The Canadian Real Estate Show

Darryl Frankfort and TK Butler
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The Canadian Real Estate Show is about everything Real Estate and whatever else we end up talking about. We discuss Canadian real estate with a particular focus on the Greater Toronto Area. We regularly touch on topics like:  -Toronto Real Estate  -Canadian Real Estate  -Real Estate Investing  -Real Estate Development  -The economy  -The Government  -Technology  -"Conspiracy theories"   A weekly deep dive into the current Canadian Real estate News.

  1. 4d ago

    Population Crash Hits Housing Demand | GTA Sales Up Listings Down 138 Yorkville Rumours & Land Debt

    Canada's housing market continues to send mixed signals.In this episode of *The Canadian Real Estate Show*, Darryl Frankfort and TK Butler break down the latest June 2026 real estate data and ask the question nobody seems willing to answer:What happens to housing demand when population growth slows dramatically?We discuss:• GTA home sales rising while listings decline• The impact of Canada's population slowdown on future housing demand• Why the housing shortage narrative may be changing• The growing pressure of land debt and development financing• The reality developers are facing behind the scenes• Rumours surrounding 138 Yorkville and what they may signal for the luxury market• Why many projects simply don't work financially at today's costs and interest rates• What investors, developers, lenders, and homebuyers should be watching nextNo spin. No headlines. Just the numbers, the economics, and what's actually happening on the ground.📍 Subscribe for weekly insights on Canadian real estate, development, investing, mortgages, and the economy.Follow ushttps://preview.shrubs.me/branch/CUKKMLKI#TorontoRealEstate #CanadianRealEstate #HousingMarket #RealEstateInvesting #Toronto #GTAHousing #Yorkville #Developers #PopulationGrowth #HousingCrash #InterestRates #MortgageMarket #LandDevelopment #RealEstateNews #CanadianEconomy #HousingDemand #Investing #TheCanadianRealEstateShow #DarrylFrankfort #TKButler

    1h 29m

  2. Jun 14

    "Not clearly in recession" ?? Canada's Fake Economy

    Canada is officially in a recession... or is it?GDP is shrinking. Companies are merging. Governments are stepping in. Yet jobs remain surprisingly strong, home sales are showing signs of life, and many economic indicators don't look like what people expect during a recession.This week, Darryl Frankfort and TK Butler break down the growing disconnect between the headlines, the statistics, and what people are actually experiencing on the ground.Are we in a recession?Are we heading for something worse?Or has the economy become so distorted that traditional signals no longer make sense?Topics include:• Canada's recession data• Employment and hiring trends• Housing market activity• Corporate mergers and consolidation• Government intervention and bailouts• What real estate developers, investors, and business owners are seeing firsthandSubscribe for weekly discussions on real estate, economics, investing, development, and the stories behind the headlines.https://preview.shrubs.me/branch/CUKKMLKI

    1h 23m

  3. Jun 8

    We're In A Recession. So Why Does Everything Look Fine?

    anada is officially in a recession.At least that's what the numbers say.So why are job numbers coming in stronger than expected? Why are some real estate stats surprising people? Why are governments talking about bailouts? And why are companies suddenly looking at mergers and consolidation?This week, Darryl Frankfort and TK Butler break down the growing disconnect between what Canadians are being told and what they're actually seeing on the ground.From technical recession data to housing affordability, employment, corporate survival strategies, and the state of the Canadian real estate market, we dig into what's really happening beneath the headlines.Because when the economy is shrinking, but the numbers still look decent, somebody isn't seeing the full picture.Topics include:• Canada's technical recession• Unexpected employment data• Real estate market trends• Bailouts and government intervention• Corporate mergers and consolidation• Housing affordability and consumer sentiment• What developers, investors, and homeowners should be watching nextWatch live and join the conversation.📺 Watch the show:https://preview.shrubs.me/branch/CUKKMLKI#Canada #Recession #CanadianEconomy #RealEstate #TorontoRealEstate #HousingMarket #InterestRates #JobsReport #Economy #Investing #BusinessNews #DarrylFrankfort #TKButler #UnderTheTable

    1h 19m

  4. Jun 1

    The Recession Is Here. Everything Is Fine.

    The Recession Is Here. Everything Is Fine.Canada is officially in a recession.GDP is shrinking. Businesses are struggling. Layoffs are increasing. Consumer debt is at record levels. Real estate sales remain weak in many markets. Yet somehow we're still being told everything is under control.So what does this actually mean for Canadians?https://preview.shrubs.me/branch/CUKKMLKIThis week, Darryl Frankfort and TK Butler break down the state of the Canadian economy, the housing market, interest rates, unemployment, consumer spending, and what could happen next.Is this a mild slowdown, or are we just getting started?We'll discuss:• What a recession really means• The impact on Canadian real estate• Why consumers are feeling squeezed• The mortgage and lending landscape• Winners and losers in the next phase of the market• What buyers, sellers, investors, and developers should be watching right nowNo political spin. No sugar coating. Just a straight discussion about where Canada stands today and where things may be heading next.LIVE Saturday at 11:00 AM ET#CanadianRealEstate #Recession #CanadaEconomy #HousingMarket #InterestRates #MortgageNews #TorontoRealEstate #EconomicNews #RealEstateInvesting #Canada

    1h 25m

  5. May 24

    How BAD is the real estate market. Power of sale Explosion

    Canada’s real estate market is starting to crack in places most people still refuse to look.Power of sales are rising. Mortgage delinquencies are climbing. Developers are stalling projects. Investors are trapped. And yet headlines still keep trying to sell “recovery.”So how bad is it really?On this episode of The Canadian Real Estate Show, Darryl Frankfort and TK Butler break down what’s actually happening on the ground in the GTA housing market — beyond the broker spin, government talking points, and fake optimism.Topics include:The growing power of sale problem in OntarioWhy more homeowners are quietly falling behindCondo investors getting squeezed from every directionWhy lower interest rates may not save the marketWhat developers, agents, and lenders are seeing behind the scenesThe difference between headline sentiment and real market conditionsWhere the pressure is building nextThis isn’t theory. This is what operators are seeing in real time.Live today at 4PM ET.Subscribe for weekly breakdowns on Canadian real estate, development, finance, politics, and the economy.#TorontoRealEstate #CanadaHousing #PowerOfSale #RealEstateCrash #MortgageCrisis #CanadianRealEstateShow #Toronto #HousingMarket #RealEstateNews #InterestRates

    1h 22m

  6. May 17

    Jesta's $500M Bet Isn't a Recovery Signal — It's a Distress Play

    Every outlet is calling Jesta's $500M Toronto condo acquisition a recovery story. They're reading it backwards. When institutional money moves at this scale, at this moment, it isn't confidence — it's capitulation. Smart operators don't buy at the bottom because they think the market is turning. They buy because the pain hasn't cleared yet and they can afford to wait until it does. Meanwhile, CMHC delinquencies in the Toronto corridor are up 45% year-over-year. The distress is still live. Jesta knows it. This week, it's me and TK — no guest — breaking down what this deal actually signals, who it's good news for, and who it absolutely isn't.If you're still holding pre-construction, waiting to list, or trying to figure out whether the bottom is in — this is the episode you need to hear before you make a move.👉 Full breakdown, charts, and key takeaways: https://preview.shrubs.me/branch/CUKKMLKIIn this episode:Why Jesta's $500M buy is a distress play, not a recovery signalWhat CMHC delinquencies up 45% YoY actually means for the marketThe difference between capitulation money and confidence moneyWhy the pain hasn't cleared — and who's still holding the bagWhat institutional timing tells you about where the bottom really isHow the 'buy distressed, hold to 2030' playbook maps onto the GTA right nowFollow for more real estate insights: We break down what's actually happening in the Canadian market — no fluff, no spin. Me and TK have links on the Canadian Real Estate Show website.

    1h 20m

  7. May 10

    Pre Cons Reckoning Pricing is still out of reach for most buyers.

    Pre Cons Reckoning Pricing is still out of reach for most buyers.

    1h 17m

  8. May 3

    This Doesn’t Work Anymore: Inside Canada’s Mortgage Crisis with Mark Mitchell

    The mortgage market isn’t just slowing down—it’s breaking.Approvals are getting harder. Deals are collapsing. Buyers who should qualify… don’t.So what actually changed?This week, we sit down with mortgage broker Mark Mitchell to break down what’s really happening behind the scenes—and why the system isn’t working the way people think it is.If you’re trying to buy, refinance, or understand where this market is going next, this is the conversation you need to hear.👉 Full breakdown, charts, and key takeaways:https://preview.shrubs.me/shrub/H135GOBPPreconstruction Reality Checkerhttps://preview.shrubs.me/branch/URGOBBQA👉 Check out Mark Mitchell’s channel:https://www.youtube.com/@MarkMitchellIn this episode:Why buyers aren’t getting approved anymoreWhat banks are quietly changingThe truth about interest rates vs qualificationWhy deals are dying at the last minuteWhat happens next in the mortgage marketFollow for more real estate insights:We break down what’s actually happening in the Canadian market—no fluff, no spin.

    1h 22m
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The Canadian Real Estate Show is about everything Real Estate and whatever else we end up talking about. We discuss Canadian real estate with a particular focus on the Greater Toronto Area. We regularly touch on topics like:  -Toronto Real Estate  -Canadian Real Estate  -Real Estate Investing  -Real Estate Development  -The economy  -The Government  -Technology  -"Conspiracy theories"   A weekly deep dive into the current Canadian Real estate News.

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  • Creator
    Darryl Frankfort and TK Butler
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    351
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Darryl Frankfort and TK Butler
  • Show Website
    The Canadian Real Estate Show

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