The Real Deal Pod: Allister Carrington & Geoff Lee’s Pro Insights in Real Estate

🎙️ Episode 77: The Condo Crunch, FIFA Pressure, and How to Win in the Winter Market

In this episode, Allister and Geoff kick things off with a festive conversation about Christmas décor, holiday traditions across Canada and the U.S., and why the season always seems to sneak up on us. From there, they dive straight into the real estate story dominating conversations across the Lower Mainland: Vancouver’s condo market is entering one of its most uncertain periods in decades.
 
A new report from PwC and the Urban Land Institute reveals a challenging road ahead, with developers pivoting, projects pausing, and inventory climbing. Allister breaks down what’s driving the slowdown — shrinking margins, rising construction costs, tightened immigration policies, and shifting population patterns — and how these forces are reshaping the strategy of developers and investors across the region.
 
Geoff offers his perspective from the lending side, unpacking what this environment means for buyers, sellers, and investors, and why the ripple effects may last longer than most expect.
 
Together, they explore:
 
Why developers are shifting toward purpose-built rentals
How tighter immigration policies may trigger Vancouver’s first population decline in 40 years
The long-term opportunity some developers see despite the slowdown
The surprising struggle in the rental market and why vacancies are rising
Whether FIFA 2026 could ease the hotel sector’s recovery — or expose deeper problems
How government policy, short-term rental restrictions, and market confidence all intersect
The layers of economic pressure that have brought the condo market to this point
 
Then, in the Insights with Allister segment, Allister delivers a timely breakdown for homeowners:
How to position your home for a strong sale during the winter months.
He shares practical, high-impact strategies that help sellers stand out during the coldest season — when buyers are fewer, but more motivated than ever.
 
🎙️ Hosts
• Allister Carrington — Realtor® | Royal LePage Little Oak
• Geoff Lee — Mortgage Broker, GLM Mortgage Group
 
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🎙️ Episode 76: Why Confidence — Not Timing — Wins in BC’s Real Estate Market

In this episode of The Real Deal Pod, Allister Carrington and Geoff Lee dive into BC’s housing market trends, buyer opportunities, and common misconceptions about timing the market.
 
Highlights:
Fraser Valley market update: sales climbing but inventory remains high
Average home prices across Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver, including benchmark price changes
Why timing the market matters less than perspective
Common buyer fears in 2025: rates, market uncertainty, and Bank of Canada announcements
Why today’s buyers may have better payment scenarios than during COVID
 
Did You Know?
October brought a welcome uptick in Fraser Valley sales, but Metro Vancouver continues to see high inventory and lower sales—making it a buyer’s market in both regions.
 
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Allister CarringtonRealtor, Royal LePage Little Oakwww.allistercarrington.com1.778.990.8703allister@allistercarrington.com
 
Geoff LeeMortgage Broker, GLM Mortgage Groupwww.GLMmortgage.com1.604.259.1486geoff@GLMmortgage.com
 
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🎙️ Episode 75: The Illusion of Affordability — What’s Really Driving Canada’s Housing Crisis

In this episode of The Real Deal Pod, Allister Carrington and Geoff Lee unpack the growing conversation around “housing affordability” — and why government policy may be addressing the symptom, not the source.
 
From Metro Vancouver’s staggering 326% home price increase over the past 30 years to the Minister of Housing’s recent claim that “average home prices must fall to restore affordability,” Allister and Geoff break it down with clarity, insight, and perspective.
 
They also tackle the rise in mortgage fraud, the myths about “average prices,” and what these realities mean for today’s homeowners, buyers, and investors.
 
🎧 Tune in to learn:
 
Why average home prices can’t drop without real price correction
How market demand, supply, and policy truly interact
What agents and buyers should be watching heading into 2026
 
💡 Did ya know?
Trying to lower the national average home price without actual price drops is like saying you want the temperature of the room to drop — but no one should feel colder.
 
🎙️ Hosts:
Allister Carrington, Realtor® – Royal LePage Little Oak
Geoff Lee, Mortgage Broker – GLM Mortgage Group
 
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🎙️ Episode 74: BC Land Title Shock & Bridge Loan Breakdown

This week, Allister Carrington and Geoff Lee unpack two major real estate stories rocking British Columbia — one rooted in legal history, and the other in mortgage reality.
 
⚖️ Part 1 – The Landmark Lulu Island Title Decision
Allister explains the Supreme Court ruling that granted Aboriginal title to the Cowichan Nation over parts of Lulu Island in Richmond — marking the first time Aboriginal title has been affirmed in an urban area of the Lower Mainland.
 
💰 Part 2 – Bridge Loans Demystified
Geoff breaks down the most misunderstood mortgage tool in real estate: bridge financing. Learn when it works, when it doesn’t, and what clients often get wrong.
 
It’s an episode that brings together law, lending, and learning — helping you stay informed, confident, and ready to guide your clients.
 
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🎙️ Episode 73: B.C. Population Drop + OSFI’s Mortgage Move — What It All Means for Homeowners

This week on The Real Deal Pod, Allister and Geoff dive into two headlines stirring up big conversations in B.C. real estate:
➡️ The surprising population decline — the first of its kind in Canada this year — and what’s really driving it.
➡️ The new OSFI capital rules that could shape how banks lend and how buyers qualify in 2026 and beyond.
 
From affordability pressures and interprovincial migration to the ripple effects on housing demand and mortgage rates — this episode unpacks how all these moving parts connect.
 
Plus, in this week’s “Did Ya Know” segment, Allister shares eye-opening data straight from Statistics Canada: B.C. was the only province to see its population dip in the first half of 2025. The duo breaks down what that means for homeowners, developers, and the future of real estate in the province.
 
🎧 Tune in for real talk, real data, and real insights — all to help you make smarter moves in today’s evolving market.
 
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🎙️ Episode 72: B.C. Condo Levies & Mortgage Rule Shifts — What Every Homeowner Needs to Know

This week, Allister and Geoff break down two hot-button topics shaking up B.C.’s real estate scene — the growing wave of condo special levies and the latest OSFI capital rule changes that could shape mortgage lending into 2026.
From depleted reserve funds and $7,000-plus repair bills hitting condo owners to the federal regulator’s push for stability in uncertain times — this episode takes you inside what’s really going on behind the headlines.
Tune in as Allister shares the real-world implications for homeowners, buyers, and investors across B.C., while Geoff unpacks what these financial shifts mean for your next mortgage renewal.
If you own a strata property, plan to buy one, or simply want to stay ahead of the next market curve — this episode is your inside track to smarter real estate decisions in 2025 and beyond.
🎧 Listen now and discover how to protect your investment — before policy and repair costs catch you off guard.#TheRealDealPod #AllisterCarringtonRealEstate #EmpowerAdviseRepresent  #BCRealEstate #VancouverRealEstate #YVRRealEstate  #BCStrata #CondoLevies #MortgageNews #BCHousingMarket #LangleyRealEstate

🎙️ Episode 71: BC Politics, Housing Crisis & Mortgages for Newcomers

BC is facing political tension, a housing crunch, and healthcare strain—and it’s all hitting home. In Episode 71 of The Real Deal Pod, Allister & Geoff cut through the noise with insights that matter for homeowners, buyers, and industry pros.
 
Here’s what you’ll hear:
 
📉 Politics in BC – Premier Eby’s approval rating sinks, and why British Columbians are frustrated.
🏠 Housing crisis – municipalities missing targets, developers pulling back, and the infrastructure gap.
🏥 Healthcare wait times – solutions from licensing internationally trained doctors to rethinking clinics.
💰 Mortgages for newcomers – Geoff shares how immigrants and work-visa holders can still qualify for home financing.
 
And the closer? Geoff is off to Italy—while Allister is going to sneak into his luggage. 🇮🇹✈️😂
 
🎧 Listen now for mentorship, momentum, and mic-drop moments. Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and stay tuned.
 
Follow the hosts:
 
Allister Carrington – Realtor, Royal LePage Little Oak
🌐 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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🎙️ Episode 70: Canada’s Housing Market Correction: What Buyers & Sellers Need to Know

Canadian real estate is in the middle of one of the biggest housing corrections ever—but what does that mean for buyers, sellers, and homeowners? 🏡📉
 
In Episode 70 of The Real Deal Pod, Allister Carrington (Realtor) and Geoff Lee (Mortgage Broker) break down:
 
Why Canadian home prices have dropped 24% since 2022
What’s happening right now in the Fraser Valley and Greater Vancouver markets
Why affordability feels worse than it did back in 2017
Debt strategies that could free up monthly cash
How downturns create huge opportunities for smart buyers and investors
 
If you’re looking for clear, real, and actionable insights on the Canadian housing market—this episode is for you.
 
 
⏱️ Chapters
 
0:00 – Welcome back + back-to-school chat 🎓
3:12 – Did You Know? Canada’s housing correction explained
7:40 – Fraser Valley market update (August 2025)
12:05 – Greater Vancouver market update
16:45 – Affordability vs. 2017: why it feels worse now
21:30 – Mortgage renewals & debt strategies 💰
28:55 – How downturns create buying opportunities
34:20 – Final thoughts + next steps
 
➡️ Find out how we can help you with your homeownership journey!
 
👤 Your Hosts:
Allister Carrington – Realtor, Royal LePage Little Oak | AllisterCarrington.com
Geoff Lee – Mortgage Broker, GLM Mortgage Group | GLMmortgage.com
 
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