The Way It Is

Interest rate hikes are nobody's friend, which why it's all the more baffling that The Bank Of Canada has decided to raise rates yet again! Luca is here to give his thoughts on how this will negatively impact our economy and why these punitive measures do nothing but hurt homeowners.  Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice?     Visit: lucafirst.com  &nbs...

Luca and Sam are chatting today about the benefits and downsides of buying vs renting a home!   Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice?      Visit: lucafirst.com     Production, editing and music by Benjamin Myers     Visit: benmyersmedia.com

There's a lot of things to take into account when buying your first home, and many of them can seem overwhelming to the housing newbie. However, recent homebuyer Ben Myers is on to chat about his experience buying a house from TLF member, and brother, Sam Myers!   Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice?     Visit: lucafirst.com     Production,...

It's no secret that many peoples' new years resolution is to get into better shape, it's why we see such a large spike in gym memberships around now. However, many people find themselves falling off the horse rather quickly due to a number of factors. Today, Luca is sitting down with Licensed Sports Dietitian, and his daughter, Mikaela Henderson to discuss some ways to help you stick to your new y...

With the steep economic pressure weighing down on people across Canada, Food Banks have become a sad necessity in order for those to make ends meet. Today, Luca is talking with Dan Irwin of Partners In Mission Food Bank on-site about what it takes to keep things going, how demographics that need food have increased to include the "working poor", and how you can help!    Team Luca First i...

What needs to be done to finally give education staff a proper living wage? Today, Luca is sitting down with CUPE 1480 President Erin Provost to discuss the changes and things to be done following strike negotiations with the Ford government.

The More Homes Built Faster Act has officially been passed and not without a significant amount of criticism. To help make sense of the many issues the bill has, Luca has on Amber Crawford, senior advisor at AMO to discuss the short and long term effects the bill could have on Ontario.

Today, Luca has on head coach of the RMC Men's Soccer Program, Victor Mendes, who is coming to us from the World Cup in Qatar! They're talking winners predictions, Canada's performance, and the experience of seeing the world cup live for yourself!    Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice?  Visit: lucafirst.com   Production, editing and music by Benjamin Myers &nb...

It's official, we hit 100 episodes! We at Team Luca First want to thank all of our wonderful guests and viewers for being with us on this journey! As thanks, we're giving away a Cookes Fine Foods gift basket to one lucky winner!  To enter follow the instructions here on our Youtube channel! https://youtu.be/4C9Tp5IgDVE We're also closing in on our Movember goal, if you would like to support u...

On Today's episode; Luca is sitting down with Geoff Hendry, Sustainable Kingston's COO to discuss Kingston's climate initiatives and how businesses (and you) can make a difference!   To see more about Sustainable Kingston  Visit: sustainablekingston.com/   Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice?     Visit: lucafirst.com     Production...

Retirement and downsizing can often be things you don't consider until it's too late. Luca's here with some advice on the best times to start thinking about downsizing!   Listing your home, or looking for  Real Estate advice?      Visit: lucafirst.com     Production, editing and music by Benjamin Myers     Visit: benmyersmedia.com

In an unpredictable market, what can you truly guarantee to a client?   To see more about John and Right At Home Realty  Visit: rightathomerealty.com   Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice?     Visit: lucafirst.com     Production, editing and music by Benjamin Myers    Visit: benmyersmedia.com

It might seem like a straight-forward question, but there's a fair amount that goes in to being a quality realtor! Today, Luca and special guest David Greenspan are sitting down to chat about just what is needed in becoming a great realtor!   To hear and learn more from David  Visit: https://mindshare101.com/  Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice?    &...

Municipal elections are coming! That's why, Luca has the pleasure of interviewing each of the running Mayoral candidates for the City of Kingston! This week, candidate Ivan Stoiljkovic is on to chat about his campaign, his ideas for Kingston's future, and why he believes major change is needed to progress Kingston's equality forward.   To learn more about Ivan's platform:  https://www.te...

Municipal elections are coming! That's why, Luca has the pleasure of interviewing each of the running Mayoral candidates for the City of Kingston! This week, our current Mayor of Kingston Bryan Paterson is on to chat about his campaign, his ideas for Kingston's future, and why he believes he could do good things for K-Town with another term.   To learn more about Bryan's campaign:  https...

Municipal elections are coming! That's why, Luca has the pleasure of interviewing each of the running Mayoral candidates for the City of Kingston! This week, we have Skyler McArthur-O'Blenes on to talk about his platform and ideas for K-Town.

Municipal election time will soon be upon us! That's why, Luca has the pleasure of interviewing each of the running Mayoral candidates for the City of Kingston! This week, we have Tina Fraser on to talk about her platform and ideas for K-Town.   To learn more about Tina's campaign:  https://www.fraser4mayor.ca/   Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice?   &nbs...

There's a lot of buzz about current mortgage interest rates and the fear/hope that if they get too high we're going to see a mass selling exodus. Is there really any truth behind that? Today, Luca is chatting with Principal Broker at Kingston Mortgage Solutions, David Sutherland, about such topics. Listen on to learn more! Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice?    &nb...

One major frustration a lot of buyers felt during the pandemic housing craze was the fact that most sellers were not allowing home inspections. Today Luca is chatting with long-time home inspector Steve Burke about what's changed since and the value of knowing exactly what you're getting in to!   Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice?     Visit: lucafirst.co...

Can property management help bolster the overall value of your rental property? Listen on to find out!   Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice?     Visit: lucafirst.com     Production, editing and music by Benjamin Myers    Visit: benmyersmedia.com    

With today's inflation and interest rates, are investment properties still worthwhile? Find out!  Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice?     Visit: lucafirst.com    Production, editing and music by Benjamin Myers    Visit: benmyersmedia.com    #investment #realestate #investmentrealestate #realestatepodcast #reale...

Luca muses on the standard of people wanting to have it all, while also not putting in the work.   Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice?     Visit: lucafirst.com     Production, editing and music by Benjamin Myers    Visit: benmyersmedia.com

On today's episode, Stephanie Simpson, Queen's Associate Vice-Principal for the Human Rights and Office, and Lavie Williams, Associate Director of Human Rights Advisory Services are on the podcast to discuss a variety of topics related to racism, human rights, and building a better work environment for all!   Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice?     Visit:...

Kingston is an old city by Canadian standards. Because of that, there are many houses with older electrical and appliances that a real drain on owner's electricity bills and the environment. Luckily, Better Homes Kingston is trying to make retrofitting those dated homes attainable! Listen on to learn more!  Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice?      Visit:...

Housing security and price fluctuations have a lot of people nervous. That said, Kingston has been proven in many volatile markets to stay relatively even. What gives? Listen on to find out!  Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice?    Visit: lucafirst.com   Production, editing and music by Benjamin Myers   Visit: benmyersmedia.com