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

BC real estate posted its first year-over-year sales increase in over 12 months, and Fraser Valley real estate prices are stabilizing — so why aren't more BC renters making a move into homeownership?

In this episode of The Real Deal Pod, Fraser Valley realtor Allister Carrington and BC mortgage broker Geoff Lee break down the April 2025 BC real estate and Fraser Valley real estate stats, dig into what's really happening with the Me...

Buying a condo or townhouse in BC? Read the strata documents—or risk buying a financial headache.

In Episode 95 of The Real Deal Pod, Allister Carrington and Geoff Lees break down the real issues buyers, sellers, and Realtors® need to understand before purchasing a strata property.

Inside this episode: ✔ How special levies can suddenly cost owners thousands ✔ Why contingency reserve funds matter more than most buyers realize ✔ What...

What if two people shopping online saw two completely different prices for the exact same product—simply because of their buying habits? And what does it really mean to submit a subject-free offer when buying a home in British Columbia?

In this week’s episode of The Real Deal Pod, trusted Realtor Allister Carrington and mortgage expert Geoff Leeunpack two major conversations shaping today...

Should you buy now… or wait?

That’s the question we’re hearing every day—and in this episode, we give you a clear framework to make the right decision based on today’s market.

In Episode 92 of The Real Deal Pod, we break down what’s actually happening across the Fraser Valley and Greater Vancouver real estate market—and how interest rates, inventory, and buyer behaviour are shaping your opportunities right now.

If you’ve been sitti...

Most real estate agents and mortgage brokers are posting… but not converting.

In this episode of The Real Deal Pod, Allister Carrington and Geoff Lee sit down with Jennifer Robertson (My Marketing Maven) to break down a clear, proven approach to real estate social media marketing that actually generates business.

If you’ve been wondering why your content isn’t turning into conversations—or clients—this episode will give you the str...

What if your deal could fall apart… just days before you get the keys?

In Episode 91 of The Real Deal Pod, we break down two major shifts happening in today’s market—and what they mean for you as a buyer or homeowner.

First, we unpack Vancouver’s newest prefab housing project near Trout Lake. It’s being positioned as a faster, more affordable way to build—but...

This week on The Real Deal Pod, Allister & Geoff take a deeper look at what’s holding today’s market back — and it’s not what most people think.

With home prices down from their peak and interest rates stabilizing, many Canadians are in a position to buy.

So why aren’t they?

This episode explores:

• The growing gap between abil...

On this episode of The Real Deal Pod, Allister and Geoff break down two important realities shaping the real estate market right now.

First, we unpack the latest February housing data from Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Sales are picking up month-over-month, but they’re still sitting well below historical averages. At the same time, inventory has climbed to levels we haven’t seen ...

In today’s market, many buyers are waiting for the “perfect time” — but history shows that waiting often comes with a hidden cost.

In Episode 88 of The Real Deal Pod, Allister and Geoff break down what’s really happening behind today’s real estate headlines, including the federal investigation into real estate practices, changing commission conversations, and the psychology preventing man...

This week on The Real Deal Pod, Allister & Geoff step beyond surface-level market talk and explore the forces shaping real estate from the ground up.

From provincial budget decisions to shifting ownership timelines, the conversation explains why affordability conversations don’t always match policy outcomes — and what that means for buyers, sellers, and investors moving forward.

Canada’s housing market isn’t just being shaped by interest rates or affordability — it’s being shaped by what isn’t being built. 🏗️

In this week’s episode of The Real Deal Pod with Allister & Geoff, we break down one of the biggest hidden risks facing real estate over the next few years — slowing construction and how today’s market hesitation could quietly create tomorrow’s housing ...

Are buyers waiting… or recalibrating?

In this episode, we unpack:

• A true view of Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver housing trends

• Why inventory is rising and sales are slowing in 2026

• The real reasons self-employed Canadians get declined

• How stated income & alternative lending can be your advantage

Interest rates are holding steady. Condo inventory is rising. And many Canadians are still making mortgage decisions that quietly cost them tens of thousands of dollars.

In this episode of The Real Deal Pod, Allister Carrington and Geoff Lee break down what’s actually happening in the Canadian housing and mortgage markets—and how to navigate 2026 with clarity and confidence.

Canadian rents just recorded one of their largest increases since 1988 — and it’s happening at the same time headlines suggest housing costs are cooling. So what’s actually going on, and what does this mean for renters and homeowners in 2026?

In this episode of The Real Deal Pod, Realtor® Allister Carrington and Mortgage Broker Geoff Lee break down the latest inflation data, rising rent p...

The Real Deal Pod is back—and this is the conversation Canadians need to hear to start 2026 with clarity.

After one of the toughest real estate markets in decades, Realtor Allister Carrington and Mortgage Broker Geoff Lee unpack what actually happened in 2025 and what the data is telling us about the year ahead.

No hype.

No fear.

J...

In Episode 81, Allister and Geoff unpack one of the most heated housing conversations happening in British Columbia right now: the growing clash between Premier David Eby and Metro Vancouver mayors over density mandates, municipal control, infrastructure realities, and whether these policies are truly helping affordability — or creating chaos.

We also discuss how the Cowichan land title r...

Canada’s housing market is shifting — and if you’re a homeowner, buyer, or investor, you need to understand what’s coming.

In this episode of The Real Deal Pod, Allister Carrington and Geoff Lee break down the biggest trends affecting real estate and mortgages today:

• Federal housing spending cuts and how they impact affordability across Canada.

Want to understand today’s BC real estate market, pre-sale condo updates, and how your credit score affects mortgage approval? In this episode, Allister Carrington and Geoff Lee break down the latest insights for buyers, investors, and first-time homebuyers in Fraser Valley, Metro Vancouver, and across BC.

0:00 – Intro

1:15 – Canada’s Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) – How...

In this week’s episode of The Real Deal Pod with Allister and Geoff, we sit down with Sonya Madsen Mills, a seasoned HR expert who brings more than 25 years of experience to the table. Whether you’re a real estate professional, a mortgage broker, or a small business owner, this conversation delivers the clarity you need to stay compliant and prepared for the changes coming in 2025.

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