Rod MacKay, the newly appointed Team Lead at WWC’s Vancouver office, joins us for a deep dive into the concept of the 1031 exchange and its potential impact on Canada’s commercial real estate market. Cory and Rod unpack how this U.S.-style tax deferral strategy could unlock stagnant inventory, encourage reinvestment, and even support small businesses by allowing capital gains to be deferred—not forgiven.

Greg Mitchell, Director at GDM Consulting Group, explores what it takes to bring a real estate development from raw land to a completed project. Greg shares insights into the full development cycle, discusses developer-friendly regions, and outlines how design, strategy, and process intersect to create successful outcomes.

Antony Sulentic, Acquisition Manager at PC Urban, explores the exciting developments happening in the rental housing market. Antony brings his expertise to the table as we discuss the regions PC Urban is actively building in, the factors driving their decisions, and how their projects are addressing housing needs in today's dynamic real estate landscape.

Industrial lands planning expert Eric Aderneck offers an insightful discussion on the industrial real estate sector. From politics to tariffs, Eric provides a unique bird’s-eye view of what’s shaping the industry today. Despite the uncertainties in the market, we unpack how end users are still making moves, with properties priced right selling quickly.

Doug O’Dwyer from Axis Insurance clears up the confusion and shed light on some of the most common misconceptions surrounding commercial property insurance, explain why costs fluctuate, and offer insights into the factors that influence your policy requirements. If you’ve ever felt unsure about what you need or why, this conversation is for you!

The long lost missing recording of Doug Porter, Chief Economist of BMO Canada, unwrapping the 2025 Outlook - recapped by Rod MacKay. What does 2025 hold for political outcome, political uncertainty, interest rates, and potentially the real estate market? Tune in and find out!

Many commercial landlords assume property taxes are set in stone, but Vance Leschuk, President of Add-Vance Consulting, a leading expert in property tax appeals, breaks down how owners can challenge their assessments and potentially save thousands. In an economic climate filled with uncertainty, understanding your options for reducing expenses is more critical than ever.

Chris Kasianchuk, Vice President of Sustainability at Warrington PCI Management, explores the growing impact of sustainability in Vancouver and Victoria’s commercial real estate markets. Chris unpacks the role of sustainability in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the increasing demand for green buildings among tenants and investors, and the evolving regulatory landscape.

Jon Switzer, Managing Partner at Impact Commercial, dives into the current commercial real estate lending landscape. Jon shares his insights on where interest rates are trending, the impact of the latest Bank of Canada rate cut, and what it means for investors. He also breaks down key market trends, the potential effects of capital gains tax changes, and the looming 25% Trump tariffs set to take effect.

Industry experts Spencer Welton, Senior VP of Development at Grand Peaks, and Scott Glazebrook, Architect and Partner VP at Tiscareno, explore the changing landscape of Seattle's real estate market. They dive into the evolving world of multifamily housing, urban planning, and the unique challenges faced by developers in the post-COVID era.