#112 - Five Things No One is Talking About

#112 - Five Things No One is Talking About

From Full Subjects Podcast by Austin Catalano and Cole Dowling

March 23, 2026 · 22 min

About this episode

The episode discusses five overlooked trends in the BC housing market that could significantly impact home buying decisions.

The BC housing market is facing five silent shifts that could dramatically reshape your future home decisions—and most people aren’t talking about them. From the looming wave of mortgage renewals to skyrocketing land costs and slow development delays, these under-the-radar trends threaten to tighten supply and inflate prices even further. If you think you understand the current market, think again—these overlooked factors could be the difference between buying smart or being left behind.In this episode, you’ll discover why historic mortgage rates are about to spike payments by 30 to 60 percent for thousands of homeowners and how that might lead to increased sales or shifting market dynamics. We break down how land scarcity and geographic constraints keep prices high, despite efforts to curb construction costs. You’ll gain insights on how rising strata fees and insurance premiums are adding weight to your monthly costs, and why delayed development projects threaten future supply—setting the stage for potential price surges down the line.We explore the hidden risks of strata ownership—what to watch for in depreciation reports, building age, and upcoming assessments—and how diligent…

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Hosts: Austin Catalano, Cole Dowling

Topics covered

  • housing market
  • mortgage renewals
  • land costs
  • development delays
  • strata ownership
  • market dynamics

Keywords

  • mortgage rates
  • land scarcity
  • strata fees
  • insurance premiums
  • development projects

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Places: BC, Fraser Valley

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