Kelowna Real Estate Podcast

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube *** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Episode 117: Matt and Taylor are joined by Kylee Wilson. Kylee is a Co-Founder & the Director of Community Partnerships from the Greater Kelowna Metropolitan Area in BC, who is also a Fundraiser for UBCO. Kylee is a natural strategist who blends big-picture vision with down-to-earth care, who channels her love for people and spreadsheets into making bibidi’s vision happen.   Founded in Kelowna, bibidi's mission is to connect Kelownan's with trusted local services. Through their app, they make it easy for consumers to find help for everyday needs, while giving service providers, students, and tradespeople a platform to share their craft, build their reputation, and connect with real people nearby. Their goal is to make support easy to find, work easy to offer, and communities stronger and more connected.   Kylee is here to discuss: → What led to the creation of bibidi and how it got it's name, building a local, two-sided marketplace to serve Kelownans, and their aspirations for future growth. → How bibidi solves pain points for busy people with trusted help, how bibidi can help Realtors, and how services are priced. → How bibidi empowers entrepreneurs and gig workers with business tools, the ideal service providers thye're looking for, and how commissions work.   Bibidi Website: www.bibidi.ca Bibidi Instagram: @bibidiapp Bibidi YouTube: @bibidi-ca Kylee Wilson's LinkedIn: @KyleeWilson ***   OUR SPONSOR The Kelowna Real Estate Podcast is brought to you by Century 21 Assurance Realty, the gold standard in real estate. To learn more, visit: www.c21kelowna.ca ***   CONNECT WITH THE SHOW Kelowna Real Estate Podcast: www.kelownarealestatepodcast.com Kelowna Real Estate Podcast YouTube: @KelownaRealEstatePodcast Kelowna Real Estate Podcast Instagram: @kelownarealestatepodcast *** CONNECT WITH MATT Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate ***   CONNECT WITH TAYLOR Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.venturemortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Email: taylor@venturemortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages ***

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube *** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Episode 116: Matt and Taylor are joined by Chad Mckillop. Chad is a Realtor with Oakwyn Realty from Kelowna, BC, who has over 20 years of experience in the real estate space. After owning a construction company specializing in award-winning custom renovations and completing 11 successful property flips, Chad obtained his real estate license, and was named Rookie of the Year for his first year as a Realtor.   Chad is here to discuss: → How he got into real estate, his first house flip and why he stopped flipping houses, and the strategies to be successful in the current real estate environment. → Kelowna's best investment opportunities, his biggest investing mistakes, and his biggest investing successes. → What he learnt in his first year of being a Realtor, advice for new Realtors, and the realities of door-knocking.   Chad Mckellop's Website: www.callchad.ca Chad Mckellop's Instagram: @thechadmckillop ***   OUR SPONSOR The Kelowna Real Estate Podcast is brought to you by Century 21 Assurance Realty, the gold standard in real estate. To learn more, visit: www.c21kelowna.ca ***   CONNECT WITH THE SHOW Kelowna Real Estate Podcast: www.kelownarealestatepodcast.com Kelowna Real Estate Podcast YouTube: @KelownaRealEstatePodcast Kelowna Real Estate Podcast Instagram: @kelownarealestatepodcast *** CONNECT WITH MATT Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate ***   CONNECT WITH TAYLOR Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.venturemortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Email: taylor@venturemortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages ***

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube *** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Episode 115: Matt and Taylor are joined by W. Brett Wilson, who is well known for being on CBC’s hit reality TV show Dragons’ Den, but is better known as a Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist.   Brett co-founded FirstEnergy Capital Corp. in 1993, which went on to become Canada’s leading energy investment bank. He has since gone on to develop extensive holdings in the energy, real estate, agriculture, sports, and entertainment industries. Brett continues to simplify and organize his life to focus on what is most important - his health, his family, and his friends.   Brett is a significant investor in Kelowna & the Okanagan, including the Brandt’s Creek Crossing shopping centre, Global Fitness, and the adjacent Kelowna Business Centre, KBC. He also owns the PrairieWest Centre in West Kelowna, multiple ALR lands including 70 acres of Mission Creek (next to the actual creek) and 20 acres next to Field Road (by Gallaghers Canyon), as well as a few smaller projects.   Brett is here to discuss: → What brought him to start investing in Kelowna, which asset classes he targets, and if there are still opportunities to invest in BC. → The politics that are affecting real estate in BC, the continued uncertainty around UNDRIP and Aboriginal land rights blocking investment, and the under-utilization of ALR, agricultural land reserves. → Where Canada is at on a global scale, and the opportunities for the western provinces & territories to collaborate.   W. Brett Wilson's Twitter: @WBrettWilson ***   OUR SPONSOR The Kelowna Real Estate Podcast is brought to you by Century 21 Assurance Realty, the gold standard in real estate. To learn more, visit: www.c21kelowna.ca ***   CONNECT WITH THE SHOW Kelowna Real Estate Podcast: www.kelownarealestatepodcast.com Kelowna Real Estate Podcast YouTube: @KelownaRealEstatePodcast Kelowna Real Estate Podcast Instagram: @kelownarealestatepodcast *** CONNECT WITH MATT Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca Matt Glen's Instagram: @realmattglen ***   CONNECT WITH TAYLOR Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.venturemortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Email: taylor@venturemortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages ***

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube *** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Episode 114: Matt and Taylor are joined by Jeff Hancock & Shane Styles of Tradecraft.   Jeff is the Founder Partner of Tradecraft Consulting from Kelowna, BC, who has over 20 years of success in professional real estate, with a strong focus on development consulting and feasibility. He is the former Real Estate Services Manager at the City of Kelowna, where he was responsible for the acquisition and disposition of all City owned property and actively managed a team of real estate professionals overseeing a land portfolio worth $1.2 billion dollars.   Shane, a Partner of Tradecraft Consulting and also from Kelowna, BC, is a seasoned real estate professional with over two decades of experience in new development marketing, sales and operations. His career has involved pioneering new fractional real estate brands in Whistler and repositioning feasibility analysis for luxury resort homes in Bali, to complete strategic development and execution of the marketing and sales for some of the Okanagan’s most iconic developments.   Tradecraft Consulting delivers tailored real estate solutions for private and public sector clients. With expertise in land negotiations, pricing audits, feasibility studies, project sales and marketing, and community engagement, they help clients navigate complex development challenges in the Okanagan and beyond.   Jeff & Shane are here to discuss: → Residential & commercial product types & their projected 2026 values, where potential opportunities lie, and the truth behind the time you spend in the market vs. timing the market. → The differences between 2026 & the 2008 crash, the impact of the Cowichan Tribe court ruling, and the future of short-term rentals. → The overall growing frustration with contradictory policies, excessive building codes that inflate costs without proportional benefits, and reactive government measures instead of targeted solutions.   Shane's 1st Appearance in Episode 23: https://www.kelownarealestatepodcast.com/23-shane-styles/ Jeff's 1st Appearance in Episode 91: https://www.kelownarealestatepodcast.com/91-jeff-hancock/   Tradecraft Website: www.tradecraftconsulting.ca Tradecraft LinkedIn: @TradecraftConsulting Jeff Hancock's LinkedIn: @JeffHancock Shane Style's LinkedIn: @ShaneStyles ***   OUR SPONSOR The Kelowna Real Estate Podcast is brought to you by Century 21 Assurance Realty, the gold standard in real estate. To learn more, visit: www.c21kelowna.ca ***   CONNECT WITH THE SHOW Kelowna Real Estate Podcast: www.kelownarealestatepodcast.com Kelowna Real Estate Podcast YouTube: @KelownaRealEstatePodcast Kelowna Real Estate Podcast Instagram: @kelownarealestatepodcast *** CONNECT WITH MATT Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate ***   CONNECT WITH TAYLOR Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.venturemortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Email: taylor@venturemortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages ***

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube *** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Episode 113: Matt and Taylor are joined by Ben Oosterveld. Ben is the CEO of Real Estate Reboot Coaching, while also being a business & mindset coach, keynote speaker, and best-selling author. He has lived on both sides of success, from surviving a year in rehab and life on the streets to building and selling a multimillion-dollar real estate business. Today, Ben helps high-performing real estate agents build systems, teams, and mindsets that create true freedom in both business and in life.   Ben is here to discuss: → What changed his outlook on life & business, why he wrote his book, "The Richest Man in Real Estate", and who the richest man in real estate really is. → The importance of "setting your compass" to build a life by design, erasing the word "should" from your vocabulary, and being comfortable standing alone. → The unique value adds of Ben's coaching, the difference between business vs. sales coaching, and the common objections and mistakes people making when hiring.   For a free copy of Ben's book, follow @benoosterveld on Instagram, and send him a DM saying "free book".   Ben Oosterveld's Website: www.benoosterveld.com Ben Oosterveld's Instagram: @benoosterveld Ben Oosterveld's LinkedIn: @BenOosterveld Real Estate Reboot Coaching Website: www.realestaterebootcoaching.com "The Richest Man in Real Estate" Book: https://a.co/d/gQA1HoT ***   OUR SPONSOR The Kelowna Real Estate Podcast is brought to you by Century 21 Assurance Realty, the gold standard in real estate. To learn more, visit: www.c21kelowna.ca ***   CONNECT WITH THE SHOW Kelowna Real Estate Podcast: www.kelownarealestatepodcast.com Kelowna Real Estate Podcast YouTube: @KelownaRealEstatePodcast Kelowna Real Estate Podcast Instagram: @kelownarealestatepodcast *** CONNECT WITH MATT Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate ***   CONNECT WITH TAYLOR Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.venturemortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Email: taylor@venturemortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages ***

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube *** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Episode 112: Matt and Taylor are joined by Thomas Isaac. Tom is an Aboriginal Law Lawyer & Partner at Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP from Vancouver, BC. Tom is a nationally recognized authority in the area of Aboriginal law, advising clients across Canada on Aboriginal legal matters and related environmental assessments, negotiations, and regulatory and constitutional issues affecting major projects. His litigation practice is national in scope and focuses on representing clients in Aboriginal related matters.   Tom has represented industry and government clients before the Supreme Court of Canada, Federal Court of Canada, Ontario Court of Appeal, Ontario Divisional Court, British Columbia Court of Appeal, British Columbia Supreme Court, Northwest Territories Supreme Court, Yukon Supreme Court, National Energy Board, Ontario Energy Board, and the British Columbia Environmental Appeal Board.   Tom is here to discuss: → The Cowichan Tribes v. Canada ruling setting a major province-wide precedent, where else in BC is there assertion of Aboriginal title, and if the case will escalate to Canada's supreme court. → The inherent conflict between Aboriginal and indefeasible title, the difference between reserve land and Aboriginal title, and how this is impacting BC's real estate market. → Why the BC government needs to act, what's at stake for BC's future, and how we can move forward in reconciliation.   Government of BC Indigenous Relations Website: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/indigenous-relations-reconciliation Treaty Commissioner Website: www.otc.ca Crown-Indigenous Relations Website: www.canada.ca/crown-indigenous-relations   Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP Website: www.cassels.com Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP Instagram: @cassels_law Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP LinkedIn: @CasselsBrock&BlackwellLLP Thomas Isaac LinkedIn: @ThomasIsaac ***   OUR SPONSOR The Kelowna Real Estate Podcast is brought to you by Century 21 Assurance Realty, the gold standard in real estate. To learn more, visit: www.c21kelowna.ca ***   CONNECT WITH THE SHOW Kelowna Real Estate Podcast: www.kelownarealestatepodcast.com Kelowna Real Estate Podcast YouTube: @KelownaRealEstatePodcast Kelowna Real Estate Podcast Instagram: @kelownarealestatepodcast *** CONNECT WITH MATT Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate ***   CONNECT WITH TAYLOR Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.venturemortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Email: taylor@venturemortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages ***

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube *** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Episode 111: Matt and Taylor are joined by Doug Gilchrist. Doug is the City Manager, also known as Chief Administration Officer (CAO), for the City of Kelowna from Kelowna, BC. Doug has worked for the city since 2004, and became the City Manager in 2018. The City of Kelowna is unique in it's low reliance on property taxation, which makes up only 20% of the city's billion dollar operational budget for 2026.   Doug is here to discuss: → The billion-dollar 2026 Kelowna city budget, how it's funded, and it's top priorities including public safety & infrastructure. → Plans for changes to short-term rentals, the growing imbalance between the development of rental & fee simple product, and the plans for the property around the marina and the Clement extension. → Major city events driving Kelowna's economic development, the health of Kelowna's economy, and the 9% traffic increase of Kelowna's airport, which is the largest municipal-owned in the country. → Investing in solutions for the unhoused, the legalities of tent cities, and why we need to look at bringing back the approach of mandatory care.   City of Kelowna Website: www.kelowna.ca City of Kelowna Instagram: @cityofkelowna City of Kelowna LinkedIn: @CityofKelowna City of Kelowna YouTube: @cityofkelowna Doug Gilchrist's LinkedIn: @DougGilchrist ***   OUR SPONSOR The Kelowna Real Estate Podcast is brought to you by Century 21 Assurance Realty, the gold standard in real estate. To learn more, visit: www.c21kelowna.ca ***   CONNECT WITH THE SHOW Kelowna Real Estate Podcast: www.kelownarealestatepodcast.com Kelowna Real Estate Podcast YouTube: @KelownaRealEstatePodcast Kelowna Real Estate Podcast Instagram: @kelownarealestatepodcast *** CONNECT WITH MATT Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate ***   CONNECT WITH TAYLOR Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.venturemortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Email: taylor@venturemortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages ***

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube *** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Episode 110: Matt and Taylor are joined by Paula Quinn. Paula is the Executive Director of the Downtown Kelowna Association from Kelowna, BC, who's lived here for almost 20 years after moving to Canada 25 years ago from London, England. Also A board member of WeBC, COEDC, and the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce, Paula was awarded the 2025 Kelowna Women in Business "Women of the Year", and is a tireless advocate for local businesses, women entrepreneurs, and inclusive economic development.   The Downtown Kelowna Association (DKA) is responsible for marketing, promotion, furthering trade and commerce, and providing programs and services to local businesses that will assist them to thrive and grow in the Downtown core. Employing a unique approach, the DKA runs the third largest holistic safety and cleanliness initiative in British Columbia, including early morning cleanup teams and safe evening walks to cars for workers.   Paula is here to discuss: → Her career so far, why she loves living downtown, and getting involved in the Downtown Kelowna Association. → What the DKA does, their unique, holistic approach to safety & community, and how they're involved in community events & initiatives like Meet Me on Bernard. → The current state of downtown Kelowna, if adding fast-food restaurants is a good idea, and the barriers we need to overcome to attract more people to the city's core. → How important downtown is to Kelowna's overall economy, the mindset shifts that need to happen among downtown businesses, and the projected doubling of those living downtown by 2040.   Downtown Kelowna Association Website: www.downtownkelowna.com Downtown Kelowna Association Instagram: @downtownkelowna Downtown Kelowna Association LinkedIn: @DowntownKelownaAssociation Downtown Kelowna Association YouTube: @downtownkelowna7882 Paula Quinn's Email: executivedirector@downtownkelowna.com Paula Quinn's LinkedIn: @PaulaQuinn ***   OUR SPONSOR The Kelowna Real Estate Podcast is brought to you by Century 21 Assurance Realty, the gold standard in real estate. To learn more, visit: www.c21kelowna.ca ***   CONNECT WITH THE SHOW Kelowna Real Estate Podcast: www.kelownarealestatepodcast.com Kelowna Real Estate Podcast YouTube: @KelownaRealEstatePodcast Kelowna Real Estate Podcast Instagram: @kelownarealestatepodcast *** CONNECT WITH MATT Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate ***   CONNECT WITH TAYLOR Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.venturemortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Email: taylor@venturemortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages ***

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube *** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Episode 109: Matt and Taylor are joined by Ben Smith. Ben is the President & CEO of Avesdo Technologies from Vancouver, BC, and a pioneer in digital marketing within the real estate development industry and more recently is leading the way for digital sales.   Having marketed more than 15,000 homes and launched hundreds of new communities, Ben's leadership in digitizing the new home sales process was solidified in 2020 when he led a developer to the first online sales transaction in Canada. His experience and commitment has made him a trusted leader to set a path for the new home sales and marketing industry into a more digital future.   Avesdo provides a single, integrated Transaction Management Software (TMS) solution for new home sales, built to manage the unique processes and data associated with new home transactions and their evolution through the entire lifecycle of development. Avesdo has helped hundreds of developers to transact tens of thousands of homes worth billions of dollars.   Ben is here to discuss: → His journey in real estate, what Avesdo does, and how Boomers play a huge role in Canadian real estate. → When the data showed we were going to have a housing problem, Canada's difficulty with project financing, and what's selling right now for pre-sales. → Possible solutions to help the housing crisis, current market opportunities, and predictions for 2026 & 2027.   Avesdo Website: www.avesdo.com Avesdo Instagram: @avesdo.technologies Avesdo LinkedIn: @Avesdo Ben Smith's LinkedIn: @BenSmith ***   OUR SPONSOR The Kelowna Real Estate Podcast is brought to you by Century 21 Assurance Realty, the gold standard in real estate. To learn more, visit: www.c21kelowna.ca ***   CONNECT WITH THE SHOW Kelowna Real Estate Podcast: www.kelownarealestatepodcast.com Kelowna Real Estate Podcast YouTube: @KelownaRealEstatePodcast Kelowna Real Estate Podcast Instagram: @kelownarealestatepodcast *** CONNECT WITH MATT Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate ***   CONNECT WITH TAYLOR Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.venturemortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Email: taylor@venturemortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages ***

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube *** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Episode 108: Matt and Taylor are joined by Casey Greabeiel. Casey, an experienced restaurant entrepreneur from Calgary, Alberta, owns multiple restaurants in Kelowna including Salt & Brick (of which he also owns a location in Calgary), Diner Deluxe, and is a Co-Founder of Pretty Not Bad (PNB). In addition, Casey is the VP of Operations for GRETA, an arcade bar with locations in Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver, Toronto, and soon to be Winnipeg.   Casey is here to discuss: → His history in the restaurant industry, how he ended up owning multiple restaurants in Kelowna, and where Casey is opening his next restaurant. → What key factors make it difficult to run a restaurant in Kelowna, and why the Meet Me on Bernard program keeps shrinking.  → The unique impact of short-term rental legislation on Kelowna businesses, and if Kelowna has lost the trust of the business community.   Casey Greabeiel's LinkedIn: @CaseyGreabeiel Casey Greabeiel's Instagram: @caseygreabeiel Salt & Brick (Kelowna) Instagram: @saltandbrick_ Pretty Not Bad Instagram: @prettynotbadylw Diner Deluxe Instagram: @dinerdeluxeylw Salt & Brick (Calgary) Instagram: @saltandbrickyyc GRETA Website: www.gretabar.com ***   OUR SPONSOR The Kelowna Real Estate Podcast is brought to you by Century 21 Assurance Realty, the gold standard in real estate. To learn more, visit: www.c21kelowna.ca ***   CONNECT WITH THE SHOW Kelowna Real Estate Podcast: www.kelownarealestatepodcast.com Kelowna Real Estate Podcast YouTube: @KelownaRealEstatePodcast Kelowna Real Estate Podcast Instagram: @kelownarealestatepodcast *** CONNECT WITH MATT Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate ***   CONNECT WITH TAYLOR Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.venturemortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Email: taylor@venturemortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages ***

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube *** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Episode 107: Matt and Taylor are joined by Patrick Bobyn. Patrick is a Partner at Pushor Mitchell LLP from Kelowna, BC, who's also the Vice-President of the Board of Directors for the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce. Patrick's practice areas are primarily business law, real estate, and financial institution security. He places an emphasis on building a trusting relationship with those he works with, while focusing on providing efficient, effective, and cost-friendly services to his clients.   Pushor Mitchell LLP is a full-service law firm, and the largest firms outside the lower mainland, with a team of over 50 lawyers and over 100 staff serving clients across Western Canada and the U.S. Established in 1906, the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit organization improving the effectiveness of doing business for it's members in the Okanagan valley. It is a major catalyst for business growth and partnerships within a diverse and fast-growing business community.   Patrick is here to discuss: → His role in the Kelowna COC, the state of small businesses in Kelowna, and how you can get involved the Kelowna COC. → The lawyer's role in a real estate transaction, purchase contracts & holdbacks, and the impact of price reductions or credits at closing. → Compliance changes with title insurance, the first-time homebuyers GST rebate, and what happens if sellers can't afford Realtor commissions.   Kelowna Chamber of Commerce Website: www.kelownachamber.org Kelowna Chamber of Commerce LinkedIn: @KelownaChamber Pushor Mitchell Website: www.pushormitchell.com Pushor Mitchell LinkedIn: @PushorMitchellLLP Pushor Mitchell Instagram: @pushormitchell Patrick Bobyn's LinkedIn: @PatrickBobyn ***   OUR SPONSOR The Kelowna Real Estate Podcast is brought to you by Century 21 Assurance Realty, the gold standard in real estate. To learn more, visit: www.c21kelowna.ca ***   CONNECT WITH THE SHOW Kelowna Real Estate Podcast: www.kelownarealestatepodcast.com Kelowna Real Estate Podcast YouTube: @KelownaRealEstatePodcast Kelowna Real Estate Podcast Instagram: @kelownarealestatepodcast *** CONNECT WITH MATT Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate ***   CONNECT WITH TAYLOR Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.venturemortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Email: taylor@venturemortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages ***

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube *** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Episode 106: Matt and Taylor are joined by Caroline Coudreau. Caroline is a CPA and Corporate Debt Advisor at Lakepoint Capital from Kelowna, BC, who relocated from Vancouver 2 years ago. Caroline joined Lakepoint Capital just over a year ago, bringing with her more than a decade of experience in commercial lending and financial analysis from her earlier career at Canada's largest Credit Union.   Founded in March of 2023, Lakepoint Capital specializes in Corporate Debt Advisory and Commercial Real Estate Financing, acting as a trusted intermediary between clients and a wide network of Canadian banks, credit unions, and non-bank lenders. The firm provides tailored financing solutions to successful business owners, real estate developers, and commercial property investors.   Caroline is here to discuss: → The steps to take before getting project financing, what lenders like to see when getting quotes from builders, and the lowest profit margins for a lender. → Why developers like phased projects, pre-sales impact on financing, and land financing and it's increasing costs. → Problems holding up development right now, current difficulties in making projects pencil, and if housing costs will continue to rise.   Lakepoint Capital Website: www.lakepointcapital.ca Lakpoint Capital Instagram: @lakepointcapital Caroline Coudreau's LinkedIn: @CarolineCoudreau ***   OUR SPONSOR The Kelowna Real Estate Podcast is brought to you by Century 21 Assurance Realty, the gold standard in real estate. To learn more, visit: www.c21kelowna.ca ***   CONNECT WITH THE SHOW Kelowna Real Estate Podcast: www.kelownarealestatepodcast.com Kelowna Real Estate Podcast YouTube: @KelownaRealEstatePodcast Kelowna Real Estate Podcast Instagram: @kelownarealestatepodcast *** CONNECT WITH MATT Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate ***   CONNECT WITH TAYLOR Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.venturemortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Email: taylor@venturemortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages ***

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube *** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Episode 105: Matt and Taylor are re-joined by Dean Desrosiers. Dean is an Owner/Partner, Associate Broker, and Coach at Century 21 Assurance Realty Ltd. from Kelowna, BC, which has been ranked one of the top 5 Century 21 franchises in all of Canada since 2019.   Dean entered real estate in 2008 and since joining Century21, he has achieved Centurion® status each year. In 2018, Dean became a certified real estate coach and was elected to the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB) of directors. He coaches licensed agents and conducts training seminars regularly for Realtors and real estate investors, helping agents achieve their goals and live a great life.    Dean is here to discuss: → How real estate is different in BC compared to other provinces, the 2018 regulation change on dual agency for Realtors, the importance of consumer informed consent & disclosure forms (DORTS). → What makes Realtor.ca unique for Canadians, if virtual tours will ever replace in-person showings, and what you need to be aware when attending an open house. → The truth about agent commissions, the benefits of working with a Realtor on pre-sale developments, and if consumers should call listing agents themselves.   Dean's 1st Appearance in Episode 28: https://www.kelownarealestatepodcast.com/28-dean-desrosiers/ Dean's 2nd Appearance in Episode 79: https://www.kelownarealestatepodcast.com/79-dean-desrosier/   Century 21 Assurance Realty Ltd Website: www.c21kelowna.ca Dean Desrosiers' Email: dean.desrosiers@century21.ca Dean Desrosiers' Instagram: @deanfromkelowna Dean Desrosiers' LinkedIn: @DeanDesrosiers ***   OUR SPONSOR The Kelowna Real Estate Podcast is brought to you by Century 21 Assurance Realty, the gold standard in real estate. To learn more, visit: www.c21kelowna.ca ***   CONNECT WITH THE SHOW Kelowna Real Estate Podcast: www.kelownarealestatepodcast.com Kelowna Real Estate Podcast YouTube: @KelownaRealEstatePodcast Kelowna Real Estate Podcast Instagram: @kelownarealestatepodcast *** CONNECT WITH MATT Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate ***   CONNECT WITH TAYLOR Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.venturemortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Email: taylor@venturemortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages ***

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube *** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Episode 104: Matt and Taylor are joined by Alkarim Devani. Alkarim is the CEO & Co-Founder of mddl from Calgary, Alberta, who's also the Co-Founder of the development company RNDSQR. Alkarim’s work has gained a multitude of media attention and frequently been the recipient of The Canadian Architecture Awards, MUDA Awards, American Architecture Prize, and the BILD Awards, as well as being a frequent guest lecturer at The University of California, Berkeley, and The University of Calgary. In addition, Alkarim regularly contributes his time to numerous volunteer organizations as well as a number of industry-led boards and communities including D.Talks and Calgary Housing Company.   mddl (pronounced “middle”) is an expert in middle housing, types that fall between single-family homes and apartment buildings, including townhouses, duplexes, and triplexes. As a CMHC Level Up Stage 5 Housing Supply Challenge Finalist, their mission, alongside strategic partners, is to build capacity from top to bottom, and to strategically partner with municipalities, industry experts, and citizens in reducing barriers and delivering middle housing to cities across Canada.   Alkarim is here to discuss: → His journey in real estate and founding RNDSQR, what led to the founding of mddl, and working with governments to support the development of affordable housing. → Why mddl started in Kelowna, what has been working so far in Calgary & Edmonton, and mddl's innovative resources & education programs to empower homeowners, including a GIS tool demo. → Dealing with community concerns of infill housing and increasing community engagement, why development needs homeowners to succeed, and what's needed to make a culture shift in boomers when it comes to housing.   mddl Website: www.mddl.co mddl Instagram: @mddl.co mddl LinkedIn: @mddlco Alkarim Devani's LinkedIn: @AlkarimDevani ***   OUR SPONSOR The Kelowna Real Estate Podcast is brought to you by Century 21 Assurance Realty, the gold standard in real estate. To learn more, visit: www.c21kelowna.ca ***   CONNECT WITH THE SHOW Kelowna Real Estate Podcast: www.kelownarealestatepodcast.com Kelowna Real Estate Podcast YouTube: @KelownaRealEstatePodcast Kelowna Real Estate Podcast Instagram: @kelownarealestatepodcast *** CONNECT WITH MATT Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate ***   CONNECT WITH TAYLOR Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.venturemortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Email: taylor@venturemortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages ***

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube *** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Episode 103: Matt and Taylor are joined by Anne McMullin. Anne is the President & CEO at the Urban Development Institute (UDI), a non-profit, non-partisan association of the development industry and its related professions, who has long advocated for transformational change. Her career has spanned over 35 years as a business leader, communications executive, and journalist. As an active voice and known thought-leader, the industry has seen the most significant change in housing policy in more than a generation through Anne's leadership.   With over 850 corporate members, the Urban Development Institute represents thousands of individuals involved in all facets of land development and planning, including: developers, property managers, financial lenders, lawyers, engineers, planners, architects, appraisers, real estate professionals, First Nations, local governments and government agencies.   Anne is here to discuss: → What the UDI does, how developers are struggling right now, and the decreased development's impact on affordability. → The crash of the housing industry, not the market, and if it can all turn around, current government policies affecting affordability, how government policy isn't always practical, and one policy change Anne would make right now. → Upcoming changes to DCC fees, if BC needs to have property transfer tax, the flaws in the new "no GST for first-time buyers" policy, and how the foreign-buyers ban is actually hurting the housing market.   Urban Development Institute Website: www.udi.org Urban Development Institute LinkedIn: @UrbanDevelopmentInstitute Anne McMullin's LinkedIn: @AnneMcMullin ***   OUR SPONSOR The Kelowna Real Estate Podcast is brought to you by Century 21 Assurance Realty, the gold standard in real estate. To learn more, visit: www.c21kelowna.ca ***   CONNECT WITH THE SHOW Kelowna Real Estate Podcast: www.kelownarealestatepodcast.com Kelowna Real Estate Podcast YouTube: @KelownaRealEstatePodcast Kelowna Real Estate Podcast Instagram: @kelownarealestatepodcast *** CONNECT WITH MATT Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate ***   CONNECT WITH TAYLOR Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.venturemortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Email: taylor@venturemortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages ***

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube *** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Episode 102: Matt and Taylor are joined by Rob Cupello. Rob is the Chief Strategy Officer at Csek Creative, a marketing agency that has been helping businesses tell their stories for 25 years. Rob ran his own marketing agency for 15 years before merging with NowMedia Group/Csek Creative in 2017, bringing his extensive experience in strategic marketing to every project, including website builds, advertising campaigns, and brand developments. Csek Creative helps clients navigate the complexities of today’s digital landscape by integrating innovative tools, like automation and AI, with proven marketing principles, ensuring that every dollar spent delivers maximum ROI.   Born and raised in Kamloops and currently based out of both Kamloops and Kelowna, Rob’s local knowledge and love of the region is an asset to the thousands of businesses and organizations he has worked with.   Rob is here to discuss: → What AI is, how AI is regulated, and the current limitations involving AI. → How you can start to learn how to use AI, practical uses of AI today, and how you can prepare for the future of society with AI. → How you can create an AI agent or AI assistant, AI uses in real estate, AI's possible impact on the medical and education systems, and AI in podcasting and social media.   Rob Cupello's LinkedIn: @RobCupello Csek Creative Website: www.csekcreative.com Csek Creative Instagram: @csekcreative Csek Creative LinkedIn: @CsekCreative Csek Creative YouTube: @CsekCreative ***   OUR SPONSOR The Kelowna Real Estate Podcast is brought to you by Century 21 Assurance Realty, the gold standard in real estate. To learn more, visit: www.c21kelowna.ca ***   CONNECT WITH THE SHOW Kelowna Real Estate Podcast: www.kelownarealestatepodcast.com Kelowna Real Estate Podcast YouTube: @KelownaRealEstatePodcast Kelowna Real Estate Podcast Instagram: @kelownarealestatepodcast *** CONNECT WITH MATT Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate ***   CONNECT WITH TAYLOR Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.venturemortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Email: taylor@venturemortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages ***

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube *** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Episode 101: Matt and Taylor are joined by Colleen Wilson. Colleen is the Co-Founder, Owner, President, & CEO of Meridian Development from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. A real estate development corporate brand and winner of several Heritage Awards. Meridian primarily develops and constructs residential projects from luxury condominiums and hotels to massive innovative university student housing projects, including the beautiful Eminence at Knox Mountain in Kelowna. Behind the scenes, Colleen is also the Director of Meridian’s Legal Affairs and Design Director, with her passion for design and well known sense of style, which is visible in every Meridian project.    Simultaneous with her work with Meridian, Colleen also remains in her role as the VP of Legal Affairs & Design Director for Landmark Projects for The Mid-West Group. A multi-award winning organization largely known for constructing, developing, and/or financing commercial and residential real estate projects throughout Western Canada and the United States.    An efficient multitasker, Colleen was awarded with the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Medal for her outstanding service to her province and country. She was inducted into the JA Saskatchewan Business Hall of Fame in 2018, and has served as chair of both the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Commission and the Saskatchewan Horse Racing Commission, and as Governor of the National Theatre School in Montreal. She has guest lectured at the U of S College of Law, was a member of the U of S WCVM Advisory Board, and is also the Founder of the highly successful charitable festival, "Pets in the Park", raising money for homeless companion animals.    Colleen has a big profile in media, and is still widely known as a Global television personality, having produced and been the host of her own television show for 25 years. After having been a member of numerous national/international panels, Colleen was selected by BMO as the keynote speaker for their national initiative, "Celebrating Women", which recognizes highly accomplished women and provides them with a platform to inspire others.   Colleen is here to discuss: → The vision of the Eminence project, who would thrive living at Eminence, and the availability of phase 1 (completed) and phase 2 (pre-sale) units.  → The reality for developers working in BC, and how the cost to build in BC compares to other states and provinces. → The challenges of condo development & sales including pre-sales, vacancy tax, & the foreign buyers ban, and the impact of the current Canada/US relations on building.   1st Episode About Eminence at Knox Mountain (#45): https://KelownaRealEstate.podbean.com/e/45-karl-miller-scott-brown/   Eminence at Knox Mountain Website: www.eminenceliving.ca Eminence at Knox Mountain Instagram: @eminence_living Eminence at Knox Mountain Facebook: @EminenceAtKnoxMountain   Meridian Development Corp Website: www.meridiandevelopment.ca Meridian Development Corp Instagram: @meridiandevelopment Meridian Development Corp Facebook: @MeridianDevelopment Meridian Development Corp LinkedIn: @MeridianDevelopmentCorp ***   OUR SPONSOR The Kelowna Real Estate Podcast is brought to you by Century 21 Assurance Realty, the gold standard in real estate. To learn more, visit: www.c21kelowna.ca ***   CONNECT WITH THE SHOW Kelowna Real Estate Podcast: www.kelownarealestatepodcast.com Kelowna Real Estate Podcast YouTube: @KelownaRealEstatePodcast Kelowna Real Estate Podcast Instagram: @kelownarealestatepodcast *** CONNECT WITH MATT Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate ***   CONNECT WITH TAYLOR Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.venturemortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Email: taylor@venturemortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages ***

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube *** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Episode 100: Matt and Taylor hit the century mark in podcasting by publishing their 100th episode of the Kelowna Real Estate Podcast! A huge thank-you goes out to their spectacular families, all of the amazing guests who've been so gracious with their time and knowledge, and of course, every listener who's tuned in. They wouldn't be here without all of your support. Here's to the next 100! 🥂   Matt & Taylor discuss: → What the next 100 episodes could look like for the podcast. → Where the market could be going, the swing to renting as opposed to owning, and the potential impacts of no GST for first-time homebuyers on the market. → The 5 steps when buying & selling a home including: preparing to sell & finding an agent, getting a pre-approval, buying the home, having an accepted offer, and gaining possession.   View the "5 Steps When Buying & Selling a Home" breakdown here. ***   FOR INFORMATION ABOUT PODCASTING If you'd like more information on working with Nikki for your podcast, visit: www.concretepadproductions.com ***   OUR SPONSOR The Kelowna Real Estate Podcast is brought to you by Century 21 Assurance Realty, the gold standard in real estate. To learn more, visit: www.c21kelowna.ca ***   CONNECT WITH THE SHOW Kelowna Real Estate Podcast: www.kelownarealestatepodcast.com Kelowna Real Estate Podcast YouTube: @KelownaRealEstatePodcast Kelowna Real Estate Podcast Instagram: @kelownarealestatepodcast *** CONNECT WITH MATT Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate ***   CONNECT WITH TAYLOR Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.venturemortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Email: taylor@venturemortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages ***

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube *** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Episode 99: Matt and Taylor are joined by Ryan Smith. Ryan is the Divisional Director of Planning and Development Services for the City of Kelowna from Kelowna, BC, one of the busiest planning and development teams in Canada. Ryan has worked for the city of Kelowna for more than 20 years, and won numerous awards for leadership, volunteerism, and his commitment to helping others.   Ryan's 1st Appearance in Episode 39: https://www.kelownarealestatepodcast.com/39-ryan-smith/   Ryan is here to discuss: → Updates to the STR, short-term rental, regulations, the future of short-term rentals in Kelowna, and the potential impact of new federal government housing policies on the city. → Understanding DCC fees, where they go, and if they will change, building applications not keeping up for housing demand in Kelowna, the difficulty of getting projects to pencil and constant building code changes creating development roadblocks. → The arrival of infill housing in the Kelowna suburbs, Kelowna's power-grid infrastructure problem, and the realities of running a website chatbot.   City of Kelowna Website: www.kelowna.ca Ryan Smith's LinkedIn: @RyanSmith ***   OUR SPONSOR The Kelowna Real Estate Podcast is brought to you by Century 21 Assurance Realty, the gold standard in real estate. To learn more, visit: www.c21kelowna.ca ***   CONNECT WITH THE SHOW Kelowna Real Estate Podcast: www.kelownarealestatepodcast.com Kelowna Real Estate Podcast YouTube: @KelownaRealEstatePodcast Kelowna Real Estate Podcast Instagram: @kelownarealestatepodcast *** CONNECT WITH MATT Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate ***   CONNECT WITH TAYLOR Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.venturemortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Email: taylor@venturemortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages ***

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube *** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Episode 98: Matt and Taylor are joined by Jeff Houghton. Jeff is the Co-Founder of H&H Custom Homes & Okanagan Infill, from Kelowna, BC. Jeff has his Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) and his Real Estate Trading Services License, so he is well-versed in all things business and real estate related. Since 2008, the award-winning H&H Custom Homes has designed and built over 100 luxury homes throughout the Okanagan Valley. In 2019, they decided to expanded into the multifamily division, and Okanagan Infill was born under the H&H banner. Jeff's goal is to grow even more throughout the Okanagan by continuing to provide high quality homes and top-notch service.   Jeff is here to discuss: → The importance of his accounting background in his businesses and the evolution of his role, the types of projects taken on by H&H Homes & Okanagan Infill, and finding success by diversifying projects and market adaptability. → The realities of building at Big White, the cost & timeline when subdividing property, and how tariffs are impacting the housing development & homeowners. → The biggest mistake when building, where to put smart money in real estate right now, and embracing failure for success.   H&H Custom Homes Website: www.handhhomes.ca H&H Custom Homes Instagram: @handhcustomhomes Okanagan Infill Website: www.okanaganinfill.ca Okanagan Infill Instagram: @okanaganinfill  ***   OUR SPONSOR The Kelowna Real Estate Podcast is brought to you by Century 21 Assurance Realty, the gold standard in real estate. To learn more, visit: www.c21kelowna.ca ***   CONNECT WITH THE SHOW Kelowna Real Estate Podcast: www.kelownarealestatepodcast.com Kelowna Real Estate Podcast YouTube: @KelownaRealEstatePodcast Kelowna Real Estate Podcast Instagram: @kelownarealestatepodcast *** CONNECT WITH MATT Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate ***   CONNECT WITH TAYLOR Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.venturemortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Email: taylor@venturemortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages ***