The Real Deal Pod: Allister Carrington & Geoff Lee’s Pro Insights in Real Estate
Welcome to ”The Real Deal Pod,” where industry experts Allister Carrington, founder of Allister Carrington Real Estate, and Geoff Lee from GLM Mortgages join forces to bring you Pro Insights in Real Estate. Join us in insightful conversations about the ever-dynamic real estate market, delve into mortgage rates, and gain valuable knowledge that empowers you in your property journey. Our commitment to authenticity and personalized service shines through as we navigate the intricacies of the real estate landscape. Get ready for an engaging and informative podcast that goes beyond the surface, helping you make informed decisions in the world of real estate. Tune in and stay ahead with Allister Carrington and Geoff Lee – your trusted guides in the real estate realm.
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Friday Mar 14, 2025
Friday Mar 14, 2025
Unlock the latest insights into Canada’s economy and its impact on real estate! 📊💼
In this episode, Allister and Geoff dive into:
• The 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports from Canada and Mexico
• A 100% surtax on Chinese-made electric vehicles
• The 25% tariff on Canadian seafood exports to China
They also discuss the Bank of Canada’s recent rate cut, and how market volatility is creating opportunities for savvy investors. 📉📈
🎧 Listen now and stay informed about the latest economic trends and real estate opportunities!
Allister Carrington
Realtor, Fraser Valley Real Estate
www.AllisterCarrington.com
📞 1.778.990.8703
📧 allister@allistercarrington.com
Geoff Lee
Mortgage Broker, GLM Mortgage Group
www.GLMmortgage.com
📞 1.604.259.1486
📧 geoff@GLMmortgage.com
#VancouverMortgageBroker #GLMMortgageGroup #MortgageBroker #Realtor #RealEstate #AllisterCarringtonRealEstate #LangleyRealtor #TariffsImpact #RateCut #CanadianEconomy #InvestmentOpportunities #MarketVolatility #RealEstatePodcast #SmartInvesting #FraserValleyRealEstate
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
🔥 Ready to make your move in the market? In this episode, we unpack the latest shifts in Fraser Valley real estate — and what it means for buyers like you.
🔑 Market Update: Sales jumped 13%, listings surged 45% — more choices, more power for buyers.
💡 Borrowing Power Simplified: Learn the exact income-to-mortgage formula (plus how debt impacts your approval).
💸 Down Payment Decoded: 5% for homes under $500K? 20% for luxury? We break it down step by step.
🚩 The $200K Mistake: A true story of a buyer who lost their deposit by skipping pre-approval — don’t be that buyer.
Whether you’re a first-time buyer or planning your next big move, this episode arms you with the knowledge to make confident decisions. 🎧
➡️ Got questions? Let’s chat:
Allister Carrington
Realtor, Fraser Valley Real Estate
www.AllisterCarrington.com
1.778.990.8703
allister@allistercarrington.com
Geoff Lee
Mortgage Broker, GLM Mortgage Group
www.GLMmortgage.com
1.604.259.1486
geoff@GLMmortgage.com
#FraserValleyRealEstate #HomeBuyingTips #MortgageAdvice #CanadianHousingMarket #RealEstateInvesting #HouseHunting2024 #FinancialFreedom #AllisterCarringtonRealEstate
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
In our latest episode of The Real Deal Pod, we dive into how Canadians are rallying to support the domestic economy, with 68% intentionally buying more Canadian goods and cutting back on U.S. products. Plus, we break down the must-know details of mortgage porting — a powerful feature that could save you money when moving homes.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
• Why Canadians are shifting their spending to boost local businesses.
• The power of mortgage porting: keep your rate, terms, and renewal date.
• Qualifying rules when porting — it’s not as simple as it sounds!
• Porting options: increase, decrease, or blend — what’s best for you?
• A dose of optimism for the 2023 market (early spring = early opportunities).
Don’t miss these insights — download now on Spotify, Apple Music, or your favourite podcast platform! 🎧
➡️ Find out how we can help you with your homeownership journey!
Allister Carrington
Realtor, Fraser Valley Real Estate
www.AllisterCarrington.com
1.778.990.8703
allister@allistercarrington.com
Geoff Lee
Mortgage Broker, GLM Mortgage Group
www.GLMmortgage.com
1.604.259.1486
geoff@GLMmortgage.com
#TheRealDealPod #CanadianRealEstate #MortgageTips #ShopLocalCanada #HomeBuying2024 #PodcastForHomebuyers #AllisterCarringtonRealEstate #GLMMortgageGroup
Friday Feb 21, 2025
Friday Feb 21, 2025
🏡 Rent is skyrocketing in Burnaby. Tariffs could shake the economy. Interest rates might drop. How will all this impact homeownership and the real estate market? 📉📊
In this episode of The Real Deal Pod, we break down:
✅ Burnaby rent jumps to #2 in Canada—Is ownership the better option?
✅ Possible U.S. tariffs—Could they cause a recession or spark a real estate boom?
✅ Lower interest rates coming?—What buyers & investors need to know.
✅ Port Coquitlam’s new housing developments—A game-changer for affordability?
🔹 Will these changes hurt or help buyers & sellers? We unpack the facts and possibilities—so you stay ahead of the market.
💡 Thinking about buying, selling, or investing? Stay ahead of market shifts—reach out today!
Allister Carrington
Realtor, Fraser Valley Real Estate
🌐 www.AllisterCarrington.com
📞 1.778.990.8703
📩 allister@allistercarrington.com
Geoff Lee
Mortgage Broker, GLM Mortgage Group
🌐 www.GLMmortgage.com
📞 1.604.259.1486
📩 geoff@GLMmortgage.com
#TheRealDealPod #CanadianRealEstate #VancouverHousing #InterestRates #MarketUpdate #InvestSmart #HomeOwnership #RealEstateNews #MortgageRates
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Real estate is a powerful wealth-building tool—but are you protecting what you’ve built?
In this episode of The Real Deal Pod, Allister & Geoff sit down with Joe Tablan, Principal at Clearpoint Wealth Management, to reveal how life insurance can safeguard your real estate investments, minimize taxes, and unlock hidden financial opportunities.
What You’ll Learn:
✔️ How life insurance protects real estate assets from market risk & taxation 🏡💰
✔️ The key differences between whole life & universal life insurance (and which is right for you) 📊
✔️ Strategies for tax-free growth, liquidity & estate planning 🚀
✔️ The biggest investor mistakes with life insurance—and how to avoid them ⚠️
This episode is packed with insights for real estate investors, homeowners & financial planners. Don’t miss it!
🎧 Listen now:
🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-real-deal-pod-allister-carrington-geoff-lees-pro/id1735837412
🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pE0dyVkEI1nSohmsKPx25?si=f8a1feefa64542f6&nd=1&dlsi=5ba76cfbe0ba462e
📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGTySnzO9WqdzCcpIQkaOcCR5j2N8vp8a
➡️ Today’s Guest:
🔹 Joe Tablan
Principal | Advanced Case Consultant | Corporate Insurance & Wealth Planning
Clearpoint Wealth Management
🌐 https://clearpointwm.com
💡 Have real estate or mortgage questions? We’ve got answers!
🏡 Allister Carrington | Realtor, Fraser Valley Real Estate
🌐 www.AllisterCarrington.com | 📧 allister@allistercarrington.com | 📞 1.778.990.8703
🏦 Geoff Lee | Mortgage Broker, GLM Mortgage Group
🌐 www.GLMmortgage.com | 📧 geoff@GLMmortgage.com | 📞 1.604.259.1486
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Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Big changes are coming for homebuyers in 2025! In this episode of The Real Deal Pod, Allister & Geoff break down the new mortgage rules, including lower down payments on homes up to $1.5M and 30-year amortizations for insured mortgages—a major shift for affordability. Plus, we explore Revelstoke’s rise as a top ski destination and what it means for real estate investors.
🌍 Key topics:
✅ New mortgage rule changes & what they mean for buyers
🏡 How Revelstoke is becoming the next Whistler
📉 Staying calm in today’s economic uncertainty
Next Episode Preview: Wealth Manager Joe Toblin joins us to discuss life insurance strategies for real estate investors.
🎧 Tune in now and stay ahead in the market!
▶️ Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your favourite content!
Find out how we can help you with your homeownership journey!
💬 Allister Carrington
Realtor, Fraser Valley Real Estate
www.AllisterCarrington.com
📞 1.778.990.8703
📧 allister@allistercarrington.com
💬 Geoff Lee
Mortgage Broker, GLM Mortgage Group
www.GLMmortgage.com
📞 1.604.259.1486
📧 geoff@GLMmortgage.com
#VancouverRealEstate #MortgageAdvice #HomeBuyingTips #RealEstateInvesting #RevelstokeRealEstate #CanadianRealEstate #NewMortgageRules #EconomicOutlook #HomeOwnershipJourney #RealDealPod #VancouverMortgageBroker #GLMMortgageGroup #MortgageBroker #realtor #allistercarringtonrealestate #realestate #langleyrealtor
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
📉 Interest rates are dropping, but will tariffs push Canada into a recession?📈
This week on The Real Deal Pod, Geoff and Allister break down the biggest economic and real estate shifts happening RIGHT NOW:
🔹 Bank of Canada Rate Cut – The overnight rate drops 0.25% to 3%. What does this mean for your mortgage, home prices, and borrowing power?
🔹 Tariff Threats & Recession Risks – A proposed 25% U.S. tariff could shrink Canada’s GDP by 2.4% in year one. Will this lead to higher inflation and economic slowdown?
🔹 Mortgage Rule Changes That Could Save You Thousands
✅ Switch lenders at renewal – No more stress test hurdles!
✅ Refinance up to 90% for secondary suites & multi-unit conversions
📢 This episode is packed with insights every homeowner, investor & buyer NEEDS to hear!
🎧 Listen now on your favourite platform!
➡️ Find out how we can help you with your homeownership journey!
Allister CarringtonRealtor, Fraser Valley Real Estatewww.AllisterCarrington.com1.778.990.8703allister@allistercarrington.com
Geoff LeeMortgage Broker, GLM Mortgage Groupwww.GLMmortgage.com1.604.259.1486geoff@GLMmortgage.com
#VancouverMortgageBroker #GLMMortgageGroup #MortgageBroker #realtor #allistercarringtonrealestate #realestate #langleyrealtor #BankOfCanada #CanadianHousingMarket #MortgageRenewal #HomeBuying #InterestRates #Tariffs #RealEstateInvesting #HomeAffordability #TheRealDealPod
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
🚨 What’s really happening with BC’s new short-term rental registry? In this episode, we cut through the noise and get real about:
💥 Why Allister says the registry is a Band-Aid for BC’s housing crisis—and what the real root causes are.
🎯 How short-term rental restrictions are impacting tourism, property investment, and housing affordability.
🏡 The new mortgage policy for non-first-time buyers: Geoff breaks down what’s real, what’s not, and how to navigate the confusion.
💡 Plus, actionable insights on why working with trusted professionals matters more than ever.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Music, or your favourite podcast platform. Stay informed, make confident decisions, and join the conversation about BC’s housing future.
➡️ Find out how we can help you with your homeownership journey!
Allister CarringtonRealtor, Fraser Valley Real Estatewww.AllisterCarrington.com 1.778.990.8703allister@allistercarrington.com
Geoff LeeMortgage Broker, GLM Mortgage Group www.GLMmortgage.com 1.604.259.1486geoff@GLMmortgage.com
The Real Deal Pod: Allister Carrington & Geoff Lee’s Pro Insights in Real Estate
Hey, it's Allister Carrington and Geoff Lee from 'The Real Deal Pod.' We love bringing you expert insights and empowering you in your real estate journey. Sharing our passion and knowledge with you is so much fun because we get to help you stay ahead and make informed decisions. Thanks for joining us—let's keep the conversation going!