Jeff and Andrew discuss local market conditions in Vancouver, noting Q1 is behind them and activity is selective. They review Greater Vancouver Q1 2026 sales and highlight buyer advantages, strong demand for move-in-ready detached homes, softness in replaceable condos, opportunities in duplex/new product, and major land value declines for development sites. Stats can be accessed at www.vancouvermarketreport.ca.

00:00 Spring Catch Up
00:34 Sun Run Motivation
02:20 Q1 Market Reality Check
04:15 Timing The Market Myth
07:17 Hotspots And Multiple Offers
09:22 Local Markets Matter
10:27 Quick Disclaimer Break
11:02 Q1 Sales And Averages
12:34 Realtor Count Shakeout
15:49 East West Detached Breakdown
17:44 Seller Expectations Reset
20:45 First Time Buyer Win
25:34 HPI Benchmarks Explained
27:09 Duplex Inventory Surge
29:22 Single Family Squeeze
30:13 Duplex Value Shift
31:00 Livability Beats Micro Units
32:20 Subject To Sale Returns
34:50 Sell First Trade Up
36:45 Anchored Versus Adapting
43:30 Presales Bulk Deals
46:12 Headlines And Uncertainty
49:32 Vancouver Long Term Case
53:10 Land Values Reset
56:51 City Changing Fast
57:45 April May Wrap Up

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Jeff and Andrew interview Paul Stefansson of Lightwell Homes about Vancouver’s emerging “missing middle” housing: duplexes, fourplexes, and multiplexes, and how gentle density can add family-sized, ground-oriented homes at lower price points while helping owners of West Side lots unlock value.

00:00 Meet Paul Stefansson

01:24 Lightwell Mission Explained

04:05 How Lightwell Builds Multiplex

05:29 Why Buyers Need Education

07:55 Project Willa Open House

10:34 Density Unlocks Affordability

13:57 Partnering With Homeowners

16:31 Site Selection Criteria

20:58 Neighborhood Pushback and Change

23:08 Math Behind Multiplex Value

26:03 Designing Gentle Density

27:37 Why Multiplex Matters

28:05 Future of Single Family

31:38 Fast Proforma Basics

38:30 Partnering Timeline Returns

42:34 Risk Disclaimers

43:43 Build It Yourself Risks

45:06 Long Term Vancouver Outlook

48:28 Community Through Density

50:09 Wrap Up

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Join Jeff and Andrew as they discuss the latest trends in Vancouver's real estate market. They dive into the impact of winter on market activity, the effect of new zoning policies, and the ongoing changes in the local landscape. With practical advice for both buyers and sellers, this episode covers everything from current sales statistics to the future of walkable communities in Vancouver. For detailed market stats, visit www.vancouvermarketreport.ca.

00:00 Morning Catch-Up
00:48 Greenway Beautification Project
02:33 January Market Overview
05:00 BC Assessments and Market Trends
07:03 Client Conversations and Market Sentiment
09:38 Real Estate Transactions and Property Values
11:44 Market Predictions and Inventory Analysis
19:54 Current Market Dynamics
21:11 Impact of Lunar New Year on Real Estate
22:34 Spring Market Predictions
23:21 Bank of Canada Rate Decisions
25:11 Historical Interest Rates
26:02 Vancouver's Village Concept
31:15 Autonomous Vehicles Experience
34:44 Future of Multiplexes and Duplexes
36:57 Conclusion and Upcoming Topics

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