🎙️ Episode 79: Canada MRA, Belvedere Pre-Sale & Credit Scores in Today’s Mortgage Market

Want to understand today’s BC real estate market, pre-sale condo updates, and how your credit score affects mortgage approval? In this episode, Allister Carrington and Geoff Lee break down the latest insights for buyers, investors, and first-time homebuyers in Fraser Valley, Metro Vancouver, and across BC.



 



0:00 – Intro



1:15 – Canada’s Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) – How new interprovincial policies could impact housing affordability, competition, and buyers moving across provinces.



15:30 – Belvedere Pre-Sale Update – A closer look at the recent 25% flash-sale and creditor-protection filing. What buyers need to know before purchasing a pre-sale property in BC.



25:45 – The Role of Credit Scores in Mortgage Approval – Geoff Lee explains why your credit score is crucial, how lenders evaluate it, and steps to strengthen your mortgage application.



 



Whether you’re buying your first home, investing in BC real estate, or tracking Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver market trends, this episode gives actionable insights to help you make smarter decisions in 2025 and beyond.



 



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Hosts:



Allister Carrington – Realtor, Royal LePage Little Oak

www.AllisterCarrington.com | 1.778.990.8703 | [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])







Geoff Lee – Mortgage Broker, GLM Mortgage Group

www.GLMmortgage.com | 1.604.259.1486 | [email protected]



 



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