• 52 minutes 54 seconds
    VREP #515 | Granville Street Will Decide Downtown Vancouver's Fate with Jane Talbot

    Three province-purchased SROs, a 39-day FIFA pedestrian takeover, and a long-promised revival have put Granville Street at the centre of the fight for downtown Vancouver's future. Jane Talbot, President and CEO of Downtown Van, sits down with Adam & Matt to unpack where the Granville Plan stands, why this summer could be a turning point for the entire 90-block core, and how the entertainment district's struggles ripple through every corner of the city. Will the three SROs finally be relocated? Can FIFA revive Granville Street for good? And what should Vancouverites expect when Georgia to Davie closes to cars next month for the FIFA? Don't miss this one!

    15 May 2026, 12:00 am
  • 59 minutes 52 seconds
    VREP #514 | Why Some Vancouver Neighbourhoods are Surging (and Others are Stalling) with Professor Markus Moos

    Some Vancouver neighbourhoods are filling up with the next generation, while others are aging in place. Markus Moos, professor at the University of Waterloo's School of Planning, sits down with Adam & Matt to unpack what's driving the divergence, from the rise of 'forever young' districts to the knowledge economy concentrating at the centre and families getting priced out to the edges. Why do certain pockets surge with younger buyers and renters as comparable streets stagnate? Why is Canada still defaulting to 'tall and sprawl' while the rest of the world embraced missing middle long ago? And is the urban core quietly segregating Canadians by generation without anyone noticing? Don't miss this one!

    8 May 2026, 5:00 pm
  • 59 minutes 6 seconds
    VREP #513 | Canada's Economy Is Quietly Falling Apart and Nobody's Talking About It with Brendan LaCerda

    Something feels off about Canada's economy, even if the headlines won't say it. Moody's Analytics economist Brendan LaCerda sits down with Adam & Matt to cut through the noise and explain why the country is stuck in a state of economic limbo, with growth grinding to a halt while businesses freeze in place. From the looming USMCA renegotiation to the surprising downside of high oil prices, Brendan offers an outsider's data-driven perspective on where Canada is really headed and what it means for Vancouver real estate. Why is a US economist so concerned about what's happening up north? Could AI quietly reshape the Canadian economy faster than anyone expects? And is Vancouver's next housing boom realistically off the table? Don't miss this essential check-in on the Canadian economy.

    1 May 2026, 12:00 am
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    VREP #512 | The Quiet Rewrite Of Vancouver's Future With Josh White

    Vancouver is quietly being redrawn, and most people haven't noticed yet. The City of Vancouver's General Manager of Planning and Urban Design, Josh White, sits down with Adam & Matt this week to unveil what the next version of this city will actually look like. From the new Official Development Plan, the Broadway Plan's slow rollout & the Villages program reshaping neighbourhoods to revamping the PNE, Jericho & Northeast False Creek, Vancouver is set to transform. Where will the next wave of growth actually land? Which neighbourhoods are about to change the most? And what does a bigger, denser Vancouver mean for the people who live here? Don't miss this one with the man in charge!

    24 April 2026, 7:15 pm
  • 42 minutes 26 seconds
    VREP #511 | Has Vancouver Real Estate Found Its Floor With RBC's Robert Hogue

    Has Vancouver real estate finally found its floor or are more declines still ahead? RBC's Assistant Chief Economist Robert Hogue sits down with Adam & Matt this week to break down the latest data from across Canada and zero in on what's really driving the sluggish Vancouver market. From the widening gap between major cities to mortgage renewal stress and a looming supply crunch, this conversation cuts through the noise with clear-eyed analysis. How close is Vancouver actually to turning the corner? Is the Bank of Canada really done cutting rates this cycle? And what does Robert see for the market heading into 2027 and beyond? Don't miss this one!

    17 April 2026, 5:00 pm
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    REPOST: VREP #227 | 11 Towers and 6,000 New Homes Near Burrard Bridge with Khelsilem Tl'aḵwasik̓a̱n

    *Disclaimer: This episode was originally recorded and aired June 2020*

    The City of Vancouver is a notoriously difficult place to build homes, with crippling debates occurring at any attempt to add housing. So, it may surprise you to hear that ground is being broken soon for 11 towers - with the tallest being 57 stories! – at the base of the west side of the Burrard Bridge. Wait…in Vancouver? Not exactly. Squamish Nation Councillor and Spokesperson Khelsilem sits down with Adam and Matt to detail the Sen̓áḵw Development, a Squamish Nation/Westbank master planned community that will redefine the Vancouver skyline. Tune in for a fascinating conversation about development & jurisdiction, density & forward-thinking design as well as reconciliation & the rise of a new development company with far reaching goals. Not to be missed! 

    10 April 2026, 12:00 am
  • 45 minutes 54 seconds
    VREP #510 | Five Vancouver Real Estate Headlines Every Buyer Should Question Right Now

    March is behind us and the alarming Vancouver real estate headlines are making the rounds again. Prices are falling, inventory is at record highs & sales volumes have plummeted. And every single one of these headlines is true. But are they entirely accurate? Adam & Matt sit down this week to unpack the top 5 narratives shaping how buyers are approaching Vancouver real estate, digging past the screaming headlines to tell a very different story of this spring market. What is the data actually saying beneath the headline price and inventory numbers? Should buyers be worried that sales volumes are more than 30% below the 10-year average? And with uncertainty dominating the news cycle, is that actually what's driving buyer behaviour in Vancouver? Don't miss this one.

    3 April 2026, 12:20 am
  • 59 minutes 24 seconds
    VREP #509 | How a War in Iran Could Reshape Vancouver Real Estate with Kyle Green

    A war in the Middle East is fueling inflation, rattling bond markets, and pushing fixed rates higher at a pace few saw coming. Kyle Green, founder of Green Mortgage Team and one of Canada's top brokers, sits down with Adam & Matt to break down what rising rates and a weakening Canadian job market mean for borrowers, why some homeowners should consider breaking their mortgage early before rates climb further, and whether Vancouver real estate can weather the storm. Are Vancouver homeowners already behind the curve on their mortgage strategy? With inflation rising and jobs softening, which way does the Bank of Canada turn? And in a market full of uncertainty, what does the smartest move look like for Vancouver homeowners, investors, and buyers right now? A timely conversation.

    27 March 2026, 12:00 am
  • 58 minutes 34 seconds
    VREP #508 | She Spent 30 Years Critiquing Vancouver City Hall and Now She Wants to Change It with Frances Bula

    For three decades, Frances Bula covered every housing crisis, every broken promise, and every Vancouver council that overpromised and underdelivered. Now she's done watching. The veteran Globe and Mail journalist sits down with Adam & Matt this week to talk about her decision to run for City Council with OneCity Vancouver in the fall civic election. From performative property tax freezes to vanishing lifeguards to why people are really living on Vancouver's streets, Frances pulls no punches on where the city has gone wrong and what it would take to fix it. Why does she think the current mayor and council have lost the plot? What does a functioning city actually look like? And what would Frances Bula actually do differently if elected? The race for Vancouver City Hall just got more interesting. 

    20 March 2026, 12:00 am
  • 1 hour 24 minutes
    VREP #507 | Vancouver Real Estate's New Normal Is Here and Could Last Years with Andrew Lis

    The spring market many buyers and sellers have been waiting for may not be coming - at least not in the way Vancouver has historically thought of it. GVR Chief Economist Andrew Lis sits down with Adam & Matt this week to unpack why 2026 is shaping up to look remarkably like 2025 & why what feels like a slow market today may simply be the new normal. From the near-collapse of investor demand and a historic vacancy rate spike to a shadow inventory of unsold condos, a slowdown in immigration, and a demographic shift decades in the making, Andrew maps the structural forces quietly reshaping this market. How long before inventory gets chewed through and prices stabilize? Has the investment thesis in Vancouver fundamentally broken down? And is the red-hot market this city grew up expecting actually gone for good? This conversation will change how you think of our market!

    13 March 2026, 12:00 am
  • 41 minutes 4 seconds
    VREP #506 | The Vancouver Real Estate Trivia Show With Adam And Matt

    Think you know the Vancouver real estate market? In this special all-trivia episode, Adam and Matt go head-to-head on the data defining Metro Vancouver in 2026, and the numbers will genuinely surprise you. From surprising sales trends by property type, to a jaw-dropping 10-year return stat that will make you rethink where wealth has actually been created in this region, to an inventory shift that could signal a turning point, this episode packs real insight into a fast-moving, play-along format whether you are looking to sell, buy, or just follow the market. Which property type is bucking the trend right now? Which market has quietly outperformed everywhere else over the last decade? And what does a dramatic drop in one key segment's inventory mean for buyers and sellers this spring? Don't miss this one!

    7 March 2026, 1:00 am
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