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Urban411 | Canadian Real Estate News & Analysis

Urban411 | Canadian Real Estate News & Analysis

NewWhy Lower Home Prices Aren’t Bringing Buyers BackNovember 5, 2026 · 39 min
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About the podcast

Urban411 is a weekly podcast covering the news, market trends and industry developments shaping Canadian real estate.

Hosted by Brandon Reay, the show goes beyond the headlines to examine the latest housing market data, interest rates, real estate regulation, government policy, technology and the business of real estate.

Drawing on his experience in brokerage leadership, market analysis and industry advocacy, Brandon brings informed perspectives, candid commentary and practical insights to the stories influencing Canada's real estate landscape.

Featuring conversations with industry leaders, experts and special guests, Urban411 explores everything from changing housing markets and industry controversies to emerging technologies and the policy decisions shaping the future of real estate.

Whether you're a REALTOR®, broker, investor, industry professional or simply interested in Canadian housing, Urban411 delivers the context and perspectives behind the headlines.

New episodes every Thursday.

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  • Brandon ReayHost

Episodes 24

  1. Why Lower Home Prices Aren’t Bringing Buyers Back

    39 minSeason 2 · Episode 4

    Home prices are falling in Toronto and Vancouver, so why aren’t buyers coming back? Brandon Reay flies solo to explore one of the most overlooked stories in Canadian real estate: affordability is about more …

  2. Bank of Canada Raises Rates to 2.5%: What It Means for Canadian Real Estate

    50 minSeason 2 · Episode 3

    The Bank of Canada just raised its overnight rate for the first time since July 2023, and its new inflation forecast is the bigger story. This episode breaks down the quarter-point hike to 2.5% and what it …

  3. CREA Cuts Its 2026 Housing Forecast Again: What Agents Need to Know

    57 minSeason 2 · Episode 2

    Inflation is back above 3%, CREA has cut its housing forecast for a third straight quarter, and large investors are buying completed Toronto condos at roughly 40% below original selling prices. This …

  4. Why Are Fixed Mortgage Rates Rising While Canada Loses Jobs?

    46 minSeason 2 · Episode 1

    Fixed mortgage rates are climbing, Canada has shed 110,000 jobs in two months, and GTA pre-construction condo sales fell to just 50 units in Q2. Urban 411 launches with the stories shaping Canadian real estate …

  5. Why Your Admin Might Be Your Biggest Competitive Advantage

    24 minSeason 1 · Episode 20

    What if the most important person in your real estate business isn’t the agent, but the admin behind the scenes? Chris Cook sits down with his long-time admin and operations powerhouse, Olga, to uncover the …

  6. What It Takes to Start Over in Real Estate After Pre-Con

    39 minSeason 1 · Episode 19

    Dave Bailis spent 22 years in Toronto's pre-construction condo market — and then walked away. Chris Cook sits down with Dave as he makes the pivot to full-service resale at RE/MAX Hallmark, unpacking what …

  7. What Most Realtors Get Wrong About Off-Market Deals

    28 minSeason 1 · Episode 18

    What if the best real estate deals never even hit the market? Chris Cook welcomes business partner and long-time collaborator David Ferris to dive deep into the world of off-market real estate deals. They …

  8. The Truth About Why You’re Not Moving Forward

    20 minSeason 1 · Episode 17

    You might be working hard, but are you working smart?Chris Cook dives deep into the common traps real estate agents fall into when setting their goals and power plans for the new year. He shares real insights …

  9. Are Realtor's Accidentally Destroying Their Own Value with AI?

    39 minSeason 1 · Episode 16

    AI won’t replace great realtors, but realtors who use AI well might replace those who don’t. In this episode of Mind Your Real Estate Business, Chris sits down with Johnder Perez to unpack one of the most …

  10. How Can One Daily Action Grow Your Real Estate Business?

    33 minSeason 1 · Episode 15

    Can one daily action really change the trajectory of your real estate career? Chris Cook sits down with coach and educator Kory Gorgani to unveil the Power Plan—a simple, one-page system that's reshaping …

  11. Building a Real Estate Brand That Attracts Clients—Not Just Leads

    35 minSeason 1 · Episode 14

    Is online lead generation just a dopamine hit for desperate agents? Chris Cook sits down with Josh Decaire, founder of Waypoint Media Solutions, to unpack the real truth behind building a sustainable real …

  12. Why You Need Support Teams in Real Estate

    17 minSeason 1 · Episode 13

    Think you're a solo agent? Think again—your success depends on the team you build around you.Chris Cook draws a brilliant parallel between real estate and professional baseball to drive home one powerful …

  13. What Causes Realtors to Fail—and How to Beat the Odds

    38 minSeason 1 · Episode 12

    “Think real estate is easy money? Think again.”Most agents don’t fail because they’re lazy. They fail because they were never taught how to actually succeed.Chris sits down with Micah Munro, a real estate coach …

  14. Why Real Estate Scripts Don’t Work… Until they do

    40 minSeason 1 · Episode 11

    Ever wonder why some agents crush listing appointments while others crash and burn? In this episode, Chris Cook sits down with 38-year real estate veteran Shawn Whelan for a no-nonsense conversation about …

  15. The Matrix of Sales Success | Dan Railey

    46 minSeason 1 · Episode 10

    Sometimes it’s easier to give new birth than drag around the dead”—that’s just one of the many memorable one-liners Dan Railey drops in this episode.Chris Cook sits down with his longtime mentor to discuss …

  16. Why SOPs Are Your Real Estate Superpower

    13 minSeason 1 · Episode 9

    "Want to wow your clients without even trying?" Chris Cook dives into the secret sauce behind consistent, scalable, and client-pleasing real estate operations: standard operating procedures (SOPs). From a …

  17. REAL ESTATE Empire Built from ZERO | David Ferris

    35 minSeason 1 · Episode 8

    Is the “old school” real estate grind actually the new competitive edge? Chris Cook sits down with his business partner David Ferris to unpack the practical, high-converting strategies that helped David build a …

  18. Marketing Smarts for Realtors

    45 minSeason 1 · Episode 7

    What if the reason your marketing isn’t working… is because you skipped the plan? Chris Cook sits down with marketing strategist Jen Aprile Cunningham to unpack the marketing missteps real estate agents …

  19. Scaling for Success | Ken McLachlan

    36 minSeason 1 · Episode 6

    What if the key to success isn’t hustle, but clarity, care, and the courage to let go? Chris Cook sits down with real estate powerhouse Ken McLachlan, CEO of RE/MAX Hallmark—the largest RE/MAX brokerage in the …

  20. The SECRET to Scaling a 100-Deal Real Estate Business

    41 minSeason 1 · Episode 5

    Is your real estate business running you — or are you running it? Chris Cook sits down with Niketa Bissessar, the powerhouse operations leader behind the high-performing Michelle Fraser Team. They dive deep …

  21. TAX-FREE Wealth Strategies for Real Estate Agents

    33 minSeason 1 · Episode 4

    What if you could legally redirect your tax dollars to your family or your favorite charity—without breaking the bank or bending the rules? Chris Cook sits down with financial strategist Peter Lount to break …

  22. How to Become a Proactive Realtor

    33 minSeason 1 · Episode 3

    Is your business running you, instead of the other way around? In this revealing and relatable episode of Mind Your Real Estate Business, Chris Cook sits down with Simmi Minhas to unpack what happens when …

  23. Sign Slappin’ to Real Estate Kingpin | Patrick Gillis

    37 minSeason 1 · Episode 2

    What’s the secret to thriving in tough markets while others struggle to survive? Chris Cook sits down with realtor Patrick Gillis to explore the power of goal setting, consistency, and genuine relationships in …

  24. MASTERING Your Mental Performance for SUCCESS

    37 minSeason 1 · Episode 1

    Ready to unlock the secret sauce of high performance in business and sport?Chris Cook connects with longtime friend and former sports psychologist Dr. Colin Guthrie for an incredibly insightful conversation …

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