Angry Mortgage Are Canadians Leaving Canada? And a BC Focus Pod | EP. 149
Nov 26, 2025
Alex McFadden, a savvy mortgage broker and owner of Flow Mortgage, shares insights on the current Canadian real estate landscape. They discuss the trend of Canadians moving abroad, especially to Mexico, and the affordable lifestyle it offers. Health care comparisons highlight differences in quality and cost. The duo also tackles the complexities of buying beachfront property in Mexico, and discusses the pressures driving people to Alberta for more affordable housing. With a dash of humor, they explore unconventional income streams and the evolving remote work culture.
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Quick Medical Care In Mexico
- Alex McFadden described getting fast, low-cost medical care in Tulum when he developed pneumonia on vacation.
- He paid about $300 for doctor visits, hospital care and meds and called it 10x better than his Canada experience.
Lifestyle Drives Cross‑Border Property Buying
- Many Canadians are buying or renting property abroad for lifestyle and investment reasons, often supported by remote work.
- Buyers seek properties they can live in part-time and rent out the rest to offset costs.
Investors Chase Cash‑Flowing Markets
- Real estate investors are chasing markets where purchases can cash‑flow immediately and show upside.
- That scarcity of cash‑flowing opportunities pushes buyers to smaller Canadian markets and overseas options.