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
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