An Economist Explains What Matters Most in Today’s Real Estate Market

How do you make sense of today’s housing market without getting lost in headlines?In this episode, I’m joined by Brendan Ogmundson, Chief Economist at the BC Real Estate Association, for a grounded conversation on the economic forces shaping the real estate market today.We explore how inventory and sales define market balance, what separates a slow market from a stressed one, the role of foreign capital, and why limited new construction continues to constrain supply. Most importantly, we discuss how buyers and sellers can weigh market conditions against personal financial realities when making decisions.This episode is for anyone navigating the BC or Vancouver housing market who wants clarity, not predictions.