The Real Reason B.C. Has a Housing Crisis 🏘️ (It’s Not What You Think πŸ€”)

Andy Schildhorn • June 10, 2025

For over a decade, we’ve heard that foreign buyers, empty homes, and short-term rentals caused B.C.’s housing crisis. But in 2025, it’s clear—those were distractions. The real issue? We didn’t build enough homes.

 

I’m Andy Schildhorn, and after 30+ years in real estate, I’ve seen firsthand what really happened. In this video, I’ll cover:

 

πŸ‘‰ Why the popular narratives missed the mark

πŸ‘‰ What I’ve seen in the Langley & Fraser Valley markets

πŸ‘‰ What we actually need to fix this crisis

 

πŸ“… Let’s chat: https://rly.forsale/Chat-with-Andy


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