Episode 69: Ahead of the Curve: Identifying Trends and Taking Risks – Sébastien Fauteux

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Being able to identify upcoming trends is an important skill in any business. It allows you to plan, strategize, and position yourself at the front of the pack. Sébastien Fauteux, Creative Director at Urban Barn, has spent nearly 30 years anticipating and capitalizing on design trends inside Canadians’ homes—and now he’s here to share those insights with Canadian REALTORS®. On this episode of the REAL TIME podcast, Sébastien gives us his perspective on identifying trends, when to take risks, and some practical takeaways on how to make a lasting first impression.
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Calgary – CREB NOVEMBER 2025 MLS STATISTICS – DARYL CARLSON

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Conditions remain relatively balanced as we head into the winter months Calgary, Alberta, Dec. 1, 2025 – In line with typical seasonal trends, sales, new listings and inventory levels all slowed relative to last month. The 1,553 sales were met with 2,251 new listings, causing the sales-to-new-listings levels ratio to improve to 69 per cent. This also helped support some of the inventory adjustment. However, with 5,581 units in inventory, levels are still 28 per cent higher than last year and over 15 per cent higher than typical levels reported in November. “Supply levels have been sitting higher than typical levels for the past three months, mostly due to the gains occurring in the higher-density sectors of row and apartment
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Episode 68: Standing Up for Canada with Arlene Dickinson

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For months, Canadians have had their elbows up, showing their commitment to choosing local, supporting homegrown business, and reinforcing the value of national unity. This renewed sense of economic patriotism has shaped our consumer habits and helped redefine what it means to be resilient during times of change. Arlene Dickinson, a businesswoman, investor, author, and television personality on CBC’s Dragons’ Den, is outspoken about her support of Canada during the current political climate. She joins this episode of REAL TIME to share what patriotism means to her, how it affects the economy, and how we can continue to strengthen Canada as a country and business partner.
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Calgary – CREB OCTOBER 2025 MLS STATISTICS – DARYL CARLSON

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  A boost in new listings drives further inventory gains and price adjustments   Calgary, Alberta, Nov. 3, 2025 – Inventory levels eased over last month thanks to the combined impact of a monthly pullback in new listings and a monthly pick up in sales. With 6,471 units in inventory and 1,885 sales the October months of supply returned to three-and-a-half months after pushing up to four months in September. While both row- and apartment-style properties continue to report elevated supply levels compared to demand, conditions remain relatively balanced for both detached and semi-detached properties. Year-to-date sales in the city totaled 20,082, down nearly 16 per cent compared to last year, but still in line with longer-term trends. Much of
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Episode 67: Building Better: Can Prefab Modular Housing Ease Canada’s Housing Crisis? – Gaetan Royer

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The way we build homes hasn’t changed much in decades—and that’s an issue. Gaetan Royer, CEO of Massive Canada, joins this episode of the REAL TIME podcast to explain how new technologies, such as prefab modular housing, can help address  Canada’s housing crisis by improving the efficiency of home building. From how it saves builders and homebuyers money, to the benefits to the environment, communities, and jobs, host Shaun Majumder gets the low-down on everything prefab housing.
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