📚 How It Works
Simple Explanation of Our Real Estate YouTube Sentiment Tracker
What We Do (In Simple Terms)
We watch 30 Canadian real estate YouTube channels every day and use AI to understand what creators are saying about housing markets. We measure:
- Sentiment: Are they feeling positive, negative, or neutral?
- Hype Level: Are they using excited words or calm words?
- Topics: What are they talking about? (Prices, interest rates, investing, etc.)
- Mood: Do they sound worried, excited, or calm?
⚠️ Very Important:
We measure what creators are SAYING, not what will HAPPENin the housing market. This is NOT a prediction tool, forecasting system, or financial advice. Think of it like a news report about what people are talking about, not a crystal ball.
Where We Get Our Data
We use free, public information that anyone can access:
- 1.YouTube RSS Feeds: These are free public feeds that YouTube provides. Think of them like a news feed that shows new videos. We don't need special permission or API keys.
- 2.30 Canadian Real Estate Channels: We carefully picked 30 YouTube channels that talk about Canadian real estate. These include analysts, news channels, and realtor channels.
- 3.Time Window: We check for videos from the last 3 days (72 hours). This gives us recent content without being overwhelmed by old videos.
- 4.What We Read: We look at video titles, descriptions, and sometimes transcripts. We don't watch the videos - we just read the text.
How We Analyze Videos (Step by Step)
Step 1: AI Reads the Video
Our AI program reads the video title and description. It's like having a very fast reader that can understand emotions and topics in text.
The AI figures out:
- Sentiment: Does it sound negative (worried), neutral (calm), or positive (excited)?
- Hype Level: Are they using words like "URGENT!" or "CRASH!" (High Hype) or calm words (Low Hype)?
- Mood: Panic, Fear, Cautious, Hopeful, or Greedy?
- Topic: What are they talking about? (Crash, Rates, Prices, Investing, Affordability, Luxury)
Step 2: We Organize the Results
After analyzing all videos, we organize them and show you:
- How many videos are positive vs negative vs neutral
- Which topics are most popular
- Which videos have the most excitement or worry
- A table showing all the videos we analyzed
Step 3: We Update Daily
Every day at 6 AM, our system automatically runs and checks for new videos. The results update on this website so you always see the latest information.
The "Panic Score" (Simple Explanation)
We calculate a score from 0 to 100 that shows how worried or excited creators sound. Think of it like a mood meter for YouTube content.
How the Score Works:
- Starts at 50: This is the middle (neutral) point
- Goes UP (+1): When a video sounds negative AND uses excited words (like "CRASH!")
- Goes DOWN (-1): When a video sounds neutral or positive
- Stays between 0-100: The score can never go below 0 or above 100
Creators sound calm and positive
Mix of opinions - some worried, some positive
Lots of worried, excited language
Remember: This score measures what creators are SAYING, not what will HAPPEN. A high panic score means people are using worried words, not that the market will crash.
Final Important Reminder
This tool is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It shows what people are saying on YouTube, not what will happen in real estate markets.
This is NOT:
- Financial advice
- A prediction tool
- A recommendation to buy or sell property
- A substitute for professional real estate or financial advice
Always consult with qualified professionals before making any real estate or financial decisions.