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Shaun Majumder is talking real estate. You should listen.

Shaun Majumder is talking real estate and you should listen

Some good morning, buddy — this is Halifax, and we have stories.

You know, sometimes the biggest news isn't what's happening right *now* but what's getting ready to rumble down the pike. And right now, the Canadian Real Estate Association, CREA, is making some interesting moves that folks here in Halifax, especially anyone looking to buy or sell a place, should probably pay attention to. They've announced that Shaun Majumder, a fella many of us know from the telly, is going to be the new host of their "REAL TIME" podcast in 2025.

Now, Majumder's not just some celebrity from away, my son. He's got roots and a way of seeing things that could bring a fresh perspective to what can sometimes be a dry topic – real estate. CREA's podcast trailers suggest it's all about "connections, community, and curiosity." They've been focusing on things like building long-term community, even in short-term stays, and making the real estate journey more accessible, according to Episodes 74 and 72 of their current run. This focus on community and accessibility, with a new voice like Majumder's, could really shift how conversations about housing happen, and that always trickles down to what we see on the ground here in Halifax. Keep an ear out for what he brings to the table next year.

Keith and the gang dig into this kind of thing every single morning. Tune in live at mornings.live.

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