Vancouver Consumer

This episode discusses consumer trends, including the growing acceptance of cash as a Christmas gift among younger generations and recent inflation data showing rising grocery prices in Canada.

This episode features realtor John Carlson discussing the slow real estate period between Christmas and New Year's, reflecting on the past year's challenges and bright spots, and looking ahead to 2026.

This episode discusses consumer news including warnings about AI health misinformation from doctors, Loblaw's partnership with ChatGPT for grocery delivery, and a Manitoba government study on personalized pricing in grocery chains.

This episode discusses a recent e-bike battery fire in Vancouver, highlighting safety concerns with rechargeable batteries and providing tips to prevent such incidents.

Host Martin Strong interviews John Carlson, a 2% commission realtor, in a relaxed pre-Christmas episode.

Host Martin Strong interviews John Carlson, a realtor who charges a 2% commission, on the Johnny SmartPoint Real Estate Hour.

Angela Calla told host Martin Strong, after a Global News segment on the Bank of Canada's 2.25% hold, that fixed rates follow the bond market while variable and adjustable rates follow prime.

This episode features mortgage expert Angela Calla discussing home buying challenges in Vancouver, including helping a 60-year-old self-employed woman purchase her first home.

John Carlson discusses the importance of aligning your real estate decisions with current market conditions to avoid common pricing and strategy mistakes.

This episode debunks common real estate myths about renovations, agent commissions, market timing, and open houses with insights from John Carlson.

This consumer news episode discusses a poll showing Canadian support for banning social media for those under 16, while emphasizing parental responsibility, and explores opportunities in the used electric vehicle market due to expiring leases.

Parking tickets get a body-cam twist.

This episode discusses common deal killers in real estate transactions, such as oil tanks and knob and tube wiring, and how to navigate them in a tricky market where buyers are more cautious.

Martin Strong opens with the week's consumer news.

Are sellers listening?

The show opens with the paid-program warning and John Carlson's 2% commission pitch.

Vancouver Consumer on March 14, 2026 opens with a $30,000 Pokémon-card robbery at House of Cards in Abbotsford and Queen Elizabeth Park's approved 300-meter canopy walk and 120-meter zip line.