Hosted by James Garbutt and Denny Dumas, co-founders of the Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Team with Oakwyn Realty. Since 2008, they have helped thousands of clients buy and sell real estate, with well over $1.5 billion in sales.
This podcast covers what's happening in Greater Vancouver real estate, with a focus on New Westminster, Burnaby, North Vancouver, Port Moody, Coquitlam, Vancouver, and surrounding communities.
Market updates, buying and selling advice, investment, development, neighbourhood trends, and practical real estate insight.
The Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Team
Oakwyn Realty Ltd.
Selling a Home in a Buyer's Market: What to Expect in 2026
Today's buyers have more options, more leverage, and higher expectations than they've had in years. Learn what that means for homeowners planning to list their property in 2026 and how to position your home for a successful sale.
James and Denny share what they're seeing firsthand as Vancouver sellers adapt to a market where buyers have more choice and negotiating power. In this episode, they discuss what to expect when listing your home in 2026 and the strategies that are helping homes stand out.
This episode will focus on the current buyer's market and how sellers can prepare, renegotiations happening often, offers falling apart, accepting prices under listing, buyers reaching for extra items, the importance of inspections, and unpermitted renovations.
Podcast Videos can be found on the Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Team YouTube channel
Email us at garbuttdumaspodcast@gmail.com
James Garbutt
james@gdrealestate.ca (mailto:james@gdrealestate.ca)
Instagram: /jamesgarbutt (https://www.instagram.com/jamesgarbutt)
Facebook: /jamesgarbutt (https://www.facebook.com/jamesgarbutt)
Denny Dumas
denny@gdrealestate.ca (mailto:denny@gdrealestate.ca)
Instagram: /denny.dumas (https://www.instagram.com/denny.dumas)
Facebook: /denny.dumas.5 (https://www.facebook.com/denny.dumas.5)
Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate
Instagram: /gdrealestateteam (https://www.instagram.com/garbuttdumas)
Facebook: /gdrealestateteam (https://www.facebook.com/GarbuttDumas)
Website: garbuttdumas.ca (https://www.garbuttdumas.ca/)
The Vancouver real estate market continues to feel slow, with cautious buyers, hesitant sellers, and very little appetite for investment properties. This episode also looks at some of the more recent political decisions and what it could mean for housing, development, and confidence across the Lower Mainland.
James and Denny share their on-the-ground take on a slow Vancouver real estate market, where buyers are hesitant, sellers are frustrated, and investment properties are getting harder to justify. They also dig into the Richmond Cowichan decision and how it may affect confidence, development, and the conversations they're having with clients right now.
This episode will focus on current housing statistics and news, showing what's really going on in New West, Tri-Cities, East Van, North Van, Burnaby, Maple Ridge, Surrey and Downtown Vancouver.
Podcast Videos can be found on the Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Team YouTube channel
Email us at garbuttdumaspodcast@gmail.com
James Garbutt
james@gdrealestate.ca (mailto:james@gdrealestate.ca)
Instagram: /jamesgarbutt (https://www.instagram.com/jamesgarbutt)
Facebook: /jamesgarbutt (https://www.facebook.com/jamesgarbutt)
Denny Dumas
denny@gdrealestate.ca (mailto:denny@gdrealestate.ca)
Instagram: /denny.dumas (https://www.instagram.com/denny.dumas)
Facebook: /denny.dumas.5 (https://www.facebook.com/denny.dumas.5)
Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate
Instagram: /gdrealestateteam (https://www.instagram.com/garbuttdumas)
Facebook: /gdrealestateteam (https://www.facebook.com/GarbuttDumas)
Website: garbuttdumas.ca (https://www.garbuttdumas.ca/)
19 Feb 2026
Renovating to Sell in Vancouver: What Buyers Want Now
In today's Vancouver real estate market, strategic renovations can make the difference between sitting on the market and selling with confidence. This episode breaks down how sellers should approach upgrades, pricing, and preparation to maximize value without over-improving in a shifting market.
James and Denny break down the renovation do's and don'ts that actually matter when getting your home ready for sale, drawing from their on-the-ground experience with buyers and sellers across Vancouver. They share where to spend, where to save, and the common mistakes that can cost you thousands in today's market.
This episode will focus on how to get the most out of renovating before selling, how to prepare the home for a sale, taking advantage of spring and fall markets, decluttering and simple preparations.
Podcast Videos can be found on the Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Team YouTube channel
Email us at garbuttdumaspodcast@gmail.com
James Garbutt
james@gdrealestate.ca (mailto:james@gdrealestate.ca)
Instagram: /jamesgarbutt (https://www.instagram.com/jamesgarbutt)
Facebook: /jamesgarbutt (https://www.facebook.com/jamesgarbutt)
Denny Dumas
denny@gdrealestate.ca (mailto:denny@gdrealestate.ca)
Instagram: /denny.dumas (https://www.instagram.com/denny.dumas)
Facebook: /denny.dumas.5 (https://www.facebook.com/denny.dumas.5)
Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate
Instagram: /gdrealestateteam (https://www.instagram.com/garbuttdumas)
Facebook: /gdrealestateteam (https://www.facebook.com/GarbuttDumas)
Website: garbuttdumas.ca (https://www.garbuttdumas.ca/)
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
YouTube views
862,240
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Spotify
5.0 / 5
12 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 73 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
77
Social presence
0
YouTube
82
Engagement
90
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