Adrian Crook the author of the popular blog 5 Kids 1 Condo sits down with Steve Saretsky In this episode of #TheSaretskyShow Adrian Crook author of 5 kids 1 condo shares a little behind the scenes of his unconventional way of living. Adrian has made headlines all over Vancouver for his popular blog where he talks about what it’s like living in his 3 bedroom Yaletown condo with his 5 kids. What most people would consider absolutely insane he considers it a movement and something that is normal in other areas of the world such as New York and parts of Europe. Adrian is also a role model for future Vancouver families who are coming to terms with leaving the white picket fence behind and taking in all the perks of condo living. In this interview Adrian will also share his thoughts on redeveloping Vancouver, Airbnb, bike lanes, transportation, and the perks of living in Downtown Vancouver. You can read more about his popular blog at http://5kids1condo.com See the show notes below for the 5 Kids 1 Condo Interview Show Notes: 1:55 How many square feet is your condo? 2:09 How long have you been running your blog? 4:05 Why do

In this episode of The Saretsky Show Steve sits down with Vancouver housing expert Tom Davidoff. Tom is considered the expert on housing and has been highly sought after for his opinions on the subject. I was fortunate enough to sit down with him and share his insights with you. Tom Davidoff shares what he thinks is the only way to cure the Vancouver housing market. Tom also goes on to say without intervention Vancouver will become a playground for the rich and we will see an exodus of families. Time Stamps: 3:53 Do you think people have over extended their risk? 8:18 What is the main driver of sky high prices? 13:10 What is the property surcharge tax and why is it the best solution? 21:15 How does the provincial government feel about the property surcharge tax? 22:22 What were the takeaways from the roundtable discussion with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau? 28:58 What does the future hold for Vancouver if prices keep rising? 32:05 Do you think our economy can withstand any decrease in home values?

In this episode of The Saretsky Show Steve sits down with the MLA of Vancouver Point Grey David Eby. David Eby discusses Vancouver housing crisis and offers some very strong insight. You will gain a ton of knowledge from this episode. David discusses the issues with Vancouver real estate, foreign investment, speculation, and his plans and suggestions for fixing them. Enjoy 🙂 Time Stamps: 0:56 What is The provincial government doing right now to stop this? 9:17 Do you think the provincial government is doing enough? 13:00 Why do you think the government is so resistant to the property surcharge? 13:46 Do you think large donations to the liberal party are negatively affecting their decision making? 16:51 How do we get Vancouver prices back to within reach for your average family? 20:00 How do we make changes without tanking the economy? 21:54 What’s next for you and your team? 22:58 What are you hoping for come 2017 elections?