In this episode of "Spilling the Tea," I'm thrilled to be joined by Terra White and Nicole Thorneycroft from Focus Realty Group at KW Home Group Realty Brokerage. Together, we're delving into the pressing challenges that parents and students encounter as they navigate the realm of student housing while pursuing higher education. Join us as we explore the advantages and disadvantages of Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs) and contemplate the potential benefits of a long-term approach to real estate investing. Discover how this strategic move could not only provide a secure haven for your children during their academic journey but also grant them ownership of an appreciating asset once their educational pursuits conclude.
For more information on Terra and Nicole check out https://www.focusrealtygroup.ca/
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In today's episode I am joined by David Fraser. David and his wife Karrie are the founders of Bunkie Life- a Canadian based manufacturer of pre-built tiny cabins aka bunkies.
I dive into how he got started building bunkies, how his pitch on Dragons Den went, and why they have become so incredibly popular with Canadians. We also discuss renting out bunkies to make some serious coin and self insuring against the rising cost of living in Canada
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Bonus: if you're interested in buying a bunkie and are looking to access some equity from your home to do so, you can save $500 on your bunkie from Bunkie Life. Ask us for details!
In today's episode I was joined by Natasha Phipps, team leader and investment specialist from the Phipps Real Estate Group to chat about investing in Calgary and why investment properties in Calgary have been in the spotlight recently.
Today I was joined by Michelle Jalsevac- a Realtor in downtown Toronto that focuses on luxury real estate. We get the low-down on higher end real estate and the challenges that buyers and sellers face in that end of the market. You can reach Michelle Jalsevac online at https://michellejalsevac.com/ or by email at Michelle@chestnutpark.com
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Welcome to 2023! It's been a minute. In today's episode I was joined by the always positive Kaitlin Zimmer. Kaitlin shares her entrepreneurial journey and the importance of finding the right tribe as well as chasing after your goals in life. We touch on her opinions on the market and dive into predictions for 2023
You can find Kaitlin active on instagram as well as by email: kaitlin@tonyjohal.com
Today I am joined by Alex Wilson, broker/owner of RE/MAX Weal Builders. He was the #1 RE/MAX agent in Ontario in 2019 and has grown his pre-construction portfolio of 16 properties and a value of over $14M (closer to $17M today). He spoke about getting into real estate, and his push to get investors and buyers into one of the last affordable urban hubs in the country: Calgary. Alex and his team host bi-weekly webinars educating buyers and investors all over Canada about how to invest safely into the Calgary market. You can check out details on his upcoming webinars at https://www.remaxwealth.com/
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Canmore, Alberta
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On today's podcast I was joined by Ruth Alexander, founder of the RARE Group and a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist in Calgary Alberta to discuss the buzz around Calgary. We discuss the recent marketing campaign by the provincial Government to bring people away from large cities like Toronto and Vancouver along with how she started in Real Estate.
You can reach Ruth at ruth@raregroup.ca
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137 Glasgow Street Suite 210
Kitchener, ON
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104, 743 Railway Ave
Canmore, Alberta
T1W 1P2
In today's episode I am joined by the very charismatic Joshua Wall from the CREW Real Estate Team. Joshua talks about his journey into real estate, coffee, wine, city council, and giving back to the community he's part of. You can reach out to Joshua at joshua@thecrewrealestate.com
In today's episode I have Paul Fitzpatrick back with me to discuss a question he asked me a little while ago: is it more expensive to buy in today's market a comparable property vs earlier this year? With higher interest rates having potential buyers concerned that it is going to cost them more to buy a comparable home, we look into the real numbers to come up with some surprising answers.
You can reach Paul at paul@homegrouprealty.ca
Today's episode I was joined by the director of the OPSWA, an association that helps to promote the importance of personal support workers in Ontario. Ian shared the associations current fight to have a standardized system across the board, and how PSW's are an integral part of our healthcare system.
For more information on the association please visit them here
In this episode of Spilling the Tea I sit down with Miranda Caldwell - Realtor extraordinaire with a penchant for all things design. We discuss how she's been able to grow her Tiktok audience to over 200k engaged followers by creating fun and shareable real estate content. You can follow Miranda on tiktok at https://www.tiktok.com/@meetmiranda
In today's episode I'm joined by Gavin Fong from Core Assets Realty. Gavin is an east coast transplant that now calls Toronto his home. He speaks to us about how he got into real estate, his eye for design, and what it was like adjusting to living in a big city.
You can check out Gavin on Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinfong
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In today's episode I'm joined by Sheryl Palmer from Home Group Realty. She brings almost 10 years of experience and some great perspective on the current real estate climate along with her fall predictions.
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In today's episode I'm joined by Paul Fitzpatrick from Home Group Realty. Paul is the Broker of Record and Founder of the Guelph based real estate brokerage. He provides some valuable insight into what is unfolding as we start to creep closer to the fall market, and what to expect for both buyers and sellers To download your own copy of the July 2022 HGR Market Report click here: https://bit.ly/3drY0A6
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In this episode I'm joined by Jesse Giovinazzo from Home Group Realty out of Guelph Ontario Spending most of his life as a Guelphite, Jesse knows the ins and outs of the city. Jesse enjoys playing many different sports – he grew up playing rep basketball, house league hockey, and had a golf membership at Guelph Country Club for many years. He can still be found on the golf course or playing men’s league ball hockey. Jesse also thoroughly enjoys cooking – he loves to try new recipes he finds online or making some up as he goes. Jesse is a Brock University graduate with an Honours Bachelor in Business Administration with concentration in marketing. With his education and work experience, Jesse has the perfect pairing of sales and marketing, while maintaining a high level of customer service on a personalized level. Jesse has recently purchased his first house and has decided to house hack! He has converted his basement into a legal apartment. Undertaking this project has given him tremendous experience and knowledge of this process, and what to look for when purchasing a house to ensure it is optimal for house hacking. He also has experience with being a landlord and the process of interview/vetting candidates. You can contact Jesse at jgiovinazzo@homegrouprealty.ca
In this episode I sit down with Sara Languay from Trillium West Real Estate Brokerage to discuss her real estate business, recent data trends, and flying! You can contact Sara at slanguay@trilliumwest.com
In this episode I have the pleasure of being joined by Kyle Dovigi, the 'Condo Millionaire'. Kyle did this by turning a $38,500 deposit into a portfolio of 6 properties across Canada that is now worth over $4.5M. He is a real estate broker that is licensed in Ontario and Alberta and shares some great insight on where to find market opportunities right now and what the future in real estate might hold.
He can be found online at www.condomillionaire.com
In Today's episode I'm joined by Paul Fitzpatrick from Home Group Realty. Paul discusses his journey to starting his own real estate brokerage along with providing some valuable tips for both buyer and sellers that are looking to navigate this changing market. For more information on Paul please visit homegrouprealty.ca
In this episode of Spilling the Tea Dan talks with Ryan Waller of HomeGroup Realty. He is a local realtor in the Guelph market and provides some valuable insight on the market and how he got into real estate.
You can find out more about Ryan at bethandryan.ca
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I'm joined today by Haris Zulqarnain from Treadstone Law. He's been on the podcast a few times to share his legal perspective on what is happening locally and globally when it comes to real estate. Today we discuss interest rates, the issue with appraisals and how you can protect yourself if you're in the market for buying a home.
