters less than the potential it represents. Unearth that creativity, dust off your strategic brain, tackle the process with open eyes, and who knows? You co…
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VREP #394 | Bank of Canada's Interest Rate Pause & Its Impact on Vancouver Real Estate with Dustan Woodhouse
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Hear from the man who called the explosive growth in Vancouver real estate prices more than a decade ago! Mortgage Architects President Dustan Woodhouse sits down with Adam & Matt to break down the Bank of Canada's latest rate decision and its impact on mortgages and the housing market. Get expert insights on navigating the current real estate chal…
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VREP #393 | Navigating Vancouver’s Fall Market with Jason Turcotte
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Is this the time to be bold? How are industry leaders engaging these current market conditions? In this riveting episode, we delve into the Fall market's unique dynamics with sky high interest rates and inventory on the rise. This week, Jason Turcotte, President of Darwin Properties, sits down with Matt & Adam to shed light on how the pros are navi…
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Level Up Your Real Estate Game: The Power of a Well Built Investment Team with Jessica Narula
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If you're feeling frustrated and overwhelmed with your real estate investments constantly struggling to achieve the results you desire, then you are not alone! Instead of experiencing successful real estate ventures, you may face missed opportunities, costly mistakes, and a lack of expertise in critical areas. Instead, take responsibility, don't tr…
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VREP #392 | Vancouver's Global Stature and Future with Larry Beasley
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Larry Beasley is back! Esteemed Urban Planner, Larry Beasley, who has made significant contributions to urban planning on a global scale, and previously served as the Co-Director of City Planning for Vancouver, sits down with Adam and Matt for the first time since the pandemic. How has the perception of Vancouver changed in the global conversation …
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Maximizing Quality and Adapting to Market Changes: Insights from Cory Froc
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Cory Froc is a seasoned real estate investor and entrepreneur who's been making waves in the industry since 2006. With a focus on residential conversions, he has recently branched out into larger developmental projects. From buying low-cost properties in unattractive neighbourhoods to managing duplex and triplex conversions in the highly sought-aft…
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VREP #391 | The Central & South Okanagan Real Estate Markets in 2023 & Beyond with Mission Group’s Jon Friesen
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What’s happening with the Kelowna real estate market? In this special in studio episode, Matt & Adam sit down with Kelowna developer Jon Friesen, CEO of Mission Group, to discuss everything real estate from Kelowna's most iconic waterfront projects and upscale urban condos, to Jon’s insider perspective on the future of the city, the threat of wildf…
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From Entrepreneurial Beginner to Expert: Jack Bernstein on the Power of Mentorship
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Jack Bernstein is a serial entrepreneur and established real estate investor with an impressive journey rich with experiences to share. As a child growing up in Mississauga, he was surrounded the better things in life, sparking curiosity about a life beyond his own. After a short career as a professional snowboarder, he launched a startup at the ag…
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VREP #390 | The Vancouver Housing Market & the Canadian Economy with Doug Porter
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Is the prospect of Canada’s economic “soft landing” becoming increasingly wishful thinking? And what does a potentially rocky Canadian recession mean for the Vancouver housing market? This week, Bank of Montreal Chief Economist Doug Porter sits down with Matt & Cory for an up-to-the-minute talk on the challenges that the Canadian economy faces over…
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Elevate Your Wellness: Nourishing the Body and Mind to Conquer Stress with Kirsten Colella and Eileen Fauster
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Leading a balanced life can sometimes seem like an impossible task, especially in today's fast-paced world. However, establishing harmony among different facets of life (personal, professional, physical, and emotional) can have profound benefits. It elevates overall well-being, enhances resilience in dealing with stress, and fosters healthier relat…
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VREP #389 | Checking In on the Economy, Interest Rates & the US and Canadian Housing Markets with Ali Wolf
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Looking for a concise overview of the economy and housing markets across North America? This week, Ali Wolf, Chief Economist at Zonda & Advisor to the White House (yes, that White House), sits down with Matt & Adam to discuss the US housing market, the Vancouver real estate market & Canadian real estate in general. Are we in a housing bubble? Why i…
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Building a Strong Landlord Community: Advocacy and Legislation with Kayla Andrade
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Being a landlord in Ontario comes with its own unique set of challenges. From slow eviction processes to dealing with damages left by tenants, these problems can often result in significant financial losses. Kayla Andrade, my guest for this week's episode, sheds light on these issues. Kayla's journey into understanding landlord-tenant relationships…
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VREP #388 | Long Term Investing in Vancouver Real Estate with Wesgroup Properties' Dean Johnson
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When it comes to real estate investing, we all know that time in the market is better than timing the market. No one knows this old adage better than Wesgroup Properties. Dean Johnson, Vice President of Development at Wesgroup, one of Western Canada's largest private developers, sits down with Matt & Adam to detail the company's proven approach to …
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Abandoned Renovations, Garden Suites and Construction Entrepreneurship with Seif El-Sahly
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Seif El-Sahly is a self-made entrepreneur who has breathed new life into over 150 units in three years. Born in Abu Dhabi from a family of engineers, he sailed into the Canadian construction industry in 2006, and in just a decade, he went from being an employee to running his own construction company. His hands-on approach is rooted in an eye-openi…
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VREP #387 | Fall 2023 Market Outlook with Professor Murtaza Haider
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The Fall Market is two days old and already there is big news: a rate pause, new inventory, and a hanging verdict on where we go from here. This week, Murtaza Haider, Toronto Metropolitan University Professor & Financial Post Columnist, sits down with Matt & Adam to dig deep on all the burning questions top of mind. Does the Fall Market materialize…
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Maximizing Land and Building Development Potential with Ben Julius
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To solve the housing issues faced in Canada will require innovation. Our guest this week, Ben Julius, approaches the challenges of land use and best building use with a creativity that sees a 91 lot land development turn into 132 lots and unit space for 1200 square foot apartments turn into two apartments leveraging technology. As an active real es…
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Revisiting VREP #354 | How to Crush Your Real Estate & Life Goals in 2023 with Clint Murphy
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Guests on our show have one thing in common: they have big goals and a clear roadmap for how to achieve them. And today’s episode will give you a roadmap for your own success! Day-to-day CFO & side hustle founder of The Growth Guide, Clint Murphy, sits down with Matt & Adam to think big and execute with the perfect action plan. How should you appro…
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VREP #386 | The Potential Nightmare Scenario for Vancouver Real Estate with Hani Lammam
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The summer saw two rate increases with the strong potential for a third right after Labour Day & it’s leaving everyone wondering: will this break the real estate market? Hani Lammam, Executive Vice President of Cressey Development Group, sits down with Adam & Matt to give his take and it is anything but shortsighted. How will relentless rate increa…
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The Future of Real Estate: Rule Changes and Revenue Generation with Darren Voros
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Darren Voros is a seasoned real estate investor and developer with an innate grasp of the intricate dynamics inherent to property investing. His trajectory is as remarkable as it is unique, transitioning from a globetrotting musical theatre luminary to an adept and hands-on real estate magnate. From his formative years gracing stages worldwide to o…
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VREP #385 | The Future of Master-Planned Communities with Century Group’s Sean Hodgins
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Master-Planned Communities are often conceived of as self-contained neighborhoods which ensure residents have little reason to leave. But they are not often built to be actual destinations for others. Unless, that is, there is a local farmer’s market & much celebrated brewery anchoring the community square. This week, President of Century Group, Se…
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Mastering Rental Markets: Insights from Cameron Griffith
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Cameron Griffith is a real estate maverick who unexpectedly stumbled upon the secrets of profitable investing. Hailing from a large family in Ontario's heart, his journey commenced when he channelled his competitive spirit during a recession by purchasing a wartime home. Little did he know that this would begin his remarkable venture into real esta…
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VREP #384 | Simplifying your Canadian Real Estate Investment Portfolio with Tom Storey
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Tom Storey is a lot of things. He is the team lead at the Storey Group, a successful real estate team in downtown Toronto, co-host of the Tom Storey Show & an avid real estate investor. He is also a thoughtful real estate advisor. Today he sits down with Adam & Matt to discuss his straightforward investment philosophy, the state of the Toronto real…
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Taking Calculated Risks and Seizing New Opportunities with Zack Brittain
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Zack Brittain is a real estate enthusiast who entered the industry in his mid-20s, inspired by a book from his mother. Despite initially having no interest in real estate investment, he embraced the field and shaped his career and wealth. Starting as a realtor, he learned valuable lessons about setting realistic goals and the importance of patient …
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VREP #383 | Will Vancouver's Fall Real Estate Market Boom or Bust with Brendon Ogmundson
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The only thing with more heat than Wreck Beach right now is the speculation around what happens this fall in Vancouver Real Estate. After a surprisingly strong Spring - but also two recent dampening interest rate hikes - the outcome of the upcoming fall market is anyone's guess. But some people have much clearer crystal balls than others. BCREA Chi…
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From Franchise Success to Gas Stations: Mohit Kanyan's Path to Real Estate
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Mohit Kanyan, a young student from India, travelled to Canada to pursue his master's studies and ended up running a successful student franchise business for College Pro Painting. Through his interactions with investor clients, he developed a fascination for real estate investing, which led him to take a detour from his initial path. His ability to…
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VREP #382 | Mindset, Overcoming Adversity & Achieving Unimaginable Goals with Jayden Lee
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Jayden Lee is a fighter. He’s fought for financial independence, he’s fought for a career on his own terms, he’s fought cancer, and now he’s fighting for the kids at BC Children’s Hospital - and he needs our help. On October 6th at 3pm, Jayden will run 100 miles consecutively from BC Children’s Hospital to his home in Chilliwack in an effort to rai…
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Power of Resilience, Courage, and Faith, Ana Marins Success Formula
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Ana Marin is an extraordinary businesswoman and entrepreneur renowned for her unwavering commitment to growth and ability to seize opportunities. Hailing from Mexico, Ana and her family decided to migrate to Canada when she was just six years old. This dramatic change injected her with an enduring belief in the limitless potential of fresh starts. …
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VREP #381 | Aragon’s Lenny Moy on Challenging Real Estate Conventions
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Aragon Properties is known for innovation, pushing boundaries, challenging established real estate models, and setting new design standards. And these are not exactly the qualities of every homebuilder in Vancouver, an industry often marked by imitation. This week, Lenny Moy, Founder and President of Aragon Properties Ltd., sits down with Matt & Ad…
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