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Episode 418

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Ben Smith has been involved in Vancouver real estate in one capacity or another for decades. He previously has worked with some of the region’s major developers & more recently went national to become the President of Avesdo. To say he has a unique vantage point on both regional & national real estate trends is an understatement.

Ben sits down with Adam & Matt to discuss the state of our housing market. What are some of the most interesting buying & building trends he is seeing in Metro Vancouver? Why has Vancouver fared better than Toronto since interest rates began to soar? And where are the best opportunities right now for the most discerning of buyers?

This one is chock full of insight. Listen up!

Guest Information

Ben Smith

Ben Smith is the President of Avesdo, a platform that provides technology-enabled services for new home sales and contract management.

As President, Ben oversees the development and execution of our vision and strategy. Before joining, Ben led Kinsman Partners, a strategic advisory firm for new home real estate developers. A digital marketing visionary, Ben oversaw Canada’s first fully online new home transaction in June 2020.

Episode Summary

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Episode Host

Adam Scalena

adam@scalenarealestate.com

778-866-4574

Adam is a full-service realtor, specializing in Vancouver’s best areas. His systematic approach to real estate and dedication to his clients has consistently placed him within the top 10% of realtors operating within Greater Vancouver.

Matt Scalena

matt@scalenarealestate.com

778-847-2854

Matt is real estate obsessed and considers himself a lifelong student of the Vancouver real estate market. As a co-manager of the Scalena Real Estate team, Matt prides himself on expertly advising buyers and sellers on all aspects of the fast-paced, dynamic Vancouver real estate market. He is present at every stage of the process, from that first phone call or email right through to when keys are exchanged between sellers and buyers.

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