In today’s episode, Neal and Chandler kick off the discussion with the recent news regarding failed condo projects and what it indicates about the market. We dive into predictions regarding mortgage updates and market corrections, emphasizing their effects on housing affordability and demand. We also talk about the hot topic of an immigration freeze to address the current housing shortage and the political implications of implementing such a ban. The podcast also dives into broader systemic issues such as the government's failed approach to social housing, the complexities behind longer amorti ..read more

On this week’s episode, Neal and Chandler discuss the current state of Canada’s tax system and housing market. With tax laws and property values changing at a rapid rate, be sure to stay informed on how these major changes affect realtors and investors.   Neal and Chandler also dive into an in-depth discussion on Canada’s Housing Accelerator Fund and what it means for the future of investing. With the government incentivizing municipalities to upzone, how might this change the way we vet and evaluate investment opportunities? Tune in for an insightful episode as they unpack these crucial ..read more

This episode dives into the burning issues of the housing market. Neal and Chandler explore renters' rights, skyrocketing rent prices, and how inheritances are impacting the market.   They'll break down a proposed tenant bill of rights, analyze the rising rent, and discuss the potential effects of interest rate hikes. Plus, could a national lease standard be the key to a more stable housing market for everyone? Tune in for a jam-packed episode of MasterKeys!   Shownotes:   1:04 - Introduction 4:00 - Proposed tenant bill of rights, population growth, and housing prices 9:22 - Inh ..read more

Forget the real estate drama! Neal and Chandler crack the code on real estate's future.  Get insider updates on booming sectors like industrial and commercial markets. Plus, they unveil predictions on interest rates and multi-unit investments. Tune in for expert insights on where the real estate market is headed. Show notes:  1:05 - Introduction 8:50 - The reason behind the friction between a landlord and a tenant 21:28 - Updates on the different real estate sectors 23:04 - The industrial real estate market 25:28 - Would commercial real estate go up this year? 29:23 - Will rates retu ..read more

Season four is here and it's BIGGER than ever!  Neal and Chandler are back to unlock the secrets of the real estate market (and maybe a few surprises along the way).  Missed them? Hit that play button and join the ride! Show notes: 0:00 - Introduction 2:55 - Why did they leave and why are they back? 8:45 - Podcast recommendations 14:11 - What has happened in the last 6-7 months? 20:08 - What did they learn in business and their life coming from their short break? 25:05 - Upcoming large developments in the real estate industry 28:50 - Canadian rental updates 40:11 - Projects and upcom ..read more

On today’s episode, Neal and Chandler break down the recent news on the East Coast including the Dal homecoming party chaos and Hurricane Fiona aftermath. They also touch on the interest rate hike, why fixed rates remain unchanged, whether or not we’ve seen the worst of the inflation, and today’s main topic is breaking down different types of new construction and how to budget/build properly! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 3:50 - Dalhousie homecoming chaos 9:40 - Hurricane Fiona updates 15:30 - 5 year fixed rate remains unchanged even after latest interest rate hike 25:10 - Luxury car market ..read more

On this week’s episode, the guys chat about the newest interest rate hike and forecast what they expect to see for the rest of the year and moving forward into 2023. They also talk about the current living wage in Halifax, Bank of America trying to make up for past transgressions, and with the topic of the week, Neal and Chandler break down their biggest misses and hits in real estate investing. Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 2:50 - What’s in the news - Inflation - Listings turning into rentals - Unemployment on the rise Interest rates update 22:15 - Living wage in Halifax 26:45 - Bank of Am ..read more

On today’s episode, Neal and Chandler discuss Meta’s massive VR update, student debt forgiveness in the US (will Canada see something similar?), the complete collapse of China’s economy and the implications that will have for Canada, and finish with this week’s topic, the Q4 market forecast for Canada. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Intro 3:55 - Mark Zuckerberg previews massive upgrade for Meta’s VR 10:15 - NEWS: Theodore tugboat is now an Airbnb - Real estate agent suing another agent for their “signature post” - Tenant runs over and kills their landlord 19:35 - China’s economy has official ..read more

On today’s episode of Master Keys, Neal and Chandler are chatting about why they think you should be buying right now and the reason will surprise you! Trump and Bezos are in the news again, Tinder gives up on their Metaverse dating experience, the CRA is coming after Real Estate and the guys finish off with a bit of personal updates on their portfolio. 2:40 - What’s in the news: Trump, Bezos, and Tinder 15:10 - Deed fraud in NYC 20:08 - CRA is coming after real estate industry 28:58 - Topic of the week - Why we think now is a great time to buy 43:23 - Neal and Chandler’s News The Master Keys ..read more

On today’s episode, we’ve moved the second episode of the week to Thursday! The guys go over the Key Player of the Week, briefly cover the public workers strike in Canada, and chat about today’s topic: why is the standard of living slipping in Canada. You don’t want to miss this one! Show notes: 0:00 - Introduction 3:50 - KPOTW: Markus Frind 5:55 - Mass public service strike 15:25 - Standard of living: Why is it slipping in Canada? CHECK OUT OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/masterkeyspodcast The Master Keys Podcast is hosted by Neal Andreino and Chandler Haliburton, two top real estate agents in N ..read more