Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1519 - The Future of Housing, & Real Estate with Fred Cassano

Tonight on The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian is joined by Fred Cassano, National Real Estate Leader at PwC Canada, for a timely deep dive into the future of housing and real estate in Canada. Drawing on PwC’s extensive survey of over 1,250 industry leaders, they explore why the condo market has stalled, why purpose-built rentals are booming, and why only top-tier office space remains in demand.They also unpack the impacts of labour shortages, private equity investment, ESG priorities, and Canada’s growing need for 500,000 new homes a year. Fred outlines why condo sales today could drive higher rents in 2026, how Canada is falling behind in AI and data centre development, and what real estate leaders urgently want from government — faster approvals, smarter permitting, and lower barriers to building. It’s a must-listen conversation for anyone concerned about housing affordability, investment trends, or the future of Canadian cities and the economy.