Kelowna Real Estate Podcast (Taylor Atkinson & Matt Glen)

Episode 53: Matt and Taylor are joined by Taylor Dedora, AACI. Taylor is the Owner of DS Appraisers from Coldstream, BC, who was born and raised in Vernon. Taylor has been an appraiser since 2008, and bought DS Appraisers in 2018.

Taylor is here to discuss: → The difference between BC assessments and appraisals. → How appraisals play a vital role in the real estate process and ensure fair, unbiased outcomes. → And why not all properties need to cashflow when you're investing in real estate.

DS Appraisers Website: www.dsappraisers.com

DS Appraisers Instagram: @dsappraisers

DS Appraisers Facebook: @DSAppraisers

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

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/ 

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.

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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 

Episode 40: Matt and Taylor are re-joined by Deana Steele. Deana is the President of Keys to Kelowna from Kelowna, BC, which manages the top vacation rental properties in the Central Okanagan & discreetly hosting VIPs and public figures.

Deana is here to discuss: → The recent short-term rental, STR, legislation passed in BC. → The importance of the city council meeting on November 21st. → And starting her own podcast.

Deana's 1st KRE Appearance in Episode 16: https://KelownaRealEstate.podbean.com/e/episode-16-living-in-luxury-with-deana-steele/

Keys to Kelowna Website: www.keystokelowna.com

Keys to Kelowna Email: info@keystokelowna.com

Keys to Kelowna Instagram: @keystokelowna

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

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Episode 78: Matt and Taylor are re-joined by Stephen Johnston. Steve is from West Kelowna, BC, and over the past 6 years has served as both a West Kelowna City Councillor and a Director with the RDCO, where he topped the polls in the last two elections while working full-time in construction. Formerly of the BC United Party and now as an Independent MLA, Steve can represent the community without party constraints, ensuring true accountability in government. This is a unique opportunity to restore balance in the legislature and move beyond the divisive party politics that have harmed the province and its communities over the past decade.

Steve is here to discuss: → What happened with the BC United Party, the split vote narrative, how the Conservative Party gained so much ground, if these decisions were necessary, and what will happen to BC United moving forward. → The uniqueness of this years provincial election, what makes this years independent candidates different, navigating elections BC, and how the funding works in this situation. → What Steve stands for, voting for person over party, and how both Kelowna and West Kelowna could benefit from having an Unaffiliated MLA in government.

Steve's 1st Appearance in Episode 32: https://kelownarealestate.podbean.com/e/32-steve-johnston

Stephen Johnston's Website: www.stephen-johnston.com

Stephen Johnston's Email: votestephenjohnston@gmail.com

Stephen Johnston's Instagram: @sjwestk

Stephen Johnston's Facebook: @CouncillorStephenJohnston

Stephen Johnston's LinkedIn: @StephenJohnston

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CONNECT WITH MATT

Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca

Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca

Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate

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CONNECT WITH TAYLOR

Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.venturemortgages.com

Taylor Atkinson's Email: taylor@venturemortgages.com

Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages

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Episode 33: Matt and Taylor are re-joined by Stefano Pannu. Stefano is the Principal Financial Advisor at Noble Pannu Wealth Management Ltd from Kelowna, BC, who is here to debate real estate vs traditional investing in a 2 part episode.

In part 1, Stefano is here to debate: → Accessibility. → Growth. → And cash flow.

Stefano's 1st KRE Appearance in Episode 5: https://KelownaRealEstate.podbean.com/e/episode-5-stefano-pannu/

Stefano Pannu's Email: stefano@noblepannuwealth.com

Noble Pannu Wealth Website: www.noblepannuwealth.com

Noble Pannu Wealth Instagram: @noble_pannu_wealth

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

Episode 43: Matt and Taylor are joined by AJ Hazzi. AJ is the Founder and Associate Broker of Vantage West Realty Inc. from Kelowna, BC, the #1 recommended Kelowna real estate agency by Shark Tank investor and industry mogul, Barbara Corcoran, with a brokerage model that many hail as the future of real estate.

AJ is here to discuss: → How he started his career and founded Vantage. → His personal and business mindsets and how he sets goals. → And his plans for the expansion of Vantage.

Vantage West Website: www.vantagewestrealty.com

AJ Hazzi's Instagram: @vwacademy

AJ Hazzi's LinkedIn: @AJHazzi

AJ Hazzi's YouTube: @AJHazzi

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

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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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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

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CONNECT WITH MATT

Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca

Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca

Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate

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CONNECT WITH TAYLOR

Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.venturemortgages.com

Taylor Atkinson's Email: taylor@venturemortgages.com

Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages

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Episode 88: Matt and Taylor are joined by Brady McDonald. Brady, originally from Owen Sound, Ontario, brought his family and real estate background to Cape Coral, Florida in 2022, where he became the CEO of Barefoot Land Co. As an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and 100-mile ultra marathoner, Brady's commitment to excellence translates into his core values: do the work, don't make excuses, go above and beyond, do what you say, and get better every day. These principles guide Barefoot Land Co. and inspire his "Zero to 100 Day Challenge," a free program that has helped hundreds of people transform their lives through consistent healthy habits.

A dedicated husband and father of two young girls, Brady leads by example. He instills in his family the importance of "doing hard things on purpose," whether it's conquering a race or making a difference in the world. His philanthropic efforts have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for charities like Easter Seals and Bras for Girls, supporting children with disabilities and empowering young women in sports.

Brady is here to discuss: → How he got to where he is today in life and business, the impact of fitness on his life, creating family culture & goal planning, and the joy in giving back. → How to build momentum, motivation, & belief systems, adopting an abundance mindset, and advice for young people just starting out. → What "Zero to 100" is, how it feels to run a 100-mile race, and applying that 100-mile mental toughness into business.

Zero to 100 Website: www.zeroto100.com

Brady McDonald's LinkTree: @brady.mcdonald84

Brady McDonald's Instagram: @brady.mcdonald84

Brady McDonald's LinkedIn: @BradyMcDonald

Brady McDonald's YouTube: @therealzeroto100

Barefoot Land Co. Website: www.barefootlandco.com

Barefoot Land Co. LinkedIn: @BarefootLandCo.

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CONNECT WITH MATT

Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca

Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca

Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate

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CONNECT WITH TAYLOR

Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.venturemortgages.com

Taylor Atkinson's Email: taylor@venturemortgages.com

Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages

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Episode 6: Matt and Taylor try to bring their “A” game to keep up with their toughest critics, their wives.  They discuss their origin stories, how they met each of us, how much they love wine and their own real estate journey’s. Becca breaks some news, talks about her career in early child education and our harrowing renovation stories.  Emily looks back at her professional soccer career and what came next! 

Emily Zurrer 

Email: emily-zurrer.c21.ca

Instagram: @emilyzurrerrealestate

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/ 

Episode 37: Matt and Taylor are joined by Brian Stephenson. Brian is the Principal & Co-Founder of Lakepoint Capital from Kelowna, BC, and used to be a Partner at Pushor Mitchell LLP. Founded in March of 2023, Lakepoint Capital helps business owners, real estate developers, and commercial investors get access to the best financing available in the market.

Brian is here to discuss: → The basics of commercial financing and why the lowest interest rate might not mean the lowest cost of funds. → How the CMHC works, their affordability criteria and requirements. → And the Kelowna housing needs assessment and how the dreams of home ownership have changed.

Lakepoint Capital Website: www.lakepointcapital.ca

Brian Stephenson's Email: brian@lakepointcapital.ca

Brian Stephenson's LinkedIn: @BrianStephenson

Brian Stephenson's Instagram: @bstephenson

Lakpoint Capital Instagram: @lakepointcapital

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

Episode 69: Matt and Taylor share 5 tips to take advantage of the real estate market in 2024, the change in thinking you need to have, and where you can find opportunities in this market.

Matt and Taylor discuss: → Having an abundance mindset. → Owning your primary residence and buying rental properties. → Finding the right team to work with and where they see opportunities right now in the city of Kelowna.

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

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

Episode 46: Matt and Taylor are joined by Graeme MaGee. Graeme does Commercial and Residential Sales and Property Management, specializing in Commercial Real Estate, Leasing and Sales with Century 21 from Vernon, BC, and has been servicing Vernon and the surrounding area for 17 years, managing thousands of residential and commercial properties along the way.

Graeme is here to discuss: → The Vernon and area real estate market. → Commercial leasing and sales. → And why you should look at Vernon for your next investing opportunity.

Graeme MaGee's Email: graeme.magee@century21.ca

Graeme MaGee's Instagram: @gmagee.realestate

Graeme MaGee's LinkedIn: @GraemeMaGee

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

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Episode 92: Matt and Taylor are joined by Mike Shaw. Mike is a former professional freestyle skier and Canadian Olympic development coach from Lake Country, BC, who suffered a life-changing spinal cord injury in 2013, leaving him with incomplete paralysis. Against all odds and fuelled by relentless determination and a mindset rooted in gratitude, Mike walked out of the hospital just months later, and in 2020, he published his amazing journey in his memoir, Never Part of the Plan.

In the years following his accident, Mike has shared his experience with thousands as a professional speaker and consultant. He works with organizations, companies, and teams, and his goal is straightforward: to better prepare you to manage change, overcome adversity, and choose a mindset that will help you reach your full potential.

Today, Mike is focused on being the Founder and a Clinical Counsellor at Gratus Health, an online counselling service based in BC. His physical, mental, and emotional recovery provides a unique perspective he now shares to help others navigate their own peaks and valleys and thrive in the face of adversity.

Mike is here to discuss: → How his life-changing accident and recovery altered his mindset, using his journey to inspire others, and how he wants to help others moving forward. → Gratitudes powerful impact on healing, how you can practice it, and building a foundation of resilience. → Positive vs negative thoughts, caught vs taught habits, and playing the comparison game.

Gratus Health Website: www.gratushealth.com

Mike Shaw's Website: www.mikeshawski.com

Mike Shaw's Instagram: @mikeshawski

Mike Shaw's LinkedIn: @MikeShaw

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Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca

Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca

Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate

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Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.venturemortgages.com

Taylor Atkinson's Email: taylor@venturemortgages.com

Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages

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Episode 54: Matt and Taylor are joined by Brandon Love and Tom Moffat, both Mortgage Brokers at Northshore Mortgage Group from Burlington, Ontario. Brandon and Tom also co-host 2 podcasts, The Invested Entrepreneur, which helps consumers achieve financial freedom, and Commission Breath, which provides tactical information for Mortgage Brokers to scale their business.

Brandon & Tom are here to discuss: → What led them to entrepreneurship and the common threads they've seen with successful entrepreneurs. → How they're advising clients right now when it comes to mortgage terms and rate types. → And the most powerful strategy to start investing in real estate right now.

Tom and Brandon's Email: experts@northshoregroup.ca

Brandon Love's Instagram: @amortgagewithlove

Tom Moffat's Instagram: @tom.moffat_

Invested Entrepreneur Podcast: @InvestedEntrepreneur

Invested Entrepreneur YouTube: @Invested.Entrepreneur

Invested Entrepreneur Instagram: @invested.entrepreneur

Commission Breath Podcast: @CommissionBreath

Commission Breath YouTube: @CommissionBreath

Commission Breath Instagram: @commission.breath

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

Episode 68: Matt and Taylor are joined by Ron Cannan. Ron is a City Councillor for the City of Kelowna, BC, who in addition to being involved in municipal and provincial politics, was an elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Kelowna-Lake Country from 2006 to 2015. With decades of experience as a public servant, Ron is highly sought after by government officials for his expertise on operations and public policy development. An entrepreneur with a social conscience, Ron is actively self-employed as business consultant with Cannan Consulting Corporation, and is also an independent broker for Interior Savings Credit Union for their commercial division. He has over 30 years of experience helping small businesses thrive in our local community, especially those in the marketing, tourism and wine industries. 

Ron is here to discuss: → What city council looks like, what is currently taking up most of their time, and the Kelowna OCP, official community plan. → The provincial densification plan, approvals, infill zoning, land development, and the influx of immigration. → The changing of expectations when it comes to housing and affordability, living more rural, and the stress on Kelowna services and infrastructure.

City of Kelowna Website: www.kelowna.ca

Ron Cannan's Email: rcannan@kelowna.ca

Ron Cannan's Phone Number: 250-864-9537

Ron Cannan's Instagram: @ron_cannan

Ron Cannan's LinkedIn: @RonCannan

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

Episode 42: Matt and Taylor are joined by Taylor Musseau. Taylor is a Partner and EVP of Sales and Marketing for MLA Okanagan from Kelowna, BC, who started in real estate 15 years ago during the 2008 crisis, and now helps developer clients bring their pre-construction projects to life in the Okanagan Valley.

Taylor is here to discuss: → How she's been shaping projects in the Okanagan. → How the short-term rental (STR) legislation is affecting developers. → And the market in general and where she would be looking to invest next.

MLA Okanagan Website: www.mlacanada.com/mlaokanagan

Taylor Musseau's Email: taylor.m@mlacanada.com

Taylor Musseau's LinkedIn: @TaylorMusseau

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

Episode 25: Today we learn how Taylor Atkinson just made $1,675,000 in 7 years with a multifamily project.

Today we do a deep dive on one of Taylor’s multifamily projects. He purchased in Creston BC for $1,575,000 and sold in 2023 for $3,250,000. If you want to dip your toe in multifamily investing or make a giant splash… you need to listen to this episode. 

Special note * Revised episode due to strategy changed to refinanced instead of selling. The equity take out was $2,050,000. So a great capital take out than the original purchase price just 7 years earlier. 

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/ 

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Episode 75: Matt and Taylor are joined by Jamie Squires. Jamie is the President and Managing Broker at Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing from Surrey, BC, who's a new home development specialist with over 20 years experience. Her expertise lies in helping shape communities through thoughtful design decisions, including unit mixes, building placement, and floor plan layouts. Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing's portfolio boasts over $10 billion in sales, accumulating over 200+ local and national awards spanning the past four decades.

Jamie is here to discuss: → Penticton's Sokana project, the pre-sale process for a customer including deposit structure and current incentives, and other projects they're working on right now. → The importance of reading your disclosure statements, outside dates for completion and how they can be extended, and how developers now need 75-80% of a project pre-sold before banks will release funding. → The STR (short-term rental) legislation impact on Penticton and a STR loophole, fractional home ownership  and the BC RTA (residential tenancy act), and how pre-sales have been affected by the anti-flipping tax.

Fifth Avenue Real Estate Website: www.fifthave.ca

Fifth Avenue Real Estate Instagram: @fifthavenuerem

Fifth Avenue Real Estate Linktree: @fifthaverem

Sokana Website: www.liveatsokana.com

Jamie Squires' Instagram: @jamiefifthave

Jamie Squires' LinkedIn: @JamieSquires

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Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca

Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca

Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate

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Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.venturemortgages.com

Taylor Atkinson's Email: taylor@venturemortgages.com

Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages

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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 Atkinson Email: Taylor@VentureMortgages.com Instagram: @VentureMortgages Website: www.VentureMortgages.com

Matt Glen Email: Matt.glen@century21.ca Instagram: @mattglenrealestate Website: https://mattglen.ca/

Max Carbone Email: max.carbone@century21.ca Linkedin: Max Carbone FaceBook: Max Carbone

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

Episode 41: Matt and Taylor are joined by Jayson Zilkie. Jayson is a Partner and the VP of Business Development at Shelter Lending from West Kelowna, BC, who also served as a West Kelowna City Counsellor from 2018-2022.

Jayson is here to discuss: → Common use-cases of private lenders and how they help clients. → Private lending regulations and how you can safely invest in a private lender → And what lead him to running for city council and his plans for the new year.

Shelter Lending Website: www.shelterlanding.ca

Jayson Zilkie's LinkedIn: @JaysonZilkie

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

Episode 5: Today we touch on how important it is to have a financial planner as part of your team. Stefano shares some very useful information about investing, life insurance policies, Health savings accounts, and more! Self employed or just looking to build generational wealth… you don’t want to miss this. 

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/ 

Stefano Pannu

Email: stefano@noblepannuwealth.com

Instagram: @noble_pannu_wealth

Website: www.noblepannuwealth.com

Episode 1: Today we get to know our very own host Taylor Atkinson. He is now scaling a successful mortgage business, but we get to learn the back ground on how he arrived here. A local to Kelowna, Taylor left to pursue an overseas life. He spent 15 years working and traveling over 70 countries. During this time he built a real estate portfolio of 73 rental doors. He has done everything from AirBnB, Infill development projects, additions, renovations, new builds, syndications, joint ventures, syndications, vendor takes backs, multi-fam, commercial etc… His obvious experience allows him to provide value to any type of client he now works with. Most importantly this passive income has allowed him to focus his lovely wife and new son + their rescue dog from China. All in all Taylor is a Kelowna local and loves this community. He is excited to share an hour every week with you as this podcast grows.  

Links:

Email: Taylor@VentureMortgages.com

Instagram: VentureMortgages

Website: www.VentureMortgages.com

Episode 44: Matt and Taylor are joined by Michael Thompson. Michael is the Business Development and a Co-Founder of Duval Property Management from Kelowna, BC, a dynamic full- service property management company specializing in both short-term and long-term rentals, with a primary focus on Big White Ski Resort and it's vacation rental market.

Michael is here to discuss: → The current Big White market for both locals and investors. → The master plan for Big White and where it wants to grow. → And how Big White is trying to up it's amenities game to be a year-round destination.

Duval Property Management Website: www.duvalpm.com

View the Big White Master Plan Interactive Model here.

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

Episode 4: Our very own Kelowna investor, COO at Social Media Tech Company, and mortgage broker, gives some tips on how to have a work life balance. Create an online social media presence for not only finding new clients but providing value to existing ones. And gives some tips you won’t want to miss for local places to check out in the Okanagan. Looking forward to having Allison back on soon!

Allison Swanson

www.allisonswanson.ca

@mortgagesbyallison

allison.swanson@mortgagepal.ca

www.thebrokersocial.com

@thebrokersocial

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/ 

Episode 52: Matt and Taylor are joined by Nicole Watson, CA, CPA, TEP. Nicole is the Owner and Founder of Watson Chartered Professional Accountant Services Inc. from Kelowna, BC, which provides specialized tax advisory and compliance services clients and other CPA firms across Canada. Nicole has over 20 years of accounting experience, and has been Taylor's accountant for years. 

Nicole is here to discuss: → GST, CPP, dividends, when to incorporate, tax penalties, and tax deferral. → How pre-planning for your taxes and estate can optimize your financials. → And the tax changes that have been made for the 2023 filing year that you need to be aware of.

Watson CPA Services Website: www.watsoncpaservices.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

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Episode 88: Matt and Taylor are joined by Graham Allison & Aaron Whalen for a 2-part episode on Kelowna's "Fast-Track" program for infill housing. Graham is a Planner II with the City of Kelowna, with a focus on infill and housing policy, who is passionate about creating vibrant, sustainable communities. Aaron, the Co-Founder of SNDBOX that specializes in missing middle housing, is one of the winners of the City of Kelowna Infill Design Challenge 2.0, and his design has been developed and approved for the Fast-Track program.

Graham & Aaron are here to discuss: → Details of Kelowna's Fast-Track program, how it saves time and money, and the cost to build Aaron's design. → Kelowna zoning changes, which lots qualify, and if there is variance or exceptions allowed. → The opportunities available now and in the near future for the Fast-Track program with changing regulations, and the future development of the Fast-Track program and designs.

City of Kelowna Infill Website: www.kelowna.ca/infill

Graham Allison's Email: GAllison@kelowna.ca

SNDBOX Website: www.sndbox.ca

Aaron Whalen's Email: aaron@sndbox.ca

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Taylor Atkinson's Email: taylor@venturemortgages.com

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Episode 72: Matt and Taylor are re-joined by Adam Cseke. Adam is a Senior City Planner for the City of Kelowna from Kelowna, BC, who was previously on the show in episode 15. He is here to update us on the changes going on in the city, how the new provincial housing bills are impacting Kelowna, and how the city feels about these bills.

Adam is here to discuss: → The hardest part of the zoning changes, the parameters of suburban infill, unit projection numbers for the next 5 years, and how they're making it easier to get housing permits. → The "missing middle" home classification, if there's a pushback on four-plexes in suburban neighbourhoods or a push for more single-family homes, and updates on carriage houses and if you can Strata-fy a basement suite. → The best opportunity for real estate in Kelowna right now, if there will be another Kelowna housing "boom", and what is happening with the mill site.

Adam's 1st Appearance in Episode 15: https://KelownaRealEstate.podbean.com/e/episode-15-kelowna-s-official-community-plan-with-adam-cseke/

Adam Cseke's Email: acseke@kelowna.ca 

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Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca

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Taylor Atkinson's Email: taylor@venturemortgages.com

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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

Episode 35: 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: → How interest rates impact inflation. → Where the government is trying to get inflation to. → And housing needs and affordability in BC and the Okanagan.

BCREA Website: www.bcrea.bc.ca

Brendon Ogmundson's LinkedIn: @BrandonOgmundson

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

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/ 

Episode 66: Matt and Taylor are joined by Loyal Wooldridge. Loyal is a City Councillor for the City of Kelowna from Kelowna, BC, who is also running in the BC provincial election coming up this fall as an NDP Candidate. As a current member and former of the Regional District of Central Okanagan and Okanagan, during the Grouse Complex Fires in 2023, Loyal played a pivotal role leading all communications and securing vital disaster relief funding. After Founding his own small business, Loyal Hair, in 2006, he was first elected to Kelowna City Council in 2018, combining the principles of community, entrepreneurship, and social responsibility. Loyal is an advocate for inclusive strategies that positively address social challenges such as homelessness, mental health, addictions, and housing. 

Loyal is here to discuss: → Going from an entrepreneur to a politician, the upcoming election, and voting for a person and not the party. → Needing "made in Kelowna" solutions that are specific for our unique market, local government friction with STR, short-term rental, complaints, and the struggle to get housing built with political, development, and supply issues. → Federal funding for housing projects in the city and the BC Accelerator fund, the impact of climate change and immigration, and what challenges are ahead for Kelowna and BC in the next 10 years.

Loyal Wooldridge's Website: www.loyalkelowna.com

Loyal Wooldridge's Instagram: @loyalkelowna

Loyal Wooldridge's Facebook: @LoyalKelowna

Loyal Wooldridge's Twitter: @loyalkelowna

Loyal Wooldridge's LinkedIn: @LoyalWooldridge

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

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

Episode 20: Conor is a young and outgoing real estate professional that prides himself on his work ethic. His drive and competitiveness have led him to pursue a career in real estate. Before real estate, Conor was a Red Seal Plumber with over 9 years of plumbing experience. This experience has help shaped Conor’s “can-do” attitude and developed his willingness to do the things others won’t.

Conor Kelly

• Email: conor@zubor.ca 
• Instagram: @thatagentkelly
• Website: https://stonehausrealty.ca/agents/connor-kelly/
• Tik Tok:@thatagentkelly

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/ 

Episode 23: Shane Styles is the President of Epic Real Estate Solutions Inc, expertly pre-selling developments in the Okanagan. He walks us through the thought process and shares his development knowledge of acquiring, planning, designing, and finally selling the finished products. He also shares advice for Realtors about working with pre-sale teams and talks about some of the ways to improve the industry. We touch on some of the offerings either currently for sale or coming soon, including, Movala, Sokana, Eminence, Lakeview Village, Lake house and One Varsity. This is a must-listen.

Shane Styles

• Website: epicres.com
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-styles-0190092/?originalSubdomain=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/ 

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/ 

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/ 

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

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 

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Episode 88: Matt and Taylor are joined by Steve Arneson. Steve is the Co-Founder of both The RE Investors & Synergy Mastermind from Victoria, BC, and is a real estate investor, coach, and entrepreneur. Coming from a real estate family with a career background in international business development, Steve thrives in building genuine relationships, and is one of the best in the industry when it comes to working with high net worth investors, project strategy, and raising capital. Steve has been able to combine these skills with both of his companies, The RE Investors, who's mission it is to financially educate 1 million people about real estate, and Synergy Mastermind, an exclusive, intimate, and experiential mastermind for high-achieving real estate investors while doing business right, and with impact.

Steve is here to discuss: → What led to the founding of Synergy Mastermind, creating a collaborative culture, and what it's goal is. → Reinventing yourself - peeling the onion, building foundations, and the naked truth, the power of reverse role models, and the 2 major catalysts for Steve's own reinvention. → Advice for finding & maintaining partnerships, rebuilding trust, and how to look for investing opportunities.

Synergy Mastermind Website: www.synergymastermind.ca

Synergy Mastermind Instagram: @synergymastermind

RE Investors Website: www.thereinvestors.ca

RE Investors Instagram: @the_reinvestors

Steve Arneson's LinkTree: @stevearneson

Steve Arneson's Instagram: @stevearnesonofficial

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Episode 3: Matt and Taylor discuss the desired “Soft Landing” and if and how we get there.   Since they know the Bank of Canada relies heavily on their opinions, we have some advice for them, like longer amortizations for mortgages or giving first time home buyers a discounted interest rate to make it easier to get them in the market.  They also discuss some of the new rules that came in the new year and what effects they will have on our market.

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/

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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 65: Matt and Taylor are joined by Scott Beaton, CPA, CFA. Scott is a Partner at Beaton Rettich Waters from Kelowna, BC, an advisory firm that specializes in helping organizations tackle transformative change. His team supports growth initiatives, software implementations and process improvements - all based in an understanding of human behaviour in complex systems. Scott connects economic and market factors with operational realities and financial implications to keep projects focused on where the value is.

Scott is here to discuss: → How his firm helps other businesses grow, the psychology of rate cuts on consumers, and how "bubbles" are created in an industry and then burst. → Canadian inflation and interest rates, the link between the US Fed and the Canadian dollar, and why there's a lack of investment in business and real estate. → The capital gains tax increase and the cost of public funds, what influences productivity rates, and the impact immigration has on housing.

BONUS Topic: In the intro, Matt and Taylor discuss Bill 14, which are proposed changes to the tenancy laws in BC.

Beaton Rettich Waters Website: www.beatonrettich.com

Beaton Rettich Waters LinkedIn: @BeatonRettichWaters

Scott Beaton's LinkedIn: @ScottBeaton

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

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Episode 70: Matt and Taylor are joined by Alex McFadyen. Alex is a Mortgage Broker & the Owner of Flow Mortgage Co. from the Greater Vancouver Area in BC, who recently purchased a house and will be splitting time in Kelowna. One of the top Mortgage Brokers in all of Canada, he was one of the first Mortgage Brokers to successfully utilize social media and YouTube for lead generation. Alex is also the host of "The Flow: Real Estate and Money Show" podcast, with the goal of helping Canadians understand and change their mindset about money.

Alex is here to discuss: → What makes someone a success, finding and changing your "why", and how much you can learn in life just by asking questions.  → Balancing social media, YouTube, and podcasting, why he started his new podcast ("The Flow"), and changing the conversation about money with Canadian consumers. → Where the opportunities are in real estate right now, why you should go for what's hard, and how he's built a team and a the ability to scale.

Flow Mortgage Website: www.getflowmortgage.ca

Flow Mortgage Instagram: @flowmortgageco

Flow Mortgage YouTube: @flowmortgageco

Alex McFadyen's Linktree: @themortgagepug

Alex McFadyen's Instagram: @themortgagepug

The Flow: Real Estate and Money Show Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-flow-show-real-estate

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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/

Episode 22: Today we're going to get to know Blake Harper. He has been a successful Mobile Mortgage Specialist with TD for the past 7 yrs and recently made the switch to become a Mortgage Broker. Blake grew up in the lower mainland and visited Kelowna regularly. And has now called Kelowna home for 21 yrs.

While snowmobiling in the Greystokes near Kelowna in March of 2002, an accident resulted in Blake suffering a broken back, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down.

From the very start he refused to let this life altering disability break his spirit or stop him from living his life to the absolute fullest. On September 17th 2002, just six months to the day of his injury, Blake swam across Okanagan Lake and has consistently "gone big" ever since.

Blake began power lifting for Canada, competing in Las Vegas at the WABDL, breaking the national bench press record for his weight class. He also competed in Australia at the Pan Pacific Paralympics where he placed 2nd overall. He then competed in Greece at the Worlds and was ranked in the top 25 of the world. Blake altered the PADI course by becoming the very first paraplegic in World to become a certified diving instructor. He has tackled wakeboarding, mountain biking (with a specialized hand cycle), skydiving, and sit skiing. He was one of the first few people to do a backflip on a sit ski. These are just a few of his "hobbies" to date. Blake’s vocabulary does not include the word “can’t.

Blake spends much of his time helping charities and giving back to the community. He was the first person to compete in "Swinging with the Stars" to win both Judges Choice and Audience Choice. His passion for helping people extends into his mortgage business by helping people buy their dream homes, reduce their debt load and giving them sound financial advice. 

Blake Harper

• Email: blake@bthmortgagesolutions.ca
• Ph: 250 869-2285 

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/ 

Episode 18: Todays episode we have Corey Peckford a real estate agent with Real Broker from Calgary Alberta. Corey is also the podcast host of the Calgary Real Estate Investing Podcast. Started out his career completing 2 red seal trades first one as an electrician. Worked in oil and gas for many years until her burned out. Resigned from his oil & gas job to start a home inspection business. After completing a 1000 home inspection received a master certification as a home inspector. Has been buying and renovating properties for more than 20 years. Is originally from Newfoundland, is the proud father of twins and spends most of his downtime doing outdoor activities. 

Corey Peckford

• Email: yourcalgaryhome@outlook.com 
• Instagram: @PeckfordCorey
• Website: https://www.coreypeckford.com
• Podcast: Calgary Real Estate Investing Podcast

Taylor Atkinson

• Email: Taylor@VentureMortgages.com
• Instagram: @VentureMortgages
• Website: www.VentureMortgages.com

Matt Glen

• Email: Matt.glen@century21.ca
• Instagram: @mattglenrealestate
• Website: https://mattgle

Episode 29: After many years in the corporate world as an IT consultant.  Sai Lee made the stunning decision to pursue a full time career in the world of real estate investing.  

He learned how to build wealth without using any of his own money, and that was a game changer.

Working with a mentor, he had finally learned the true ins and outs of buying real estate to generate quick cash, buying to hold and generate long term income.

In the end, it was the creative process of helping others to succeed in real estate that fascinated him. and today he is one of the most talented and knowledgeable creative real estate mentors in the country.

He believes in helping an individual purchase property at 80 cents on the dollar or better will help them change their economic life forever.

Sai Lee

• Email: mortgages@sailee.ca 
• Instagram: @sai_lee_investor
• Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/reprofits

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/ 

Episode 47: Matt and Taylor are joined by Gilles Lesage. Gilles is the Owner of Total Home Solutions from Kelowna, BC, who started out as an Accredited Home Inspector in 2004, and then became a Certified Energy Advisor in 2005. Total Home Solutions is an officially licensed Service Organization through Natural Resources Canada to deliver EnerGuide Rating Service® and ENERGYSTAR for New Homes® in BC and Alberta since 2012.

Gilles is here to discuss: → What the Greener Home Grant and BC Step programs are. → How they help clients make their homes as "green" as possible and find rebates. → And industry innovations that hope to bring homes closer to "net zero".

Total Home Solutions Website: www.totalhome.ca

CleanBC Website: www.betterhomesbc.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

Episode 50: Matt and Taylor are no longer rookie podcasters! This week, they hit the half-century episode mark, and also come up on 1 full year of podcasting! This calls for celebration for hitting a goal, reflecting on the last year, and planning for the future. 

Matt and Taylor discuss: → How thankful they are to listeners and their inner circles for their continued support. → Reflecting on life and business from the past year. → And what they've learned from podcasting and how it's created relationships and opportunities.

To get the Vivid Vision PDF, email: admin@venturemortgages.com

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

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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 24: Today we will be talking to Jon Albrecht. Although not born in Kelowna, Jon has spent the majority of his life here and can't imagine living anywhere else. He is following the lead of his father, Terry Albrecht, who was a member of the Ungaro Albrecht Courtney & Associates team for two decades. Like his father, he loves to make genuine connections with everyone around him. Jon and his team have been fortunate enough to be in the top 1% of Royal LePage Agents in Canada for most of the last decade, however, his biggest accomplishment is finding someone who would marry him! They welcomed their son in June of 2021. Although his athletic prime is decades behind him and the term "prime" being a loose term, he enjoys playing team sports (so other's can carry him) whenever possible. 

Jon Albrecht 

• Email: jontalbrecht@gmail.com
• Website: https://realestatekelownabc.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/ 

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Episode 71: Matt and Taylor are joined by Dani Brito. Dani is a Lawyer at Acorn Law Corporation from Kelowna, BC, who specializes in real estate, wills and estates and business law. Acorn Law Corporation is a small but mighty firm that provides tailored advice and family-friendly service to make sure clients get things taken care of efficiently and reliably.

Dani is here to discuss: → What a perfect real estate transaction looks like, the importance of estate planning, wills, and power of attorney, and knowing the logistics of who you're working with. → Simplifying setting up title and bare trust, why your lawyer should be reviewing title, and covenants on title & statutory building schemes. → Breach of contract and suing post-closing, holdbacks on closings, the complication of fires and floods and changes to virtual signing options.

Acorn Law Corporation Website: www.acornlaw.ca

Acorn Law Instagram: @acornlawbc

Dani Brito's Email: dani@acornlaw.ca

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Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca

Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate

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Episode 77: Matt and Taylor are joined by Stephen Jagger. Stephen is a Co-Founder of addy from Vancouver, BC, who's also a serial entrepreneur, author, and speaker. Since 2000, Stephen has had multiple of his real estate industry companies acquired, including Combustion Hosting and Ubertor Realtor Software. addy is Canada's largest real estate investment platform, through crowdfunding properties and letting anyone invest. addy's goal is to eradicate barriers to property ownership for everyone.

Stephen is here to discuss: → How addy was founded and what it is, navigating the ups and downs of starting a business, what the addy team looks like, and the future plans for addy. → How investors keep track of their investments with addy, if investments are locked in or liquid, how taxes work on the platform, GP & LP structures, how many properties are on addy, and if there have been any project defaults. → How developers get on addy, public vs private issuance, how much can expect to be raised on addy, investment opportunities in missing middles and infill housing, and democratizing purpose built rentals.

addy Invest Website: www.addyinvest.ca

addy Invest Instagram: @addyinvest

addy Invest YouTube: @addyinvest

addy Invest LinkedIn: @addy

Stephen Jagger's LinkedIn: @StephenJagger

Listen to The addy Podcast here.

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Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca

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Episode 76: Matt and Taylor are joined by Wade Webb. Wade is the Broker/Owner at Royal Lepage Kelowna from Kelowna, BC, who's been in the real estate industry for over 30 years. In 2004, Wade founded AgentsBoost.com, which offers a complementary blend of professional and personal coaching for real estate professionals to fuel their success. Wade is also the author of "The Lazy Realtor", which goes into great detail on all the main components required to start, grow, and maintain a recession proof real estate empire.

Wade is here to discuss: → Why he loves the current market, how to become a top producer, how to work with better clients, and why we need to get back to the fundamentals: the relationships & human behaviour business. → The current Kelowna stand-off between buyers and sellers, why the Kelowna market won't "correct", when the best time is to buy real estate, and what real estate to invest in right now. → The importance of finding the right brokerage, what we can learn from Wade in the '90s, and why most Agents suck and their job.

Agents Boost Website: www.agentsboost.com

Agents Boost YouTube: @agentsboost

Wade Webb's LinkedIn: @WadeWebb

Wade Webb's Instagram: @wade.webb

Royal Lepage Kelowna Website: www.royallepagekelowna.com

Buy The Lazy Realtor here.

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Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca

Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate

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Taylor Atkinson's Email: taylor@venturemortgages.com

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Episode 17: Today Matt & Taylor discuss how owning real estate can fundamentally change your net worth position and create wealth for generations. 

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/ 

Episode 30: Andy is a co-founder of Ratefilter.ca, as well as a mortgage broker with MortgagePal. Andy along with his co-founder Alan are in the process of building a digital marketplace for Canadian mortgage rates. Having spent close to the last 10 years brokering in the competitive online mortgage space, Andy teamed up with Alan to create what they hope to be the Expedia of mortgage rates in Canada. Prior to mortgages, Andy traded his own personal account in the Crude oil futures market. Andy’s love of macro economics and chart patterns plays into the depth of Andy’s market analysis. Andy lives in Vancouver BC, with his wife Janelyn 14yr old weiner dog Deeno.

Andy Hill

• Email: andy@andyhill.ca 
• Phone: 604-398-8177 
• Website: www.ratefilter.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/ 

Episode 28: Dean Desrosiers stops by the studio to talk about his coaching practice, becoming a partner in Century 21 Assurance, excelling as an agent and pickleball!  Dean has been in sales his whole adult life and has been selling real estate since 2008.  He has become a mentor in the office as well as becoming a partner in the brokerage last year.  Dean has been looked up to as a mentor as long as Matt has known him but is now offering coaching to agents who are looking for it.  Dean has a lot to say and this episode should not be missed!

Dean Desrosiers

• Email: dean.desrosiers@century21.ca
• Facebook: Dean Desrosiers
• Website: C21Kelowna.ca

Taylor Atkinson

• Email: Taylor@VentureMortgages.com
• Instagram: @VentureMortgages
• Website: www.VentureMortgages.com

Matt Glen

• Email: Matt.glen@century21.ca
• Instagram: @mattglenrealestate
• Website: MattGlen.ca

Episode 67: Matt and Taylor are joined by Rocky Sethi. Rocky is the Managing Director of the Stryke Group from Richmond, BC, who has been a real estate development and construction professional for 25 years. As a leader in sustainability, Rocky’s experience in mass timber has led him to be involved in the City of Vancouver’s Mass Timber Committee, Portland Mass Timber Conference (2022) and has been involved in more than 700 residential mass timber homes to date.

Rocky is here to discuss: → The development of the Penticton Innovation District across from the newly renovated Penticton hospital, mixing residential, retail, office space, hotel, senior, and much more. → What makes Penticton special and investing $1B into a project in the Okanagan. → The benefits of using mass timber and how BC has all the internal resources to fight the housing crisis.

Innovation District Website: www.theinnovationdistrict.ca

Stryke Group Website: www.strykegroup.ca

Stryke Group Instagram: @strykegroup

Stryke Group LinkedIn: @StrykeGroup

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

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

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

Episode 31: Mike Ellergodt, aka, The Mortgage Money Whiz on multiple media platforms, is known for his direct Economic Insight and process of creating Financial Success through the Mortgage Maze.

His passion for Finance started back in University, realizing halfway through his English degree he loved business and wanted to help people make money and get out of the "rate race". A quick shift in direction lead him to his double Major (Eng. Lit & Econ). Upon graduation he began his career as a Financial Advisor completing his CFP designation and CSC course to facilitate Trading on the Financial Market. After a couple years he moved over to one of the Big 5 Banks were he worked as a Small Business Advisor and Commercial Banker for years which made him fall in love with the Lending side of Finances and all the opportunity it created people.

Seeing a huge miss in advice around mortgages and proper guidance, he got his Mortgage Broker License over 8.5 years ago to help as many people as he possible could.

With two daughters running around the house, a dog, a cat, and his amazing partner Sarah Boechler...life is crazy and oh so wonderful!

Mike is excited to talk on all things Real Estate, Lending, Economics, and try to make those topics WAY more fun then they sound!

Michael Ellergodt

• Email: michael.ellergodt@dlcme.ca
• Text: 403-731-3156
• Instagram: TheMortgageMoneyWhiz 
• Tik Tok: TheMortgageMoneyWhiz 

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/ 

Episode 32: Matt and Taylor are joined by Steve Johnston. Steve is a City Councillor from West Kelowna, BC, who's lived there for over 30 years. He is also a Director for the RDCO, the head of Residential Sales for Kelowna Ready Mix, and most importantly a husband and father.

Steve is here to discuss: → West Kelowna's Official Community Plan, OCP. → Densification, short-term rentals, and the water plant. → And their priorities moving forward.

Steve Johnston's Email: sjwestk@gmail.com

West Kelowna's Official Community Plan, OCP: https://www.ourwk.ca/ocp

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

Episode 2: Todays episode is an introduction to one of the co-hosts, Matt Glen.  Matt spent his twenties working all over the province as a telephone lineman and technician.  He always knew real estate was going to play a major role in his future.  While he owned his own home, downtown Kelowna, actively investing in real estate didnt start until 2018.  After that, his mindset shifted and it was all real estate, all the time for him.  He got his license to sell real estate at the turn of the decade and hasnt looked back.  He has since won multiple real estate awards and bought, renovated and sold more investment properties.  Matt has been happily married to Becca Glen for over 10 years and has a son on the way in April.  He cant wait,  maybe a future guest on the show?  He hopes you come along for the ride while we interview local professionals, realtors, brokers and anyone influential in the local Kelowna community.

Taylor Atkinson

Email: Taylor@VentureMortgages.com

Instagram: @VentureMortgages

Website: www.VentureMortgages.com

Matt Glen

Email: Matt.glen@century21.ca

Instagram: @mattglenrealestate

Website: https://matt-glen.c21.ca/

Episode 26: Fan Favorite Russel Mortlock stops by the pod again to talk about his new project in Revelstoke, Hemlock, a townhome development.  He shares details about what is being offered and how this might be the presale development you need to invest in.  He gives his his input into what we might see in the real estate market coming up and some of his own investing strategies.  

Hemlock - Revelstoketownhomes.com

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: MattGlen.ca

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Episode 79: Matt and Taylor are re-joined by Dean Desrosiers. Dean is an Owner/Partner, Broker, and Coach 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. Dean entered real estate in 2008 and since joining Century21, he has achieved Centurion® status each year. In 2018, Dean became a certified real estate coach and was elected to the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB) of directors. He coaches licensed agents and conducts training seminars regularly for Realtors and real estate investors, helping agents achieve their goals and live a great life. 

Dean is here to discuss: → The expansion of Century 21 Assurance Realty, their local office model, and how having a known brand behind you can help an Agent. → What absorption rates are and where they're trending, timing the market, the disconnect between government and what buyers want, and what needs to change in Kelowna's infrastructure. → Why you should think twice about building your own home, how much value a pool adds, the worst property for a first time home buyer, and where the market opportunities are right now.

Dean's 1st Appearance in Episode 28: https://KelownaRealEstate.podbean.com/e/episode-28-dean-desrosiers/

Century 21 Assurance Realty Ltd Website: www.c21kelowna.ca

Dean Desrosiers' Email: dean.desrosiers@century21.ca

Dean Desrosiers' Instagram: @deanfromkelowna

Dean Desrosiers' LinkedIn: @DeanDesrosiers

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Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca

Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca

Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate

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Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.venturemortgages.com

Taylor Atkinson's Email: taylor@venturemortgages.com

Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages

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Episode 38: Matt and Taylor are joined by Jason Henneberry. Jason is an entrepreneurial junkie from Duncan, BC, with a passion for helping real estate and mortgage pros attract and convert more clients. He’s the creator and co-founder of several widely implemented tech and finance solutions including LenderSpotlight, The VIP Club, Strategy Hub, Fundible and BrokerHQ, while also being the co-founder and COO of Tango Financial, which funds $4.5 billion annually in mortgages.

Jason is here to discuss: → The times he's failed in business and what he learned from it. → What it takes to be a successful entrepreneur.  → And what he thinks the future holds for the real estate market and the changing mindset of real estate ownership.

VIP Club Website: www.thevipclub.io

Jason Henneberry's Instagram: @jasonhenneberry

Jason Henneberry's Facebook: @JasonHenneberry

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

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Episode 74: Matt and Taylor are joined by Mike Sidhu, CFP, CLU, FMA, RCIS, and IBC Practitioner. Mike is a Financial & Tax Planning Strategist and the President of 360° Wealth Strategies & Solutions from British Columbia, who's practice is dedicated to enhancing clients' financial literacy and empowering them towards financial sovereignty, emphasizing critical thinking in wealth management. With nearly three decades in the finance industry, his expertise lies in simplifying complex financial strategies such as succession planning, intergenerational wealth transfers, trusts, and tax-minimization techniques, making them accessible and actionable for his clients. Michael regularly presents on tax and financial planning topics to audiences including accountants, lawyers, and fellow financial professionals. He is also a published author in property rights and political theory, a sought-after guest on podcasts, and a contributor to financial blogs. 

Mike is here to discuss: → His business niche and the benefits of whole life insurance. → Canada's growing $2 Trillion in debt and the debt clock, why we started taking international money in the 1970s, the consequences of this debt, and the possible solutions. → The proposed capital gains tax increase, separating it from the federal budget into it's own legislation piece, and if it's possible the capital gains won't actually happen.

IBCanada Website: www.ibcanadagroup.com

IBCanada Instagram: @ibcanadagroup

IBCanada YouTube: @ibcanadagroup

Mike Sidhu's Email: mike@360wss.com

MIke Sidhu's LinkedIn: @MichaelSidhu

Mike Sidhu's Facebook: @MikeSidhu

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Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca

Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca

Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate

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Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.venturemortgages.com

Taylor Atkinson's Email: taylor@venturemortgages.com

Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages

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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

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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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Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca

Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca

Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate

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Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.venturemortgages.com

Taylor Atkinson's Email: taylor@venturemortgages.com

Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages

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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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Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca

Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca

Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate

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Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.venturemortgages.com

Taylor Atkinson's Email: taylor@venturemortgages.com

Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages

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Matt and Taylor are 100% transparent on how they have built passive income from investing in real estate. The highs, lows, and laughs along the way. Each week they will bring on guests who impact, shape, and take part in Kelowna’s community. From investors, professionals in the industry, or just super cool local people. The backbone of this show is based on the real estate market, but we make it digestible and humorous for a fun easy listen. 

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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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Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca

Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca

Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate

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Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.venturemortgages.com

Taylor Atkinson's Email: taylor@venturemortgages.com

Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages

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Episode 88: Matt and Taylor are joined by Jeff Hancock. Jeff is the Owner of Tradecraft Consulting, and also an Investment & Development Property Specialist (Broker) at William Wright Commercial from Kelowna, BC. Jeff has over 20 years of success in professional real estate, with a strong focus on development consulting and feasibility. He is the former Real Estate Services Manager at the City of Kelowna, where he was responsible for the acquisition and disposition of all City owned property and actively managed a team of real estate professionals overseeing a land portfolio worth $1.2 billion dollars.

Jeff is here to discuss: → Kelowna's purpose-built rental (PBR) supply summary, it's affect on the pre-sale/STRATA markets, vacancy rates, and what this means for rents. → The mindset of developers right now, the challenges they face with development cost and product choices, and the DCC fee increase in Kelowna. → What Jeff would invest in, the overall resilience and opportunity of Kelowna real estate, and the incoming influx of savvy investors.

Tradecraft Consulting Website: www.tradecraftconsulting.ca

Jeff Hancock's Email: jeff@tradecraftconsulting.ca

Jeff Hancock's LinkedIn: @JeffHancock

William Wright Commercial Website: www.williamwright.ca

William Wright Commercial Instagram: @williamwrightrealestate

William Wright Commercial LinkedIn: @WilliamWrightCommercial

William Wright Commercial YouTube: @williamwrightcommercial

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Matt Glen's Website: www.mattglen.ca

Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca

Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate

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Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.venturemortgages.com

Taylor Atkinson's Email: taylor@venturemortgages.com

Taylor Atkinson's Instagram: @VentureMortgages

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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

Episode 51: Matt and Taylor are joined by Amanda Van Der Lee. Amanda is the Founder and CEO of How to Host from Kelowna, BC, and it's offshoot companies, How to Style Inc. and Sparkling Stays Inc. How to Host has become a top-rated luxury vacation rental management brand, renowned for its exceptional service and remarkable results, which thrives off of the self-sustaining How to Host ecosystem.  

Amanda is here to discuss: → How she founded How to Host and it's offshoot companies, How to Style Inc. & Sparkling Stays. → The effect of the short-term rental (STR) legislation on the condo market in Kelowna. → And how her mindset has not only helped her prepare her business for the impact of the STR legislation, but also how she has dealt with negativity on social media.

Amanda Van Der Lee's Email: amanda@howtohost.ca

How to Host Website: www.howtohost.ca

How to Host Links: @how.to.host

How to Host Instagram: @how.to.host

How to Style Website: www.howtostyle.ca

How to Style Links: @how.to.style

How to Style Instagram: @how.to.style.inc

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

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Episode 73: Matt and Taylor are joined by Ezra Cremers. Ezra is a Licensed Property Manager & Real Estate Agent at Vantage West Realty Inc. from Kelowna, BC, who manages a portfolio of almost 300 rental properties. As a business owner for over 20 years, and managing a personal investment portfolio since 2007, Ezra gained one of a kind experiences that allow him to look at the big picture for each of his clients. His passionate approach to the specifics followed with thorough execution lets everyone he works with receive a wealth of information and positive experience. Also, as a passion project he is the owner of Kelowna City Football Club affiliated with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Ezra is here to discuss: → How he got into property management, how he successfully manages 300 units worth of tenants and owners, and the value of a property manager and their cost. → Recent changes to BC tenancy laws and if they're detrimental to the rental market (Clause 13.1: Landlord use of Property), the role of the media in the negative narrative around the rental market, and the best and worst rental units to invest in Kelowna right now. → The increase in mutual agreements to end tenancy, how to approach raising rent with tenants, and the pros and cons of renting furnished units. → Founding Kelowna City Football Club and his podcast, "Ezra's House".

BONUS Topic: In the intro, Matt and Taylor are joined by former Canadian Women's National Soccer Team player Emily Zurrer to discuss "drone-gate", the controversy surrounding the current Canadian Women's National Soccer Team at the Paris Olympics.

Vantage West Website: www.vantagewestrealty.com

Vantage West Instagram: @vantagewestrealty

Ezra Cremer's Linktree: www.linktr.ee/ezracremers

Ezra Cremer's Instagram: @kelownapropertymanager

Kelowna City Football Club Website: www.kelownacityfc.com

Ezra's House Podcast: www.spotify.com/ezrashouse

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Episode 36: Matt and Taylor are joined by Sid Landolt. Sid is the President and Founder of New Generation Properties Inc. from Vancouver, BC, and one of the developers of the ONE Varsity project in downtown Kelowna. Sid is also a Co-Founder of World Housing, which provides housing for people in need around the world.

Sid is here to discuss: → The ONE Varsity project and creating vertical neighbourhoods. → The cultural impact of the university and downtown densification. → And how World Housing is trying to create social change in communities around the world.

Our deepest fear Is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.

It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, "Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and gabulous?"

Who are you not to be?

You are a child of the universe. Your playing small does not serve the world.

There is nothing enlightened about shrinking So that other people won't feel insecure around you.

We were born to make manifest the glory of the universe that is within us.

It's not just in some of us; It is in everyone.

As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.

As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

-Nelson Mandella (1994 Inaugural Speech)

ONE Varsity Website: www.onevarsity.ca

World Housing Website: www.worldhousing.org

Sid Landolt's LinkedIn: @SidLandolt

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

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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 45: Matt and Taylor are joined by Karl Miller and Scott Brown. Karl is the Co-Founder & CEO of Meridian Development Corp from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and Scott is the CD/PPEO of EPIC Real Estate Solutions and Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing Ltd from Vancouver, BC. Karl and Scott have partnered for Kelowna's Eminence at Knox Mountain project, which blends tranquillity with urban convenience.

Karl & Scott are here to discuss: → The Eminence at Knox Mountain project and what makes it unique. → How the cost of development has increased. → And why virtue signalling can actually be costly to consumers.

Eminence at Knox Mountain Website: www.eminenceliving.ca

Meridian Development Corp Website: www.meridiandevelopment.ca

Meridian Development Corp LinkedIn: @MeridianDevelopmentCorp

Meridian Development Corp Instagram: @meridiandevelopment

Meridian Development Corp Facebook: @MeridianDevelopment

EPIC Real Estate Solutions Website: www.epicres.com

EPIC Real Estate Solutions Instagram: @epic_realestate

Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing Website: www.fifthave.ca

Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing Instagram: @fifthavenuerem

Scott Brown's LinkedIn: @WScottBrown

This episode is dedicated to Karl and the Miller family.

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

Episode 39: Matt and Taylor are joined by Ryan Smith. Ryan is Kelowna's Director of Planning and Development from Kelowna, BC, one of the busiest planning and development teams in Canada. Ryan has worked for the city of Kelowna for more than 20 years, and won numerous awards for leadership, volunteerism and his commitment to helping others.

Ryan is here to discuss: → The recent short-term rental legislation passed in BC. → Broken infrastructure and mis-alignment across levels of government. → And how they're trying to tackle the city's problems as a growing community.

City of Kelowna Website: www.kelowna.ca

Ryan Smith's LinkedIn: @RyanSmith

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

Episode 27: Brooke Attwell stops by the pod to talk about her and Matt’s new development project in Vernon.  Located just off Okanagan Landing Road, APOLLO HILL is a 46 lot bareland strata development with lots starting at $349,000.  All the lots are zoned to have basement suites and both walkout and walkup lots are offered.  The developer can build your home or you can bring your own builder.  Apollo Hill offers just what the Okanagan needed, high quality, affordable homes for everybody.

Brooke Attwell

• Email Brooke.Attwell@Century21.ca
• Instagram: @Brooke.Attwell
• Website: BrookeAttwell.com

Taylor Atkinson

• Email: Taylor@VentureMortgages.com
• Instagram: @VentureMortgages
• Website: www.VentureMortgages.com

Matt Glen

• Email: Matt.glen@century21.ca
• Instagram: @mattglenrealestate
• Website: MattGlen.ca

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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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Matt Glen's Email: matt.glen@century21.ca

Matt Glen's Instagram: @mattglenrealestate

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Taylor Atkinson's Website: www.venturemortgages.com

Taylor Atkinson's Email: taylor@venturemortgages.com

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Episode 34: Matt and Taylor are re-joined by Stefano Pannu. Stefano is the Principal Financial Advisor at Noble Pannu Wealth Management Ltd from Kelowna, BC, who is here to debate real estate vs traditional investing in a 2 part episode.

In part 2, Stefano is here to debate: → Tax efficiency. → Passive vs active investing. → And risk to reward.

Stefano's 1st KRE Appearance in Episode 5: https://KelownaRealEstate.podbean.com/e/episode-5-stefano-pannu/

Stefano's 2nd KRE Appearance in Episode 33: https://KelownaRealEstate.podbean.com/e/33-stefano-pannu/

Stefano Pannu's Email: stefano@noblepannuwealth.com

Noble Pannu Wealth Website: www.noblepannuwealth.com

Noble Pannu Wealth Instagram: @noble_pannu_wealth

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

Episode 19: Matt and Taylor wanted to TouchBase with Blake Roberts to book a ShowingTime on our Podcast.  Blake has been at the forefront of a very niche, but important issue that has come up in the Realtor community  in the Okanagan having to do with how Realtors communicate and we had to have him on to hear his opinion.  We also try to pry out some market predictions, and get his view of the market factors factors and an explanation of what we are experiencing today in our real estate market.  We even manage to talk a little Central Okanagan history.  Enjoy the show!

Blake Roberts

• Email: blake@97wayhome.com
• Instagram: blake_roberts_97wayhome
• Website: 97wayhome.com
• Phone : 250-212-2888

Taylor Atkinson

• Email: Taylor@VentureMortgages.com
• Instagram: @VentureMortgages
• Website: www.VentureMortgages.com

Matt Glen

• Email: Matt.glen@century21.ca
• Instagram: @mattglenrealestate
• Website: https://mattgle

Episode 21

Winery

1. Tantalus
2. Black Hills
3. Cedar creek
4. Blind tiger
5. Kitsch wines
6. Summerhill
7. The hatch
8. Blackswift

Coffer

1. Bright Jenny
2. Sprout & Slow side
3. Marmalade cat cafe
4. Bread co
5. Third space
6. Bean Scene
7. Bliss bakery

Brewery & cocktails

1. Barn Owl
2. Micro
3. BNA
4. Kettle River
5. Reb Bird
6. Kraft

Golf Courses

1. Pinnacle 
2. Gallaghers
3. Bear and Quail
4. Tower Ranch
5. Summerland
6. Two Eagles 
7. Shannon Lake

Hikes

1. Knox mountain
2. John’s nature reserve
3. Pin cushion 
4. Myra Canyon Trestles 
5. Bear Creek

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/ 

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

Episode 48: Matt and Taylor are joined by Ron Butler. Ron, a powerhouse in the Canadian mortgage industry, is a Mortgage Broker and the Founder of Butler Mortgage from Toronto, Ontario. Ron also hosts his own podcast, Angry Mortgage, and has a huge social media presence across all platforms.

Ron is here to discuss: → The role of politics in real estate. → How foreign money and international students have affected the Canadian real estate market. → And what land transfer tax is actually used for.

Butler Mortgage Website: www.butlermortgage.ca

Ron Butler's Instagram: @ronmortgageguy

Ron Butler's Twitter: @ronmortgageguy

Ron Butler's TikTok: @ronmortgageguy

Ron Butler's LinkedIn: @RonButler

Ron Butler's Facebook: @RonButler

Angry Mortgage YouTube: @AngryMortgagePodcast

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

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

Episode 49: Matt and Taylor are joined by Nicholas Kusmich. Nic is the Founder of the H2H Media Group from Kelowna, BC, is best known as a Leading Digital Advertising Strategist and for having the highest ROI's in the industry (up to 30,973.32%). He has generated over $600M in revenue by creating advertising campaigns that don’t suck and allows you to generate qualified leads without a funnel.  

Nic is here to discuss: → How he schedules his time, the business practices he follows, and "hacking the system". → How pushing yourself with outside-the-box experiences can lead to growth and the best version of yourself. → And leaving a legacy for your kids and the concept of "dying with zero".

Work With Nic Website: www.workwithnic.com

Nicholas Kusmich's Instagram: @nicholaskusmich

NIcholas Kusmich's LinkedIn: @NicholasKusmich

Nicholas Kusmich's Facebook: @NicholasKusmich

NIcholas Kusmich's YouTube: @nicholaskusmichmain

Nicholas Kusmich's Newsletter and Book: www.nicholaskusmic.co

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

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