Is now the right time to buy real estate in Canada?

In this episode of The Great Canadian Comeback, Kevin Bratch answers listener questions about today's Canadian real estate market, where the economy may be heading, and why he believes Canada is entering a new period of opportunity.

Kevin also discusses political uncertainty, Canada's relationship with the United States, the growth of AI infrastructure, and practical advice for anyone looking to build a career in real estate.

Topics Covered:

• Is now a good time to buy Canadian real estate?

• Has the housing market stabilized?

• Canada's political and economic outlook

• AI, infrastructure, and future investment opportunities

• Real estate investing vs. building a real estate business

• How to get started in real estate from scratch

• Why Kevin believes Canada is making a comeback

Whether you're an investor, homeowner, entrepreneur, or simply curious about Canada's future, this episode offers practical advice and long-term perspective.

New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Has Vancouver's real estate market finally reached a turning point?

In this episode of The Great Canadian Comeback, Kevin Bratch shares what's happening on the ground in today's market through two real homeowner stories. One highlights how a creative sell and rent back solution helped a homeowner successfully transition into retirement, while the other illustrates the difficult reality many Canadians face after buying near the peak of the market.

Topics Covered:

• Is Vancouver's housing market beginning to recover?

• What today's balanced market means for buyers and sellers

• A successful sell and rent back case study

• The growing challenge of homeowners being underwater on their mortgages

• Why creative real estate solutions matter more than ever

• Investment opportunities in today's market

• Why confidence is returning to Canada's economy

Whether you're a homeowner, investor, or simply interested in where Canada's housing market is heading, this episode offers practical insights from real transactions happening today.

New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Will lower interest rates kickstart Canada's next investment cycle?

In this episode of The Great Canadian Comeback, Kevin Bratch explores three important topics shaping Canada's future: the upcoming Bank of Canada interest rate decision, the country's push to build more housing, and why Canada may be entering its next major investment cycle.

Topics Covered:

• Will the Bank of Canada cut interest rates?

• How lower rates affect homeowners, businesses, and investors

• Canada's plan to build more affordable housing

• How new construction impacts home values and resale

• Why natural resources, infrastructure, and investment matter

• Consumer confidence and Canada's long-term outlook

• Why the future looks bright for Canada

Whether you're interested in Canada's economy, investing, housing, or where the country is heading, this episode offers practical insights into the opportunities ahead.

New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

In the first episode of The Great Canadian Comeback, Kevin Bratch looks at where Canada stands today and what could help drive the country forward.

From recent disappointments in sports and growing economic concerns to opportunities in natural resources, investment, and real estate, this episode explores both the challenges Canada is facing and the reasons for optimism.

Kevin also discusses Vancouver’s role in Canada’s recovery, the importance of reducing red tape, and where future growth and opportunity may come from.

Follow The Great Canadian Comeback for weekly conversations about Canada, the economy, real estate, business, and the opportunities shaping what comes next.

In this Q&A edition of The Real Deal on Real Estate, Kevin answers your most-asked investor questions—no fluff, just field-tested tactics. You’ll learn how to approach realtors for off-market JV opportunities, the two deal-killers to check first on distressed/foreclosure properties (roof & foundation), and the smartest creative financing plays right now (private money and vendor take-backs). Kevin also lays out practical, low-cost ways to build an off-market lead pipeline without buying ads—think networking, door knocking, mailers, and social—and the #1 rookie mistake investors make with agents (and how to pick a true investment pro instead of a friend-of-a-friend).
Have a question for the next “Ask the Deal Guy”? Submit it at kevinbratch.com and we’ll tackle it on a future episode.

In this episode of The Real Deal on Real Estate, Kevin Bratch breaks down real estate jobbing (aka “bird-dogging”)—the simple way beginners get paid in real estate without tying up properties or taking on risk. You’ll learn what a jobber actually does, where the best leads come from (hello, service industry pros), how referral fees work, and a real deal example where a jobber earned a five-figure check just for bringing the right seller at the right time. We also cover when a lead becomes a listing vs. an investment, how short rent-backs can help sellers in tough situations, and the basics of working ethically with investors and agents. If you can talk to people, you can start here.

In this episode of The Real Deal on Real Estate, Kevin Bratch breaks down a real-world investment play from start to finish — a deal brought by a wholesaler that turned into a six-figure flip.

You’ll hear how the deal came together, how Kevin negotiated the assignment, structured the purchase, financed the renovation, and walked away with nearly $200,000 in profit.

More importantly, Kevin explains how wholesalers can thrive in today’s market, how investors can work with them, and why relationships — not just numbers — drive the best deals in real estate.

In this episode of The Real Deal on Real Estate, Kevin Bratch breaks down the real numbers behind today’s housing market — not the headlines.

From the Fraser Valley to Greater Vancouver, prices have dropped up to 20% since 2021 — but deals are starting to move fast again. Kevin shares what’s really happening on the ground, where the opportunities are, and why the upcoming fall market could bring the heat that spring didn’t.

If you’re a buyer, seller, or investor waiting on the sidelines, this is your wake-up call to step back into the game before the next wave hits.

In this episode, Kevin Bratch breaks down a real-world discreet sale — a deal structured around privacy, compassion, and profit.

A divorcing couple wanted to sell their home quietly. One spouse needed their equity to move on, while the other wanted to stay in the property for another year. Kevin’s team connected them with an investor, structured a rent-back agreement, and turned a sensitive situation into a win-win.

You’ll learn how this type of off-market deal works, how investors can profit while helping homeowners, and why these creative structures are becoming a powerful niche in modern real estate.

In this boots-on-the-ground market brief, Kevin Bratch breaks down why Summer–Fall 2025 is a buyer’s market in Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley—and how smart investors are scooping discounted deals before the next run-up. You’ll hear what’s really happening (pricing, inventory, activity), the five catalysts that could flip sentiment fast (rate cuts, policy easing, flip-tax changes, local lending flexibility, and the FIFA 2026 spotlight), plus practical ways to source and evaluate opportunities without overpaying. If you’ve been waiting on the sidelines, this episode is your signal to get in position before the switch back to a seller’s market.