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The Real World of Real Estate

The Real World of Real Estate

We discuss all aspects of this world of real estate from investing to economics, market conditions, interesting stories, regulations, you name it. We interview economists, top producers, government, investors, anyone with something interesting to say.Our focus is first on Alberta, then Canada, then on the world, publishing approximately twice a month. Brokerage:Century 21 Urban Realty.
The Real World of Real Estate is a production of Toco Properties Ltd.

Recent Episodes

Building Inspections with Trent Thompson of Bolson Engineering

March 27, 2023

Professional engineer Trent Thompson of Bolson Engineering and Environmental is back to discuss everything you ever wanted to know about building inspections. Again we have the same BONUS as the last episode; at the end we d…

Environmental Site Assessments with Trent Thompson of Bolson Engineering

March 15, 2023

Professional engineer Trent Thompson of Bolson Engineering and Environmental joins me to discuss everything you ever wanted to know about environmental site assessments. BONUS, at the end we discuss some of the craziest thin…

Michael Vervena with iGUIDE 3D Tours and Floor Plans on New Technologies and Features

March 14, 2023

Michael Vervena with iGUIDE 3D tours and floor plans discusses some of the amazing features available with new 3D technology. We look at numerous advances of interest to real estate agents, property and facility managers, de…

Tom Dunkel of Belrose Storage on the Self Storage Industry

March 8, 2023

Tom Dunkel joins me to discuss the ins and outs, ups and downs of the self storage industry as an investment vehicle. Jump on board for an insightful discussion. Support the show

2023 Canada Rental Market Update

Feb. 21, 2023

Paul Danison of rentals.ca shares what happened in terms of residential rental rates in 2022 and how things are shaping up for 2023 all across Canada. You can see their regular market reports here Support the show

2023 Alberta Mortgage Fiance Market Update

Feb. 14, 2023

Three prominent mortgage brokers, two Commercial and one Residential, join me to discuss what happened with the mortgage finance market in 2022 and what is expected to happen in 2023. Get a step ahead of the marketplace with…

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