This episode of The Flow delves into the implications of the newly announced 2024 Federal budget by the Canadian Liberal Government, particularly focusing on the real estate market. It highlights major changes, including an increase in capital gains tax from 50% to 66.7% for certain real estate investments, potentially affecting personal investments, property owners, and the real estate business broadly. The podcast emphasizes the government's approach to taxing wealthier individuals more heavily, its possible repercussions on foreign investment, the cost of capital, and overall investment ret ..read more

Alex delves into the recent developments in the real estate market and the economic landscape from the past week. Alex first focuses on the Bank of Canada's decision to hold interest rates at 5% and the anticipation of potential rate cuts in June. It discusses the significance of the central bank's inflation projections and the differing economic situations between Canada and the United States. The episode also critically examines the Liberal federal government's budget initiatives aimed at assisting first-time homebuyers, specifically the reintroduction of insured 30-year amortized mortgages ..read more

In this episode, Matt Scalena, co-host of the Vancouver Real Estate Podcast (VREP), joined Alex to discuss the changing dynamics of the Vancouver real estate market and the evolution of VREP. Starting their podcast adventure in early 2016, Matt and his brother, Adam, have produced over 400 episodes, focusing on various aspects of real estate in Metro Vancouver. Throughout their journey, they've engaged with numerous guests, leveraging their expertise to better understand the market and strategically advising both investors and homeowners. Despite multiple market challenges, including policy ch ..read more

This episode delves into the recent surge in mortgage, real estate, and home buying regulations, specifically focusing on the introduction of new rules by OSFI (Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions) regarding loan-to-income (LTI) ratios, anticipated to come into effect by spring of 2025. Host Alex McFadyen, an independent mortgage broker, elaborates on the implications these changes could have on individuals aiming to buy a home, refinance, or maintain their property in Canada. Furthermore, the episode explores the current challenges in Canada's real estate market, including ..read more

Today’s episode features a conversation Alex had with Cory Wright. Wright is a seasoned veteran in the commercial real estate industry and  founder and Managing Director of William Wright Commercial. Alex and Cory engage in a detailed discussion about the intricacies of commercial real estate. Corey addresses the increasing interest and queries regarding commercial real estate investments in the last 12 to 24 months. He emphasizes the benefits of commercial over residential real estate, particularly highlighting the advantages of triple net leases and the opportunities in value-add proper ..read more

Today's episode of The Flow features a conversation between Alex McFadyen and Eddie Lack. Eddie Lack is a former NHL goaltender playing for teams such as the Vancouver Canucks, Calgary Flames, and New Jersey Devils. Lack also won gold with Team Sweden in the IIHF 2017 World Championship. Lack is now a real estate agent based in Scottsdale, Arizona. They discuss transitioning from professional sports to careers beyond, focusing particularly on real estate investment and development. Eddie shares insights from his past as a hockey player to his current endeavors in real estate, emphasizing the i ..read more

The Bank of Canada has maintained its rates, aligning with widespread expectations. However, the real estate market has witnessed some interesting dynamics in recent weeks and months in anticipation for rates to fall. Join your host, Alex McFadyen, as he discusses this announcement with Matt Scalena, co-host of the Vancouver Real Estate Podcast, highlighting the potential future ups and downs in the market. The hosts speculate that the housing supply issue might continue to inflame the market even if rates drop. The Bank of Canada, in alignment with its US counterpart, has hinted at a slow dec ..read more

This podcast episode features a conversation between Alex McFadyen (your host), and Neel Dhingra, a business expert focusing on educating people about money and mindset through creating valuable content. Neel is the founder of Forward Academy. He discusses his journey, his growth in terms of business, how he became a media coaching expert, and his investment approach. He details how attending conferences and networking led to valuable learning and new opportunities. The podcast covers topics like the importance of investing in self-development, the impact of social media videos in communicatio ..read more

In today's episode of The Flow, Alex McFadyen discusses the impact of the changes brought by the BC NDP's 2024 Budget, specifically its impact on the B.C. Real Estate Market. It sheds light on the introduction of the anti-flipping tax and changes to the property transfer tax. Alex praises the property transfer tax exemption for first time buyers and new build properties but criticizes the anti-flipping tax. Being involved in the day-to-day of the real estate market, Alex views the anti-flipping tax as a political move by Premier David Eby (especially considering 2024 is an election year), doub ..read more

In this episode, Alex is speaking with Rob Bailey, a Real Estate Agent in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, who recently made the transition from Canada to Mexico. Rob discusses his journey, the real estate market in Mexico, how it differs from Canada, and the financing opportunities. A significant part of the conversation focuses on the tangible and emotional aspects of making such a move. He also touches on the different types of real estate investments available, and the relative appeal of Mexico's real estate market. Rob’s Instagram: @robbailey_vallartarealestate Rob’s Website: robbailey.kw.com Rea ..read more