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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

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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

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Episode 85: Matt and Taylor are joined by Derek Funk, B.A. CRA, P. App.. Derek is the Managing Partner at Lawrenson Walker Appraisers Okanagan from Kelowna, BC, with a background in real estate sales as well as construction. Founded in 1992, Lawrenson Walker Appraisers are leaders in the field of residential real estate appraisal and consulting, and currently serve locations in Alberta and BC.

Derek is here to discuss: → Bringing Lawrenson Walker to the Okanagan and becoming local experts, the benefits of an appraiser being approved by many lenders, and navigating tight timelines with clear communication and customer service. → Transparency, or lack thereof, in appraisal fee structures, appraisals vs assessments, and GST on new builds. → The best and worst things you can do that impact your house value, the cost-hinderance of new builds, adding value with suites, and the current difference in a pre-sale vs a finished developments value. → Current issues with legal files & up-zoning, the effects of the STR legislation, and what's in store for the 2025 market.

Lawrenson Walker Appraisers Website: www.lawrensonwalker.com

Lawrenson Walker Appraisers Instagram: @lawrensonwalkerappraisers

Lawrenson Walker Apprasiers Okanagan LinkedIn: @LawrensonWalkerAppraisersOkanagan

Derek Funk's Email: derek@lawrensonwalker.com

Derek Funk's LinkedIn: @DerekFunk

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Episode 84: Matt and Taylor are joined by Ryan Berlin and Ryan Wyse. Berlin, the Head Economist & VP of Intelligence, and Wyse, the Market Intelligence Manager & Lead Analyst, lead rennie's Market Intelligence division in Vancouver, BC, a team that cuts through the noise using cutting-edge data and analysis to deliver clear, actionable insights.

Ryan Berlin has spent the past 20 years helping some of British Columbia’s most successful organizations—across real estate, retail, and finance—navigate their toughest questions. He’s also collaborated with local, regional, and provincial governments across Canada, and with crown corporations, tackling challenges that are often big, and always nuanced. Ryan is a member of the Canadian Association of Business Economists, the Association of Professional Economists of BC, and Lambda Alpha International. He firmly believes that economists are people, too.

Ryan Wyse has more than a decade of experience in real estate, market analysis, and data analytics, and is a sought-after expert in the industry. In addition to participating in regular speaking engagements, he is the co-host of the rennie real estate podcast, a monthly show that provides valuable economic insights for real estate professionals, buyers, and sellers. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) from the UBC Sauder School of Business with a specialization in real estate.

Berlin and Wyse are here to discuss: → The uniqueness of rennie and it's Intelligence division, where their data comes from, and if other brokerages should adapt in-house data → What the data tells us about 2024 and projections for the 2025 market, the outlook for the recreational market & STRs, and if there will be market stability post-provincial election. → The unprecedented impact of the new immigration policy and a first ever population decrease in Canada, the historical under-building of residential real estate, the supply of residential asset classes in BC and why we need more purpose build rentals, and balancing appreciation with affordability.

rennie Intelligence Website: www.rennie.com/intelligence

rennie Intelligence Twitter: @rennieintel

rennie Instagram: @rennie.group

rennie LinkedIn: @renniegroup

rennie TikTok: @rennie.group

Ryan Berlin's LinkedIn: @RyanBerlin

Ryan Wyse LinkedIn: @RyanWyse

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Episode 83: Matt and Taylor are joined by Chris Matte, BBA. Chris is an Associate Advisor at Matte & Associates Financial Solutions from Kelowna, BC, a family owned and operated boutique wealth management firm that manage over $300M in assets for 2,500 clients. Growing up in the family business, Chris learned the industry from the ground up under the mentorship of his father and firm founder, Maurice Matte, accumulating almost 10 years of professional experience by the age 27.

Chris also gives back to the community by volunteering and fundraising for Freedom’s Door Kelowna, a non-profit addiction recovery program for men. Freedom's Door Kelowna is dedicated to helping men find hope, healing, and wholeness in a safe and secure environment. Their program is provided within their housing facilities where men are provided help and support to transition back to the community and everyday life.

Chris is here to discuss: → His family business and how he got into finance, the biggest financial mistakes people make, and how much kids actually cost. → Optimizing an FHSA & TFSA and down-payment saving strategies, planning for retirement, and the common problem retirees face with limited cashflow and high home equity. → Term vs whole life insurance, the cons of tying your life insurance to your mortgage, and why critical illness insurance is an absolute must-have.

Matte & Associates Financial Solutions Website: www.matteandassociates.com

Chris Matte's Email: chris@matteandassociates.com

Chris Matte's Instagram: @kelownafinance

Freedom's Door Website: www.freedomsdoorkelowna.com

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Episode 82: Matt and Taylor are joined by Wendy Waters. Wendy is the Vice President, Research Services & Strategy at GWL Realty Advisors from Vancouver, BC, who has over 20 years of experience in real estate research. At GWLRA, she leads Research Services & Strategy team, which provides strategic analysis on office, industrial, retail and multi-residential portfolio strategy across Canada, focusing on the economic, demographic and social drivers of real estate performance as well as capital flow and market trends that shape returns.

Wendy is also on the management committee for the Urban Land Institute (ULI), Co-Chairs RealPac’s Research Committee, and sits on the Board of Directors of the Urban Development Institute of British Columbia (UDI). Wendy regularly publishes research on LinkedIn, the GWLRA website, and takes part on panels across Canada.

Wendy is here to discuss: → Different real estate asset classes and locations for investing in Canada, pension fund real estate investing strategies, if foreign investors are still investing in Canada. → Immigration and population growth impacting the market and Covid distortion of students, student rentals as an asset class, and why we should be making more purpose built rentals. → If rent control works or if it actually harms the market, if the STR regulations have impacted rent the way the government intended, and if Canada will ever catch up on building housing.

GWL Realty Advisors Website: www.gwlrealtyadvisors.com/research

GWL Realty Advisors Instagram: @gwlra

Wendy Waters's LinkedIn: @WendyWaters

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Episode 81: Matt and Taylor are joined by Adam Galbraith. Adam is the Founder and President of ARG Group from Kelowna, BC, a full-service, locally owned and operated construction company providing General Contracting and Construction Management services, specializing in residential and commercial renovations. Adam has over 20 years of experience in the field of construction and construction safety management, and prides himself on providing exceptional customer service to ARG clients built on trust and transparency.

Adam is here to discuss: → The road to ARG and it's progress into development, how Adam quotes different projects, and when you should call a Contractor. → The unique Kelowna housing ecosystem, rebuilding West Kelowna after the fires, why everyone needs to double check their house insurance, and the challenges that come with getting permits from municipalities. → If more prefab homes could help the housing crisis, the mid-size home housing gap, the cost of a build vs. a renovation, the most expensive part of house construction, and the pros of energy efficient homes and adding legal suites.

ARG Homes Website: www.arghomes.ca

ARG Contracting Instagram: @arg_contracting

Adam Galbraith LinkedIn: @AdamGaibraith

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Episode 80: Matt and Taylor are joined by Ashley Ramsay. Ashley, from Kelowna, BC, is running as a MLA candidate in the Kelowna-Mission riding as an Unaffiliated Independent in the upcoming 2024 BC provincial election. As a Founder of Yeti Farm Creative, which has created hundreds of jobs right here in Kelowna, Ashley's strong background in entrepreneurship and tech has made her a leading voice in the region for years. Ashley wants to shift into a new era of politics with real humans in government, who are interested in serving their communities, not themselves.

Ashley is here to discuss: → Her background in entrepreneurship and animation, why she's decided to run in this election, the importance of engaging and using your voice as a citizen, and how she's looking to serve her riding of Kelowna-Mission should she win. → The lack of stability with the current provincial government, where the parties are polling right now, how candidates in other ridings affect Kelowna, and how Kelowna could benefit from having an Unaffiliated MLA in government. → How we can get Kelowna out of it's current "vibecession", how we can get more housing built, and the STR (short-term rental) impact on tourism and rentals in Kelowna.

Ashley Ramsay's Website: www.ashramsay.com

Ashley Ramsay's Instagram: @ashleyrramsay

Ashley Ramsay's LinkedIn: @AshleyRamsay

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