{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Real Estate Development: The Curtis Way","title":"Will politics scare off investors? w/guest Darin Rayburn","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2245,"description":"With political uncertainty, changing interest rates, tariffs and economic pressures dominating the headlines, is Alberta still a smart place to invest in real estate?\nIn this episode of the RMS Real Estate Development Podcast, Curtis Way welcomes back Darin Rayburn of KV Capital for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of real estate investment in Alberta and across Canada.\nCurtis and Darin explore how political uncertainty, including discussions surrounding Alberta separation and developments in Quebec, is influencing investor confidence and decisions about where to deploy capital. Darin shares what he's hearing from investors and lenders across the country, including why some are taking a wait-and-see approach to new opportunities in Alberta.\nThe conversation also examines the impact of tariffs on construction costs and supply chains, the outlook for interest rates, and why developers need to build realistic contingencies into their financial projections. Drawing on decades of experience, Curtis and Darin discuss lessons learned during previous economic downturns and how periods of uncertainty can create opportunities for investors who are prepared.\nThey also look at Canada's housing needs, the importance of job creation, skilled labour shortages and why major infrastructure investments could help shape the future of Western Canada's real estate market.\nDespite the challenges, both remain optimistic about Alberta's long-term potential, emphasizing the importance of strong partnerships, financial discipline and looking beyond the headlines when making investment decisions.\nIn This Episode:\nHow political uncertainty is affecting real estate investment in Alberta\nWhat lenders and investors are saying about Alberta's future\nThe potential impact of Alberta and Quebec separatist movements\nWhy some investors are delaying decisions\nHow tariffs are affecting construction costs and material sourcing\nThe importance of contingency budgets in development projects...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/5eQo2D8W4oiNbjFgdZuzA7bmPWTkQVpDlIUJAWJz9Ks/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85YzYy/NjUxOTYwOTNmMThk/YzY5ZWE2MDA5YTNi/NDc3NC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}