Kelowna Real Estate Podcast

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube *** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Episode 84: Matt and Taylor are joined by Ryan Berlin and Ryan Wyse. Berlin, the Head Economist & VP of Intelligence, and Wyse, the Market Intelligence Manager & Lead Analyst, lead rennie's Market Intelligence division in Vancouver, BC, a team that cuts through the noise using cutting-edge data and analysis to deliver clear, actionable insights.   Ryan Berlin has spent the past 20 years helping some of British Columbia’s most successful organizations—across real estate, retail, and finance—navigate their toughest questions. He’s also collaborated with local, regional, and provincial governments across Canada, and with crown corporations, tackling challenges that are often big, and always nuanced. Ryan is a member of the Canadian Association of Business Economists, the Association of Professional Economists of BC, and Lambda Alpha International. He firmly believes that economists are people, too.   Ryan Wyse has more than a decade of experience in real estate, market analysis, and data analytics, and is a sought-after expert in the industry. In addition to participating in regular speaking engagements, he is the co-host of the rennie real estate podcast, a monthly show that provides valuable economic insights for real estate professionals, buyers, and sellers. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) from the UBC Sauder School of Business with a specialization in real estate.   Berlin and Wyse are here to discuss: → The uniqueness of rennie and it's Intelligence division, where their data comes from, and if other brokerages should adapt in-house data → What the data tells us about 2024 and projections for the 2025 market, the outlook for the recreational market & STRs, and if there will be market stability post-provincial election. → The unprecedented impact of the new immigration policy and a first ever population decrease in Canada, the historical under-building of residential real estate, the supply of residential asset classes in BC and why we need more purpose build rentals, and balancing appreciation with affordability.   rennie Intelligence Website: www.rennie.com/intelligence rennie Intelligence Twitter: @rennieintel rennie Instagram: @rennie.group rennie LinkedIn: @renniegroup rennie TikTok: @rennie.group Ryan Berlin's LinkedIn: @RyanBerlin Ryan Wyse LinkedIn: @RyanWyse ***   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: @kelownarealestate 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 82: Matt and Taylor are joined by Chris Matte, BBA. Chris is an Associate Advisor at Matte & Associates Financial Solutions from Kelowna, BC, a family owned and operated boutique wealth management firm that manage over $300M in assets for 2,500 clients. Growing up in the family business, Chris learned the industry from the ground up under the mentorship of his father and firm founder, Maurice Matte, accumulating almost 10 years of professional experience by the age 27.    Chris also gives back to the community by volunteering and fundraising for Freedom’s Door Kelowna, a non-profit addiction recovery program for men. Freedom's Door Kelowna is dedicated to helping men find hope, healing, and wholeness in a safe and secure environment. Their program is provided within their housing facilities where men are provided help and support to transition back to the community and everyday life.   Chris is here to discuss: → His family business and how he got into finance, the biggest financial mistakes people make, and how much kids actually cost. → Optimizing an FHSA & TFSA and down-payment saving strategies, planning for retirement, and the common problem retirees face with limited cashflow and high home equity. → Term vs whole life insurance, the cons of tying your life insurance to your mortgage, and why critical illness insurance is an absolute must-have.   Matte & Associates Financial Solutions Website: www.matteandassociates.com Chris Matte's Email: chris@matteandassociates.com Chris Matte's Instagram: @kelownafinance Freedom's Door Website: www.freedomsdoorkelowna.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: @kelownarealestate 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 82: Matt and Taylor are joined by Wendy Waters. Wendy is the Vice President, Research Services & Strategy at GWL Realty Advisors from Vancouver, BC, who has over 20 years of experience in real estate research. At GWLRA, she leads Research Services & Strategy team, which provides strategic analysis on office, industrial, retail and multi-residential portfolio strategy across Canada, focusing on the economic, demographic and social drivers of real estate performance as well as capital flow and market trends that shape returns.   Wendy is also on the management committee for the Urban Land Institute (ULI), Co-Chairs RealPac’s Research Committee, and sits on the Board of Directors of the Urban Development Institute of British Columbia (UDI). Wendy regularly publishes research on LinkedIn, the GWLRA website, and takes part on panels across Canada.   Wendy is here to discuss: → Different real estate asset classes and locations for investing in Canada, pension fund real estate investing strategies, if foreign investors are still investing in Canada. → Immigration and population growth impacting the market and Covid distortion of students, student rentals as an asset class, and why we should be making more purpose built rentals. → If rent control works or if it actually harms the market, if the STR regulations have impacted rent the way the government intended, and if Canada will ever catch up on building housing.   GWL Realty Advisors Website: www.gwlrealtyadvisors.com/research GWL Realty Advisors Instagram: @gwlra Wendy Waters's LinkedIn: @WendyWaters ***   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: @kelownarealestate 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 81: Matt and Taylor are joined by Adam Galbraith. Adam is the Founder and President of ARG Group from Kelowna, BC, a full-service, locally owned and operated construction company providing General Contracting and Construction Management services, specializing in residential and commercial renovations. Adam has over 20 years of experience in the field of construction and construction safety management, and prides himself on providing exceptional customer service to ARG clients built on trust and transparency.   Adam is here to discuss: → The road to ARG and it's progress into development, how Adam quotes different projects, and when you should call a Contractor. → The unique Kelowna housing ecosystem, rebuilding West Kelowna after the fires, why everyone needs to double check their house insurance, and the challenges that come with getting permits from municipalities. → If more prefab homes could help the housing crisis, the mid-size home housing gap, the cost of a build vs. a renovation, the most expensive part of house construction, and the pros of energy efficient homes and adding legal suites.   ARG Homes Website: www.arghomes.ca ARG Contracting Instagram: @arg_contracting Adam Galbraith LinkedIn: @AdamGaibraith ***   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: @kelownarealestate 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 80: Matt and Taylor are joined by Ashley Ramsay. Ashley, from Kelowna, BC, is running as a MLA candidate in the Kelowna-Mission riding as an Unaffiliated Independent in the upcoming 2024 BC provincial election. As a Founder of Yeti Farm Creative, which has created hundreds of jobs right here in Kelowna, Ashley's strong background in entrepreneurship and tech has made her a leading voice in the region for years. Ashley wants to shift into a new era of politics with real humans in government, who are interested in serving their communities, not themselves.   Ashley is here to discuss: → Her background in entrepreneurship and animation, why she's decided to run in this election, the importance of engaging and using your voice as a citizen, and how she's looking to serve her riding of Kelowna-Mission should she win. → The lack of stability with the current provincial government, where the parties are polling right now, how candidates in other ridings affect Kelowna, and how Kelowna could benefit from having an Unaffiliated MLA in government. → How we can get Kelowna out of it's current "vibecession", how we can get more housing built, and the STR (short-term rental) impact on tourism and rentals in Kelowna.   Ashley Ramsay's Website: www.ashramsay.com Ashley Ramsay's Instagram: @ashleyrramsay Ashley Ramsay's LinkedIn: @AshleyRamsay ***   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: @kelownarealestate 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 79: Matt and Taylor are re-joined by Dean Desrosiers. Dean is an Owner/Partner, 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: → The expansion of Century 21 Assurance Realty, their local office model, and how having a known brand behind you can help an Agent. → What absorption rates are and where they're trending, timing the market, the disconnect between government and what buyers want, and what needs to change in Kelowna's infrastructure. → Why you should think twice about building your own home, how much value a pool adds, the worst property for a first time home buyer, and where the market opportunities are right now.   Dean's 1st Appearance in Episode 28: https://KelownaRealEstate.podbean.com/e/episode-28-dean-desrosiers/   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: @kelownarealestate 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 78: Matt and Taylor are re-joined by Stephen Johnston. Steve is from West Kelowna, BC, and over the past 6 years has served as both a West Kelowna City Councillor and a Director with the RDCO, where he topped the polls in the last two elections while working full-time in construction. Formerly of the BC United Party and now as an Independent MLA, Steve can represent the community without party constraints, ensuring true accountability in government. This is a unique opportunity to restore balance in the legislature and move beyond the divisive party politics that have harmed the province and its communities over the past decade.   Steve is here to discuss: → What happened with the BC United Party, the split vote narrative, how the Conservative Party gained so much ground, if these decisions were necessary, and what will happen to BC United moving forward. → The uniqueness of this years provincial election, what makes this years independent candidates different, navigating elections BC, and how the funding works in this situation. → What Steve stands for, voting for person over party, and how both Kelowna and West Kelowna could benefit from having an Unaffiliated MLA in government.   Steve's 1st Appearance in Episode 32: https://kelownarealestate.podbean.com/e/32-steve-johnston   Stephen Johnston's Website: www.stephen-johnston.com Stephen Johnston's Email: votestephenjohnston@gmail.com Stephen Johnston's Instagram: @sjwestk Stephen Johnston's Facebook: @CouncillorStephenJohnston Stephen Johnston's LinkedIn: @StephenJohnston ***   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: @kelownarealestate 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 77: Matt and Taylor are joined by Stephen Jagger. Stephen is a Co-Founder of addy from Vancouver, BC, who's also a serial entrepreneur, author, and speaker. Since 2000, Stephen has had multiple of his real estate industry companies acquired, including Combustion Hosting and Ubertor Realtor Software. addy is Canada's largest real estate investment platform, through crowdfunding properties and letting anyone invest. addy's goal is to eradicate barriers to property ownership for everyone.   Stephen is here to discuss: → How addy was founded and what it is, navigating the ups and downs of starting a business, what the addy team looks like, and the future plans for addy. → How investors keep track of their investments with addy, if investments are locked in or liquid, how taxes work on the platform, GP & LP structures, how many properties are on addy, and if there have been any project defaults. → How developers get on addy, public vs private issuance, how much can expect to be raised on addy, investment opportunities in missing middles and infill housing, and democratizing purpose built rentals.   addy Invest Website: www.addyinvest.ca addy Invest Instagram: @addyinvest addy Invest YouTube: @addyinvest addy Invest LinkedIn: @addy Stephen Jagger's LinkedIn: @StephenJagger Listen to The addy Podcast here. ***   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: @kelownarealestate 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 76: Matt and Taylor are joined by Wade Webb. Wade is the Broker/Owner at Royal Lepage Kelowna from Kelowna, BC, who's been in the real estate industry for over 30 years. In 2004, Wade founded AgentsBoost.com, which offers a complementary blend of professional and personal coaching for real estate professionals to fuel their success. Wade is also the author of "The Lazy Realtor", which goes into great detail on all the main components required to start, grow, and maintain a recession proof real estate empire.   Wade is here to discuss: → Why he loves the current market, how to become a top producer, how to work with better clients, and why we need to get back to the fundamentals: the relationships & human behaviour business. → The current Kelowna stand-off between buyers and sellers, why the Kelowna market won't "correct", when the best time is to buy real estate, and what real estate to invest in right now. → The importance of finding the right brokerage, what we can learn from Wade in the '90s, and why most Agents suck and their job.   Agents Boost Website: www.agentsboost.com Agents Boost YouTube: @agentsboost Wade Webb's LinkedIn: @WadeWebb Wade Webb's Instagram: @wade.webb Royal Lepage Kelowna Website: www.royallepagekelowna.com Buy The Lazy Realtor here. ***   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: @kelownarealestate 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 75: Matt and Taylor are joined by Jamie Squires. Jamie is the President and Managing Broker at Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing from Surrey, BC, who's a new home development specialist with over 20 years experience. Her expertise lies in helping shape communities through thoughtful design decisions, including unit mixes, building placement, and floor plan layouts. Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing's portfolio boasts over $10 billion in sales, accumulating over 200+ local and national awards spanning the past four decades.   Jamie is here to discuss: → Penticton's Sokana project, the pre-sale process for a customer including deposit structure and current incentives, and other projects they're working on right now. → The importance of reading your disclosure statements, outside dates for completion and how they can be extended, and how developers now need 75-80% of a project pre-sold before banks will release funding. → The STR (short-term rental) legislation impact on Penticton and a STR loophole, fractional home ownership  and the BC RTA (residential tenancy act), and how pre-sales have been affected by the anti-flipping tax.   Fifth Avenue Real Estate Website: www.fifthave.ca Fifth Avenue Real Estate Instagram: @fifthavenuerem Fifth Avenue Real Estate Linktree: @fifthaverem Sokana Website: www.liveatsokana.com Jamie Squires' Instagram: @jamiefifthave Jamie Squires' LinkedIn: @JamieSquires ***   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: @kelownarealestate 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 74: Matt and Taylor are joined by Mike Sidhu, CFP, CLU, FMA, RCIS, and IBC Practitioner. Mike is a Financial & Tax Planning Strategist and the President of 360° Wealth Strategies & Solutions from British Columbia, who's practice is dedicated to enhancing clients' financial literacy and empowering them towards financial sovereignty, emphasizing critical thinking in wealth management. With nearly three decades in the finance industry, his expertise lies in simplifying complex financial strategies such as succession planning, intergenerational wealth transfers, trusts, and tax-minimization techniques, making them accessible and actionable for his clients. Michael regularly presents on tax and financial planning topics to audiences including accountants, lawyers, and fellow financial professionals. He is also a published author in property rights and political theory, a sought-after guest on podcasts, and a contributor to financial blogs.    Mike is here to discuss: → His business niche and the benefits of whole life insurance. → Canada's growing $2 Trillion in debt and the debt clock, why we started taking international money in the 1970s, the consequences of this debt, and the possible solutions. → The proposed capital gains tax increase, separating it from the federal budget into it's own legislation piece, and if it's possible the capital gains won't actually happen.   IBCanada Website: www.ibcanadagroup.com IBCanada Instagram: @ibcanadagroup IBCanada YouTube: @ibcanadagroup Mike Sidhu's Email: mike@360wss.com MIke Sidhu's LinkedIn: @MichaelSidhu Mike Sidhu's Facebook: @MikeSidhu ***   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: @kelownarealestate 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 73: Matt and Taylor are joined by Ezra Cremers. Ezra is a Licensed Property Manager & Real Estate Agent at Vantage West Realty Inc. from Kelowna, BC, who manages a portfolio of almost 300 rental properties. As a business owner for over 20 years, and managing a personal investment portfolio since 2007, Ezra gained one of a kind experiences that allow him to look at the big picture for each of his clients. His passionate approach to the specifics followed with thorough execution lets everyone he works with receive a wealth of information and positive experience. Also, as a passion project he is the owner of Kelowna City Football Club affiliated with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC.   Ezra is here to discuss: → How he got into property management, how he successfully manages 300 units worth of tenants and owners, and the value of a property manager and their cost. → Recent changes to BC tenancy laws and if they're detrimental to the rental market (Clause 13.1: Landlord use of Property), the role of the media in the negative narrative around the rental market, and the best and worst rental units to invest in Kelowna right now. → The increase in mutual agreements to end tenancy, how to approach raising rent with tenants, and the pros and cons of renting furnished units. → Founding Kelowna City Football Club and his podcast, "Ezra's House".   BONUS Topic: In the intro, Matt and Taylor are joined by former Canadian Women's National Soccer Team player Emily Zurrer to discuss "drone-gate", the controversy surrounding the current Canadian Women's National Soccer Team at the Paris Olympics.   Vantage West Website: www.vantagewestrealty.com Vantage West Instagram: @vantagewestrealty Ezra Cremer's Linktree: www.linktr.ee/ezracremers Ezra Cremer's Instagram: @kelownapropertymanager Kelowna City Football Club Website: www.kelownacityfc.com Ezra's House Podcast: www.spotify.com/ezrashouse ***   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: @kelownarealestate 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 72: Matt and Taylor are re-joined by Adam Cseke. Adam is a Senior City Planner for the City of Kelowna from Kelowna, BC, who was previously on the show in episode 15. He is here to update us on the changes going on in the city, how the new provincial housing bills are impacting Kelowna, and how the city feels about these bills.   Adam is here to discuss: → The hardest part of the zoning changes, the parameters of suburban infill, unit projection numbers for the next 5 years, and how they're making it easier to get housing permits. → The "missing middle" home classification, if there's a pushback on four-plexes in suburban neighbourhoods or a push for more single-family homes, and updates on carriage houses and if you can Strata-fy a basement suite. → The best opportunity for real estate in Kelowna right now, if there will be another Kelowna housing "boom", and what is happening with the mill site.   Adam's 1st Appearance in Episode 15: https://KelownaRealEstate.podbean.com/e/episode-15-kelowna-s-official-community-plan-with-adam-cseke/   Adam Cseke's Email: acseke@kelowna.ca  ***   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: @kelownarealestate 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 71: Matt and Taylor are joined by Dani Brito. Dani is a Lawyer at Acorn Law Corporation from Kelowna, BC, who specializes in real estate, wills and estates and business law. Acorn Law Corporation is a small but mighty firm that provides tailored advice and family-friendly service to make sure clients get things taken care of efficiently and reliably.   Dani is here to discuss: → What a perfect real estate transaction looks like, the importance of estate planning, wills, and power of attorney, and knowing the logistics of who you're working with. → Simplifying setting up title and bare trust, why your lawyer should be reviewing title, and covenants on title & statutory building schemes. → Breach of contract and suing post-closing, holdbacks on closings, the complication of fires and floods and changes to virtual signing options.   Acorn Law Corporation Website: www.acornlaw.ca Acorn Law Instagram: @acornlawbc Dani Brito's Email: dani@acornlaw.ca ***   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: @kelownarealestate 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 70: Matt and Taylor are joined by Alex McFadyen. Alex is a Mortgage Broker & the Owner of Flow Mortgage Co. from the Greater Vancouver Area in BC, who recently purchased a house and will be splitting time in Kelowna. One of the top Mortgage Brokers in all of Canada, he was one of the first Mortgage Brokers to successfully utilize social media and YouTube for lead generation. Alex is also the host of "The Flow: Real Estate and Money Show" podcast, with the goal of helping Canadians understand and change their mindset about money.   Alex is here to discuss: → What makes someone a success, finding and changing your "why", and how much you can learn in life just by asking questions.  → Balancing social media, YouTube, and podcasting, why he started his new podcast ("The Flow"), and changing the conversation about money with Canadian consumers. → Where the opportunities are in real estate right now, why you should go for what's hard, and how he's built a team and a the ability to scale.   Flow Mortgage Website: www.getflowmortgage.ca Flow Mortgage Instagram: @flowmortgageco Flow Mortgage YouTube: @flowmortgageco Alex McFadyen's Linktree: @themortgagepug Alex McFadyen's Instagram: @themortgagepug The Flow: Real Estate and Money Show Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-flow-show-real-estate ***   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: @kelownarealestate 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 ***

Episode 69: Matt and Taylor share 5 tips to take advantage of the real estate market in 2024, the change in thinking you need to have, and where you can find opportunities in this market.   Matt and Taylor discuss: → Having an abundance mindset. → Owning your primary residence and buying rental properties. → Finding the right team to work with and where they see opportunities right now in the city of Kelowna.   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   Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca Matt Glen's Email: Matt.glen@century21.ca Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate   Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.VentureMortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Email: Taylor@VentureMortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages

Episode 68: Matt and Taylor are joined by Ron Cannan. Ron is a City Councillor for the City of Kelowna, BC, who in addition to being involved in municipal and provincial politics, was an elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Kelowna-Lake Country from 2006 to 2015. With decades of experience as a public servant, Ron is highly sought after by government officials for his expertise on operations and public policy development. An entrepreneur with a social conscience, Ron is actively self-employed as business consultant with Cannan Consulting Corporation, and is also an independent broker for Interior Savings Credit Union for their commercial division. He has over 30 years of experience helping small businesses thrive in our local community, especially those in the marketing, tourism and wine industries.    Ron is here to discuss: → What city council looks like, what is currently taking up most of their time, and the Kelowna OCP, official community plan. → The provincial densification plan, approvals, infill zoning, land development, and the influx of immigration. → The changing of expectations when it comes to housing and affordability, living more rural, and the stress on Kelowna services and infrastructure.   City of Kelowna Website: www.kelowna.ca Ron Cannan's Email: rcannan@kelowna.ca Ron Cannan's Phone Number: 250-864-9537 Ron Cannan's Instagram: @ron_cannan Ron Cannan's LinkedIn: @RonCannan   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   Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca Matt Glen's Email: Matt.glen@century21.ca Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate   Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.VentureMortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Email: Taylor@VentureMortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages

Episode 67: Matt and Taylor are joined by Rocky Sethi. Rocky is the Managing Director of the Stryke Group from Richmond, BC, who has been a real estate development and construction professional for 25 years. As a leader in sustainability, Rocky’s experience in mass timber has led him to be involved in the City of Vancouver’s Mass Timber Committee, Portland Mass Timber Conference (2022) and has been involved in more than 700 residential mass timber homes to date.   Rocky is here to discuss: → The development of the Penticton Innovation District across from the newly renovated Penticton hospital, mixing residential, retail, office space, hotel, senior, and much more. → What makes Penticton special and investing $1B into a project in the Okanagan. → The benefits of using mass timber and how BC has all the internal resources to fight the housing crisis.   Innovation District Website: www.theinnovationdistrict.ca Stryke Group Website: www.strykegroup.ca Stryke Group Instagram: @strykegroup Stryke Group LinkedIn: @StrykeGroup   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   Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca Matt Glen's Email: Matt.glen@century21.ca Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate   Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.VentureMortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Email: Taylor@VentureMortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages

Episode 66: Matt and Taylor are joined by Loyal Wooldridge. Loyal is a City Councillor for the City of Kelowna from Kelowna, BC, who is also running in the BC provincial election coming up this fall as an NDP Candidate. As a current member and former of the Regional District of Central Okanagan and Okanagan, during the Grouse Complex Fires in 2023, Loyal played a pivotal role leading all communications and securing vital disaster relief funding. After Founding his own small business, Loyal Hair, in 2006, he was first elected to Kelowna City Council in 2018, combining the principles of community, entrepreneurship, and social responsibility. Loyal is an advocate for inclusive strategies that positively address social challenges such as homelessness, mental health, addictions, and housing.    Loyal is here to discuss: → Going from an entrepreneur to a politician, the upcoming election, and voting for a person and not the party. → Needing "made in Kelowna" solutions that are specific for our unique market, local government friction with STR, short-term rental, complaints, and the struggle to get housing built with political, development, and supply issues. → Federal funding for housing projects in the city and the BC Accelerator fund, the impact of climate change and immigration, and what challenges are ahead for Kelowna and BC in the next 10 years.   Loyal Wooldridge's Website: www.loyalkelowna.com Loyal Wooldridge's Instagram: @loyalkelowna Loyal Wooldridge's Facebook: @LoyalKelowna Loyal Wooldridge's Twitter: @loyalkelowna Loyal Wooldridge's LinkedIn: @LoyalWooldridge   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   Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca Matt Glen's Email: Matt.glen@century21.ca Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate   Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.VentureMortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Email: Taylor@VentureMortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages

Episode 65: Matt and Taylor are joined by Scott Beaton, CPA, CFA. Scott is a Partner at Beaton Rettich Waters from Kelowna, BC, an advisory firm that specializes in helping organizations tackle transformative change. His team supports growth initiatives, software implementations and process improvements - all based in an understanding of human behaviour in complex systems. Scott connects economic and market factors with operational realities and financial implications to keep projects focused on where the value is.   Scott is here to discuss: → How his firm helps other businesses grow, the psychology of rate cuts on consumers, and how "bubbles" are created in an industry and then burst. → Canadian inflation and interest rates, the link between the US Fed and the Canadian dollar, and why there's a lack of investment in business and real estate. → The capital gains tax increase and the cost of public funds, what influences productivity rates, and the impact immigration has on housing.   BONUS Topic: In the intro, Matt and Taylor discuss Bill 14, which are proposed changes to the tenancy laws in BC.   Beaton Rettich Waters Website: www.beatonrettich.com Beaton Rettich Waters LinkedIn: @BeatonRettichWaters Scott Beaton's LinkedIn: @ScottBeaton   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   Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca Matt Glen's Email: Matt.glen@century21.ca Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate   Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.VentureMortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Email: Taylor@VentureMortgages.com Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages