Beau Jarvis, President & CEO of Wesgroup Properties, is back for an exclusive, no-holds-barred conversation on the state of Vancouver real estate. As one of the largest private developers in Western Canada, Wesgroup has a front-row seat to the challenges—and opportunities—shaping our region. From the current state of the new construction market to the complex web of housing policy at the municipal, provincial, and federal levels, Beau offers sharp insights into what’s working, what’s broken, and what needs to change. Where are the best opportunities for investors today? How can we reduce the cost of housing by 40% with the stroke of a pen? And what will it take to reinvigorate a market that’s been hit hard by interest rates, regulatory hurdles, and shifting consumer sentiment? Whether you’re a developer, investor, policymaker—or just trying to make sense of this ever-evolving market—you won’t want to miss this candid and informative chat. All that and more on this week’s episode of the Vancouver Real Estate Podcast.

Was the pandemic suburban boom a permanent shift - or just a blip on the urban timeline? The outgoing President of the Planning Institute of British Columbia Emilie K. Adin sits down with Adam & Matt this week to explore this important question as well as the ways that Metro Vancouver's unique planning approach positions the region for whatever comes next. From the agricultural land reserve's formative impact on urban containment to the challenges of making growth pay for growth, this conversation examines Vancouver through both its glory and growing pains. What are the telltale signs that planners look for to know if a community is thriving? What essential ingredients transform a development into a bona fide neighborhood? And how will the rapid technological disruptions underway reshape the future of the region? A unique perspective on our unique city. Don't miss this one!

Metro Vancouver real estate isn't being built on empty lots—it's rising from the parking lots of suburban shopping malls beside SkyTrain hubs. Shape Properties Executive VP and Founding Partner Darren Kwiatkowski sits down with Adam & Matt this week to unpack how his company has transformed aging retail centers like Brentwood and Lougheed into thriving mixed-use communities that have become regional energy hubs. From buying Brentwood Mall during the 2008 financial crisis to building multiple 60-storey towers at the same time, this conversation details the vision & the execution required to take on projects that require commitments measured in decades not years. What makes one SkyTrain station "lakefront property" while another lags? How can investors spot the difference? And what can you learn from a company that blocks out the noise to think in terms of generational change? Don't miss this insider's perspective on the future of Metro Vancouver's urban landscape.