Ron Butler, a mortgage broker and commentator on Canadian real estate, posted a series of tweets in early April 2026 discussing recent developments in the housing market and public figures’ involvement.
On April 2, 2026, Butler commented on the spread of what he termed the “Dog Crate Condo Crash” to Calgary. He wrote: “Dog Crate Condo Crash Comes To Calgary: The Virus Infects A New City
Eventually someone will do a research project about the Dog Crate Condo Crash
They will find it was mostly like a money destroying illness
And now the illness is intensifying & spreading https://t.co/5P2lmFwXnq“.
The following day, April 3, 2026, Butler referenced Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s interaction with Mark Carney at a housing announcement event. In his tweet he stated: “Ford Drank Carney’s Water Last Week & Went Full Carney Fart Catcher
Doug Ford drank from Prime Minister Carney’s Water Glass at the Housing Announcement last week & became a BIGGER Carney Ass Kisser than ever
What magic exists in Carney’s spit?
Or was Doug always a Liberal? https://t.co/Us3zDqNeoH“.
Later that same day, Butler addressed concerns over real estate commentary on social media platforms. He warned: “Please PLEASE Don’t Start Listening To Real Estate Insanity On TikTok Facebook & Instagram
Now that some decent weather has hit & a few extra people go to Open Houses some RE Agents are screaming the Market has TURNED
House prices are still going DOWN but sales may improve
Butler’s remarks come amid ongoing volatility in Canada’s housing market. Recent years have seen fluctuating home prices and concerns about affordability across major cities such as Calgary and Toronto. Social media platforms have increasingly become sources for real estate information and speculation, sometimes leading to confusion among buyers and sellers regarding market trends.
Mark Carney, former Governor of both the Bank of Canada and Bank of England, has recently been active in Canadian political discussions surrounding housing policy. Doug Ford continues to serve as Premier of Ontario during this period.
