Episode 118: Matt and Taylor are joined by Scott Butler.
Scott is the CEO of Highstreet Ventures Inc. from Kelowna, BC, who became CEO in 2022 after being their President since 2010.
Highstreet is the only BC-based real estate development company that develops, builds, sells, and operates net-zero (step 4) energy ready condos and rentals, while also focusing on creating community for it's residents. Since 2006, they've built over 6000 homes and 22 communities. Currently, Highstreet is developing their Ascent community, new condos to own or rent in Kelowna's Upper Mission.
Scott is here to discuss:
→ Why he got into real estate, how Highstreet stays profitable, and their future plans.
→ Why they run Strata in their developments, why they build in step code 4, and if homes will ever become cheaper to build moving forward.
→ The unique offers on Kelowna's Ascent Condos - why it's a price guarantee instead of a price drop, the doubling of home warranty, upgraded energy efficiency, and the eligibility for step code 4 CMHC rebates on their mortgage insurance.
Ascent Website: https://www.ascentkelowna.ca
Ascent Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/OWNAscent
Highstreet Website: https://www.gohighstreet.ca
Highstreet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gohighstreet
Highstreet LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/go-highstreet/
Scott Butler's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-butler-42a16953/
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
4:15 Today's Guest: Scott Butler & Highstreet
8:33 How Highstreet Stays Profitable
14:43 Why Highstreet Runs Strata
18:26 Highstreet's Price Guarantee on Ascent Condos
21:47 Will it Ever Get Cheaper to Build?
23:34 Highstreet's Doubling of Home Warranty
24:42 Why Build in Step Code 4?
31:00 Why the Price Guarantee Instead of a Current Price Drop?
33:16 Highstreet's Future Plans & Opportunities
37:13 Wrap-Up
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