Episode 62: Is the Condo Market Stuck? Why 2025 Is Challenging for Owners, Investors & Buyers

️ Episode 62 – Condos, Crashes & Property Managers Who Actually Care

In this episode of The Real Deal Pod, Allister and Geoff take a deep dive into the 2025 condo market — and it’s not all pretty. With condo sales down 37% in Vancouver and 75% in Toronto since 2022, and inventory piling up, owners and investors alike are feeling stuck.

Enter David Marchiaro from Parallel Property Solutions, who joins the conversation to share real-world insight on why rental income is down, competition is up, and why solid property management has never been more important.

In this episode:

What’s dragging the condo market down — and why it matters for the entire housing landscape

Why investors are pausing, and how this impacts renters and sellers alike

David’s smart approach to tenant screening, inspections, and hands-on management

The often-overlooked value of having a low manager-to-property ratio

A behind-the-scenes look at the actual costs (and benefits!) of professional property management

Whether you’re an investor, a frustrated condo owner, or just trying to make sense of this shifting market, this episode offers practical insight with a personal touch — and a few laughs along the way.