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The Canadian Real Estate Investor
The Podcast For Canadian Real Estate Investors.
The podcast features in depth discussion around investing in real estate, ongoing news in the Canadian real estate market, how to structure deals and grow your portfolio.
Show hosts Daniel Foch and Nick Hill bring experience, fresh takes, well-researched information and entertainment to a real estate investing podcast for Canadians.
Episodes
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
Fixed vs. Variable Mortgages with Rob Carrick
As Millions of mortgages come up for renewal, we have been getting this question a lot. Fixed or Variable, whats the move for this year? We are joined by…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
Is Your Home An Investment ? with Jessica Moorhouse
We're joined by Jessica Moorhouse to discuss all things money, real estate, investing and success, Buying vs renting What a good relationship with money and…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
5 Investing Terms You Need To Understand In 2025
This is a discussion about five crucial real estate investment terms for 2025. Know these, understand these and utilize them! Location remains fundamental but…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
Should You Rent or Buy Right Now?
The complexities of renting versus buying in Canada's current housing market, offering insights from both perspectives as a homeowner and strategic renter. We…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
Trade War Means Recession, Recession Means Buying Opportunity
The U.S. is possibly implementing a 25% tariff on Canadian goods, with Canada announcing retaliatory measures including a $155B tariff package. This could lead…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
Top Economist Weighs In On Rate Cuts
We sit down with BMO's Senior Economist and Director of Economics, Rob Kavcic, to ask some tough questions: How does Canada's current housing market compare to…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
The Future Of Real Estate Investing In Canada
The "missing middle" housing represents a crucial opportunity in Canadian real estate, focusing on medium-density housing like duplexes, triplexes, and…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
Sales Dip, The Market Balances, & Sentiment Increases
The Canadian real estate market enters 2025 facing key challenges: fluctuating rates, new laws, and economic shifts. As questions arise about recovery versus…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
2025 Market Outlook with CMHC's Chief Economist
In this exciting episode, we take you behind the scenes of our visit to the CMHC headquarters in Ottawa, where we sit down with Chief Economist Mathieu Laberge…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
What Investors Need to Know: Rate Cuts, Rate Hikes & Capital Gains
The Canadian real estate market is facing significant transitions in 2025, with the Bank of Canada's policy rate at 3.25% and 60% of homeowners facing mortgage…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
The Underused Housing Tax & Foreign Investment
We examine whether foreign buyers significantly impact housing affordability and discuss the effectiveness of government measures like the foreign ownership…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
Does Trudeau’s Resignation Impact The Real Estate Market
Justin Trudeau announces his resignation as Prime Minister amid a housing affordability crisis, following his father's historic "walk in the snow" forty years…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
Updates On Rents Across The Country
Canada's rental market in 2024 saw record new construction and higher vacancy rates (2.2%), though still below historical averages. New tenants faced 23.5%…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
2025 Real Estate Predictions
Despite current challenges, Canada remains positioned for growth, ranking among top G7 nations in GDP, population, and employment growth. Interest rates are…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
The Opportunity In Proptech: Canada Vs. America
We look at how PropTech (property technology) companies are moving from Canada to the US market. A close look at how much bigger the US market is - with $24.7…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
Are We There Yet? The Road To Real Estate Recovery
Canadian real estate is showing recovery signs, with November sales up 2.8% and the first price increase in 18 months, but will it last? Winter activity has…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
How Long Do Buildings Really Last?
This episode explores the varying lifespans of different building types, from historical structures lasting 500-1,000 years to modern commercial buildings…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
The Condo Disaster & National Market Update
The Emerging Trends report, collaboratively produced by ULI and PWC with 175 contributors, provides comprehensive insights into various markets and asset…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
Rate Cuts & Recession Debates: Canada's Economic Crossroads
The Bank of Canada has made its 5th consecutive rate cut, dropping rates by 50 basis points, creating a 150bps differential with US rates - the largest since…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
Reducing Red Tape & Using The Right Contractors
This podcast episode features interviews from the 2024 Ontario Home Builders' Association Annual Conference in Niagara Falls with key figures in Ontario's home…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
How Rent-to-Own Real Estate Works
We explore the concept of rent-to-own real estate in Canada, comparing it to car leasing and explaining how it bridges the gap between renting and owning…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
Housing Won't Be Affordable Until 2035 & The Future Of Mortgage Rates
We explore critical challenges facing the real estate market and broader economy. From housing affordability concerns to visa expirations and commercial real…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
CMHC Changes & Financing For $2M–$10M Projects
Josh Findlay of BLD Financial serves mid-sized real estate developers executing projects in the $2M-$10M range in Canada. We discuss CMHC policy impacts, the…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
The Real Cost Of Development Charges
What are Development Charges (DC's) and what is the actual impact on housing & the economy. We are also joined by Matt Young of Republic Developments as an…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
Renovictions: Everything You Need To Know
You may have heard of them, or maybe as a landlord, you've tried one, or as a tenant you’ve been on the receiving end of a renoviction. Thats renovation…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
National Market Update & Home Sales Hit 18-Month High
The Canadian real estate market showed significant recovery in October 2024, with home sales reaching their highest level since April 2022 and we hear from our…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
Who & What You Need To Build Missing Middle
We are joined by Alkarim Devani of RNDSQR & MDDL, to talk all things Missing Middle! As the co-founder of RNDSQR for almost a decade, Alkarim demonstrated his…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
From Low to High: Navigating Canada's Shifting Mortgage Landscape
The breakdown on the most recent CMHC report Shorter mortgage terms gain popularity as borrowers anticipate future rate cuts, with over half of new mortgages…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
National Fall Market Updates
We cover updates with our event hosts from across the country as well as the CREA updates, Canadian home sales increased 1.9% month-over-month in September…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
How Does Trump’s Win Impact Canada?
The potential impacts of Donald Trump's recent election victory on Canadian real estate and the broader economic landscape. As the political winds shift south…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
Immigration, Taxes, Fraud & Housing Starts
We dive deep into the latest developments shaping Canada's economic and housing landscape: Immigration policy shifts: Examining the potential economic impacts…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
Saving For A Down Payment In An Expensive Real Estate Market - Part 1
Saving for a down payment on a house in today’s market can be challenging, but we’ve got you covered. Dan is joined by Simon from The Canadian Investor Podcast…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
Development Charges, Surety Bonds & Policy Changes
We are live at the OHBA conference in Niagara Falls! Joined by Dave Wilkes, President and CEO at Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD), Bob…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
The 5 Essentials You Need To Invest In Real Estate
We explore the five crucial preparations you need before diving into real estate investment. From understanding your personal motivations to building a power…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
Will Rate Cuts Make House Prices Go Up?
We analyze the Bank of Canada's recent decision to cut interest rates by 50 basis points, bringing the overnight rate to 3.75%, and its implications for the…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
Investing In Real Estate Through Your Business
We explore the concept of owner-occupied commercial real estate, discussing its potential as a strategic investment for business owners looking to buy their…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
The 10 Best Cities To Build In
In this jam packed news episode we cover a lot of ground, including: CREA policy investigation & tougher GTA building permits, Slowest rent increases in three…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
Financing For Laneway Homes & Garden Suites
We are joined on the show by EQ bank to tell us all about their new innovative banking product specifically for laneway and garden suites. Who is this product…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
New 90% Mortgage For Owner-Occupied Multiplexes
There are been some very big announcements recently in the mortgage space for adding units, we go through them and tell you everything you need to know....so…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
The Good and the Bad of CMHC's MLI Select Program
How challenging is it to secure deals with MLI Select, a program offering reduced premiums and longer amortization based on your commitment to affordability…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
How To Navigate & Avoid Bankruptcy In Real Estate
We are joined by Scott Terrio who is a Certified Credit CounsellorManager, Consumer Insolvency, he to chat with us about a scary subject right now, bankruptcy…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
How Have Rate Cuts Impacted Real Estate Values ?
CMHC updates and CREA stats - plus we hear from all our meetup hosts and their market conditions. Despite recent interest rate cuts, the Canadian housing…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
Are We Going To Have A Soft Landing
We are joined today by the CEO of Greybrook, Sasha Cucuz, who shares his thoughts on the market; Sasha Cucuz shares insights into recent market volatility…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
Finding & Renovating Cheap Old Houses
We are honoured to be joined by Ethan & Elizabeth, partners & founders of cheap old houses - at this point, world famous for finding the best houses at the…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
Boomers, Zoomers & Millennials: Who Wins & Loses In Real Estate
We’re going to cover a few articles and reports today: 'We’re definitely not going to an old-age home’: Why seniors aren’t downsizing their homes and what it…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
How 30-Year Amortizations Will Impact Canadians
Breaking news in the Mortgage world with some major changes on the horizon. But what do they mean? How will they take shape in the market? Ottawa to expand…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
How To Use A VTB To Get The Best Deal
In a world where deals are harder to come by - we are always looking for those creative ways to make them work....this is one of the best ways; What is a…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
What Mortgage Agents Do & How Do They Get Paid
For real estate investors, leveraging mortgages is crucial for maximizing investment returns and optimizing cash flow. A deep understanding of financing…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
How Government Spending Can Affect Your Real Estate Investments
GDP growth, government spending, upcoming elections in Canada and the US, and how these things might factor into picking a market to invest in. The government…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
Canada’s Largest Landowner Plans Affordable Housing Developments
We are diving into a new federal initiative aimed at tackling Canada's housing crisis. The government has announced 56 properties for conversion into…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
Which Cities Have The Best Investments ?
Cap rates for different cities can provide valuable insights into potential investment opportunities. Here's how they can help you understand which cities…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
Maximize Real Estate Returns Through Zoning
Zoning is a crucial component of urban planning as it helps to guide the development of land and ensure the appropriate use of land for various purposes. If…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
Inflation Is Down & Construction Starts Are Up
Recent reports show some positive changes in two significant areas: inflation and housing starts. This begs the question: have things shifted? Have we hit the…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
Where Are Property Values Headed ?
We cover the most recent CREA report and look at markets across the country The biggest price increases & decreases in markets Buyers markets vs sellers…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
Bankruptcies Are On The Rise In Real Estate
A topic that’s as relevant now as it was during the dark days of the global financial crisis…Bankruptcies! Real estate developers facing an increasingly harsh…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
How To Beat Analysis Paralysis & Start Investing
From the time you wake up in the morning, you are bombarded with information and faced with making decisions. In fact, people make approximately 35,000…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
The Biggest Risk In Canada's Economy Right Now
The condo market, which is clearly in recessionary territory, has conditions deteriorating to levels not seen in decades. What makes the situation more…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
2 Rate Cuts, Now What ?
The Bank of Canada has cut interest rates for the second time this year, on July 24th it cut 25 basis points. It cut its benchmark interest rate for the first…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
Is U.S. Housing Really More Affordable Than in Canada ?
American or Canadian, it was the so-called “dream” in this part of the world for a long time to one day own a home. In this episode, we’ll look at: The…
- The Canadian Real Estate Investor
The Fastest Path To Homeownership For Young Canadians
We cover top news stories and breakdown the important facts; why are roommates the fastest growing housing type in Canada What type of housing we should be…