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Urban411 | Canadian Real Estate News & Analysis
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…
Episodes
- Urban411 | Canadian Real Estate News & Analysis
Bank of Canada Raises Rates to 2.5%: What It Means for Canadian Real Estate
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…
- Urban411 | Canadian Real Estate News & Analysis
CREA Cuts Its 2026 Housing Forecast Again: What Agents Need to Know
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…
- Urban411 | Canadian Real Estate News & Analysis
Why Are Fixed Mortgage Rates Rising While Canada Loses Jobs?
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…
- Urban411 | Canadian Real Estate News & Analysis
Why Your Admin Might Be Your Biggest Competitive Advantage
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…
- Urban411 | Canadian Real Estate News & Analysis
What It Takes to Start Over in Real Estate After Pre-Con
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…
- Urban411 | Canadian Real Estate News & Analysis
What Most Realtors Get Wrong About Off-Market Deals
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…
- Urban411 | Canadian Real Estate News & Analysis
The Truth About Why You’re Not Moving Forward
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…
- Urban411 | Canadian Real Estate News & Analysis
Are Realtor's Accidentally Destroying Their Own Value with AI?
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…
- Urban411 | Canadian Real Estate News & Analysis
How Can One Daily Action Grow Your Real Estate Business?
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…
- Urban411 | Canadian Real Estate News & Analysis
Building a Real Estate Brand That Attracts Clients—Not Just Leads
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…
- Urban411 | Canadian Real Estate News & Analysis
Why You Need Support Teams in Real Estate
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…
- Urban411 | Canadian Real Estate News & Analysis
What Causes Realtors to Fail—and How to Beat the Odds
“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…
- Urban411 | Canadian Real Estate News & Analysis
Why Real Estate Scripts Don’t Work… Until they do
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…
- Urban411 | Canadian Real Estate News & Analysis
The Matrix of Sales Success | Dan Railey
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…
- Urban411 | Canadian Real Estate News & Analysis
Why SOPs Are Your Real Estate Superpower
"Want to wow your clients without even trying?" Chris Cook dives into the secret sauce behind consistent, scalable, and client-pleasing real estate operations…
- Urban411 | Canadian Real Estate News & Analysis
REAL ESTATE Empire Built from ZERO | David Ferris
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…
- Urban411 | Canadian Real Estate News & Analysis
Marketing Smarts for Realtors
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…
- Urban411 | Canadian Real Estate News & Analysis
Scaling for Success | Ken McLachlan
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…
- Urban411 | Canadian Real Estate News & Analysis
The SECRET to Scaling a 100-Deal Real Estate Business
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…
- Urban411 | Canadian Real Estate News & Analysis
TAX-FREE Wealth Strategies for Real Estate Agents
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…
- Urban411 | Canadian Real Estate News & Analysis
How to Become a Proactive Realtor
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…
- Urban411 | Canadian Real Estate News & Analysis
Sign Slappin’ to Real Estate Kingpin | Patrick Gillis
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…
- Urban411 | Canadian Real Estate News & Analysis
MASTERING Your Mental Performance for SUCCESS
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…