Good morning from the Fundy shore — the tide's turning, and so is New Brunswick. Let's get into it.

Your next homebuying journey might get easier

I'll tell you what, finding a place to live here in Saint John, or anywhere in New Brunswick for that matter, can be a real challenge sometimes. But it sounds like the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) is looking at making the process a bit smoother for everyone. Their "REAL TIME" podcast, according to the latest episode notes, is focusing on accessibility in real estate. Episode 72 specifically features Jeffrey Kerr discussing how to make the journey more accessible, whether clients are facing mobility, visual, or auditory barriers. It's a good step, right? Thinking about how folks get around our older uptown streets, or navigate the housing market, this kind of forward thinking is something we need more of.

This isn't about new housing stock, mind you, but it’s about ensuring that when a property comes available, everyone has a fair shot at understanding the process and accessing the information they need. It highlights that the real estate journey isn't just about the house itself, but how we get people *into* it. It’ll be interesting to see if these conversations translate into concrete policy changes or new practices for realtors on the ground here in Saint John.

That’s your Morning Wire from the harbour.

You know, Shaun Majumder hosting that podcast next year? I'll tell you what, that's a good get. You can hear more of this kind of talk live at mornings.live.