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The Way It Is
The Way It IsAlmost Home: Finding out what a home away from home is Luca Andolfatto The Way It Is: Leslie Myles, Fund Development Manager at Kingston's Almost Home, chats about the charity that provides a home away from home for families with sick children. Learn more about the longstanding organization and how you can help at almosthome.on.ca.
2023-07-2812 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsHope Air with Sylvio Roy Luca is joins Sylvio Roy, Volunteer Pilot based in Kingston for Hope Air to discuss the charity. Hope Air is Canada’s only national charity that provides free travel and accommodations for Canadians in financial need.
2023-07-1409 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsMaking Progress In Kingston - With Mayor Bryan PatersonToday, Luca is talking with Mayor Bryan Paterson about the recent 2023-26 strategic plan that city council has introduced and what's to come for our city! Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice? Visit: lucafirst.com Production, editing and music by Benjamin Myers Visit: benmyersmedia.com #kingston #housingmarket #canada
2023-06-1621 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsThe Long Road To SuccessMaking it isn't easy. Today, Luca is talking what it took him to get to where he has and the value of hard work. Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice? Visit: lucafirst.com Production, editing and music by Benjamin Myers Visit: benmyersmedia.com #realtor #success #inspiration #work #workethic
2023-05-2603 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsA Look Inside The Humane SocietyJust how much effort, time, and money goes into operating an animal shelter? It's quite obvious, but a lot! Today, Luca has the pleasure of talking with the executive director of the Kingston Humane Society, Gord Hunter. Find out the interesting history of Canada's humane societies, how foster care has become a major asset, the work needed to rehabilitate an aggressive animal, and more on today's episode! To get tickets for the Humane Society K9s, Cats and Caddies golf Tournament and support the Kingston Humane Society Visit: kingstonhumanesociety...
2023-05-2326 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsBringing History To Life - Fort HenryFort Henry has been know as a place of living history for decades now. Today, Luca, a former Fort Henry Guard is chatting on the parade square with St Lawrence Parks Events Coordinator Alex McLean and this year's Guard Captain Micheal Valiquette about how the guard handled COVID, rebuilding both the guard and the fort, and exciting events coming up!Get Tickets for YGK Craft Beer Fest here:https://www.forthenry.com/event/beerfest/ Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice? Visit: lucafirst.com Production, editing and music by Benjamin Myers Visit: benmyersmedia.com #forthenry #forthenryguard #kingstonontario...
2023-05-1111 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsWhy Is Pickleball Getting So Popular?Pickleball is a sport taking Kingston, and North America as a whole, by storm! Today, Luca is on the court with the Kingston Pickleball Club's President Andrea Blackwell to find out what makes this game so enticing! Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice? Visit: lucafirst.com Production, editing and music by Benjamin Myers Visit: benmyersmedia.com
2023-05-0509 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsReacting To Your Hottest Landlord TakesAfter posting a video about how a home that is being held hostage by non-paying tenants, Luca received some... interesting takes and opinions on the matter. Let's respond! Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice? Visit: lucafirst.com Production, editing and music by Benjamin Myers Visit: benmyersmedia.com
2023-04-2806 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsA Chat With Steve Paikin of TVO's The AgendaToday, Luca has the honour of sitting down and chatting with journalist, author, and documentary producer Steve Paikin. Known best for his work as the anchor for TVO's The Agenda, Steve has generously given his time to talk about how he began his career, the state of modern politics, labour shortages, and being a Leafs fan. Watch on to hear more! To see more of Steve Paikin's workVisit: https://www.tvo.org/author/steve-paikin Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice? Visit: lucafirst.com Production, editing and music by Benjamin Myers Visit: benmyersmedia.com
2023-04-2030 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsA Chat With OREA's New President-Elect Tania ArtenosiToday, Luca has the pleasure of having OREA's new president-elect Tania Artenosi on to chat about affordable housing, changes in the market, and next steps for OREA! Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice? Visit: lucafirst.com Production, editing and music by Benjamin Myers Visit: benmyersmedia.com
2023-04-0730 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsHow Bad Tenants Can Hold Your Property HostageWhat happens when as a landlord, your tenants decide to just stop paying rent? Luca details one currently ongoing situation one of his clients is dealing with, and how complicated the issue can become. Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice? Visit: lucafirst.com Production, editing and music by Benjamin Myers Visit: benmyersmedia.com
2023-03-3104 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsIs Housing Bill 23 Redundant?The More Homes Built Faster Act continues to draw ire from many individuals on the municipal level. Today, Luca has on city councillor Brandon Tozzo to talk about where he and his colleagues find the bill is falling short and why it was redundant to begin with. Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice? Visit: lucafirst.com Production, editing and music by Benjamin Myers Visit: benmyersmedia.com
2023-03-2430 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsHow To Inspire Women In The WorkplaceIn the spirit of International Women's Day 2023, Luca has the pleasure of having on business coach, public speaker, and entrepreneur Pam Fountas to talk women in business, what success looks like, growing up in immigrant households, feminism, and more!    Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice?   Visit: lucafirst.com   To see and hear more about Pam Fountas  Visit: pamfountas.com  Production, editing and music by Benjamin Myers  Visit: benmyersmedia.com   #Podcast​​ #Kingston​ #ontario #entrepreneurs #business #internationalwomensday
2023-03-1039 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsAre Our Homes Global Warming Ready?Today on the TWII Luca is sitting down with David Lapp, a senior advisor at The Public Infrastructure Engineering Vulnerability Committee to discuss how and why our standards for building homes needs to improve in the wake of a changing global climate.   To learn more about the PIEVC Program   Visit: https://pievc.ca/  Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice?      Visit: lucafirst.com     Production, editing and music by Benjamin Myers     Visit: benmyersmedia.com
2023-03-0236 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsA Chat With OREA CEO Tim HudakOn today's episode of the The Way It Is, Luca has the please of sitting down and chatting with OREA CEO Tim Hudak about realtor accountability, OREA policy changes, and what needs to be done to ease the  housing crisis.     Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice?     Visit: lucafirst.com     Production, editing and music by Benjamin Myers    Visit: benmyersmedia.com
2023-02-1625 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsWhen Will The Interest Rate Hikes Stop?!Interest rate hikes are nobody's friend, which why it's all the more baffling that The Bank Of Canada has decided to raise rates yet again! Luca is here to give his thoughts on how this will negatively impact our economy and why these punitive measures do nothing but hurt homeowners.  Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice?     Visit: lucafirst.com     Production, editing and music by Benjamin Myers    Visit: benmyersmedia.com
2023-01-2709 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsTo Buy or Rent, That Is The QuestionLuca and Sam are chatting today about the benefits and downsides of buying vs renting a home!   Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice?      Visit: lucafirst.com     Production, editing and music by Benjamin Myers     Visit: benmyersmedia.com
2023-01-1918 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsTips For Getting, and Staying Fit In The New YearIt's no secret that many peoples' new years resolution is to get into better shape, it's why we see such a large spike in gym memberships around now. However, many people find themselves falling off the horse rather quickly due to a number of factors. Today, Luca is sitting down with Licensed Sports Dietitian, and his daughter, Mikaela Henderson to discuss some ways to help you stick to your new years fitness and diet goals in the long term! 
2023-01-0529 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsWhy Food Banks Are So Unfortunately ImportantWith the steep economic pressure weighing down on people across Canada, Food Banks have become a sad necessity in order for those to make ends meet. Today, Luca is talking with Dan Irwin of Partners In Mission Food Bank on-site about what it takes to keep things going, how demographics that need food have increased to include the "working poor", and how you can help!    Team Luca First is always happy to donate to Partners in Mission Food Bank, if you have the means, please consider donating too!   Visit: https://www.kingstonfoodbank.ca/
2022-12-2209 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsFighting For Fair Wages In EducationWhat needs to be done to finally give education staff a proper living wage? Today, Luca is sitting down with CUPE 1480 President Erin Provost to discuss the changes and things to be done following strike negotiations with the Ford government.
2022-12-1524 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsIs Bill 23 A City Killer?The More Homes Built Faster Act has officially been passed and not without a significant amount of criticism. To help make sense of the many issues the bill has, Luca has on Amber Crawford, senior advisor at AMO to discuss the short and long term effects the bill could have on Ontario.
2022-12-0831 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsWhat Could Have Team Canada Done to Get the Win? - TWIIToday, Luca has on head coach of the RMC Men's Soccer Program, Victor Mendes, who is coming to us from the World Cup in Qatar! They're talking winners predictions, Canada's performance, and the experience of seeing the world cup live for yourself!    Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice?  Visit: lucafirst.com   Production, editing and music by Benjamin Myers  Visit: benmyersmedia.com   #Realestate​​ #Podcast​​ #Kingston​​ #Soccer #TeamCanada
2022-12-0114 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsIt's Our 100th Episode! [Giveaway]It's official, we hit 100 episodes! We at Team Luca First want to thank all of our wonderful guests and viewers for being with us on this journey! As thanks, we're giving away a Cookes Fine Foods gift basket to one lucky winner!  To enter follow the instructions here on our Youtube channel! https://youtu.be/4C9Tp5IgDVE We're also closing in on our Movember goal, if you would like to support us, click the link here: https://movember.com/t/team-lucafirst?mc=1  Listing your home, or looking for Real Es...
2022-11-2433 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsImproving Kingston's SustainabilityOn Today's episode; Luca is sitting down with Geoff Hendry, Sustainable Kingston's COO to discuss Kingston's climate initiatives and how businesses (and you) can make a difference!   To see more about Sustainable Kingston  Visit: sustainablekingston.com/   Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice?     Visit: lucafirst.com     Production, editing and music by Benjamin Myers    Visit: benmyersmedia.com
2022-11-1728 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsWhen and Why to DownsizeRetirement and downsizing can often be things you don't consider until it's too late. Luca's here with some advice on the best times to start thinking about downsizing!   Listing your home, or looking for  Real Estate advice?      Visit: lucafirst.com     Production, editing and music by Benjamin Myers     Visit: benmyersmedia.com
2022-10-2709 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsWhat Does It Take To Be A Realtor?It might seem like a straight-forward question, but there's a fair amount that goes in to being a quality realtor! Today, Luca and special guest David Greenspan are sitting down to chat about just what is needed in becoming a great realtor!   To hear and learn more from David  Visit: https://mindshare101.com/  Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice?     Visit: lucafirst.com     Production, editing and music by Benjamin Myers    Visit: benmyersmedia.com
2022-10-1340 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsA Chat With Ivan StoiljkovicMunicipal elections are coming! That's why, Luca has the pleasure of interviewing each of the running Mayoral candidates for the City of Kingston! This week, candidate Ivan Stoiljkovic is on to chat about his campaign, his ideas for Kingston's future, and why he believes major change is needed to progress Kingston's equality forward.   To learn more about Ivan's platform:  https://www.tenantsunite.ca/peoplesplatformforkingston   Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice?     Visit: lucafirst.com     Production, editing and music by Benjamin Myers    Visit: benmyersmedia.com
2022-10-0641 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsA Chat With Current Mayor Bryan PatersonMunicipal elections are coming! That's why, Luca has the pleasure of interviewing each of the running Mayoral candidates for the City of Kingston! This week, our current Mayor of Kingston Bryan Paterson is on to chat about his campaign, his ideas for Kingston's future, and why he believes he could do good things for K-Town with another term.   To learn more about Bryan's campaign:  https://www.bryan4mayor.ca/   Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice?     Visit: lucafirst.com     Production, editing and music by Benjamin Myers    Visit: benmyersmedia.com
2022-09-2918 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsA Chat With Skyler McArthur-O'BlenesMunicipal elections are coming! That's why, Luca has the pleasure of interviewing each of the running Mayoral candidates for the City of Kingston! This week, we have Skyler McArthur-O'Blenes on to talk about his platform and ideas for K-Town.
2022-09-2230 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsA Chat With Tina FraserMunicipal election time will soon be upon us! That's why, Luca has the pleasure of interviewing each of the running Mayoral candidates for the City of Kingston! This week, we have Tina Fraser on to talk about her platform and ideas for K-Town.   To learn more about Tina's campaign:  https://www.fraser4mayor.ca/   Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice?     Visit: lucafirst.com     Production, editing and music by Benjamin Myers    Visit: benmyersmedia.com  
2022-09-1510 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsCan Current Mortgage Rates Crash the Housing Market?There's a lot of buzz about current mortgage interest rates and the fear/hope that if they get too high we're going to see a mass selling exodus. Is there really any truth behind that? Today, Luca is chatting with Principal Broker at Kingston Mortgage Solutions, David Sutherland, about such topics. Listen on to learn more! Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice?     Visit: lucafirst.com    Production, editing and music by Benjamin Myers    Visit: benmyersmedia.com
2022-09-0937 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsCan We Get Back to Home Inspections Now?One major frustration a lot of buyers felt during the pandemic housing craze was the fact that most sellers were not allowing home inspections. Today Luca is chatting with long-time home inspector Steve Burke about what's changed since and the value of knowing exactly what you're getting in to!   Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice?     Visit: lucafirst.com     Production, editing and music by Benjamin Myers    Visit: benmyersmedia.com
2022-09-0115 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsThe Work/Life ParadoxLuca muses on the standard of people wanting to have it all, while also not putting in the work.   Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice?     Visit: lucafirst.com     Production, editing and music by Benjamin Myers    Visit: benmyersmedia.com
2022-08-1104 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsStaying Safe in the Digital WorldThis week Luca has the please of sitting down and talking cyber security with Ilmaz (Kory) Kashkooli,  a cybersecurity consultant with over 20 years of experience! Just how safe is your data? Listen on to find out!   Connect with Ilmaz!  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilmazkashkooli/?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Egoogle%2Ecom%2F&originalSubdomain=ca   Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice?   Visit: lucafirst.com   Production, editing and music by Benjamin Myers  Visit: benmyersmedia.com   #Podcast​​ #Kingston​ #ontario #housing #realestatepodcast #cybersecurity
2022-07-0754 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsBuyers are Backing out of Deals... Why?John Lusink is back! This time, John and Luca are talking an increase in buyers backing out of deals and more. Tune in to find out!   Please consider donating to the humanitarian cause for Ukraine:  donate.redcross.ca/page/100227/donate/1?locale=en-CA   Thanks to John for being on the podcast!  Visit: https://www.rightathomerealty.com/   Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice?   Visit: lucafirst.com   Production, editing and music by Benjamin Myers  Visit: benmyersmedia.com   #Podcast​​ #Kingston​ #ontario #housing #housingmarket #recession #inflation
2022-06-2423 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsRecession, Interest Rates, and Buyer's RemorseIt feels that more and more there's talk of recession due to rising costs and higher interest rates. Not to mention, buyers remorse seems to be setting in for those who bought during the housing craze expecting to see near immediate gains from their investment. Luca and Sam are on today to talk about what's the truth, what's overblown, and what you should be focused on in this seemingly uncertain market.   Please consider donating to the humanitarian cause for Ukraine:  donate.redcross.ca/page/100227/donate/1?locale=en-CA   Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate adv...
2022-06-1619 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsBuilding Kingston's Future - With Paige AgnewThere's no denying that Kingston is a growing city. However, how we choose to grow and develop areas will heavily determine what kind of large city Kingston will become. Thankfully, Luca is chatting with Paige Agnew, Commissioner of Community Services, who can provide insight into where we're headed!
2022-06-0935 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsThoughts on Current EventsHere's a mini episode of TWII where Luca talks the election and more!   Please consider donating to the humanitarian cause for Ukraine:  donate.redcross.ca/page/100227/donate/1?locale=en-CA   Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice?   Visit: lucafirst.com   Production, editing and music by Benjamin Myers  Visit: benmyersmedia.com
2022-06-0310 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsWhere Is This Housing Market Going?Tune in to hear from Luca and Sam on where the housing market it headed and what this means for buyers and sellers!  Please consider donating to the humanitarian cause for Ukraine:  donate.redcross.ca/page/100227/donate/1?locale=en-CA  Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice?   Visit: lucafirst.com  Production, editing and music by Benjamin Myers  Visit: benmyersmedia.com  #Podcast​​ #Kingston​ #ontario #housing #housingmarket
2022-05-2617 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsCan The Liberals Win Back Kingston?It's election season round two! This time, Luca is chatting with long-time Kingstonian and liberal candidate Ted Hsu! Can the Liberals take back the city from the NDP, and what new policies are they promising to entice those on the line? Listen on to find out!   Please consider donating to the humanitarian cause for Ukraine:  donate.redcross.ca/page/100227/donate/1?locale=en-CA   To find out more about Ted and the Ontario Liberal's Platform  Visit: https://www.tedhsu.ca/   Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice?   Visit: lucafirst.com   Production, editing...
2022-05-1932 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsIs Kingston's Future Green? A Chat With Green Party Candidate Zachary TyphairIt's election season! All across Ontario local representatives are hard at work to win your vote. Here in Kingston, Luca is lucky enough to sit down with one such Candidate, Zachary Typhair of the Green Party of Ontario! Tune in to hear more about him and his platform.   Please consider donating to the humanitarian cause for Ukraine:  donate.redcross.ca/page/100227/donate/1?locale=en-CA   To find out more about Zachary and the Green Party's Platform  Visit: https: gpo.ca/candidate/zachary-typhair/   Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice?   Visit: lucafirst.com   Pr...
2022-05-1328 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsIs This App the Future of Real Estate Investing?We're back again in the world real estate tech! This time, Luca is chatting with the Cofounder of addy, a real estate investment software that aims to make real estate investing as accessible as possible. Take a listen and see if addy is right for you!    Please consider donating to the humanitarian cause for Ukraine:  https://donate.redcross.ca/page/100227/donate/1?locale=en-CA   To find out more about addy  Visit: https://www.addyinvest.com/   Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice?   Visit: lucafirst.com   Production, editing and music by Benjamin...
2022-05-0539 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsOpenn, A New (and Better) Way to Buy Houses?An often rather contentious point of home selling is the use of blind bidding. Many people lament its lack of transparency and cause for artificially increasing housing costs in neighbourhoods. Others feel that it's not as big of a deal and can be seen as beneficial to the seller. Whichever way you stand on the topic, Openn inc is bringing a very interesting and innovative system to the market. Luca's sitting down Openn's Director of Operations for North America Eric Bryant to discuss how this software could shake up the way Canadians buy housing!    Please consider donating to...
2022-04-2834 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsWill Ending Blind Bidding Really Fix the Housing Problem?Today on The Way It Is, Luca is sitting down with guys to discuss recent events in the real estate market. Can ending blind bidding really fix anything? Find out what the guys think today!   Please consider donating to the humanitarian cause for Ukraine:  https://donate.redcross.ca/page/100227/donate/1?locale=en-CA   Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice?   Visit: lucafirst.com   Production, editing and music by Benjamin Myers  Visit: benmyersmedia.com   #Podcast​​ #Kingston​ #ontario #housingaffordability #housing #economy #inflation #blindbidding
2022-04-2219 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsUnderstanding Canada's Inflation Problem"flation" words like shrinkflation and stagflation have been thrown a lot in recent days, and all of that can be rather confusing. Luckily Luca has Economics Professor Huw Llloyd-Ellis on again to make sense of it all!   Please consider donating to the humanitarian cause for Ukraine:  https://donate.redcross.ca/page/100227/donate/1?locale=en-CA   Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice?   Visit: lucafirst.com   Production, editing and music by Benjamin Myers  Visit: benmyersmedia.com   #Podcast​​ #Kingston​ #ontario #housingaffordability #housing #economy #inflation
2022-04-0731 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsIs The Ford Government Doing Enough to Help With Housing Affordability?Short answer, not really. But tune in to hear Luca, Sam, and Joel's quarterly analysis and what they think needs to be done about the situation!   Please consider donating to the humanitarian cause for Ukraine:   https://donate.redcross.ca/page/100227/donate/1?locale=en-CA   Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice?    Visit: lucafirst.com   Production, editing and music by Benjamin Myers   Visit: benmyersmedia.com
2022-03-3121 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsReal Estate, Architecture, Skilled Trades, and WomenWith International Women's Day just behind us, Luca had the pleasure of chatting with house plan designer and owner of House of Three Blueprints Lisa Henderson. They're talking women in home design, skilled trades, and why there's a bright future for many women in them!
2022-03-1024 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsUkraine; Resilience in The Face of TyrannyArmies pushing forward, cities bombed, and civilians lost... What's next in the ever-progressing state of the Russian - Ukrainian war? Today on the Way It Is, Luca has the privilege of talking with Professor Lubomyr Luciuk; a Ukrainian-Canadian Professor at the Royal Military College of Canada who has personal insight into the state of affairs halfway across the world.   Please consider donating to the humanitarian cause for Ukraine: https://donate.redcross.ca/page/100227/donate/1?locale=en-CA 
2022-03-0347 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsHousing, Tourism, and Reopening Kingston with Mayor Bryan PatersonToday on TWII, Luca has the pleasure of sitting down Kingston's own Mayor Bryan Paterson! Tune in to hear Luca and the Mayor talk housing affordability, Tourism, reopening, Queen's parties, and the Convoy. Thanks again to Mayor Paterson for being on the podcast!   Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice?   Visit: lucafirst.com   Production, editing and music by Benjamin Myers  Visit: benmyersmedia.com   #Podcast​​ #Kingston​​ #homeowners #realestate #ontario  #housingmarket #Tourism
2022-02-2432 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsWhat's It Going To Take to Make Home Buying Attainable Again?A major fear for a large portion of the population, especially millennials, is whether buying a home can actually be achieved. Today, Luca talks housing affordability, changes needed for zoning laws, and what government needs to be doing to help make those necessary changes on The Way it Is!    A big thanks to David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data for coming on the podcast!    Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice?   Visit: lucafirst.com   To learn more about David and Abacus Data  Visit: abacusdata.ca   Production, editing and music by Benjam...
2022-02-1740 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsWhat are You Doing Wrong as a Landlord?Making a profit as a landlord can be tricky waters to navigate. That's why today Luca has the privilege of chatting with landlording expert Christopher Seepe! Find out ways how you could be maximizing your rental's potential!
2022-02-0346 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsIs the Real Estate Market on Fire?Ep 61: Luca is back in the office... and already the market is burning up. The guys are here to talk the insane prices properties are going for, and why it just might be the time for you to sell!
2022-01-2712 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsMaking the Most Out of Your Rental Unit!Ep 60: Congrats! You've purchased your first investment property that you plan on renting out... now what? Today, Luca has some tips when it comes to rental units and managing expectation, tenant happiness, and profit!
2022-01-1305 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsNew Year, New Team!Ep 59: It's 2022! Luca and Co are optimistic that this is going to be a great year for buying and selling in the real estate market, so give a listen to hear their projections!   Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice?  Visit: lucafirst.com  Production, editing and music by Benjamin Myers  Visit: benmyersmedia.com
2022-01-0615 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsAre the New Methods of Homeownership for You?Ep 58:  The traditional route of purchasing a house has unfortunately become unobtainable for many at this time. However, there are new home ownership methods popping up that appear to be promising. Mark McLean of KEY is here to chat with Luca about one such option.    Listing your home, or looking for Real Estate advice?   Visit: lucafirst.com   To learn more about KEY:   Visit: lifeatkey.com   Production, editing and music by Benjamin Myers   Visit: benmyersmedia.com
2021-12-3041 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsA Very Merry Holiday Message!Ep 57:  Luca has a very special Christmas message for all of his listeners!
2021-12-2305 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsTeam Canada for the Goal!Ep 52: It most likely comes as no surprise to learn that Luca is a massive soccer fan. Which is why this recent win over Mexico by Team Canada is such an exciting event for him! Today, Luca has on head coach of the RMC Men's Soccer Program, Victor Mendes to talk the increasing popularity and talent coming from Canadian soccer!
2021-11-1831 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsThese Homes Cost How Much?!?Ep 48: What's in a house's listing price? Today Luca and editor Ben are looking at the listing on realtor.ca that have been sitting there the longest and Luca is guessing their price! Come along and bring your best guesses!
2021-10-2826 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsCBC and Their Awful Take on RealtorsEp 47: Does CBC Marketplace have it right when it comes to "crooked" realtors thinking only of themselves and the commission they earn? Luca and LA team member Sam Myers have something to say about it....
2021-10-2132 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsTop Tips for Waterfront HousingEp 46: Did you know that sometimes even when you buy waterfront land, it sometimes isn't exclusively yours? There's a fair number of things to consider when buying a vacation cottage or a home on the water, Luca is here to walk you through some of the important ones! 
2021-10-1420 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsA Canadian Perspective on the American COVID CrisisEp. 45 Don’t worry, you’re not seeing double! I had the pleasure of chatting with my cousin David Andolfatto, who is a senior vice president of the Research Division at the Federal Reserve Bank if St. Louis. Being initially from Canada and working now in the US, he has some excellent insights into our joint economies and the impact COVID has had across border lines.
2021-10-0752 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsShould You Skip The Flip? Is House Flipping Worth It?Ep 43: Is house flipping really as profitable as people say it is? There's actually a large number of factors to consider when getting into house flipping and Luca is here to lay them out for you!
2021-09-1615 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsCooking Pasta for the LA Team!Ep 41: Get to know the Luca Andolfatto team while also learning how to make an excellent meal! Find out how the LA team can help you in every aspect of Real Estate! Note: You can see video versions of all our podcasts here on Youtube! Check it out for a more in-depth look at the cooking process! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1RkvbFGdoZaoc5P8g3q81g/featured
2021-09-0920 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsPolitical Party Housing Plans: Who's Got it Right?Ep 41: So far every political party has announced a different set of plans that they feel could help fix the stating of buying and renting in Canada. Today, Luca is here to sift through it all and give you his professional opinion on what’s nothing but smoke, and what could actually be beneficial to the Canadian housing market!
2021-09-0230 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsRealtor Reviews Horrible Real Estate PhotosEp 39: Luca and editor Ben are sitting down to see some of the most atrocious real estate photos ever taken and to also provide some helpful tips on creating your own real estate photos!  Want to watch while you listen? Check The Way It Is Youtube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1RkvbFGdoZaoc5P8g3q81g/videos
2021-08-1928 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsLuca Ruins EverythingOn episode 38 of The Way It Is: Editor Ben felt like stirring the pot. What better way than sitting Luca down in front of a TV show that claims it's better to rent than to buy in the housing world?
2021-08-1227 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsThe Top Things to do in KingstonOn Episode 36 of The Way It Is: Luca and Podcast Editor Ben are sitting down again to chat. This time, to bring you the top 25 things to do in August as mentioned by Visit Kingston! Come along as Luca and Ben discuss their favourite things to see and do in Kingston.
2021-07-2934 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsThe Pandemic and HomelessnessOn episode 35 of TWII: Luca speaks to Pierre Klein, of Home Base Kingston,  a local non-profit who aid in helping people take their steps out of homelessness. The pandemic has been challenging, and even more so for our most vulnerable. Find out what is being done to help those in need and what you can do as well!  Donate to Home Base Housing's Build 484; a new development aimed to better help homeless youths:   Donate today: kingstonhomebase.ca/build484-2/
2021-07-2242 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsToronto and it's Affect on Kingston's Housing MarketOn episode 34 of TWII: Luca speaks with Broker of Record John Lusink about the current state of Toronto's housing market and what it could mean for Kingston buyers.
2021-07-1529 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsThe Housing Market in ReviewOn episode 33 of The Way It Is Podcast: What do the yearly stats on the housing market tell us? Today, Luca takes a look to see if there's any valuable information that can help us navigate and predict the real estate landscape as we move towards reopening!
2021-07-0815 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsPride in Kingston With Keith BilowOn episode 32 of The Way It Is Podcast: Luca sits down to talk to Keith Bilow, an old colleague and friend about his time growing up in Kingston and his experiences coming out as a gay man.
2021-07-0239 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsNext Steps for Kingston with Mayor Bryan PatersonOn episode 31 of TWII: Luca sits down to talk with Mayor Paterson about the direction Kingston is heading and the positive outlook moving slowly out of the pandemic!
2021-06-2435 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsKingston Past, Present, and FutureOn episode 30 of TWII: Luca chats with fellow podcaster and business development manager Tim Cunningham for The Kingstonist about his time as Coach on K-Rock 105.7 as well as where Kingston as a city used to be and where it seems to be heading!
2021-06-1735 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsShould You Stress about the New Stress Test?On episode 29 of TWII: Luca and editor Ben sit down to talk about the changes made to the mortgage stress test and how these might affect you when buying a new home.
2021-06-1041 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsWhen S**t Hits The FanOn episode 28 of TWII: What's the best course of action when the worst possible outcome in a real estate deal happens and everyone is left scrambling? Today, Luca discusses scenarios where he encountered the worst possible outcomes and what is possible and viable in those situations.
2021-06-0319 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsThe Importance of Local BusinessesOn episode 27 of TWII: Luca sits down with Kingston Chamber of Commerce CEO Karen Cross to discuss what exactly the Chamber of Commerce provides to businesses and the importance of local business right now.
2021-05-2029 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsAppreciating our Frontline WorkersOn episode 26 of TWII: Happy International Nurses Week! On today's episode, Luca chats with registered nurse Jenna Paget about the current challenges being faced inside the hospital and the hopefulness with the vaccine.     Thank you to the amazing nurses and frontline workers of KFL&A and beyond!
2021-05-1330 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsThings to Know When Renovating Your HomeOn Episode 25 of TWII: What goes in to the cost of renovating your house and what are the expensive like with the pandemic going on? Today Luca discusses things to know and to look out for when touching-up your home!
2021-05-0633 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsExtending a helping hand with Partners in Mission Food BankOn Episode 24 of TWII: Luca talks with Dan Irwin from Partners in Mission Food Bank about the importance of community funded food banks and their necessity during times like these.
2021-04-2937 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsPivoting Your Career With Cory DavisOn Episode 23 of TWII: Luca chats with Cory Davis about pivoting your career later in life and maintaining your mental health during the pandemic.
2021-04-2231 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsInsurance Insight with L&A Mutual InsuranceOn Episode 22 of TWII: Luca sits down with Mike Salmon of L&A Mutual Insurance to discuss the varying factors that go in to deciding an insurance premium on a new home.
2021-04-1544 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsWe Must All Do Our Part To Keep People SafeOn Episode 21 of TWII: With current restrictions becoming more strict here in Ontario, Luca talks about how important it is for everyone to do their part in reducing the amount of cases we are currently seeing.
2021-04-0814 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsMusic in a time Like ThisOn episode 20 of TWII: What does is take for a musician to become a conductor? Today, Luca chats with The Kingston Symphony’s conductor Evan Mitchell about the state of musical performances during Covid, what it’s like becoming a conductor, and what makes the Isabel Bader Theatre so special.
2021-04-0136 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsTips for Healthy Eating at a Time Like ThisOn Episode 19 of TWII: Luca and sits down with Registered Nutritionist and Daughter Mikaela Henderson to talk about healthy eating advice during the pandemic.
2021-03-2531 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsThe Wonderful World of WhiskeyOn episode 18 of TWII: Interested in getting into the world of Whisky? Today, Luca and his guest David Notman share some fascinating information about the liquor!
2021-03-1825 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsThe Current State of Mortgages in Today's EconomyOn episode 17 of TWII: Want to know more about mortgages and the current state of our economy? Today Luca sits down with Brian and Chris Matthey from Mortgage Professionals.
2021-03-1132 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsSpotting a Scam in Real EstateOn Episode 16 of TWII: Luca and his editor Ben have been getting repeated requests from an unknown buyer to purchase their homes for cash. Luca is here to shed light on this type of real estate scam and explain why you should never buy in to it.
2021-03-0427 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsAdvice For Landlords and TenantsOn Episode 15 of TWII, Luca sits down with his videographer and editor Benjamin Myers, to provide insight and helpful information about the intricacies of the Landlord & Tenant Board (LTB) and Residential Tenancies ACT (RTA) to those who have little to no experience with it.
2021-02-2533 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsNavigating Today as a Local BusinessOn episode 14 of TWII, Luca sits down with Brett Stickle; owner of James Brett Coiffure to discuss how these unprecedented times have been affecting local businesses. Listing your home? Or looking for Real Estate advice?   Visit: lucafirst.com   For your next hair appointment, consider James Brett   Visit: www.jamesbrettcoiffure.com   Production, editing and music by Benjamin Myers  V isit: benjaminmyerscomposer.com
2021-02-1819 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsThinking About Renovating?On episode 13 of TWII, Luca discusses the ever-changing landscape of interior design with special guest Bryan Stone of Stone and Associates Design. Find out key information that could help you plan the right renovations to your house! Listing your home? Or looking for Real Estate advice? Visit: https://lucafirst.com For your interior design needs use Stone and Associates Design: Visit: https://stone-and-associates.com/ Editing and music by Benjamin Myers Visit: https://benjaminmyerscomposer.com/
2021-02-1118 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsCOVID-19…A Kingston Health Care Professional’s PerspectiveThis week on the podcast, Luca is joined by his family physician, Dr. Greg Baran. Greg tells us about his experiences as a frontline worker during this pandemic, and how COVID-19 has affected the practise of medicine.
2021-02-0430 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsAbout my motherIt is with a heavy heart that Luca posts this week’s podcast episode. His mother Rosa Andolfatto passed away on December 31st 2020. In this episode, he reads the eulogy he gave at his mother’s funeral service. He wants to share with you the story of and celebrate the life of this incredible woman; and in the end, shed light on why Luca is the way he is.
2021-01-2821 minThe Way It Is
The Way It Is2020 Real Estate StatisticsTo kick off the New Year, this episode Luca does a look-back and look-forward of the real estate market in Kingston. He reviews the residential housing statistics from December 2020 and makes predictions for the housing market in 2021.
2021-01-2108 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsHow it all beganThis week, Luca shares stories from his childhood, and lets us in on his family’s dynamics. We learn where his family originated and what his parents did for a living. These entertaining stories give us insight into where Luca’s strong work ethic stems from.
2021-01-0310 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsAn interview with Mark WeislederThis week, Luca interviews Mark Weisleder, real estate lawyer. He is an expert in real estate issues, has written columns for the Toronto Star, and is a best-selling industry author. Mark and Luca discuss how the real estate industry has adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic and cover a wide variety of legal topics to consider when buying or selling a property.
2020-12-2721 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsMy favourite storiesOver the years, Luca has not only sold real estate, but has been a property manager and landlord as well. Throughout these experiences, he has collected good, bad, heartwarming, shocking and funny stories. This week, he recites some of his most memorable experiences.
2020-12-1719 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsReal Estate Q&AThis week, Luca discusses how the pandemic has affected the real estate industry, and also  provides advice for getting into this difficult market, mitigating and calculating risk, and helps you to prepare for your next real estate move.
2020-12-1014 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsThe best roads for a weekend driveAs a real estate agent, Luca has been on many roads, trails and highways. Going for drives has become an activity option more than it ever used to be due to the pandemic. This episode is a rundown of Luca’s favourite stretches of roads in and around Kingston.
2020-12-0308 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsKingston Neighbourhoods in ReviewWhat is a good neighbourhood in Kingston? This week, Luca reviews East, West and City Centre neighbourhoods in the Limestone City, plus how the pandemic has affected the market and buying patterns in certain areas of Kingston.
2020-11-2615 minThe Way It Is
The Way It IsTalk or Text? What works best?This week Luca asks an important question for our time: when did SMS become the preferred method of communication? He questions the impact that texting is having versus traditional conversations over the telephone, on both our society and our consciousness.
2020-11-1806 min