What's Happening in the Real Estate Market?

Tariffs? Really?

Canada and the US are married at the hip!

️Canada Federal election this coming February?

Will the new government cut taxes?

Inflation back in the US?

US Bond rates are driving fixed mortgage rates - what about Canada?

Several houses under $1 million in Surrey.

Best condo price? $298,000.

Tough choices ahead for buyers, sellers, and investors.

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Guest:

Brent Roberts, the No. 1 Realtor in Fraser Valley for over 35 years with Royal LePage. Brent talks discounted Hot property!

Website: https://www.brentroberts.com/

Email: [email protected]

Host:

About Ozzie Jurock:

Author of best-selling books like Forget About Location, Location, Location and Real Estate Action.

Featured in Donald Trump's real estate book and called a Real Estate Guru by Peter C. Newman in Titans.

Past President of Royal LePage (Res.) and Chairman of NRS Block Bros, with experience managing real estate companies across Canada, the U.S., and Asia.

Speaker Extraordinaire, delivering over 80 motivational speeches annually and hosting investor outlook conferences that attract 700 plus attendees.

Ozzie is passionate about helping people achieve their best financial futures and creating environments for growth. When he's not talking real estate, you might find him skiing, boating, or wrestling with his golf game (spoiler: golf usually wins).

Explore More:

Website: https://ozbuzz.ca for market insights and resources.

Books and Audiobooks: Real Estate in Canada and Real Estate Action 2.0.

Real Estate Action Group: Join the community at https://REAG.ca.

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Key Takeaways:

Ozzie discusses 6-plexes on a Single Family lot with Bill Laidler. MUST see.

Step-by-Step Process: A sample application for two 6-plexes from start to finish.

Hotspots: Discover the best development sites in Metro Vancouver.

Market Snapshot: 150 applications now in Vancouver; over 500 in Burnaby.

Deal Structuring: Sample process on one 6 plex deal.

How to structure your deals for success.

Fast Approvals: Strategies to secure approvals quickly.

Timeline Impact: How faster project timelines affect yearly returns.

Risk Factors: The biggest risks developers face today.

Emerging Trends: New business models in small-scale multi-unit housing.

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Guest: Bill Laidler

President of Laidler Academy, Laidler Development, and Trusted Real Estate Agent turned Multi-Family Developer

Laidler Academy partners with Residential Realtors across Metro Vancouver. Laidler has approximately 400 additional units in various stages of development approval.

Phone: 778-886-3300

email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.laidleracademy.com/media

HOST:

About Ozzie Jurock:

Author of best-selling books like Forget About Location, Location, Location and Real Estate Action.

Featured in Donald Trump's real estate book and called a Real Estate Guru by Peter C. Newman in Titans.

Past President of Royal LePage (Res.) and Chairman of NRS Block Bros, with experience managing real estate companies across Canada, the U.S., and Asia.

Speaker Extraordinaire, delivering over 80 motivational speeches annually and hosting investor outlook conferences that attract 700 plus attendees.

Ozzie is passionate about helping people achieve their best financial futures and creating environments for growth. When he's not talking real estate, you might find him skiing, boating, or wrestling with his golf game (spoiler: golf usually wins).

Explore More:

Website: https://ozbuzz.ca for market insights and resources.

Books and Audiobooks: Real Estate in Canada and Real Estate Action 2.0.

Real Estate Action Group: Join the community at https://REAG.ca.

Stay Connected:

Facebook: / ozzie.jurock

Twitter: / 77ozzie

Instagram: / ozjurock

LinkedIn: / 77ozzie

YouTube: / jurockvideo

In this video, two seasoned experts - Ozzie and Kyle - delve into the complexities of securing financing in today's challenging environment. They provide invaluable advice to streamline your application process and enhance your understanding of mortgage options.

Key Takeaways:

Navigating Increased Documentation Requirements: Lenders are now demanding extensive documentation, especially from investors. Being well-prepared can expedite your approval process.

Essential Tips for Self-Employed Individuals: Self-employed borrowers often face unique challenges when seeking loans. Proper preparation and understanding of the loan application process can enhance your financial profile, making you more attractive to lenders.

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Importance of Pre-Approval for Presale Purchases: Securing pre-approval before committing to a presale ensures you understand your borrowing capacity and strengthens your negotiating position.

Organizing Your Financial Documents: Having all necessary documents organized and readily available demonstrates preparedness and can significantly speed up the financing process.

Understanding Mortgage Types:

Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM): Features an interest rate that can change over time, typically offering a lower initial rate but with potential adjustments based on market conditions.

Variable Mortgage: Similar to an ARM, the interest rate can fluctuate during the loan term, affecting monthly payments.

Fixed-Rate Mortgage: Offers a constant interest rate throughout the loan term, providing predictable monthly payments.

Utilizing Free Financial Tools: Access to complimentary spreadsheets and learning spreadsheet tricks can aid in budgeting and financial planning, making the financing process more manageable.

By following these expert recommendations, you can navigate the financing landscape more effectively, whether you're an investor, self-employed, or purchasing a presale property.

For a deeper understanding, watch the full discussion

GUEST:

Kyle Green is in Canada's top 1 per cent of Ace mortgage brokers. Look at his 30 second mortgage approval calculator and also ask for his fabulous spreadsheet https://www.greenmortgageteam.ca/ Call his team: 604-229-5515 Or email for action: [email protected]

Host:

Ozzie Jurock – Real estate legend (in his own mind), author, and motivational speaker. Known for his insightful real estate advice and dynamic approach to investing. Visit Ozbuzz.ca for more.

Connect with Ozzie,

Get Ozzie's blog (free) sign up here: https://ozbuzz.ca

Website: https://ozziejurock.com

Books, CDs, merchandise: https://ozbuzz.ca/shop/

BC Real Estate Directory: https://BCRED.ca (free)

Ask an Expert now: https://askanexpert.ca

Bulletin Board: https://realestatetlalks.com (47,831 visitor last month)

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jurockvideo

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Key Takeaways from the Interview with Ruben Ugarte on REAL SECRETS of Self-Storage Investing.

The Beginning of a Self-Storage Journey.

Understand how and why experienced investors got started in self-storage.

Discover the motivations behind choosing this asset class over others.

Top Reasons to Invest in Self-Storage.

High demand and recession-resilient nature of self-storage.

Low maintenance and operational costs compared to other real estate investments.

How to achieve scalability and potential for high ROI.

Real risks in Self-Storage Investing.

Operational risks, including poor management and security issues.

Understand concepts of Market oversaturation, location-specific demand challenges.

What about regulatory or zoning complications?

Get a real deal Analysis for Self-Storage Purchases

Understand key metrics: occupancy rates, plus, plus...

Importance of analysis: Where and who?

Understand and implement due diligence.

Success Factors.

Strong marketing and technology integration for streamlined operations.

Mistakes Made and Lessons Learned.

How to Start in Self-Storage Investing.

Steps for beginners, including small-scale investments like shared ownership.

Building a team.

Accessing funding.

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GUEST:

Ruben Ugarte and his wife Marilu, both engineers, have been investing in real estate for many years in land, houses, apartment buildings and now self-storage facilities. With partner investors, they own and manage

several multifamily buildings and three self-storage facilities, 2 in Ontario and 1 in Alberta.

Ruben Ugarte, P.Eng.

RMDR Global Enterprises Inc.

http://rmdrglobal.com

604-353-7573

Host:

Ozzie Jurock – Real estate legend (in his own mind), author, and motivational speaker. Known for his insightful real estate advice and dynamic approach to investing. Visit Ozbuzz.ca for more.

Connect with Ozzie,

Get Ozzie's blog (free) sign up here: https://ozbuzz.ca

Website: https://ozziejurock.com

Books, CDs, merchandise: https://ozbuzz.ca/shop/

BC Real Estate Directory: https://BCRED.ca (free)

Ask an Expert now: https://askanexpert.ca

Bulletin Board: https://realestatetlalks.com (47,831 visitor last month)

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jurockvideo

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What's Happening in the Market?

Bank cuts another 0.50 per cent! That's 1 per cent in just a few months.

Variable vs. Fixed - Which mortgage rate is the best choice right now?

Bond rates are driving fixed mortgage rates - what does this mean for you?

Recession or worse? What's on the horizon for the economy?

Toronto presale market is imploding - 80 per cent of buyers are speculators!

Excess inventory flooding lower price ranges.

Tough choices ahead for buyers, sellers, and investors.

Bankers' insights - What are they really preaching?

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Guest:

Brent Roberts, the No. 1 Realtor in Fraser Valley for over 35 years with Royal LePage. Brent talks discounted Hot property!

Website: https://www.brentroberts.com/

Email: [email protected]

Host:

Ozzie Jurock – Real estate legend (in his own mind), author, and motivational speaker. Known for his insightful real estate advice and dynamic approach to investing. Visit Ozbuzz.ca for more.

Connect with Ozzie,

Get Ozzie's blog (free) sign up here: https://ozbuzz.ca

Website: https://ozziejurock.com

Books, CDs, merchandise: https://ozbuzz.ca/shop/

BC Real Estate Directory: https://BCRED.ca (free)

Ask an Expert now: https://askanexpert.ca

Bulletin Board: https://realestatetlalks.com (47,831 visitor last month)

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jurockvideo

Social: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn - 77ozzie

The BC Anti-Flipping Tax. Explanation and exceptions. The Federal Foreign Buyers Ban. Any workarounds?

Consequences/implications of backing out of a deal.

$350,000 judgement? Wow!

Buyers mistakes: Must avoid.

Sellers obligations: Must understand.

Secrets: Of a good contract.

Negotiate: Before you sign the listing.

Best: Lawyer's and Accountant's role.

Guest:

Stuart Ross is a lawyer with Garton and Harris. He offers a broad spectrum of legal services, with a particular focus on Wills and Estates, Residential Conveyancing, Real Estate Development, and Municipal Law. His specialty lies in complex subdivisions as well as the Residential Tenancy Act. He also assists clients with preparing and registering covenants and rights of way required by cities for development approvals.

You can reach him at:

T: 604-468-8900

E: [email protected]

Guest:

Brent Roberts, the No. 1 Realtor in Fraser Valley for over 35 years with Royal LePage. Brent talks discounted Hot property!

Website: https://www.brentroberts.com/

Email: [email protected]

Host:

Ozzie Jurock – Real estate legend (in his own mind), author, and motivational speaker. Known for his insightful real estate advice and dynamic approach to investing. Visit Ozbuzz.ca for more.

Connect with Ozzie,

Get Ozzie's blog (free) sign up here: https://ozbuzz.ca

Website: https://ozziejurock.com

Books, CDs, merchandise: https://ozbuzz.ca/shop/

BC Real Estate Directory: https://BCRED.ca (free)

Ask an Expert now: https://askanexpert.ca

Bulletin Board: https://realestatetlalks.com (47,831 visitor last month)

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jurockvideo

Social: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn - 77ozzie

Discover the latest real estate board numbers and uncover surprising trends in Surrey/Vancouver housing!

Market Comparison: See how November numbers stack up over the past 5 years.

Running totals: Where are we now vs. 2020? Crash? Or bottom in place?

BC Flipping Tax Alert: The devil's in the details - don't get caught off guard!

Selling in December: Is it a good or bad move? Timing is everything!

Interest Rate Cuts: Are we on the brink of a further rate cut, and how could it affect YOU?

Deals: Hear about listings selling $100,000 below assessed value! Is this the deal of a lifetime?

MUST WATCH if you're buying, selling, or just curious about the market!

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Guest:

Brent Roberts, the No. 1 Realtor in Fraser Valley for over 35 years with Royal LePage. Brent talks discounted Hot property!

Website: https://www.brentroberts.com/

Email: [email protected]

Host:

Ozzie Jurock – Real estate legend (in his own mind), author, and motivational speaker. Known for his insightful real estate advice and dynamic approach to investing. Visit Ozbuzz.ca for more.

Connect with Ozzie,

Get Ozzie's blog (free) sign up here: https://ozbuzz.ca

Website: https://ozziejurock.com

Books, CDs, merchandise: https://ozbuzz.ca/shop/

BC Real Estate Directory: https://BCRED.ca (free)

Ask an Expert now: https://askanexpert.ca

Bulletin Board: https://realestatetlalks.com (47,831 visitor last month)

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jurockvideo

Social: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn - 77ozzie

Are you considering buying a condo in Thailand as a foreigner? In this video, Marc shares his opinion on the most common questions about owning, renting, and managing a condo in Thailand, including:

Can a foreigner legally own a condo in Thailand?

What is the process for purchasing a condo as a foreigner?

Can I use my Thai condo for Airbnb or short-term rentals?

What are the penalties for illegal short-term rentals?

How can I legally rent out my condo in Thailand?

Are there taxes or fees for renting out a condo?

How do I find tenants for my condo?

What are the additional costs of owning a condo in Thailand?

Can I manage the rental remotely if I live outside of Thailand?

What are the risks of investing in a condo for rental purposes in Thailand?

Whether you're planning to invest in Thai real estate or just curious about the legalities and processes, this podcast provides all the essential insights. Stay tuned to learn how to make your property ownership and rental experience in Thailand smooth and hassle-free!

Subscribe for more expert advice on real estate, investment, and property management worldwide. Strictly an opinion piece - not to be confused with advice.

Guest:

Marc Jurock. Born and raised in Vancouver, Marc has been immersed in real estate his entire life. Professionally in some way since 2002 including almost 10 years as a Real Estate Agent.

Now he is specializing in 100% foreign-owned properties in Thailand.

Marc Jurock CIPS

Owner, Jurockotel, Pattaya, Thailand.

Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) ret.

International REALTOR®, National Association of Realtors (NAR), USA ret.

Honorary Member, The Arctic Brotherhood - Camp Skagway No. 1, Alaska.

Plus Star Wars

Contact:

Host:

Ozzie Jurock – Real estate legend (in his own mind), author, and motivational speaker. Known for his insightful real estate advice and dynamic approach to investing. Visit Ozbuzz.ca for more.

Connect with Ozzie,

Get Ozzie's blog (free) sign up here: https://ozbuzz.ca

Website: https://ozziejurock.com

Books, CDs, merchandise: https://ozbuzz.ca/shop/

BC Real Estate Directory: https://BCRED.ca (free)

Ask an Expert now: https://askanexpert.ca

Bulletin Board: https://realestatetlalks.com (47,831 visitor last month)

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jurockvideo

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Ace Realtor Robert McLeod joins Ozzie for an Edmonton Alberta Real Estate Discussion.

Prices are up, inventory is down - what's driving this market shift?

Condos are up 43.6% YOY - are they the best investment now? What are investors doing?

Who's buying in Alberta, and why is demand surging?

Your big switch in 2018 - why focus on property management?

Strong rental demand - how are you managing differently this year?

Edmonton tenants' preferences - what do they want, and are rents rising?

Real estate’s 'wild west' - what does it mean in Alberta today?

Future outlook - election impacts, energy debates, and Alberta's path forward.

Join the discussion for expert insights on Alberta's real estate market!

Guest:

Robert McLeod is the Broker and President of McLeod Realty and Management, bringing over 20 years of experience in the real estate industry.

He built a reputation as a leader in Alberta's real estate market by founding and running one of the province's most recognized project marketing firms.

During his tenure, Robert was twice named the No. 1 Realtor with RE/MAX Real Estate Edmonton—a distinction he jokingly referred to as, 'Just a harder-to-get monetization trophy.'

You can get him here:

With over $1.5 billion in personal real estate transactions to his name, Robert launched his own brokerage in 2018, specializing in property and condominium management.

Robert F. McLeod, President and Broker

McLeod Realty and Management Ltd.

Office 24 hrs: 780-453-1108 Ext 2007

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://mcleodrealty.com/

Host:

Ozzie Jurock – Real estate legend (in his own mind), author, and motivational speaker. Known for his insightful real estate advice and dynamic approach to investing. Visit Ozbuzz.ca for more.

Connect with Ozzie,

Get Ozzie's blog (free) sign up here: https://ozbuzz.ca

Website: https://ozziejurock.com

Books, CDs, merchandise: https://ozbuzz.ca/shop/

BC Real Estate Directory: https://BCRED.ca (free)

Ask an Expert now: https://askanexpert.ca

Bulletin Board: https://realestatetlalks.com (47,831 visitor last month)

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jurockvideo

Social: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn - 77ozzie

Cracks in the Foundation: The Struggles of Major Developers.

Key Topics Covered:

Developers Feeling the Heat: Why are some of the biggest projects struggling?

Richmond Night Market Land Drama: Foreclosure rumors swirling!

A 90 per cent Presold Project-Abandoned?! Find out where and why.

Locations under the microscope: Richmond, Surrey, Burnaby.

Mind-Blowing Interest Costs: Imagine $92,000... a day!

What's driving the chaos? Government meddling and skyrocketing construction costs.

Investors are losing confidence, and projects are being shelved. What does this mean for the future of real estate in Metro Vancouver?

Hit play for the full scoop, and don't forget to like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments!

Real estate is shifting fast-stay informed!

Please note: Ozzie and Brent share opinion on the news, not advice! And, yes, we have lots of them! Must get your personal professional lawyer/realtor/accountant/ to make your personal investment and life decisions.

Guest:

Brent Roberts, the No. 1 Realtor in Fraser Valley for over 35 years with Royal LePage. Brent talks discounted Hot property!

Website: https://www.brentroberts.com/

Email: [email protected]

Host:

Ozzie Jurock – Real estate legend (in his own mind), author, and motivational speaker. Known for his insightful real estate advice and dynamic approach to investing. Visit Ozbuzz.ca for more.

Connect with Ozzie,

Get Ozzie's blog (free) sign up here: https://ozbuzz.ca

Website: https://ozziejurock.com

Books, CDs, merchandise: https://ozbuzz.ca/shop/

BC Real Estate Directory: https://BCRED.ca (free)

Ask an Expert now: https://askanexpert.ca

Bulletin Board: https://realestatetlalks.com (47,831 visitor last month)

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jurockvideo

Social: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn - 77ozzie