# 🎙️Episode 87: The New Reality of Real Estate — Budgets, the 5-Year Rule & What Buyers Must Know Now

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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: 2026-02-20T18:46:26+00:00
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## Resource

This week on The Real Deal Pod, Allister & Geoff step beyond surface-level market talk and explore the forces shaping real estate from the ground up. From provincial budget decisions to shifting ownership timelines, the conversation explains why affordability conversations don’t always match policy outcomes — and what that means for buyers, sellers, and investors moving forward. You’ll learn: • How government decisions today influence tomorrow’s housing supply • Why construction costs and taxation matter to home prices • The evolving reality behind the “5-Year Rule” • How changing lifestyles and economic cycles are reshaping ownership strategies • Where opportunity may emerge as the market resets Smart real estate decisions start with understanding the bigger picture. 🎧 Hit follow and stay informed with weekly insights from professionals working in the market every day.

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