Cody Kraus explores The Bridge Youth Resource Centre in Leamington, showing how a faith-based initiative became a self-sustaining non-profit tackling youth homelessness, housing instability, and community support.

He chats with Krista about programs like Take Your Shot, which empowers local youth with scholarships and business grants up to $20,000, and dives into innovative housing solutions, including Canada’s first year-round 3D-printed multi-unit dwellings and modular homes.

This episode is full of insight on grant funding, municipal collaboration, and building a flagship non-profit housing model—perfect for anyone interested in creative real estate solutions and community impact.

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This week on The Everything Real Estate Show, Cody Kraus breaks down the Windsor-Essex real estate market, reviewing 2025 trends and looking ahead to 2026. He covers local listings, sales, and average prices, explaining why prices have stayed steady despite rising supply and shifting demand.

Cody compares Windsor-Essex to Toronto and Vancouver, where condo oversupply is driving price declines, and dives into the role of interest rates, consumer confidence, and new construction, especially purpose-built rentals. He also highlights historical trends, showing long-term price growth even as sales volumes fluctuate.

On the industry side, Cody touches on major North American mergers, including Compass acquiring Anywhere Real Estate and Rocket Companies acquiring Redfin, and discusses how landlords exiting the market due to Landlord and Tenant Board changes is affecting inventory locally.

Looking ahead, Cody shares his 2026 predictions: flat prices and sales in Windsor-Essex, rents trending lower, stable interest rates, and a gradual decline in active realtors. He wraps up with practical tips for navigating the market and staying focused on local opportunities.

Data-driven, insightful, and grounded in experience, this episode is a must-listen for agents, investors, landlords, and homeowners wanting a clear view of Windsor-Essex real estate and what’s next.

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On this episode of The Everything Real Estate Show, host Cody Kraus is joined by Vanessa Oake, broker/owner of a multi-office Century 21 brokerage serving Peterborough, the Kawarthas, and cottage country.

They discuss how COVID reshaped secondary markets, investor and Airbnb trends, shifting buyer sentiment, and how pricing and inventory in Peterborough compare to the GTA and Windsor. Vanessa also shares her journey into brokerage ownership, lessons from managing 100+ agents, and why productivity, culture, and clear communication matter more than headcount.

The conversation wraps with a thoughtful take on leadership, hard conversations, and why real estate remains a relationship-driven business—even in an increasingly digital world.

Practical, honest, and grounded in real experience.

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