Kelowna Real Estate Podcast
Welcome to The Kelowna Real estate Podcast. With your hosts, award-winning Realtor Matt Glen, & top-producing Mortgage Broker Taylor Atkinson. Professionals in the industry, enthusiastic entrepreneurs, & successful investors, we’re transparent in our own real estate journey to help you be successful while bringing on guests who shape the city.
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Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
Episode 16: While Kelowna is renowned for its world-class amenities, there’s few world-class accommodations that lend itself to them. Deana Steele is here to change that.
At Keys to Kelowna, it’s our mission to bring your limited edition property to the rental market. Our elite clientele consist of both luxury homeowners and real estate investors who seek expert knowledge turning their high-profile property into a lucrative business. Those who understand generating significant returns on a luxury listing requires more than darling design and online booking platforms.
As a driven entrepreneur, she’s always been able to see new opportunities and build sustainable businesses. With the personal success of her property online, Keys to Kelowna started naturally in 2013. She attracted the attention of Airbnb, who pursued her to help remote real estate investors by managing their properties in their absence.
Today, she focuses on hand-selecting inspiring clients, impressive properties and confirming VIP reservations, while her team carefully takes care of day-to-day tasks.
Deana Steele
Email: info@keystokelowna.com
Instagram: @Keystokelowna
Website: https://www.keystokelowna.com/
Taylor Atkinson
Email: Taylor@VentureMortgages.com
Instagram: @VentureMortgages
Website: www.VentureMortgages.com
Matt Glen
Email: Matt.glen@century21.ca
Instagram: @mattglenrealestate
Website: https://mattglen.ca/
Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
Episode 15: Today we get to know one of the City of Kelowna's senior development planners, Adam Cseke and author of the recently adopted new Zoning Bylaw. We get to ask him questions about current developments, zoning, and development trends within the City. If you want to know where Kelowna is heading, you will want to listen to this episode.
Adam Cseke
Email: acseke@kelowna.ca
Taylor Atkinson
Email: Taylor@VentureMortgages.com
Instagram: @VentureMortgages
Website: www.VentureMortgages.com
Matt Glen
Email: Matt.glen@century21.ca
Instagram: @mattglenrealestate
Website: https://mattglen.ca/
Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
Episode 14: Today we bring back fan favorite Emily Zurrer. Emily will review all allowable AirBnB properties in Kelowna and which ones are most attractive to investors. You can also find here recent blog regarding this topic from the link below in her bio. Covering all of this in less than an hour plus talking about Matt’s love of planes was tight, so if you would like to know more, reach out to her for a detailed guide on how to purchase your own income producing AirBnB property.
Emily Zurrer
Email: emily.zurrer@century21.ca
Instagram: @Emilyzurrerrealestate
Website: https://www.emilyzurrer.com/
Blog: https://www.emilyzurrer.com/post/looking-for-cash-flow-purchasing-a-short-term-rental-condo-in-kelowna
Taylor Atkinson
Email: Taylor@VentureMortgages.com
Instagram: @VentureMortgages
Website: www.VentureMortgages.com
Matt Glen
Email: Matt.glen@century21.ca
Instagram: @mattglenrealestate
Website: https://mattglen.ca/
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Episode 13: Raj is a woman on a mission and she cannot be stopped! She walks us through her journey growing up in small town BC and eventually making her way to the Okangan. She spent her time working in her families orchards, working at Kelowna General Hospital, raising 2 boys and eventually heading into her career in Real Estate. She started as an agent just before the COVID real estate storm and been punching way above her weight class since. This is a very fun listen and you will enjoy this episode and maybe get yourself inspired to take it to the next level.
Taylor Atkinson
Email: Taylor@VentureMortgages.com
Instagram: @VentureMortgages
Website: www.VentureMortgages.com
Matt Glen
Email: Matt.glen@century21.ca
Instagram: @mattglenrealestate
Website: https://mattglen.ca/
Raj Kandola
Email: Raj.Kandola@century21.ca
Phone: 250-870-3294
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Episode 12: Today we get to know Caitlin Kessler, a local of Kelowna and lawyer at Pushor Mitchell LLP. Caitlin was one of the first to obtain a Bachelor of Legal Studies (Paralegal) Degree in British Columbia. She worked for several years as a paralegal at Pushor Mitchell, but was always interested in learning more and taking on more responsibility. In 2021, Caitlin graduated from law school and now practices in the areas of estate planning and administration, real estate development and business law. Caitlin is thankful to be practicing in Kelowna with the variety of clients, innovative ideas and new projects happening here. And, of course, the fact that at the end of the work day, she can walk down to the beach for a swim in the lake or catch a sunset hike with her husband, Jesse, and their kids.
Special note as per Taylor’s promise - COCKTAIL FLIGHTS @ www.officebrewery.ca
The Winter Survival Flight - $19
Our famous 4x 5oz flight of cocktails, including:
Spicy Pineapple Margarita, Blueberry Mint Lemonade, Guava Lime Spritz, and Creamsicle
Taylor Atkinson
Email: Taylor@VentureMortgages.com
Instagram: @VentureMortgages
Website: www.VentureMortgages.com
Matt Glen
Email: Matt.glen@century21.ca
Instagram: @mattglenrealestate
Website: https://mattglen.ca/
Caitlin Kessler
Email: kessler@pushormitchell.com
Website: https://www.pushormitchell.com
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Episode 11: Today's episode is an introduction to Robinson Smith, president of Smith Consulting Group Ltd and we will be discussing the mortgage conversion strategy his father developed forty years ago. The Smith Manoeuvre is a must-know strategy for all Canadian homeowners, especially these days with high interest rates, steep inflation and a general inability for most Canadians to invest for their future. Robinson lived and worked in China for eight years in a number of roles such as foreign service contractor, project developer and investment banker. Most recently, after a dozen years in Victoria as a retail investment adviser helping his clients implement The Smith Manoeuvre, he sold his advisory to focus on spreading the word about the strategy to Canadians across the country by publishing his best-selling book, Master Your Mortgage for Financial Freedom, and growing the national network of Smith Manoeuvre Certified Professionals. He lives in Victoria, BC, with his wife Heidi and their Havanese, Harley.
Taylor Atkinson
Email: Taylor@VentureMortgages.com
Instagram: @VentureMortgages
Website: www.VentureMortgages.com
Matt Glen
Email: Matt.glen@century21.ca
Instagram: @mattglenrealestate
Website: https://mattglen.ca/
Robinson Smith
The Smith Manoeuvre on LinkedIn & Facebook
Website: www.smithman.net
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Episode 10: Buckle up your seat belts for this one folks. Today our guest is Mike Westie the co-owner of Mkwest properties with his wife Kayla. New father to thier son, our junior executive Jett Westie who is 5 months old. They currently own 7 homes, 6 of which are in Kelowna with a total of 11 rental units and another duplex in the subdivision and development process currently. Experience includes: Legal secondary suite conversions Infill development. Renovations. New construction Projects Joint venture arrangements Out of province investing. They are working with an experienced coach and looking to continue expanding our portfolio and grow as investors in the future. He shows you a couple different approaches to scale your portfolio and gain passive income.
Taylor Atkinson
Email: Taylor@VentureMortgages.com
Instagram: @VentureMortgages
Website: www.VentureMortgages.com
Matt Glen
Email: Matt.glen@century21.ca
Instagram: @mattglenrealestate
Website: https://mattglen.ca/
Mike Westie
Email: mike@mkwest.ca
Instagram: @mkwestproperties
Website: www.mkwest.ca
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Episode 9: Get your notepads ready, Matt and Taylor landed Max Carbone on podcast! Max is an owner/partner of Century 21 Assurance Realty in Kelowna BC and he is also the reason why Matt runs his real estate business out this office. Max gives his advice on a variety of topics and shares stories from his experience over the years. Starting as a young caddy working on the golf course, to selling commercial real estate, to authoring a book, to mentoring and advising top business people from all over the country to moving out to Kelowna from Toronto, Max has the experience and shares some of the lessons he has learned along the way. If you’re new to real estate or an agent looking for a boost in your business, you will probably want to talk to Max and here is a glimpse of what he’s all about.
Taylor AtkinsonEmail: Taylor@VentureMortgages.comInstagram: @VentureMortgagesWebsite: www.VentureMortgages.com
Matt GlenEmail: Matt.glen@century21.caInstagram: @mattglenrealestateWebsite: https://mattglen.ca/
Max CarboneEmail: max.carbone@century21.caLinkedin: Max CarboneFaceBook: Max Carbone
Monday Mar 13, 2023
Monday Mar 13, 2023
Episode 8: Russell is a guy who does it all. He’s a real estate investor, real estate agent, mentor, founder of the APEX group, Dairy queen addict and way, way more. Matt and Taylor could have kept him talking for hours and still be talking about things he’s up to. Russ is really an inspiring guest who is not shy to share his knowledge and details his own journey. There are many take-a-ways and actionable steps from this episode that we can all benefit from.
Russell Mortlock
Email: russell@mortlockrealestate.com
Instagram: russellmortlock.realestate
Website: Kelownahomesource.com
Taylor Atkinson
Email: Taylor@VentureMortgages.com
Instagram: @VentureMortgages
Website: www.VentureMortgages.com
Matt Glen
Email: Matt.glen@century21.ca
Instagram: @mattglenrealestate
Website: https://mattglen.ca/
Monday Mar 06, 2023
Monday Mar 06, 2023
Episode 7: Need a home inspection during your due diligence period. Call A Buyers Choice with Matt Gratton. He tells us his story from snowboarding, to journeyman, to home inspector and more. Migrating out west all while having an investment property in the parriers.
Matt Gratton
Email: matt.gratton@abuyerschoice.com
Instagram: @matt.inspects.abuyerschoice
Website: www.abuyerschoice.com
Taylor Atkinson
Email: Taylor@VentureMortgages.com
Instagram: @VentureMortgages
Website: www.VentureMortgages.com
Matt Glen
Email: Matt.glen@century21.ca
Instagram: @mattglenrealestate
Website: https://mattglen.ca/