# 🎙️ Episode 85: BC Market Trends & Self-Employed Mortgage Strategies

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Podcast: [The Real Deal Pod: Allister Carrington & Geoff Lee’s Pro Insights in Real Estate](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-real-deal-pod-allister-carrington-geoff-lee-s-pro-insights-in-real-estate-7022107)
Published: 2026-02-06T19:42:33+00:00
Episode link: https://allistercarrington.podbean.com/e/%f0%9f%8e%99%ef%b8%8f-episode-85-bc-market-trends-self-employed-mortgage-strategies/
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Duration seconds: 2409

## Resource

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 move — this is insight you won’t want to miss. 🎧 Follow & Subscribe to The Real Deal Pod Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube 📞 Work With Us Allister Carrington – Realtor® | KIC Realty www.AllisterCarrington.com Geoff Lee – Mortgage Broker | GLM Mortgage Group www.GLMmortgage.com

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