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

One BC family saved $2,100 a month at BC mortgage renewal — not by getting a lower rate, but by restructuring their consumer debt. Another saved $800. And 70% of BC homeowners renewing their mortgage this year will never have that conversation. In Episode 101 of The Real Deal Pod, Fraser Valley realtor Allister Carrington and BC mortgage broker Geoff Lee share what 15+ years and thousands of BC mo...

BC real estate just hit a milestone that should stop every buyer, investor, and homeowner in their tracks — and so did The Real Deal Pod. Episode 100. Vancouver's BC condo market now has 4,376 finished, empty, unsold condos — a 76% jump in 12 months and the highest level since the mid-1990s. This week, the federal and provincial governments announced a $3.2 billion plan to buy more than 2,200 of t...

BC real estate is sitting at 11 of every 100 homes finding a buyer — and the mistakes happening inside that market are quietly costing BC homebuyers thousands of dollars. In Episode 99 of The Real Deal Pod, Fraser Valley realtor Allister Carrington and BC mortgage broker Geoff Lee deliver the May 2025 Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver real estate stats, then go deep on the realtor mistakes they se...

A BC developer hid a $12 million CRA judgment, lost their home warranty and building permit — and still tried to force pre-sale buyers to close. The Eclipse Condo Crisis in Burnaby is now a case study for every pre-sale buyer in BC, and in this episode of The Real Deal Pod, Fraser Valley realtor Allister Carrington and BC mortgage broker Geoff Lee break down exactly what happened and what it means...

BC housing affordability just became federal business — but can BC's provincial government actually deliver?   In Episode 97 of The Real Deal Pod, Fraser Valley realtor Allister Carrington and BC mortgage broker Geoff Lee break down PM Carney's proposed structural changes to BC housing, examine why every major BC housing policy to date has backfired, and make the case for why BC real estate in 202...

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...

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 m...

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’s mark...

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 opportunit...

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...

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 is it really the solution? We walk...

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 ability and action in homeownership • How fear and uncertainty are...

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 year...

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 many buyer...

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.   You’ll lea...

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 shortage...

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   Whether you’re self-employed, planning your first buy, or strategizing your next mov...

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.   We discuss why eco...

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 pressure...

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. Just real numbers and clear perspective.   In this episode, we b...

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 ruling i...

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. Fraser Valley market update — sales trends, risin...

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 new interprovincial...

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.   From essentia...

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 ne...