Kelowna Real Estate Podcast

64: Taking the BC Government to Court Over the STR Legislation with Property Rights BC's Orion Rodgers

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

63: Maximizing Success with Strategic Planning & Coaching with Century 21 & TeamWorks' Max Carbone

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
 
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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

62: Getting Real Estate Built & Sold in BC with Ace Project Marketing Group's Chad MacTavish & Megan Michaluk

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

61: Breaking Down the Bank of Canada Rate Hold with with BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson

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

60: The Future of Wineries in the Okanagan with Quail's Gate Winery Founder Ben Stewart

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

59: How Commercial Lending is Impacting the Every Day Consumer with Will Pigott

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

58: Mastering Real Estate Investing with Patrick Francey, CEO of Real Estate Investment Network (REIN)

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

57: Becoming a Mortgage Industry Titan with BRX Mortgage and ILMB's Scott Peckford

Episode 57: Matt and Taylor are joined by Scott Peckford. Scott is the Founder of BRX Mortgage and the I Love Mortgage Brokering Podcast from Kelowna, BC. Being in the mortgage industry since 2006, Scott has never been scared to take risks and try new things, building multiple successful businesses including the VIP Club and the 10 Loans a Month Training Academy, which makes him one of the most influential people in the Canadian mortgage industry.
 
Scott is here to discuss:→ How he's managed to build multiple successful businesses and the power of investing in coaching.→ Why he started his podcast almost 10 years ago and how he's been able to use it as a marketing machine.→ And what properties he would be scooping up in Kelowna right now in this current market.
 
BRX Mortgage Website: www.brxmortgage.com
BRX Mortgage Instagram: @brxmortgage
Scott Peckford's Instagram: @scottpeckford
ILMB Podcast: www.mortgagebroker.podbean.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: 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

56: Interior Design at Your Fingertips with Palette Archives' Amanda Hamilton

Episode 56: Matt and Taylor are joined by Amanda Hamilton. Amanda is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, and Interior Designer based in Calgary, Alberta. Founder and Creative Director of Amanda Hamilton Interior Design, Palette Archives and 3 Ft. Nothing Construction, Amanda’s unorthodox approach to both design and business has made her one of the most sought-after creative minds in Canada.
 
Amanda is here to discuss:→ How she manages to run multiple successful businesses and her newest business venture that's in the works.→ Personal development, book publishing, and work/life balance.→ And the best investment and biggest mistake you could make in your home from a design perspective.
 
Amanda Hamilton Interior Design Website: www.amandahamiltondesign.com
Amanda Hamilton Interior Design Instagram: @ahidstudio
Palette Archives Website: www.palettearchives.com
Palette Archives Instagram: @palettearchivesv
Amanda Hamilton's Instagram: @amandamhamilton
Amanda Hamilton's Linktree: @amandahamilton
"Not That Likeable and Other Stories I Told Myself" Book: www.notthatlikeable.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: 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

55: Simplifying Real Estate Law with Montgomery Miles and Stone Law Firm's Peter Borszcz

Episode 55: Matt and Taylor are joined by Peter Borszcz. Peter is a Lawyer and partner at Montgomery Miles and Stone Law Firm from Kelowna, BC, working with clients, developers and businesspersons in the acquisition and sale of real estate and business assets. Peter is also a legal-update instructor for the Real Estate Council of British Columbia and teaches both Commercial Legal Update and Residential Legal Update to real estate licensees across the province.
 
Peter is here to discuss:→ The BC short-term rental (STR) legislation and what to consider if you're looking at purchasing leased land on a First Nation.→ The ALR land swap, the difficulties in land development, and the future of independent wineries in the Okanagan.→ And how bureaucracy is making real estate more complicated than it needs to be and why you need to have legal expertise in a real estate transaction.
 
Montgomery Miles & Stone Law Firm Website: www.mmslawfirm.ca
Peter Borszcz Email: peter@mmslawfirm.ca
Peter Borszcz LinkedIn: @PeterBorszcz
 
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