The Canadian Mortgage Show

Is Canada Finally Getting Back on Track? | Episode 96

Send us Fan Mail *Schedule a call:* http://www.calendly.com/alexpangmortgage  Canada’s housing market is at another turning point. This week, Alex Pang and Alex Shanks break down the controversial BC condo bailout and why critics from both sides of the political spectrum are pushing back. Is this really an affordable housing initiative—or a taxpayer-funded rescue for developers? They also discuss: • The economics behind the FIFA World Cup and whether hosting actually benefits Canada.• Rising inflation and why grocery bills continue to climb.• The latest Canadian housing market data and where prices are still rising.• Why breaking your mortgage early could save you thousands of dollars.• Interest rate expectations and what borrowers should watch over the coming months. If you’re a homeowner, investor, first-time buyer, or simply trying to understand where Canada’s economy is heading, this episode is packed with practical insights and honest discussion. Subscribe for weekly Canadian housing, mortgage, and economic updates. Podcast Social Links:Website: https://canadianmortgageshow.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canadianmortgageshow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/canadianmortgageshow/ Follow Our Hosts:Alex Pang Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexpangmortgage/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexpangmortgage/ Alex Shanks Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mortgagemanagement/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexshanksmortgagemanagement/

Why BC’s Housing Intervention Could Backfire | Episode 95

Send us Fan Mail Schedule a call http://www.calendly.com/alexpangmortgage Is BC really bailing out condo developers? In Episode 95 of The Canadian Mortgage Show, hosts Alex Pang and Alex Shanks are joined by BC Real Estate Association Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson to unpack the controversy surrounding BC’s proposed $1.5 billion condo program. Was this really a developer bailout—or was the story completely misunderstood? They discuss why developers say they never asked for the program, what is actually causing Canada’s housing slowdown, the growing inventory of unsold condos, and why today’s policies could create another housing shortage just a few years from now. The conversation also covers: • Why new housing construction is slowing• Interest rate outlook and Bank of Canada expectations• Canada’s economic recovery• Pipeline investments and economic growth• AI, productivity, and the future of jobs• Where Vancouver and Toronto real estate could be headed next Whether you’re a homeowner, investor, realtor, or simply trying to understand Canada’s rapidly changing housing market, this episode breaks down the facts behind the headlines. Subscribe for weekly conversations on Canadian real estate, mortgages, economics, and housing policy.