The Bamford & Co. Podcast

Spring is here and if you own a home you need to hear this 🏠 Nicole Freezen from HK Henderson Navacord joins us to break down the water damage and insurance gaps most homeowners don't know about until it's too late. This one could save you thousands!

If you're new to Saskatoon, thinking of moving to Saskatoon, or just love this city you need to hear this! 💜 Love the City You Live In: our monthly dose of the awesome businesses and places that make Saskatoon the best place in Canada. This episode we’re joined by the Co-Founder of one of the most loved brands in Saskatoon - 9 Mile Legacy Brewing. You’ll love the stories as much as this city loves 9 Mile brews!!

In this episode, Gregg and Ryan Bamford spotlight Willowgrove, one of Saskatoon's most popular family neighbourhoods. They cover what makes it unique: bigger lots, mature linear parks, two schools, easy access to amenities, and homes that only need cosmetic updates. Plus the history of how 270 builders shaped the neighbourhood and where the real value is for buyers today.

In this episode, Gregg and Ryan Bamford deliver the March 2026 Saskatoon market update. With just 286 single family homes for the entire city, 10+ offers on lower end properties, and unconditional offers already happening, the spring market is shaping up to mirror 2025. They cover how to compete in multiple offers, why conditions are costing buyers, the impact of the NextGen Mine on future demand, and why DIY renovations before selling can backfire.

Is it better to build your dream home or buy it in 2026? In this episode, we go beyond the sticker price to look at the real value of custom building in today's luxury market. Gregg sits down with Sheena Sinclair from Bella Vista Developments to pull back the curtain on the modern design-build process. They discuss how a top-tier builder navigates "hidden" challenges (like infill lot prep) and uses technology to keep projects transparent, organized, and on track.

Andy Yuen, owner of Odd Couple and Sulu in Saskatoon, shares his full story, from growing up in Hong Kong, immigrating to small-town Saskatchewan, studying engineering, and ultimately building two of the city's most popular restaurants. He talks about opening his first restaurant in Warman with zero experience, how a night at The Yard inspired Odd Couple, and how a phone call about a fridge turned into buying his second restaurant. A real conversation about risk, family, staff culture, and what it takes to run restaurants in Saskatoon today.

Gregg and Ryan break down why Stonebridge continues to lead Saskatoon in home sales. From affordability and location to schools, amenities, safety, and housing variety, this episode provides a clear neighbourhood guide for buyers and sellers. If you’re researching Saskatoon real estate or deciding where to buy next, this Stonebridge spotlight delivers practical, local insight backed by real experience.

In this episode, Gregg and Ryan Bamford share a Saskatoon real estate market update: why 2025 stayed strong, how pricing stabilized after bidding wars, and why 2026 is opening with tight inventory and active demand. They cover listing numbers, new-build supply, timing the market, and a practical buyer game plan to avoid missing out when homes sell fast.

In this episode of Beyond the Keys, Gregg and Ryan Bamford revisit their 2025 Saskatoon real estate predictions and reveal what actually happened across the city. From the busiest neighbourhoods and price growth to hidden value areas and upcoming development debates, this conversation gives homeowners, buyers, and investors clarity heading into 2026. Plus — bold market predictions and a friendly $100 bet you’ll want to remember.