Kelowna Real Estate Podcast

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://KelownaRealEstate.podbean.com/e/episode-28-dean-desrosiers/ Dean's 2nd Appearance in Episode 79: https://KelownaRealEstate.podbean.com/e/79-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 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: @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 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: @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 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: @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 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: @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 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: @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 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://KelownaRealEstate.podbean.com/e/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: @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 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: @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 97: Matt and Taylor are joined by Mark Goodman. Mark is the Principal Broker at Goodman Commercial Inc. from Vancouver, BC, who also hosts the "Goodman Report Podcast", and is one of the most influential real estate leaders in the province. With over $4 billion in sales of apartment buildings, investment properties, and development sites across more than 600 transactions, Mark has built a distinguished career and is one of Canada’s leading commercial real estate brokers.   Goodman Commercial Inc. was started by David Goodman, Mark's father, who sold his first property in 1972. For over 50 years, the powerhouse Goodman name has been synonymous with expertise on multi-family apartment sales and development sites, and today is one of Metro Vancouver’s top commercial real-estate firms. With over $7 billion in team sales volume and over 2000 transactions, Mark's forward-thinking strategies have kept his firm ahead of the industry curve, continually leveraging new methods and technologies to broaden reach while maintaining a personal touch.   In addition to his brokerage expertise, Mark also co-authors and publishes The Goodman Report, Metro Vancouver's number 1 multi-family investment resource. Across Canada, thousands of owners, investors, real-estate analysts, and media sources rely on the Goodman Report for insights and market data on the rental apartment building and development site scene. This publication has helped cement Mark's reputation as an authority on apartment building sales in British Columbia and throughout Canada.   Mark is here to discuss: → The start & evolution of the Goodman Report, breaking down the 2024 Goodman Report, and the impact of capital gains and affordable housing on the year. → Trends for 2025 including the mindset on the market, cap rates and prices per unit, and how the provincial initiative "rental protection fund" will negatively affect the market. → The potential introduction of a Canadian 1031 exchange capital gains-deferral program, why we're in a perfect storm for huge multi-family losses, and why expense ratios are a flawed system.   Goodman Report Website: www.goodmanreport.com Goodman Report Instagram: @goodmanreport Goodman Report YouTube: @goodmanreport "Goodman Report Podcast": @GoodmanReport Goodman Commercial LinkedIn: @GoodmanCommercialInc. Mark Goodman's LinkedIn: @MarkGoodman ***   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 96: Matt and Taylor are joined by Troy Froese. Troy is the Co-Owner of Froese & Co. Building and Design Inc. from Kelowna, BC, a full-service residential construction company operating throughout the Okanagan. With extensive experience delivering high-end custom homes and complex renovations, Troy brings a collaborative, detail-driven approach to every project. Known for their commitment to craftsmanship and strong client relationships, Froese & Co. manages their projects from concept to completion—offering a seamless, transparent, and quality-focused construction experience.   Troy is here to discuss: → The best things to do when building or renovating a home, the benefits of a cost-plus pricing model, and having the right team in place. → The worst things to do when building or renovating a home, underestimating costs or timelines, and not planning for future maintenance or upgrades. → Investing in quality, and the possible ramifications of tariffs on building materials.   Froese & Co. Website: www.froeseandco.com Froese & Co. Instagram: @froeseandco Troy Froese's Email: troy@froeseandco.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 95: Matt and Taylor are joined by twin brothers Chris & Jason Wills, both from Kelowna, BC. Following in their dad's footsteps of commercial real estate, Chris, the Managing Partner of Sales & Leasing, and Jason, a Partner of Sales & Leasing, founded Venture Commercial in 2020, which is now one of the largest commercial real estate brokerages in the Okanagan.   Having extensive knowledge of the local retail, office, and investment market, Chris has successfully completed hundreds of real estate transactions, including Centre 97, and expanding both Chopped Leaf and Wok Box locations throughout North America. One of the most prominent industrial brokers in the market, Jason has been involved in thousands of transactions amounting to over two million square feet of commercial real estate sold, acquired, or leased.   Chris & Jason are here to discuss: → Founding Venture Commercial and their business model, what it takes to work in commercial real estate, and the benefits of commercial vs residential leasing. → Different commercial client types, how to get into commercial investing, and how you can invest in your tenants businesses. → Finding opportunities in client's existing leases, the evolution of office & retail spaces, and where there are potential opportunities and pitfalls in the Okanagan for commercial real estate right now.   Venture Commercial Website: www.venturecommercial.ca Venture Commercial LinkedIn: @VentureCommercial Venture Commercial Instagram: @venture.commercial Chris Wills' LinkedIn: @ChrisWills Chris Wills' Instagram: @chris_wills_kelowna Jason Wills' LinkedIn: @JasonWills ***   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 94: Matt and Taylor are joined by Spencer Harris. Spencer is the Vice President, Financing at Peakhill Capital from Kelowna, BC, and is responsible for loan origination across Western Canadian markets. Peakhill Capital is a commercial real estate asset manager providing competitive and flexible financing structures to developers, investors, and REITs. A CMHC-approved lender, Peakhill is also a direct lender on behalf of its own balance sheet and investment funds, and has funded more than 2,000 transactions totalling in excess of $12 billion since it's inception in 2019. Spencer specializes in both conventional and CMHC-insured loans including bridge, acquisition, refinance, and construction.   Spencer is here to discuss: → What Peakhill Capital is, what sets Peakhill apart, where Peakhill gets it's capital, and where Peakhill has been funding in Canada the most. → What the CMHC is and who it benefits, recent CMHC policy changes, and how to qualify for CMHC financing. → What the MLI Select product is, how it can be accessed by developers, and it's focus on affordability, accessibility, & energy efficiency.   Peakhill Capital Website: www.peakhillcapital.com Peakhill Capital Instagram: @peakhillcapital Peakhill Capital LinkedIn: @PeakhillCapital Spencer Harris' Email: spencerharris@peakhillcapital.com Spencer Harris' LinkedIn: @SpencerHarris ***   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 93: Matt and Taylor are joined by Brendon Ogmundson. Brendon is the Chief Economist at BCREA (BC Real Estate Association) from Vancouver, BC, who's specializes in housing market analysis and macroeconomic forecasting, and is a member of the BC Ministry of Finance’s Economic Forecast Council. Brendon was also recently named one of the most influential economists in BC by Business in Vancouver.   Brendon's 1st Appearance in Episode 35: https://KelownaRealEstate.podbean.com/e/35-brendon-ogmundson/ Brendon's 2nd Appearance in Episode 61: https://KelownaRealEstate.podbean.com/e/61-brendon-ogmundson/   Brendon is here to discuss: → How tariffs work, the reasoning behind the US/Canada tariffs, and other ways Canada can target the US. → How these tariffs can impact the Canadian economy, inflation and GDP expectations, and where interest rates will go. → Who will be most affected in BC, what this means for real estate, and the Canadian dollar.   BCREA Website: www.bcrea.bc.ca Brendon Ogmundson's LinkedIn: @BrandonOgmundson ***   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 92: Matt and Taylor are joined by Mike Shaw. Mike is a former professional freestyle skier and Canadian Olympic development coach from Lake Country, BC, who suffered a life-changing spinal cord injury in 2013, leaving him with incomplete paralysis. Against all odds and fuelled by relentless determination and a mindset rooted in gratitude, Mike walked out of the hospital just months later, and in 2020, he published his amazing journey in his memoir, Never Part of the Plan.   In the years following his accident, Mike has shared his experience with thousands as a professional speaker and consultant. He works with organizations, companies, and teams, and his goal is straightforward: to better prepare you to manage change, overcome adversity, and choose a mindset that will help you reach your full potential.   Today, Mike is focused on being the Founder and a Clinical Counsellor at Gratus Health, an online counselling service based in BC. His physical, mental, and emotional recovery provides a unique perspective he now shares to help others navigate their own peaks and valleys and thrive in the face of adversity.   Mike is here to discuss: → How his life-changing accident and recovery altered his mindset, using his journey to inspire others, and how he wants to help others moving forward. → Gratitudes powerful impact on healing, how you can practice it, and building a foundation of resilience. → Positive vs negative thoughts, caught vs taught habits, and playing the comparison game.   Gratus Health Website: www.gratushealth.com Mike Shaw's Website: www.mikeshawski.com Mike Shaw's Instagram: @mikeshawski Mike Shaw's LinkedIn: @MikeShaw ***   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 88: Matt and Taylor are joined by Jeff Hancock. Jeff is the Owner of Tradecraft Consulting, and also an Investment & Development Property Specialist (Broker) at William Wright Commercial from Kelowna, BC. Jeff 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.   Jeff is here to discuss: → Kelowna's purpose-built rental (PBR) supply summary, it's affect on the pre-sale/STRATA markets, vacancy rates, and what this means for rents. → The mindset of developers right now, the challenges they face with development cost and product choices, and the DCC fee increase in Kelowna. → What Jeff would invest in, the overall resilience and opportunity of Kelowna real estate, and the incoming influx of savvy investors.   Tradecraft Consulting Website: www.tradecraftconsulting.ca Jeff Hancock's Email: jeff@tradecraftconsulting.ca Jeff Hancock's LinkedIn: @JeffHancock William Wright Commercial Website: www.williamwright.ca William Wright Commercial Instagram: @williamwrightrealestate William Wright Commercial LinkedIn: @WilliamWrightCommercial William Wright Commercial YouTube: @williamwrightcommercial ***   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 88: Matt and Taylor are joined by Graham Allison & Aaron Whalen for a 2-part episode on Kelowna's "Fast-Track" program for infill housing. Graham is a Planner II with the City of Kelowna, with a focus on infill and housing policy, who is passionate about creating vibrant, sustainable communities. Aaron, the Co-Founder of SNDBOX that specializes in missing middle housing, is one of the winners of the City of Kelowna Infill Design Challenge 2.0, and his design has been developed and approved for the Fast-Track program.   Graham & Aaron are here to discuss: → Details of Kelowna's Fast-Track program, how it saves time and money, and the cost to build Aaron's design. → Kelowna zoning changes, which lots qualify, and if there is variance or exceptions allowed. → The opportunities available now and in the near future for the Fast-Track program with changing regulations, and the future development of the Fast-Track program and designs.   City of Kelowna Infill Website: www.kelowna.ca/infill Graham Allison's Email: GAllison@kelowna.ca SNDBOX Website: www.sndbox.ca Aaron Whalen's Email: aaron@sndbox.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 88: Matt and Taylor are joined by Brady McDonald. Brady, originally from Owen Sound, Ontario, brought his family and real estate background to Cape Coral, Florida in 2022, where he became the CEO of Barefoot Land Co. As an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and 100-mile ultra marathoner, Brady's commitment to excellence translates into his core values: do the work, don't make excuses, go above and beyond, do what you say, and get better every day. These principles guide Barefoot Land Co. and inspire his "Zero to 100 Day Challenge," a free program that has helped hundreds of people transform their lives through consistent healthy habits.   A dedicated husband and father of two young girls, Brady leads by example. He instills in his family the importance of "doing hard things on purpose," whether it's conquering a race or making a difference in the world. His philanthropic efforts have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for charities like Easter Seals and Bras for Girls, supporting children with disabilities and empowering young women in sports.   Brady is here to discuss: → How he got to where he is today in life and business, the impact of fitness on his life, creating family culture & goal planning, and the joy in giving back. → How to build momentum, motivation, & belief systems, adopting an abundance mindset, and advice for young people just starting out. → What "Zero to 100" is, how it feels to run a 100-mile race, and applying that 100-mile mental toughness into business.   Zero to 100 Website: www.zeroto100.com Brady McDonald's LinkTree: @brady.mcdonald84 Brady McDonald's Instagram: @brady.mcdonald84 Brady McDonald's LinkedIn: @BradyMcDonald Brady McDonald's YouTube: @therealzeroto100 Barefoot Land Co. Website: www.barefootlandco.com Barefoot Land Co. LinkedIn: @BarefootLandCo. ***   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 88: Matt and Taylor are joined by Steve Arneson. Steve is the Co-Founder of both The RE Investors & Synergy Mastermind from Victoria, BC, and is a real estate investor, coach, and entrepreneur. Coming from a real estate family with a career background in international business development, Steve thrives in building genuine relationships, and is one of the best in the industry when it comes to working with high net worth investors, project strategy, and raising capital. Steve has been able to combine these skills with both of his companies, The RE Investors, who's mission it is to financially educate 1 million people about real estate, and Synergy Mastermind, an exclusive, intimate, and experiential mastermind for high-achieving real estate investors while doing business right, and with impact.   Steve is here to discuss: → What led to the founding of Synergy Mastermind, creating a collaborative culture, and what it's goal is. → Reinventing yourself - peeling the onion, building foundations, and the naked truth, the power of reverse role models, and the 2 major catalysts for Steve's own reinvention. → Advice for finding & maintaining partnerships, rebuilding trust, and how to look for investing opportunities.   Synergy Mastermind Website: www.synergymastermind.ca Synergy Mastermind Instagram: @synergymastermind RE Investors Website: www.thereinvestors.ca RE Investors Instagram: @the_reinvestors Steve Arneson's LinkTree: @stevearneson Steve Arneson's Instagram: @stevearnesonofficial ***   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 87: Matt and Taylor are joined by Curtis Mitchell. Curtis, originally from Calgary, Alberta, studied Architectural Technologies at SAIT from 2015 to 2017, and has since been involved in home designing, house flipping, and new construction development in Kelowna. Curtis has founded and is the Principal at both CM Designs (2020), and NobleTerra Developments (2022). Together, they create an all-in-one development company that encompasses property selling, design, construction, and investment.   Curtis is here to discuss: → His journey in real estate so far, founding both CM Designs and NobleTerra Developments, and the need for more civil engineers. → The death of single-family homes: Kelowna's incoming densification, purpose-built rental incentives, land assembly values & re-zoning, house-flipping regulations, and the cost to build. → The difficulty of renovations, where to look for in Kelowna for deals, and what other places and properties he would invest in right now.   NobleTerra Development Website: www.nobleterra.ca CM Designs Website: www.cmresidesigns.ca Curtis Mitchell's Email: curt_mitch@outlook.com Curtis Mitchell's LinkedIn: @CurtisMitchell ***   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 86: Matt and Taylor are joined by Justin Smith. Justin is the President of Hawkeye Wealth Ltd. from Surrey, BC, a firm focused exclusively on private equity real estate and debt investments. In 2017, Justin created Hawkeye Wealth with an aim to widen the scope of quality offerings for his investor network, primarily focusing on industrial and residential developments in Western Canada and the US, as well as mortgage funds.   Justin is here to discuss: → What Hawkeye Wealth is, their role in investments with their clients, and how someone can become an accredited investor. → How equity deals work, what to know about investing in MICs, and the market effect on investments. → New developments being hindered by government regulations, if developers have any optimism for the future, and where to invest in Kelowna right now.   Hawkeye Wealth Website: www.hawkeyewealth.com Hawkeye Wealth LinkedIn: @HawkeyeWealth Justin Smith's Email: justin@hawkeyewealth.com Justin Smith's LinkedIn: @JustinSmith Hawkeye Wealth Canadian Mortgage Fund Investment Guide: https://www.hawkeyewealth.com/mortgage-funds ***   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 ***