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

Interested in finding out if Bunkie Living is for you? Take the quiz and see how you score! www.bunkielife.com/pekoe

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.

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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: [email protected]

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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Kitchener, ON

N2G 4X8

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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 [email protected]

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137 Glasgow Street Suite 210

Kitchener, ON

N2G 4X8

ALBERTA

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104, 743 Railway Ave

Canmore, Alberta

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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 [email protected]  

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 [email protected]

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