The Green Effect Podcast

Season 3 - Episode 4   First time Home Buyers - LISTEN UP! | Lollipops, clowns, and unicorns - an update on our Economy.   In the fourth episode of Season 3, I talk directly to our first time home buyer crowd.  Here are some things you need to know.  We talk about what a starter home is, what you need to be prepared for, and how to look big picture.  The second half of the show is our quick market...

Season 3 - Episode 3   Buying New Rentals Out of Province. Broker vs. Bank - What's the Diff?   Simplified format, new material, just me talking (unless someone REALLY wants to join me)!  What more could you ask for?   In the third episode of Season 3, I talk about our new rental properties in New Brunswick.  Why and how? Some of the differences and challenges buying in a different province.  Then...

Season 3 - Episode 2   Simplified format, new material, just me talking (unless someone REALLY wants to join me)!  What more could you ask for?   In the second episode of Season 3, I talk about our AirBNB journey.  My wife and I have a beautiful second home out by Lake Huron that we don't use in the summer.  We decided to AirBNB it out and this is how it went and how it's going.  Finally, private...

Reboot 2022 is complete!  I'm back!   Simplified format, new material, just me talking (unless someone REALLY wants to join me)!  What more could you ask for?   In the first episode of Season 3, I talk about where I've been, where I've been hiding, and where I see the markets today.  I put my spin on where things are in Canada and where I see them going.  All from the prospective of someone in the...

The Green Effect Podcast! Season 2, Episode 6.   Tom Van Horne joins us! This RBC alumni turned realtor talks about the Guelph market and how he's dealing with multiple offers...while they still happen.  Tom owns a property management side-gig...how does he work with tenants during this COVID Life.  Finally, Rugby?   Want to be a guest on the show, let me know!   Facebook and Twitter: RBCStephenGr...

The Green Effect Podcast! Season 2, Episode 5.   Ontario Lockdown 3.0, More on Mortgage Rules, Zoom Party! The Ontario Lockdown 3.0, who is really to blame? More on the new mortgage rules and the context behind them. My first Zoom/WebEx Party, how did it go? Finally, four way stops, stop being Canadian!   Want to be a guest on the show, let me know!   Facebook and Twitter: RBCStephenGreen

The Green Effect Podcast! Season 2, Episode 5.   Ontario Lockdown 3.0, More on Mortgage Rules, Zoom Party! The Ontario Lockdown 3.0, who is really to blame? More on the new mortgage rules and the context behind them. My first Zoom/WebEx Party, how did it go? Finally, four way stops, stop being Canadian!   Want to be a guest on the show, let me know!   Facebook and Twitter: RBCStephenGreen

The Green Effect Podcast! Season 2, Episode 4. New Mortgage Rules, Market Insanity, On Edge, COVID Talk New mortgage rules coming your way, what does this mean and who's impacted? Another week, another week talking about the out of control market!  On edge...me...anyone else? And let's talk COVID and my thoughts on the world. Want to be a guest on the show, let me know! Facebook and Twitter: RBCSt...

The Green Effect Podcast! Season 2, Episode 3. Crazy Market, Short Tempered, Working Out! Who's short tempered and mad at everyone?  I am and we talk about it.  Houses selling for record high prices...we talk about the "B Word".  Working out... an update on my story. Want to be a guest on the show, let me know! Facebook and Twitter: RBCStephenGreen

The Green Effect Podcast! Season 2, Episode 2.   Rookie of the Year - Dori Mueller, Realtor - Davenport Realty   Dori is an awesome, passionate realtor that has been in the game for just a couple of years. Recent Rookie of the Year at her brokerage, we talk about starting out a business during COVID, our Italian families, how the world looks now, and what this crazy market means to Canadians. Lots...

The Green Effect Podcast! Season 2, Episode 1. Yes, SEASON 2!   "Don't Call It A Comeback" - LL Cool J   After some time to think about how I wanted to re-invent the podcast, here I am. This is going to be informal, off the cuff, lots of fun...and, shorter. It's like open mic on a podcast. So, if you want to be on The Green Effect Podcast, message me...it's that simple. I want to hear from you!  ...

Sam Vakili (Investment and Retirement Planner) and I go over all the happenings in both the mortgage and market world from the past week.   My apologies for the late release.  I had trouble recovering from Sam's lack of background!  On this episode, we talk about the incredible world of the Bond Yield Market...more than meets the eye and mortgage impact.  Then, we jump into the NCAA Power 5 Confer...

Sam Vakili (Investment and Retirement Planner) and I go over all the happenings in both the mortgage and market world from the past week.   Our "blooming" housing market and market "vigour" in July.  Canadian trade flows and how things are looking with our trade partners in the US.  Canadian unemployment rates dropping and if there is any correlation?  Also, our puppy, wood, and pool installing sh...

Kristin Bignell - Episode 43   We welcome Kristin to the show this time around!  Kristin and I go back to her days when she just started the sport of volleyball.  We talk about what has happened in Physio world with COVID, her life as an athlete, and her new venture born out of COVID as a business owner.  That and her new ventures.  Super cool guest!   https://www.eastmillphysio.ca   Facebook and...

Sam Vakili (Investment and Retirement Planner) and I go over all the happenings in both the mortgage and market world from the past week.   Main topic this week, US/Canada Relations.  W shape recovery, recovering in the job market, oil/gas, COVID increasing numbers....what does this mean for our strained relationship.  NOTE: If you are wondering, Sam is NOT in jail.  For now.     You can reach Sam...

Sam Vakili (Investment and Retirement Planner) and I go over all the happenings in both the mortgage and market world from the past week.   Housing updates...people working again means more houses being sold.  "W Shaped" Recovery...how does this impact us?  Texas...body bags and mobile freezers for bodies.  Bank of Canada Outlook - "Low and Long".  Positive news for manufacturing - regional or nat...

Sam Vakili (Investment and Retirement Planner) and I go over all the happenings in both the mortgage and market world from the past week.   Sam looking good in pink!  The Feds having a $343 billion buckarooo deficit and CERB has a cost over $53 Billion buckaroo expense...what is this and what does it mean for the Canadian taxpayer and economy.  Unemployment takes a much needed nosedive...does this...

Sam Vakili (Investment and Retirement Planner) and I go over all the happenings in both the mortgage and market world from the past week.   Millennials and Gen Z, making less money and later on...any hope? Updates on housing...up, down, or all around? Sam's take on this coming week in the market...floating like a butterfly or stinging like a bee?   You can reach Sam for more Investment and market...

Tom Karadza - Episode 42 - 2 of 2   Tom is back for part 2! Buying during a pandemic and what he is telling his Rockstar Coaches. We talk about our biggest trade partner, the United States and how events there are impacting our economy.  Building relationships during a pandemic...lots of challenges.  Finally, Tom's grade eight underhand serve!   https://rockstarinnercircle.com   Facebook and Twitt...

Sam Vakili (Investment and Retirement Planner) and I go over all the happenings in both the mortgage and market world from the past week.   Last word on uneventful CMHC changes...nothing to worry about! United States...in more trouble than meets the eye.  What does a closed US/Canada border mean and what is the impact? Sam's prediction for the future of COVID...you heard it here first folks!     Y...

Sam Vakili (Investment and Retirement Planner) and I go over all the happenings in both the mortgage and market world from the past week.   Announcement on interest direction...what does this mean? COVID-19 impact on household finances...lots-o-debt and now what happens? Private Default Insurers NOT following CMHC...how does this shape up?   You can reach Sam for more Investment and market questio...

Tom Karadza - Episode 41 - 1 of 2   So excited to have Tom Karadza on the podcast! Tom is the co-founder of Rockstar Real Estate and knows alot of "stuff". We talk about him going from a desk job to starting Rockstar. We talk unsound money, hard assets, risk and reward, banks, having savings, the economy, and much more! You'll love the conversation with Tom.   https://rockstarinnercircle.com   Fac...

Sam Vakili (Investment and Retirement Planner) and I go over all the happenings in both the mortgage and market world from the past week.   Bank of Canada makes interest announcement...where do we go from here? Unemployment rates, CERB...direct correlation? Major markets and the movement of housing...up or down?  CMHC announces major policy changes...now what?   You can reach Sam for more Investme...

Sam Vakili (Investment and Retirement Planner) and I go over all the happenings in both the mortgage and market world from the past week.   CMHC makes predictions...valid or not? CMHC says sky is falling...is it? Housing market...up or down (or left and right)? GDP drops through the floor and crude making moves.   You can reach Sam for more Investment and market questions: 519-591-2992, sam.vakili...

Peter Cuttini and George Dube - Episode 40 - 2 of 2 They are back for the second part!  What happens when you pass away and you have property in a corporation?  For realtors, what do the new laws mean now that you can incorporate?  Good, bad, needed?  Important info!   https://www.bdo.ca/en-ca/our-people/george-dube-1/  and https://www.bdo.ca/en-ca/our-people/peter-cuttini-1/   Facebook and Twitte...