Episode 72: Canada’s Housing Market Is Frozen — And the Next Shock Is Coming

Send us Fan MailCanada’s housing market looks calm on the surface — but underneath, pressure is quietly building.In Episode 72 of The Canadian Mortgage Show, Alex Pang and Alex Shanks break down the real data behind falling home prices, collapsing condo development, rising household debt, and why affordability still isn’t improving for most Canadians.They cover:Why new condo construction is drying up across the GTA and Metro VancouverThe truth about mortgage renewal shock and why it wasn’t as bad as predictedWhy renting vs buying isn’t as simple as the math suggestsHow rising vacancy rates could change rents in 2026Why Canada likely won’t allow a U.S.-style housing crashWhat open banking could mean for mortgages, lending, and consumer powerThe hidden risks inside real estate investment fundsHow lifestyle inflation quietly traps high-income earnersThis episode isn’t about hype or fear — it’s about understanding where the Canadian housing market is actually heading and how to make smarter decisions in an uncertain economy.🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts📊 Watch the charts on YouTube📩 Subscribe for weekly Canadian housing insightsPodcast Social Links:Website: https://canadianmortgageshow.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canadianmortgageshow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/canadianmortgageshow/Follow Our Hosts:Alex Pang Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexpangmortgage/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexpangmortgage/Alex Shanks Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mortgagemanagement/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexshanksmortgagemanagement/