📈 Rents are spiking — but headlines say housing is cooling. What gives?
In this episode of The Real Deal Pod, Realtor® Allister Carrington and Mortgage Broker Geoff Lee dig into one of the biggest rent hikes since 1988 and explain what’s really driving the numbers behind Canada’s housing market in 2026.
You’ll learn:
• Why rents just saw the 4th-largest jump since the late ’80s
• The real difference between advertised rent and what tenants actually pay
• How current condo pricing is shifting the rent-vs-buy conversation
• Why long-term wealth favours ownership (and how to calculate it)
• Key questions sellers should ask before choosing a Realtor
• Mortgage Mistake #2: The Cash Flow Leak — and how to fix it
• When consolidating high-interest debt into a mortgage actually makes sense
Whether you’re renting, renewing, buying, or selling, this episode is full of real numbers and practical takeaways to help you stay ahead in 2026.
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