Episode 210

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Published on:

19th Mar 2025

Real Estate, Debt & Inflation: Is Canada in Trouble?

What’s REALLY going on in Canada’s economy right now? This week on The Ottawa Real Estate Podcast, we break down:

  • Housing Market Trends – Prices, demand, and regional differences.
  • Debt Crisis? – Canadians now owe over $3 trillion!
  • Youth Employment Struggles – What’s happening in the job market?
  • Inflation & Carbon Tax Halt – How is this affecting your wallet?
  • Household Net Worth – Good news… but at what cost?

With rising debt and economic uncertainty, is Canada headed for a downturn? Tune in as we discuss the key trends affecting homeowners, buyers, and investors across the country.

00:00 Introduction and Weekly Updates

02:06 Youth Employment and Labor Market Insights

06:46 Canadian Household Net Worth and Debt Levels

13:23 Inflation Trends and Economic Implications

18:22 Carbon Tax Discussion and Political Implications

21:32 Real Estate Market Trends and Analysis

Get in touch with us!

Paul Stevenson - Mortgage Agent Level 2 

CENTUM Financial Services LP

Email: paul@paulstevenson.ca

Phone: 1-613-263-4543

https://www.paulstevenson.ca


David Warren - Mortgage Agent Level 2 

Referral Mortgages

Email: david@referralmortgages.com

Phone: 1-613-686-6003 

https://www.referralmortgages.com


If you have a question or topic you'd like to hear us discuss send us an email at: theottawarealestatepodcast@gmail.com or leave us a comment below!


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Brought to you by Referral Mortgages, PaulStevenson.ca, Guertin/Poirier Avocates Lawyers, CENTUM, BIG - Billyard Insurance Group.

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The Ottawa Real Estate Podcast
A weekly podcast about Real Estate, Mortgages and whatever else we want to talk about!
Welcome to The Ottawa Real Estate Podcast (TOREP)! Hosted by seasoned Mortgage Agents Paul Stevenson and David Warren, who have been bringing the Ottawa real estate market to life with the podcast for over four years. Whether you’re buying, selling, investing, or just curious, we’re here to share insider tips, untold stories, and plenty of laughs along the way.

To our loyal listeners—thank you for your support and for being part of our journey. And to our new listeners—welcome! We’re excited to have you join the conversation. Hit play, stay tuned, and let’s explore the world of real estate together! 🎉

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BIGSTUFF Productions is a Media, Music Publishing, Record company based out of Ottawa ON, Canada focusing on great talent and lots of fun. Working in partnership with musicians, DJ's and extreme entertainers over the years, the move to podcasting has helped transition BSP into the future. Stay tuned for more to come and to hear some great music check out the Facebook page until the website launches Summer 2021.