Episode 50: Canada’s Housing Market Hits Record Drop – Have We Seen the Bottom?

In this milestone 50th episode of The Canadian Mortgage Show, hosts Alex Pang and Alex Shanks unpack the latest economic, housing, and policy shifts shaping the Canadian market.

They dive into U.S. inflation data, new tariffs from the U.S. and China, and how these pressures spill into Canadian retail sales and the weakening Loonie. The discussion highlights where Canadians are pulling back on spending, why real estate activity has slowed, and why more investors are looking to U.S. stocks.

The hosts also cover:

Canada’s record-breaking decline in house prices and which regions have been hit hardest

Struggles in downtown condo and office markets as vacancy rates remain high

Credit card market share trends, with RBC, TD, and Canadian Tire among the leaders

Developer pushback against the foreign buyer ban, and the political challenges around lifting restrictions

A precedent-setting B.C. Supreme Court ruling on Aboriginal land claims and what it means for property rights

Alex’s “Pet Peeve” segment on why the mortgage industry should start recognizing crypto as a legitimate liquid asset

Practical strategies for buyers and sellers in today’s market, including how to navigate upsizing, downsizing, and leveraging tools like reverse mortgages

Whether you’re a homeowner, investor, or just keeping an eye on the Canadian economy, this episode provides timely insights on where things stand—and where they could be heading.

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