In this special episode we are joined by Adam & Matt Scalena, brothers, brokers, beauties and hosts of the Vancouver Real Estate Podcast. These two have been actively buying, selling and investing in Vancouver and the lower mainland for over a decade and they share their expertise with us, we chatted about: 
What makes Vancouver so investable
Their strategies on picking markets & creating value 
The power of podcasts

If you have any questions for the show or want to work with Nick and Dan please reach out to them on social media or send an email to tcreipodcast@gmail.com

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Dan

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Vancouver Real Estate Podcast 

In this special episode we are joined by Adam &amp; Matt Scalena, brothers, brokers, beauties and hosts of the Vancouver Real Estate Podcast. These two have been actively buying, selling and investing in Vancouver and the lower mainland for over a decade and they share their expertise with us, we chatted about: 
<ul>
<li>What makes Vancouver so investable</li>
<li>Their strategies on picking markets &amp; creating value </li>
<li>The power of podcasts</li>
</ul>
If you have any questions for the show or want to work with Nick and Dan please reach out to them on social media or send an email to <a href="mailto:tcreipodcast@gmail.com">tcreipodcast@gmail.com</a>
Nick 
Instagram.com/mybuddynick
tiktok.com/@mybuddynick
twitter.com/mybuddynick89
Dan
twitter.com/daniel_foch 
instagram.com/danielfoch
tiktok.com/@danielfoch
Get a Pre Approval <a href="https://www.ghmortgagegroup.ca/">G &amp; H Mortgage Group</a>
Analyze a Deal in Seconds &amp; Track your Portfolio: <a href="https://www.lendlord.io/crei">https://www.lendlord.io/crei</a> 
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/vancouver-real-estate-podcast/id1078731249">Vancouver Real Estate Podcast </a>

The Podcast For Canadian Real Estate Investors.

The podcast features in depth discussion around investing in real estate, ongoing news in the Canadian real estate market, how to structure deals and grow your portfolio.
Show hosts Daniel Foch and Nick Hill bring experience, fresh takes, well-researched information and entertainment to a real estate investing podcast for Canadians.

The Podcast For Canadian Real Estate Investors.
The podcast features in depth discussion around investing in real estate, ongoing news in the Canadian real estate market, how to structure deals and grow your portfolio. Show hosts Daniel Foch and Nick Hill bring experience, fresh takes, well-researched information and entertainment to a real estate investing podcast for Canadians.

The Canadian Real Estate Investor

The Podcast For Canadian Real Estate Investors.

The podcast features in depth discussion around investing in real estate, ongoing news in the Canadian real estate market, how to structure deals and grow your portfolio.

Show hosts Daniel Foche and Nick Hill bring experience, fresh takes, well-researched information and entertainment to a real estate investing podcast for Canadians.

The Podcast For Canadian Real Estate Investors.
The podcast features in depth discussion around investing in real estate, ongoing news in the Canadian real estate market, how to structure deals and grow your portfolio.
Show hosts Daniel Foche and Nick Hill bring experience, fresh takes, well-researched information and entertainment to a real estate investing podcast for Canadians.

Finding & Creating Value In the Vancouver Market

The etymology and historical evolution of mortgages, from ancient collateral practices through to modern Canadian mortgage systems, including key regulatory developments and fundamental mortgage terminology.
The word "mortgage" derives from Old French meaning "dead pledge", with collateral-based lending traced back to the fifth century B.C.and formalized through Roman law systems like Hypotheca.
Major transformations included CMHC's creation in 1945, the 1954 Bank Act enabling bank mortgages, and the 1970s establishment of the five-year fixed-rate standard, with recent stress tests implemented in 2018.
Key terms include mortgage term (contract duration, typically 5 years), amortization (total repayment time, usually 25 years), and the distinction between fixed and variable rates, plus different mortgage types like conventional (20%+ down)and high-ratio (under 20% down).

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The etymology and historical evolution of mortgages, from ancient collateral practices through to modern Canadian mortgage systems, including key regulatory developments and fundamental mortgage terminology.
<ul>
<li>The word "mortgage" derives from Old French meaning "dead pledge", with collateral-based lending traced back to the fifth century B.C.and formalized through Roman law systems like Hypotheca.</li>
<li>Major transformations included CMHC's creation in 1945, the 1954 Bank Act enabling bank mortgages, and the 1970s establishment of the five-year fixed-rate standard, with recent stress tests implemented in 2018.</li>
<li>Key terms include mortgage term (contract duration, typically 5 years), amortization (total repayment time, usually 25 years), and the distinction between fixed and variable rates, plus different mortgage types like conventional (20%+ down)and high-ratio (under 20% down).</li>
</ul>
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The Mortgage Episode - Every Type & Whats Right For You 

Canadian real estate investors face new uncertainty due to Aboriginal title claims, particularly following the August 2025 Cowichan case in Richmond, BC. This landmark ruling recognized Indigenous title over 300 hectares of land that included existing private fee-simple properties – the first time in Canadian history this has occurred. The decision has triggered financing issues, cancelled deals, and government intervention, with BC Premier Eby announcing $150 million in loan guarantees. While no one has been evicted, the ruling challenges the traditional concept of "indefeasible" title and creates uncertainty for property owners, lenders, and investors across Canada.

Plus in the second half of the show we are joined by an expert Bruce Pardy to get his perspective on the subject. 

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Canadian real estate investors face new uncertainty due to Aboriginal title claims, particularly following the August 2025 Cowichan case in Richmond, BC. This landmark ruling recognized Indigenous title over 300 hectares of land that included existing private fee-simple properties &ndash; the first time in Canadian history this has occurred. The decision has triggered financing issues, cancelled deals, and government intervention, with BC Premier Eby announcing $150 million in loan guarantees. While no one has been evicted, the ruling challenges the traditional concept of "indefeasible" title and creates uncertainty for property owners, lenders, and investors across Canada.
Plus in the second half of the show we are joined by an expert <a href="https://law.queensu.ca/directory/bruce-pardy">Bruce Pardy </a>to get his perspective on the subject.&nbsp;
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Are Indigenous Land Claims A Risk For Real Estate Investors? 

We finish part 2 of all the terms you need to know. Land assembly (combining properties for larger projects), liens (legal claims on property for unpaid debts), land transfer tax (provincial/municipal tax on purchases), letters of intent (preliminary commercial agreements), and minor variances (zoning exceptions).



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We finish part 2 of all the terms you need to know. Land assembly (combining properties for larger projects), liens (legal claims on property for unpaid debts), land transfer tax (provincial/municipal tax on purchases), letters of intent (preliminary commercial agreements), and minor variances (zoning exceptions).

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