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Everyone’s path to truth and reconciliation can look different, but the first step often begins the same way: listening to the stories and experiences of others. Stories can challenge perspectives, open doors for meaningful dialogue, and carry important teachings forward. They can also connect us through shared emotions and experiences, encourage reflection, and help us consider our own role in truth and reconciliation. On this episode of REAL TIME, Mike Downie, Sue Heddle, and Michael Linklater each bring their own journeys and perspectives to the conversation. They share the stories that have shaped their paths as community leaders and storytellers, and why listening and learning is an important place to begin. Helpful resources mentioned in this episode:  The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack FundHockey Cares - True North Aid | Canadian Charity Supporting Indigenous CommunitiesBoys with Braids (@boyswithbraidsteachings) • FacebookSohkisiwin SolutionsNo Surrender: The Land Remains Indigenous by Sheldon Krasowski and Winona Wheeler

It’s a phrase you may have heard hundreds of times, repeated like a mantra: “location, location, location.” REALTORS® know how much hinges on where a property is situated. It’s part of why their role in the home buying and selling journey is so valuable. They also know how to identify potential, compromise needs vs wants, and stay on budget. The same goes for location managers in the television and film industry. Rachael Dudley, co-owner of Location Fixer, joins this episode of REAL TIME to talk about the similarities between real estate and location management. She shares a behind-the-scenes look at what makes a location stand out and how the right setting can help shape a story, on and off screen.

With more than 600 million visits and roughly 120 million unique visitors each year, REALTOR.ca is Canada’s No.1 real estate platform*. It’s a trusted, professionally-backed marketplace where Canadians can search for homes with confidence. For REALTORS®, it’s one of the most powerful tools available to support their businesses, connecting them with motivated home buyers, sellers and renters, and generating valuable leads. Now that REALTOR.ca has transitioned to a separate for-profit entity, still wholly-owned by CREA, what does the future hold for the platform, REALTORS®, and the home buying journey? In his very first podcast appearance as REALTOR.ca CEO, Scott Neil joins this episode of REAL TIME to talk about the importance of putting the consumer first, why it’s crucial to keep innovating in the proptech space, and why REALTOR.ca is well-positioned to stay ahead of the game. *Based on market share. ComScore, 2025

The housing market is always changing, but today’s frequent shifts are by forces beyond real estate. Oil prices, inflation and broader economic uncertainty are impacting Canadian housing markets and buyer sentiment in real time, with real-world effects for buyers, sellers and communities across the country. In response to these everchanging conditions, CREA adjusted its 2026-2027 forecast earlier this year. On this episode of REAL TIME, CREA’s Senior Economist Shaun Cathcart joins host Shaun Majumder to discuss what’s been happening in Canadian housing markets over the last year, what we’re seeing right now, and what could be coming down the pike.

REALTORS® are deeply connected to the communities they serve, which makes them especially valuable in helping others feel at home in a new community. Their deep local knowledge can help meet the needs of buyers with unique circumstances such as, professional athletes, military relocations, or those looking for short-term properties. In this episode, Dame Linda Pinizzotto, Jesse Robertson, and Ali Worsfold share how they support niche clienteles with intricate considerations ranging from privacy, to timing, to international exchange rates. Learn how these REALTORS® navigate challenges, build trust, and help their clients feel at home, even if it’s just for a short while.

Conscious leadership isn’t a one-size-fits-all skill. It’s a series of conscious decisions to address the needs of your team, build strategies rooted in empathy, and understanding the value of conflict management. Dale Allen, an executive leadership coach who uses a unique empathetic brain-based approach, sat down with Shaun Majumder at CREA’s 2026 Leadership Summit to discuss the importance of creativity and flexibility in leadership. She also shared insights into the value of emotional intelligence, checking in with yourself as a leader, and “noticing your grip.”

Whether facing mobility, visual, or auditory barriers, many clients require accommodations to make the real estate journey more accessible. This is something every REALTOR® can help with—it doesn’t have to be up to just a few who specialize in accessibility. Jeffrey Kerr, a REALTOR® and author of Barrier Free Real Estate: Achieving Freedom at Home has spent more than 20 years advocating for more accessibility in real estate and helping clients with disabilities navigate the process. Jeffrey joins this episode of the REAL TIME podcast to look at common accessibility setbacks in real estate and how all REALTORS® can help their clients overcome these barriers.

Social media is a strong tool in the world of real estate. A REALTOR®’s online presence and personality can directly impact their professional success. Katie Hession, also known as YOWCityStyle on Instagram, recently expanded her career to real estate. YOWCitySold is where she now leverages her experience as a professional social media influencer to build her business in real estate. She joins this episode of the REAL TIME podcast to share her journey from influencer to REALTOR®, why authentic content is always going to rise above, and how fellow REALTORS® can leverage social media to form stronger connections with their community and grow their business.

Did you know that nearly 90% of Canadians under 30 want to own a home? Or that 61% of Canadians believe the homes being built today don’t meet the needs of Canadian households? While homeownership remains an important milestone, what it looks like and how Canadians think about it is changing. David Coletto, CEO and founder of Abacus Data, joins this episode of REAL TIME to discuss recent findings in research conducted with the Canadian Real Estate Association, focusing on how Canadians view homeownership, and how “good data drives good decisions” when it comes to fair housing policy in Canada.

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.

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.

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.

REALTORS® often operate with a high-performance mindset, much like professional athletes. It’s a powerful tool in business, but it can also be a slippery slope to burnout. Psychotherapist Jhanelle Peters, former mental health clinician for the Toronto Raptors, joins REAL TIME to explore the pressures of entrepreneurial careers like real estate. Listen in to learn about the gradual building of burnout and how to spot it early, the importance of reframing “work-life balance,” how integrating joy and recovery into your daily routine fuels both your career and your well-being.

The beautiful thing about real estate is there are many avenues to success and even more  ways to approach it. Bringing over skills from other industries can be a major benefit for people making a career transition into becoming a REALTOR®. Just ask Ryan Elliott and Katharina Lenz, two REALTORS® who have experienced the professional and personal benefits of making the switch from previous careers into real estate. They share the motivation behind their move, the skills they were able to transfer into their new careers, and why the decision is one they’re proud of today.

Real estate is an inherently human-forward business. The value of personal connections and community will never go away. But the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) gives REALTORS® tools to grow their business and save time in some areas so they can invest in others.  Sean Provencher, a REALTOR®, founder of Endgame Coaching, and supporter of incorporating AI into everyday business, joins this episode of the REAL TIME podcast to share his experience on how AI has helped his business thrive, strategies he uses, and how REALTORS® can embrace this emerging technology in a responsible way.