Kelowna Real Estate Podcast

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

Episode 64: Matt and Taylor are joined by Orion Rodgers. Orion is the President and a founding member of Property Rights BC from Victoria, BC, which was founded in the wake of the BC STR legislation in October 2023, and have filed legal action against the BC provincial government against said legislation. Property Rights BC is a non-profit association committed to educating British Columbians about their property rights and fostering a community that is informed, empowered, and proactive in protecting those rights.   Orion is here to discuss: → What led to formation of Property Rights BC, advocating for property rights and balance in government, and the upcoming provincial election and the politics around housing. →  Taking the BC government to court over the short-term rental (STR) legislation, the "vested rights" legal argument, and where AirBNB and VRBO are in all of this. → The lobbying efforts of the hotel industry to squash STR, how more hotels won't help the housing problem, and debunking the "McGill University" STR study.    BC Short-Term Rental Association Website: www.bcstra.ca Property Rights BC Website: www.propertyrightbc.org Property Rights BC Instagram: @propertyrightsbc Property Rights BC LinkedIn: @PropertyRightsBC Coast & Host Vacation Rentals Website: www.coastandhost.com Coast & Host Vacation Rentals Instagram: @coastandhost Coast & Host Vacation Rentals LinkedIn: @CoastAndHost Orion Rodgers' Instagram: @obamalifts Orion Rodgers' LinkedIn: @OrionRodgers   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 63: Matt and Taylor are re-joined by Max Carbone. Max is a Managing Partner and Broker 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. Max is also the President and Founder of TeamWorks, a strategic coaching & facilitation practice which helps entrepreneurs and teams across Canada build and execute winning strategic plans, market research, and organizational development, working with clients such as MTV, Nike, TD Bank, KPMG, and the Ontario SPCA.   Max is here to discuss: → The lifecycle of the enterprise and why growing a business is difficult. → Using strategic coaching with individuals and companies, defining and connecting personal life purpose with company philosophy, and balancing achievable versus ambitious goals. → The uniqueness of building your business on your name in real estate, why most Realtors fail, and finding success with authentic partners and clients.   Max's 1st Appearance in Episode 9: https://KelownaRealEstate.podbean.com/e/episode-9-max-carbone/   Century 21 Assurance Realty Ltd Website: www.c21kelowna.ca Max Carbone's Century 21 Email: max.carbone@century21.ca TeamWorks Website: www.teamworksweb.com Max Carbone's TeamWorks Email: max@teamworksweb.com Max Carbone's LinkedIn: @MaxCarbone   Vote for us or best local podcast: www.bestof.kelownanow.com   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: https://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 62: Matt and Taylor are joined by Chad MacTavish and Megan Michaluk. Chad, the CEO, and Megan, the Director of Business Development, both bring over 15 years of real estate experience to the Ace Project Marketing Group in Kelowna, BC. The Ace Project Marketing Group are industry experts delivering sales and marketing strategies for real estate across BC.   Chad and Megan are here to discuss: → How Ace continues to grow, their value adds, and partnership with Oakwyn Realty. → Affordability vs amenities, the positive of ski resort areas, and strata fee changes to try and push builds. → Focusing on pre-construction over resales, their success with the capital raise program and developer partners, and the tallest tower in the interior BC, Water Street by the Park   Ace Project Marketing Group Website: www.theacepmg.com Ace Project Marketing Group Instagram: @aceprojectmarketing Ace Project Marketing Group LinkedIn: @AceProjectMarketingGroup Chad MacTavish's LinkedIn: @ChadMacTavish Megan Michaluk's LinkedIn: @MeganMichaluk   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 61: 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 is here to discuss: → The recent rate hold by the Bank of Canada (BoC), projections for the remainder of 2024, and if he would cut rates right now if given the power. → How the US affects our rates, what's happening with fixed rates, and how the unemployment rate is calculated. → The impact of federal and provincial policy changes to short-term rentals and flipping, the housing shortage, and the uncharacteristic struggling of the Okanagan housing market in quarter one.   Brendon's 1st Appearance in Episode 35: https://KelownaRealEstate.podbean.com/e/35-brendon-ogmundson/   BCREA Website: www.bcrea.bc.ca Brendon Ogmundson's LinkedIn: @BrandonOgmundson   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: https://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 60: Matt and Taylor are joined by Ben Stewart. Ben is the Founder of Quails' Gate Winery from West Kelowna, BC, who's been in the wine business for almost 45 years. Born and raised in West Kelowna, Ben has also been MLA Kelowna West since 2018, and is a Transportation & Infrastructure Critic in the BC legislative assembly.   Ben is here to discuss: → How the bad weather events are impacting the wineries in the Okanagan and the future of wineries in the region. → The wine and beer war happening between BC and Alberta.  → The legislation changes happening with BC real estate and the importance of getting involved in your community and holding governments accountable.   Quail's Gate Winery Website: www.quailsgate.com Ben Stewart's Instagram: @benstewartmla Ben Stewart's LinkedIn: @BenStewart   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 59: Matt and Taylor are joined by Will Pigott. Will is currently an Associate Director and Team Lead at Scotiabank from Kelowna, BC, who will be transitioning into a Commercial Realtor in the summer of 2024. Will has spent the last 7 years covering Northern BC and the Okanagan as a Commercial Banker, and will be looking to leverage this experience and network connections to serve his clients.   Will is here to discuss: → The changes to the Basel Framework (international regulatory standards for banks) after the latest financial crisis in 2023 and how that affects a lenders ability to distribute their capital. → Why banks are trying to use promotions and lower rates to entice customers into multiple products. → And the differences in financing a commercial or residential property.   Will Pigott's Instagram: @wpigott Will Pigott's LinkedIn: @WillPigott   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 58: Matt and Taylor are joined by Patrick Francey. Patrick is the CEO of the Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) and a multi-business owner from Edmonton, Alberta. Patrick brings over 40 years of expertise to the show and is considered a luminary in real estate investment education, entrepreneurship, personal and professional development. A gifted speaker and coach, he is also the host of "The Everyday Millionaire" podcast, and one of Matt's influences in real estate.   Patrick is here to discuss: → How REIN teaches Canadians to invest in real estate and the similarities successful investors have with top performing athletes. → The driving factors of real estate markets, when the worst time is to buy real estate, and what an investors job actually is. → New legislation being tabled in BC about "vacancy control" and the need for more market-driven pricing as opposed to government intervention like Alberta.   Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) Website: www.reincanada.com Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) YouTube: @RealEstateInvestmentNetwork Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) Instagram: @reincanada Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) Linktree: @reincanada The Everyday Millionaire Podcast: www.everdaymillionpodcast.ca Patrick Francey's Instagram: @pfrancey Patrick Francey's LinkedIn: @PatrickFrancey   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