Millennial's Choice Show

We want to hear from you! Drop us a message 🙏🏼 Seyla and Aileen Prak from Bonavest Capital interview Matthew as he shares his unique journey to real estate success. The Millennial's Choice owner covers everything from the importance of investing early to having the right mindset.  Bonavest Capital Podcast: https://bonavestcapital.com/podcast/ - Claim your free e-book: Matthew's Book -...

We want to hear from you! Drop us a message 🙏🏼 As Matthew explains, the real topic of this episode should be "Is now the Right Time to Buy Real Estate FOR YOU?" There's no question prices have fallen in most Canadian markets, but interest rates are way up. Believe it or not, it's actually harder to become a home owner now than at the price peak in February. But buyers can cap...

We want to hear from you! Drop us a message 🙏🏼 House prices are falling, but rents are rising across Canada. What a year it's been in the real estate market! Matthew and Danny zero in on cities with the largest monthly rental increases year over year. Now, more than ever, our two "co-hosts" are fans of investing in rental properties. - Claim your free e-book: Matthew's Book -...

We want to hear from you! Drop us a message 🙏🏼 We weren't expecting this. For the first time since August of 1998 The Bank of Canada raised it's key interest rate by 100 basis points to 2.5 per cent. Most were predicting a rate hike of three-quarters of a percentage. Matthew and Danny were standing by the moment the news was made public. They break down what this means for variable rat...

We want to hear from you! Drop us a message 🙏🏼 Matthew and Danny are back with an update on the July real estate market. Sales are down a whopping 41% over the past year, but Toronto prices are still up 5% over the same time period. Also, an exciting announcement from Matthew near the end of the episode. Thank you for tuning in! Learn more about Matthew Ablakan, The Millennial's Choice Grou...

We want to hear from you! Drop us a message 🙏🏼 Real estate opportunities, lifestyle change, and a frustration with government are just some of the reasons for an increase in Canadians immigrating to the US. Lauren Cohen of Investing Across Borders joins Matthew to discuss opportunities outside of Canada. Learn more about Matthew Ablakan, Lauren Cohen, The Millennial's Choice Group of Compan...

We want to hear from you! Drop us a message 🙏🏼 After 15 years of personal success as a real estate investor, Elizabeth Kelly is now on a mission to help others reach their financial dreams. In 2010 Elizabeth and her husband opened Sandstone Property Management, and recently started Elizabeth Kelly Coaching and Consulting. Listen to her journey, and the steps needed to become a great investor. Le...

We want to hear from you! Drop us a message 🙏🏼 There are so many options when it comes to purchasing a home, and they each have their pros and cons. Hot off the purchase of a new construction, Matthew and Sara sit down and discuss the three main choices. Great episode for first time homebuyers! Learn more about Matthew Ablakan, The Millennial's Choice Group of Companies,  Real Estate Invest...

We want to hear from you! Drop us a message 🙏🏼 Matthew and Danny are back! This time discussing rising interest rates in Canada. Just a few short months ago, mortgages were hundreds of dollars cheaper. Matthew having just purchased a home chose the fixed rate option, whereas Danny went with the riskier variable rate for his condo. This episode could help determine what option is best for you in...

We want to hear from you! Drop us a message 🙏🏼 Sara finds herself in a frightening situation, and Matthew sells his first investment property. In the end, they buy their first house together. In this episode, the couple excitedly talk about their home, and Matthew realizes "your investments are meant to serve you." Learn more about Matthew Ablakan, The Millennial's Choice Group of...

We want to hear from you! Drop us a message 🙏🏼 The Ontario real estate market is starting to cool off, and it's looking  less and less like a sellers market. Matthew and Danny sit down and discuss what exactly is going on in the market today. Why are prices down? And their personal real estate transactions over the past six months. Learn more about Matthew Ablakan, The Millennial's Cho...

We want to hear from you! Drop us a message 🙏🏼 Pre-construction homebuyers are down up to $150,000 after a GTA developer cancels their townhouse project. It turns out that the developer did not have the proper licenses in place. Matthew breaks down what exactly happened here, and three key steps to protecting yourself when purchasing pre-construction. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/gta-h...

We want to hear from you! Drop us a message 🙏🏼 Why the Name "Millennial's Choice"? What's it like working with family? And how did Matthew get into Real Estate in the First place? These are all questions that Sara hits Matthew with in part 2 of this episode.  Learn more about Matthew Ablakan, The Millennial's Choice Group of Companies,  Real Estate Investing, Finance and...

We want to hear from you! Drop us a message 🙏🏼 Matthew, Danny and Amir discuss the much talked about "More Homes for Everyone" act introduced by the Ontario government. The housing supply issue has been addressed in a number of ways including streamlining new construction, and higher taxes for foreign buyers. This new bill coupled with rising interest rates may be the combination Ontar...

We want to hear from you! Drop us a message 🙏🏼 After years of record low interest rates, they are finally on the rise in 2022. Matthew, Danny, and Amir discuss where rates are now, where they could be headed, and what higher rates could mean for the housing market. Rate hikes + high inflation - the MC team warn a recession could be coming. Learn more about Matthew Ablakan, The Millennial's...

We want to hear from you! Drop us a message 🙏🏼 In this intriguing episode Simeon Garratt shares how his company Spark is leveraging data and technology to change how new construction is managed, marketed, and sold. Having spent much of his life in Asia, Simeon's real estate experience expands across continents. He's been involved in the sale of over 1000 properties worldwide. Learn mor...

We want to hear from you! Drop us a message 🙏🏼 Buyers of a pre-construction condo in Burlington get a big shock as the developer is asking for (up to) an additional $300,000. These units were purchased as early as 2015. Matthew and his brother Danny take a look at the situation from both a buyer and developer perspective. A very interesting and timely podcast. Learn more about Matthew Ablakan, T...

We want to hear from you! Drop us a message 🙏🏼  Manny Neves is a specialist in the construction side of real estate. His past career was spent in the film industry, and he understands the power of media. In this episode Manny shares his story of building a large following on social media, and on his podcast "The Construction Life." Also, cautionary advice when it comes to house flippin...

We want to hear from you! Drop us a message 🙏🏼 What a story! The Toronto Maple Leafs selected Jared Hope in the 1996 NHL Draft, but concussions sidelined his career. A few years later, with help from his wife Krista, he became a successful real estate investor in Alberta. Learn the many advantages to owning property in Alberta, including no land transfer tax. One of our best episodes yet! Thanks...

We want to hear from you! Drop us a message 🙏🏼 The Canadian Real Estate Association currently has over 140,000 registered members. With so many real estate agents out there, how do you find the right one for you? We dig deep into this question in our latest podcast. Learn what makes a terrific agent, and what questions you should be asking. Did you know that a good realtor will continue to servi...

We want to hear from you! Drop us a message 🙏🏼 On March 2nd 2022 The Bank of Canada raised the key interest rate from 0.25 to 0.5 Millennial’s Choice was standing by and reacting live on Instagram to the announcement. What does this rate hike mean for you? Will this help dampen the red-hot real estate market, and cool inflation? Amir, Danny, and your Host Matthew’s reaction. This is episode 32. ...

We want to hear from you! Drop us a message 🙏🏼 Adrian Pannozzo retired nine years early from the police department. What started off as a goal to supplement his retirement pension snowballed into something much more. Adrian talks about his intense focus on cash flow, joint ventures, and his strategy in today's market. His properties are predominantly located in the Hamilton, ON area. Learn...

We want to hear from you! Drop us a message 🙏🏼 This is the story of everything that lead up to Matthew purchasing his first property at 19. In this interesting and insightful episode Matthew Ablakan takes a turn in the hot seat interviewed by his wife and colleague  Sara. Matthew's entrepreneurial spirit started at a young age, and has taken him to where he is today - Owner, The Millennial&...

We want to hear from you! Drop us a message 🙏🏼 Anthony Scandariato's path to passive income and financial freedom came through multifamily and mixed-use real estate. Anthony is the co-founder of Red Knight Properties, which currently has 640 multi-family apartment units in the US, and $80 million under management. Learn how he's achieved such success.  Learn more about Matthew Ablakan,...

We want to hear from you! Drop us a message 🙏🏼 2021 was a crazy year in the Canadian real estate market with residential property values surging. What will 2022 have in store?  Plus, what are some best practices when purchasing a property? Matthew and Danny Ablakan discuss. Learn more about Matthew Ablakan, The Millennial's Choice Group of Companies, Real Estate Investing, Finance and Entre...