Today we get a chance to welcome back David Smith to The Flow, a Realtor at the David Smith Homes Group and co-owner of Royal LePage Wolstencroft brokerage. Alex McFadyen, your host, and David, delve into the current Canadian real estate market dynamics, focusing on key issues like low sales ratios and the overflow of inventory, particularly in major metropolitan areas. The conversation explores the economic impacts of Trump's tariffs, the seasonal fluctuations in real estate transactions, and the recent trends among first-time buyers. The duo also discusses the implications of new regulations like the 30-year amortization for CMHC-insured mortgages and the challenges facing pre-sale properties. Finally, they touch upon the role of macroeconomic factors and media influence in shaping market sentiment and speculate on the market's trajectory for the first half of 2025.

David Smith, PREC, is a Realtor with the David Smith Homes Group. David is also co-owner of the Royal LePage Wolstencroft brokerage based in Langley, BC. You can find David’s website at: davidsmithhomes.ca

And on social media: @davidsmithhomes

Your host of The Flow is Alex McFadyen, a seasoned independent mortgage broker with over 11 years of experience in the industry. Alex is the owner and Mortgage Advisor of Flow Mortgage Co.

Alex’s Social Media: @themortgagepug

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