Join us for an engaging interview uncovering the compelling narrative of Austin Yeh, who seamlessly transitioned from a seasoned investor to a proficient mortgage expert. From his humble beginnings, purchasing his first property in 2018 for $130,000, to building an impressive portfolio of over 20 investment properties, his story is one of perseverance and success. Learn about his visionary initiative, the Real Investors Serving Everyone (RISE) Network, designed to empower individuals to invest smarter and live better. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to gain valuable insights, strategies, and inspiration from a true industry expert! Tune in now and unlock the keys to financial prosperity in real estate.

We unpack the recent decision to discontinue the First Time Homebuyer Incentive program and offer insights into the latest Bank of Canada rate announcement. Join us as we discuss implications and strategies for future homebuying plans in this evolving landscape.

Recorded: March 11, 2024

From marketing the most famous cookies in the world to building pharmaceutical and bagel businesses to ultimately becoming a mortgage agent. We're chatting with Juan Hernandez and his full-circle journey across multiple countries, settling in Canada with his family, and building a successful mortgage agent career with Vine Group.

Join us in this informative episode, as James Grady (Vine Group, Director Commercial Lending & Mortgage Agent Level 2, Lic. 13511) shares valuable insights about the demand for different types of commercial assets, the current lending environment, commercial lending timelines, and the benefits of seeking guidance from a Vine Group Commercial Mortgage Agent.

Gain a deeper understanding of these topics and explore how they can impact your commercial financing journey. This conversation is packed with knowledge to help you make informed decisions and succeed in commercial real estate.

Join us as we delve into the origin story of Paul Clara - a former electronics sales rep who rose to become one of Vine Group's top mortgage agents. From selling VCRs to navigating the complex world of mortgages, Paul's journey will inspire you with his humble beginnings and remarkable success.

In this Vine Edition, we chat with Oscar Torres, CPA, CA, LPA (Assurance & Advisory Partner - Bateman Mackay) to discuss tax returns for real estate investors.

Johnson Andrews chats with Hugo Dos Reis about his road to becoming a $1 billion mortgage agent and the blueprint to becoming a successful mortgage agent in Canada. He touches on the key factors that have led to his success and the building blocks he is putting in place to reach his goal of $1 billion in mortgage volume.  

Johnson Andrews, Mortgage Agent

Vine Group – Mortgage Alliance, Lic. 10530

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Starting as a Credit Analyst, Johnson Andrews quickly discovered his desire to guide homebuyers through the mortgage process. More than just a transaction, Johnson is committed to simplifying this process and educating his clients every step of the way to ensure complete transparency. He prides himself on cultivating open communication and uncovering tailored solutions to meet the financial objectives of every client. At Vine Group, Johnson has successfully assisted agents and clients, funding over $500 million in residential, commercial and private mortgages in the last two years. Johnson has been recognized as one of the Canadian Mortgage Professionals Rising Stars for 2020 and selected as a finalist for Best New Agent for the 2020 Mortgage Awards of Excellence. This prestigious nomination placed Johnson as one of the five finalists out of over 1,500 nominations across Canada for this category. After completing his Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Brock University, Johnson continued his studies at Brock and attained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 2017. Upon graduation, Johnson was presented with the Goodman Graduate Award, recognizing students who achieved exceptionally high academic standing and demonstrated leadership in school and community life. Before studying at university, Johnson played semi-professional hockey for the Niagara IceDogs and is now the team’s goal sponsor.

Our thoughts about the recent Bank of Canada announcement, what it means for mortgage rates and some predictions about the 2023 real estate market. With insights from David Goncalves, Hugo Dos Reis and Paul Clara in this very unfiltered and raw edition.  (Recorded Feb 1, 2023)

Hugo Dos Reis and Paul D'Abruzzo (Rock Star Real Estate Inc.) chat about Ontario’s proposed development plan changes to the Greenbelt area. What kind of conversation has been taking place in the real estate market? The importance of understanding the difference between living somewhere and owning somewhere, how to get your money working for you and reframing the Canadian real estate dream.

Exclusive chat with Lauren van den Berg, President and CEO of Mortgage Professionals Canada (MPC), to cover mortgage industry trends, the future of mortgage brokering and more.

“Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or you're moving up the ladder, mortgage brokers and lender partners are all sort of behind the scenes. We make sure everything happens, but we're not necessarily always that first point of contact, that frontline connection that you might get with a realtor, for example, physically taking you through a home. Part of what I want to do with my mandate here in my role as CEO and President is to really start taking up more space and bragging about what we do and making sure that when you decide to embark on a home-buying journey, a mortgage broker is absolutely first on your list before you even speak to a realtor; and that's because we know the local markets, we have that insight, that perspective and it's not a transactional relationship. We want to be here over the course of your mortgage life cycle.”