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Bringing Eminence at Knox Mountain's Resort-Style Living to Kelowna with Meridian's Colleen Wilson
June 24, 2025

Bringing Eminence at Knox Mountain's Resort-Style Living to Kelowna with Meridian's Colleen Wilson

Episode 101: Matt and Taylor are joined by Colleen Wilson. Colleen is the Co-Founder, Owner, President, & CEO of Meridian Development from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. A real estate development corporate brand and winner of several Heritage Awards. Meridian primarily develops and constructs residential projects from luxury condominiums and hotels to massive innovative university student housing projects, including the beautiful Eminence at Knox Mountain in Kelowna. Behind the scenes, Colleen…

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Commercial Financing with Lakepoint Capital’s Brian Stephenson
June 19, 2025

Commercial Financing with Lakepoint Capital’s Brian Stephenson

Episode 37: Matt and Taylor are joined by Brian Stephenson. Brian is the Principal & Co-Founder of Lakepoint Capital from Kelowna, BC, and used to be a Partner at Pushor Mitchell LLP. Founded in March of 2023, Lakepoint Capital helps business owners, real estate developers, and commercial investors get access to the best financing available in the market.

Brian is here to discuss:
→ The basics of commercial financing and why the lowest interest rate might not mean the lowest c…

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How to Become a Successful Entrepreneur and the Future of Real Estate with Jason Henneberry
June 17, 2025

How to Become a Successful Entrepreneur and the Future of Real Estate with Jason Henneberry

Episode 38: Matt and Taylor are joined by Jason Henneberry. Jason is an entrepreneurial junkie from Duncan, BC, with a passion for helping real estate and mortgage pros attract and convert more clients. He’s the creator and co-founder of several widely implemented tech and finance solutions including LenderSpotlight, The VIP Club, Strategy Hub, Fundible and BrokerHQ, while also being the co-founder and COO of Tango Financial, which funds $4.5 billion annually in mortgages.

Jason is h…

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Should More Canadians Be Renting Over Owning Their Homes?
June 14, 2025

Should More Canadians Be Renting Over Owning Their Homes?

Should More Canadians Be Renting Over Owning Their Homes? 🏡

"On this podcast, my thinking on this has changed."

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No GST for First-Time Homebuyers: Good Idea, Bad Execution?
June 12, 2025

No GST for First-Time Homebuyers: Good Idea, Bad Execution?

No GST for First-Time Homebuyers: Good Idea, Bad Execution? 🤔

"If I was a first-time homebuyer, I'd be kind of pissed."

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Is No GST for First-Time Homebuyers Actually a Bad Thing?
June 12, 2025

Is No GST for First-Time Homebuyers Actually a Bad Thing?

Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/_w9DpRQOuLU

Episode 100: Matt and Taylor hit the century mark in podcasting by publishing their 100th episode of the Kelowna Real Estate Podcast! A huge thank-you goes out to their spectacular families, all of the amazing guests who've been so gracious with their time and knowledge, and of course, every listener who's tuned in. They wouldn't be here without all of your support. Here's to the next 100! 🥂

Matt & Taylor…

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Want to Upsize Your Home? The Time is Now
June 11, 2025

Want to Upsize Your Home? The Time is Now

Want to Upsize Your Home? The Time is Now ⏱️

"To shave 20 grand off a million dollar price is far more achievable."

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The Secret Sauce to Making a Successful Podcast
June 10, 2025

The Secret Sauce to Making a Successful Podcast

The Secret Sauce to Making a Successful Podcast 🎙️

"The key to being successful is consistency and it's been very rewarding."

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Celebrating the Century Mark PLUS 5 Essential Steps When Buying & Selling a Home
June 10, 2025

Celebrating the Century Mark PLUS 5 Essential Steps When Buying & Selling a Home

Episode 100: Matt and Taylor hit the century mark in podcasting by publishing their 100th episode of the Kelowna Real Estate Podcast! A huge thank-you goes out to their spectacular families, all of the amazing guests who've been so gracious with their time and knowledge, and of course, every listener who's tuned in. They wouldn't be here without all of your support. Here's to the next 100! 🥂

Matt & Taylor discuss:
→ What the next 100 episodes could look lik…

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Big City Problem Solving with Kelowna Director of Planning and Development Ryan Smith
June 5, 2025

Big City Problem Solving with Kelowna Director of Planning and Development Ryan Smith

Episode 39: Matt and Taylor are joined by Ryan Smith. Ryan is Kelowna's Director of Planning and Development from Kelowna, BC, one of the busiest planning and development teams in Canada. Ryan has worked for the city of Kelowna for more than 20 years, and won numerous awards for leadership, volunteerism and his commitment to helping others.

Ryan is here to discuss:
→ The recent short-term rental legislation passed in BC.
→ Broken infrastructure and mis-alignment across lev…

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Heat Pump or Geothermal, What Heats Your Home Better?
June 5, 2025

Heat Pump or Geothermal, What Heats Your Home Better?

Heat Pump or Geothermal, What Heats Your Home Better? 🔥

"They basically run on the same science."

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The Future of Short-Term Rentals, STR, in Kelowna with Keys to Kelowna’s Deana Steele
June 3, 2025

The Future of Short-Term Rentals, STR, in Kelowna with Keys to Kelowna’s Deana Steele

Episode 40: Matt and Taylor are re-joined by Deana Steele. Deana is the President of Keys to Kelowna from Kelowna, BC, which manages the top vacation rental properties in the Central Okanagan & discreetly hosts VIPs and public figures.

Deana is here to discuss:
→ The recent short-term rental, STR, legislation passed in BC.
→ The importance of the city council meeting on November 21st.
→ And starting her own podcast.

Deana's 1st KRE Appearance in Episode 16: …

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Where Do You Lose the Most Energy in Your Home?
June 3, 2025

Where Do You Lose the Most Energy in Your Home?

Where Do You Lose the Most Energy in Your Home? ⚡️

"The impacts can be different than what homeowners think."

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Could Penticton's AirBNB Victory Happen in Kelowna?
May 31, 2025

Could Penticton's AirBNB Victory Happen in Kelowna?

Could Penticton's AirBNB Victory Happen in Kelowna? ✌️

"I'm personally invested in Sokana so this makes me kinda happy."

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Understanding DCC Fees: What They Fund & Potential Future Changes with City of Kelowna's Ryan Smith
May 29, 2025

Understanding DCC Fees: What They Fund & Potential Future Changes with City of Kelowna's Ryan Smith

Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/ZXfI33cK5ps

Episode 99: Matt and Taylor are joined by Ryan Smith. Ryan is the Divisional Director of Planning and Development Services for the City of Kelowna from Kelowna, BC, one of the busiest planning and development teams in Canada. Ryan has worked for the city of Kelowna for more than 20 years, and won numerous awards for leadership, volunteerism, and his commitment to helping others.

Ryan's 1st Appearance in Episode 39: https://…

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Canada's Housing Crisis: Federal Role in Affordable Solutions
May 29, 2025

Canada's Housing Crisis: Federal Role in Affordable Solutions

Canada's Housing Crisis: Federal Role in Affordable Solutions 🏠

"If Canada's going to get involved federally, that's the spot for it."

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How DCC Fees Help Build a Beautiful Kelowna
May 27, 2025

How DCC Fees Help Build a Beautiful Kelowna

How DCC Fees Help Build a Beautiful Kelowna 😍

"We hear from the community constantly here in Kelowna, you're not building infrastructure fast enough."

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What the Next Year Holds for Kelowna Real Estate & Infrastructure with City of Kelowna's Ryan Smith
May 27, 2025

What the Next Year Holds for Kelowna Real Estate & Infrastructure with City of Kelowna's Ryan Smith

Episode 99: Matt and Taylor are joined by Ryan Smith. Ryan is the Divisional Director of Planning and Development Services for the City of Kelowna from Kelowna, BC, one of the busiest planning and development teams in Canada. Ryan has worked for the city of Kelowna for more than 20 years, and won numerous awards for leadership, volunteerism, and his commitment to helping others.

Ryan's 1st Appearance in Episode 39: https://KelownaRealEstate.podbean.com/e/39-ryan-smith/

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The Hidden Truth Behind Land Transfer Tax
May 24, 2025

The Hidden Truth Behind Land Transfer Tax

The Hidden Truth Behind Land Transfer Tax 🔀

"If you start to think about the insanity of that, it's f****d up."

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Debunking the Myths of Private Lending with Shelter Lending’s Jayson Zilkie
May 22, 2025

Debunking the Myths of Private Lending with Shelter Lending’s Jayson Zilkie

Episode 41: Matt and Taylor are joined by Jayson Zilkie. Jayson is a Partner and the VP of Business Development at Shelter Lending from West Kelowna, BC, who also served as a West Kelowna City Counsellor from 2018-2022.

Jayson is here to discuss:
→ Common use-cases of private lenders and how they help clients.
→ Private lending regulations and how you can safely invest in a private lender.
→ And what lead him to running for city council and his plans for the new year.

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