Real Estate Development:
The Curtis Way

Insights, stories, and lessons from decades of experience in real estate development in Western Canada. Tune in for practical strategies, market perspective, and conversations with the experts shaping the industry.

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Podcasts

Lessons Learned as a Developer

Real Estate Development: The Curtis Way, Episode 1 - There's No University for Development. A conversation with Laura Way-Olenek, President | RMS

Apartment Development — How to Get Started

Real Estate Development: The Curtis Way, Episode 2 - Mistakes That Kill Projects. A conversation with Dan Demers, Executive Vice President | RMS Group

Apartment Proforma — Don't Forget These Costs!

Real Estate Development: The Curtis Way, Episode 3 - The Numbers Don't Lie. A conversation with Dan Demers, Executive Vice Present | RMS Group

Summer 2026 Western Canada Market Update

Real Estate Development: The Curtis Way, Episode 4 - Why Investors Are Looking West. A conversation with Dave Young, Executive Vice President | CBRE

Brokerage — Multifamily — Western Canada

Real Estate Development: The Curtis Way, Episode 5 - The New Apartment Playbook. A conversation with Brad Gingrich, Senior Managing Director | IPA

Apartment Financing/CMHC — What You Need to Know

Real Estate Development: The Curtis Way, Episode 6 - What Developers Need to Know. A conversation with Jessica Harland, Executive VP | CBRE Capital

Commercial Financing — Understanding Money

Real Estate Development: The Curtis Way, Episode 7 - The Biggest Risk For Developers. A conversation with Brandon Kot, Managing Partner | Canada ICI

Construction — A Legal Perspective

Real Estate Development: The Curtis Way, Episode 8 - The Biggest Legal Risks in Development. A conversation with Bryan Kwan, Partner | McLennan Ross

Who Will Solve the Housing Crisis? (with Guest Derek Lobo)

Real Estate Development: The Curtis Way, Episode 9 - Fixing Canada's Housing Crisis. A conversation with Derek Lobo, CEO | Rock Advisors

Joint Venture, Financial Partners, & Limited Partners (with guest Darin Rayburn)

Real Estate Development: The Curtis Way, Episode 10 - The Truth About Real Estate Partners. A conversation with Darin Rayburn, President, Equity Division | KV Capital

Property Management: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.

Real Estate Development: The Curtis Way, Episode 11 - Property Management: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. A conversation with Laura Way-Olenek, President | RMS

Latest Episode

Episode 11: Property Management: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

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Curtis Way

About the Podcast &
Curtis Way

The Real Estate Development: The Curtis Way, featuring Curtis Way, founder of The RMS Group. Curtis shares firsthand knowledge from years of leading multifamily, commercial, and land development projects across Western Canada.

Through the podcast, Curtis shares real-world stories, practical advice, and insider insights from his decades-long career, offering listeners lessons they can apply to their own development, investment, and construction endeavours.

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