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Episode 106: Matt and Taylor are joined by Caroline Coudreau. Caroline is a CPA and Corporate Debt Advisor at Lakepoint Capital from Kelowna, BC, who relocated from Vancouver 2 years ago. Caroline joined Lakepoint Capital just over a year ago, bringing with her more than a decade of experience in commercial lending and financial analysis from her earlier career at Canada's largest Credit Union.

Founded in March of 2023, Lakepoint Capital specializes in Corporate Debt Advisory and Commercial Real Estate Financing, acting as a trusted intermediary between clients and a wide network of Canadian banks, credit unions, and non-bank lenders. The firm provides tailored financing solutions to successful business owners, real estate developers, and commercial property investors.

Caroline is here to discuss:

→ The steps to take before getting project financing, what lenders like to see when getting quotes from builders, and the lowest profit margins for a lender.

→ Why developers like phased…

How We Helped a Client out of a Nightmare Scenario 😱

"How do you keep up with a developer trying to keep up with the government?"

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How BC Made Realtors More Like Lawyers ✌️

"Are we the only one that's not allowed dual agency in North America?"

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Where Does a Realtor's Loyalty Lie? 🤔

"They're probably putting themselves in a weakened position if they do write an offer."

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Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/JuKSCPfCbOM

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 tou…

The Truth About Realtor Commissions 🤑

"There's no such thing as a standard commission, commissions are always negotiable, too."

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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 Can Do What With Your Mortgage? 🤯

"That's great info, honestly."

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Where Does Middle Housing Fit in Kelowna? 🏘️

"Do the numbers still work here as an investment?"

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Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/WvOilxlzx98

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 s…

How mddl Empowers Homeowners in Housing Development 🧱

"The person that's equipped to do middle housing really well is the homeowner."

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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 …

Episode 32: Matt and Taylor are joined by Steve Johnston. Steve is a City Councillor from West Kelowna, BC, who's lived there for over 30 years. He is also a Director for the RDCO, the head of Residential Sales for Kelowna Ready Mix, and most importantly a husband and father.

Steve is here to discuss:
→ West Kelowna's Official Community Plan, OCP.
→ Densification, short-term rentals, and the water plant.
→ And their priorities moving forward.

Steve Johnston's Email: sjwestk@gmail.com
West Kelowna's Official Community Plan, OCP: https://www.ourwk.ca/ocp
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$55 Million to Bypass Social Housing Inclusion 💰

"I wonder how they came up with that number? 50 was too round so just tack on another 5."

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Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/5IpikDu5CWE

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, h…

Foreign-Buyer's Ban is Hurting Canadian Real Estate 💸

"Don't invest in the multi-billion dollar housing industry because somehow, that's wrong."

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Canada's Housing Industry is Crashing 💥

"It's not the marker's crashing, the industry is crashing."

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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 d…

Episode 34: Matt and Taylor are re-joined by Stefano Pannu. Stefano is the Principal Financial Advisor at Noble Pannu Wealth Management Ltd from Kelowna, BC, who is here to debate real estate vs traditional investing in a 2 part episode.

In part 2, Stefano is here to debate:
→ Tax efficiency.
→ Passive vs active investing.
→ And risk to reward.

Stefano's 1st KRE Appearance in Episode 5: https://KelownaRealEstate.podbean.com/e/episode-5-stefano-pannu/

Stefano's 2nd KRE Appearance in Episode 33: https://KelownaRealEstate.podbean.com/e/33-stefano-pannu/

Stefano Pannu's Email: stefano@noblepannuwealth.com
Noble Pannu Wealth Website: https://www.noblepannuwealth.com
Noble Pannu Wealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noble_pannu_wealth/
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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…