The Whole Home Show with Tony Joe

Westcoast container homes helps you add a room, studio or even sauna in your yard without requirement for permits in a non-permanent solution. Founder Adam Benning and Sales Manager Nancy Paine.https://westcoastcontainerhomes.ca/(250) 704-4422

Members of the Victoria Seniors Business Network guest in advance of the upcoming seminar "Navigating Community Based Resources for Seniors"Daralyn Wai at Orderly Affairs https://orderlyaffairs.caJim Bryant and Teresa Ostman from SeniorsNews and WellnessNews Vancouver Island https://www.wellnesshubvancouverisland.ca/Gurpreet Randhawa from the Sitka Law Group discusses legal aspects of planning https://sitkalaw.ca/

Guests speakers of the upcoming seminar "Navigating Community Based Resources for Seniors" describe their organization's services.Carol Turnbull- Saanich Volunteers Services Societyhttps://www.saanichvolunteers.org/Chelsea Wozniak Luther Court Community Health Centrehttps://luthercourt.org/community-health-centre/Kara Udell Oak Bay Volunteer Societyhttps://www.oakbayvolunteers.org/

Members of the Victoria Seniors Business Network guest in advance of the upcoming seminar "Navigating Community Based Resources for Seniors"Lyn Van de Kamp, Parkwood Place Optima Living 250-519-2142 lynn.vandekamp@optimaliving.ca, parkwoodplaceseniors.caGraham Hill, Island Mediquip Victoria https://www.islandmediquip.com/Colin Benesh from Earths Option https://www.earthsoption.com/

Members of the Victoria Seniors Business Network guest in advance of the upcoming seminar "Navigating Community Based Resources for Seniors"Pamela Katunar, Wealth Manager -Heart Health Management Group at Raymond James https://www.heartwealth.ca/ 250-405-2455Comfort Keepers Roger Martin roger@comfortkeepersvictoria.caJill Phipps, Home Again transition services https://seniorshomeagain.ca/

Denise Webster from Dominion Lending Centers Modern Mortgage Group discusses mortgage brokerage: advantages over traditional banks and the brokerage as an occupation.

Pierre Beauvais from Silhouette Inspections provides an update on home inspections. Items discussed: perimeter drains, underground oil storage tanks, regular maintenance, heat pump systems and more.https://silhouetteinspections.com/

Strata depreciation reports: what they are, how they assist strata corporations and what new Provincial regulations require.Guests Michael LaPorte and Terry DowleNLD Consulting https://www.reserveadvisors.ca/

Old Guys in Real Estate:Barry Lebow, licenced 1968Ronn James, licenced 1982Experienced and well-known agents from Ontario discuss their start in the business, offering sage advice for new agents and giving some insight on real estate for consumers

Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson from the British Columbia Real Estate Association discusses the real estate outlook for coming days, including impact of US tariffs.Article here https://www.bcrea.bc.ca/economics/choose-your-own-misadventure-how-us-tariffs-could-impact-bc-housing/

Chinese New Year celebrations here in Greater Victoria. Talking household traditions over the years and an introduction to the Victoria Chinatown Museum. Guests Daniel Low and Charlayne Thornton-JoeVictoria Experience ManagerVictoria Chinatown Museumhttps://victoriachinatownmuseum.com/

Show partner and sponsor Westland Insurance advisor JP Celiz discusses home insurance, coverage, theft and other items.

Show sponsor Pierre Beauvais, Silhouette Inspections, discusses house systems and items consumers should be mindful of. https://silhouetteinspections.com/

Denise Webster, mortgage broker with Dominion Lending Centers Modern Mortgage Group discusses Bank of Canada rate changes plus more lending modifications including 30 year amortization and increase of insured mortgage limit from $1m to $1.5m for first time buyers. Also whether it's wise to pay down your mortgage.https://denisewebster.ca/

Dave Obee, editor and publisher of the Victoria Times Colonist talks about the history of the paper, community initiatives such as the Christmas Fund and the annual Book Drive and books he has written including the Royal Oak Burial Park history and guidewww.TimesColonist.comhttps://www.timescolonist.com/christmas-fund

Tax matters relating to real estate with Damon Pallan, Pallan & Associates https://pallan.associates/Implications for personal use, Capital Gain and exceptions, writeoffs for investment properties and taxation on out-of-country holdings.

Show partner and sponsor Gurpreet Randhawa from the Sitka Law Group gives an update on legal matters relating to real estate, plus discusses foreclosures and tenancies.https://sitkalaw.ca/

Small scale multi unit housing: part of the Provincial government's Homes for People Action Plan. What would it take to build 4 living units on your city-sized lot, and is it worth it? Guests Dan Wurtele and Ryan Dash discuss their experiences in the Vancouver region.https://www.youtube.com/@TheVancouverLife

Clarity Management Group, bringing a whole new approach to strata property management. Founder Ryan Stenquist talks about transparency, efficiency and prioritizing community building in strata complexes, elevating the level of service to condos. https://claritymg.ca/

Members of the Victoria Seniors Business Network guest in advance of the upcoming seminar "How to Navigate the BC Healthcare System"Gurpreet Randhawa from the Sitka Law Group discusses legal aspects of planning https://sitkalaw.ca/Jim Bryant and Teresa Ostman from SeniorsNews and WellnessNews Vancouver Island https://www.wellnesshubvancouverisland.ca/Daralynn Wei – Orderly Affairs – Getting your Affairs in Order https://orderlyaffairs.ca/

Members of the Victoria Seniors Business Network guest in advance of the upcoming seminar "How to Navigate the BC Healthcare System"Pamela Katunar, Wealth Manager -Heart Health Management Group at Raymond James https://www.heartwealth.ca/ 250-405-2455Comfort Keepers Roger Martin roger@comfortkeepersvictoria.caJill Phipps, Home Again transition services https://seniorshomeagain.ca/

Part 2: Members of the Victoria Seniors Business Network guest in advance of the upcoming seminar "How to Navigate the BC Healthcare System"Colin Benesh from Earths Option https://www.earthsoption.com/Lyn Van de Kamp, Parkwood Place Optima Living 250-519-2142 lynn.vandekamp@optimaliving.caConnie Jorsvik, Keynote speaker and author of "How to Navigate the BC Healthcare System"https://conniejorsvik.ca/

Mortgages and Interest rates including discussion on the Bank of Canada with Denise Websterwww.DeniseWebster.ca

Wildfires and insurance with JP Celiz from Westland InsuranceWildfire information resource here https://www.westlandinsurance.ca/wildfire-information/

Estates and probate with Julia Wallace, Associate at the Sitka Law Group. www.sitkalaw.ca

Home inspections: attics, insulation and disclosures with Pierre Beauvais, Silhouette Building Inspectionswww.silhouetteinspections.com778 922-4646

Heat Pumps and PlumbingDale Morton, Sasquatch Heat Pumpshttps://sasquatchheatpumps.com/Wade Roberts, Wade Roberts Plumbinghttps://www.waderobertsplumbing.com/

Winnipeg: Michael Schween, RE/MAX Executives204-294-7629Toronto: Asif Khan, RE/MAX Prime Propertieshttps://1059theregion.com/podcast/on-the-market-podcast/Halifax: Thomas Bagogloo Team RE/MAX Nova Halifax Nova Scotia https://www.halifaxmetrohomes.com/

VancouverKeith Roy, RE/MAX Select https://www.keithroy.com/604-210-2933Kelowna/OkanaganKim Heizmann, Oakwyn Realty https://www.heizmanngroup.ca/250 938 0995CalgaryMarne Campbell, RE/MAX First https://www.marniecampbell.ca/403-479-8619

"Brand Royalty", a luxury event held June 1 at the Victoria Conference center. Recorded on site with participants at the event.Organizer Aidan Henry, Brink Events https://brinkevents.ca/David Hammonds, General Manager The Union Club of British Columbia https://www.unionclub.com/Jeff Crone, Fig's Mobile Auto Detailing https://figsmobiledetailing.ca/Elaine Balkwill, Owner Luxe Home Interiors https://luxevictoria.ca/Marion Schubert, Splashes Bath & Kitchen https://splashes.com/pages/victoria-showroom

Buried underground oil storage tanks: locating them, removing them and testing for soil contamination.Michael Cooper ScanPlus https://scanplus.ca/Keith Miller WES Wittick Environmental Services https://wesltd.ca/

An invitation to the Free Downsizing Workshop with your friends from The Whole Home ShowPierre Beauvais, Silhouette InspectionsJill Phipps, Home Again Transition ServicesAlso: an interview with Liz Bicknell, a home owner whose BC Hydro Smart Meter was mistakenly swapped with her neighbour

An invitation to the Free Downsizing Workshop with your friends from The Whole Home ShowGurpreet Randhawa from the Sitka Law Group discusses legal aspects of your downsize https://sitkalaw.ca/JP Celiz covers changes in insurance as you move from point A to point B https://www.westlandinsurance.ca/

An invitation to the Free Downsizing Workshop with your friends from The Whole Home ShowDenise Webster, Dominion Lending Centres explains "porting" your mortgage to a smaller home, bridge financing, blending rates and more.https://denisewebster.ca/

The home inspection process with Pierre Beauvais, Silhouette Home Inspectionswww.silhouetteinspections.com778 922-4646

Members of the Victoria Seniors Business Network: Daralyn Wai at Orderly Affairs https://orderlyaffairs.ca/Karla Kerr from Earths Option https://www.earthsoption.com/Jim Bryant and Teresa Ostman from SeniorsNews and WellnessNews Vancouver Island https://www.wellnesshubvancouverisland.ca/https://www.wellnesshubvancouverisland.ca/images/VIVW.pdf

Victoria Seniors Business Network members: Retirement and downsizing planningTony Joe, RE/MAX Island Properties www.PRIMEteam.ca 250-419-7439Pamela Katunar from the Heart Wealth Management Group at Raymond James https://www.heartwealth.ca/Gurpreet Randhawa from the Sitka Law Group https://sitkalaw.ca/

Victoria Seniors Business Network members: Seniors SupportLyn Van de Kamp, Parkwood Place Optima Living 250-519-2142 lynn.vandekamp@optimaliving.ca, parkwoodplaceseniors.caRoger Martin, Comfort Keepers roger@comfortkeepersvictoria.caJill Phipps Home Again transition services https://seniorshomeagain.ca/

Gurpreet from the Sitka Law Group discusses recent changes in Property Transfer Tax and New Home GST exemption limitsBrad Windsor from Harbour City Kitchens and Bruce Alexander from Pacific Outdoor Kitchens tell us about a new line of locally manufactured outdoor kitchens, with display units at Harbour City Kitchens.https://harbourcitykitchens.com/https://pacificoutdoorkitchens.com/The Kensington Victoria- independent living for seniorsSales consultant Melinda Cottingham Wolff invites you to a special Open House on Friday April 12 and Saturday April 13 from 1:00-4:00. All are welcome!https://www.reveraliving.com/find-a-residence/british-columbia/victoria/the-kensington-victoria/

Maintenance items and things to be aware of in your homePierre Beauvais, Silhouette Home Inspectionswww.silhouetteinspections.com778 922-4646pierre@silhouetteinspections.comHome insurance including vacant property insurance and what happens when you're away on holidaysJP Celiz, Westland Insurance 250-419-0015https://www.westlandinsurance.ca/

Talking with exhibitors from the 2024 Victoria Home and Reno Show.Trimlite Van Isle - Shannon Smelt https://www.trimlightvanisle.ca/trimlightvictoria@gmail.comLiquid vinyl system with CHIC Advanced Coating System- Brian Smithhttps://www.liquidvinylsystem.com/chicliquidvinyl@shaw.ca

President and founder of the UVIC Real Estate Club and the Student Housing Initiative Julian Wells tells us about the group's views on housing and affordability in the future of Greater Victoria.https://uvicrealestate.com/

Residential and commercial appraisal with DR Coell & Associates principals Scott Humphreys and Mishelle Martin.https://www.drcoell.com/

Victoria's "Heritage Detective" Helen Edwards tells us about her journey authoring books about the local history of Victoria, including The History of Professional Hockey in Victoria B.C.https://helenedwards.ca/

Cross Canada market update with area top producersVancouver: Phil Moore, RE/MAX Cresthttps://dorisgee.com/Calgary: Chris Audette, RE/MAX Firsthttps://sold.calgary-real-estate.com/calgary-market-stats.phpChristopher@TheGroup.ca The Group at RE/MAX FirstToronto: Asif Khan, RE/MAX Prime Propertieshttps://1059theregion.com/podcast/on-the-market-podcast/

Garden Suites! Starting the design process, zoning verification and prepping the site with Ken Lydiatt at Mac renovations plus having a custom home built locally in a factory and delivered to your property with Alan Jackson at Nexus modularhttps://macreno.com/https://nexusmodular.ca/start-to-finish

Property Assessments 2024Amanda Mills, Mills Appraisal Group mills.amandap@gmail.comDenise Webster, Dominion Lending Centers Modern Mortgage denise@denisewebster.comPeter Morris, author of How to Successfully Appeal your Property Assessment pdmorris@greensteadcg.come-book: How to Successfully Appeal your BC Property Assessmenthttps://www.amazon.ca/Successfully-Appeal-Your-Property-Assessment-ebook/dp/B017DMZYB2

Ken Mariash of Focus Equities discusses plans for phase 2 of Bayview Place which goes to Public Hearing January 11th.https://bayviewplace.com/https://www.focusequities.com/index.html

Show partner Gurpreet Randhawa reviews changes in legislation and legal aspects in Real Estate for 2023. Plus MLS data fields and search capabilities.https://sitkalaw.ca/

Home inspection issues with Pierre Beauvais including pre-listing inspections. Avoid being a home handyman: especially with electrical! Also, a discussion on subject conditions in your offer to purchase.https://silhouetteinspections.com/

GST as it relates to real estate. New home purchases, conversion from commercial to personal use, applicability on sales of short term vacation rentals and more. Brian Martin, CPA, CGA and Giuliana Ambrosini CPA, CGA, Grant Thorntonhttps://www.grantthornton.ca/location/bc/victoria/