Welcome to The Last Honest Realtor, your exclusive, behind-the-scenes pass to the twists and turns of the Toronto real estate market. Hosted by David Fleming of Toronto Realty Group, this podcast offers an unprecedented look behind the curtain, presenting the local real estate scene with a mix of unapologetic honesty and entertaining cynicism. David doesn’t just talk real estate—he lives it. With years of experience under his belt, he's here to share the unvarnished truth about what it reall ...
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Welcome to the home of all things Toronto Real Estate. This podcast has GTA market updates and investing tips for new and experienced investors. Bradley is the founder of Watson Estates, investor and real estate broker in Canada’s greatest city. To connect with us visit www.linktr.ee/WatsonEstates Yours in Real Estate, Bradley Watson Broker at Sutton Group - Summit Realty Inc. , Brokerage. Phone: 647-206-9554 Email: [email protected]
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Ep. 47 - Delusion for Sale: Why Toronto Condo Sellers Are Missing the Market
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29:55Send us a text In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor, David Fleming breaks down the harsh realities behind Toronto’s bloated condo market—starting with a seller who demanded nearly double her unit’s market value. This isn’t just one bad pricing story—it’s a portrait of a market flooded with delusion. From stale investor units and overpriced mi…
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Ep. 46 - Why Selling a Toronto Home in 2025 Feels So Much Harder
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31:06Send us a text In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor, David Fleming breaks down why offer nights in 2025 are no longer a guaranteed success—and what sellers need to understand about today’s changed landscape. David walks us through a real West End listing and its bumpy path to a sale, exposing how outdated pricing strategies, mismatched expect…
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Ep. 45 - Why Spring Didn’t Sprout: Record Listings and a Crisis of Confidence
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32:56Send us a text In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor, host David Fleming unpacks the April 2025 TRREB data and asks the question that’s on every seller’s mind: Why hasn’t spring sprung? Despite record-high listings and multiple Bank of Canada rate cuts, buyer activity remains muted. David dives into the growing confidence gap between buyers an…
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Ep. 44 - New Government, Same Market: The Post-Election Real Estate Outlook
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43:14Send us a text In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor, host David Fleming tackles the aftermath of Canada’s 2025 federal election—and why, despite all the promises, Toronto’s housing market remains stuck in the same cycle of gridlock, speculation, and political soundbites. What begins with a sharp story about development roadblocks turns into a…
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Ep. 43 - The Algorithm Is Lying to You: How Social Media Is Destroying Real Estate
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38:41Send us a text In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor, host David Fleming confronts a reality nobody wants to admit: Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, TikTok—they’re all lying to you about real estate. And it is reshaping what buyers and sellers expect in ways that no one is prepared for. What starts with a rant about food photos on Instagram turns…
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Ep. 42 - The Market Flip “Nobody” Saw Coming: Where Did the Sockless Realtors Go?
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41:59Send us a text In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor, host David Fleming asks a question that says more about the market than you’d think: Where did all the sockless realtors go? And more importantly—what does their disappearance say about Toronto real estate in 2025? What starts as a joke turns into a look back at the peak years of hype: pre-…
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Ep. 41 - Why Buyers Are Pausing, Sellers Are Dreaming, and Agents Are Faking It
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33:27Send us a text In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor podcast, host David Fleming pulls back the curtain on the strange dynamics shaping Toronto’s spring real estate market in 2025. From fatigued buyers to hopeful-but-unrealistic sellers—and agents caught somewhere in between—David explores the widening gap between perception and reality in tod…
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Ep. 40 - Was the Mortgage Renewal Crisis Overblown? | How a Bad Narrative Took Over
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32:46Send us a text In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor podcast, host David Fleming tackles the most talked-about topic in Canadian real estate over the past two years: the so-called mortgage renewal cliff. Was it ever a real threat, or just a media-fueled panic? With his signature candor and a heavy dose of data, David breaks down how this narra…
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Ep. 39 - The Market Value Myth: Why Most Sellers Are Wrong in 2025
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37:06Send us a text Everyone thinks they know what their home is worth—but do they really? Spoiler: it's not what you paid, and it’s definitely not what you want to get back. In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor, host David Fleming dives into one of real estate’s most misunderstood concepts: market value. With vintage hockey cards, economic theory…
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Ep. 38 - 10 People You Should Never Take Real Estate Advice From (And Why They’re Always Wrong!)
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37:54Send us a text Everyone has an opinion on real estate, but who should you actually listen to? Spoiler: probably not your parents, your boss, or that TikTok agent with a flashy dance routine. In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor, host David Fleming delivers a hilarious and brutally honest breakdown of the 10 worst sources of real estate advice…
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Ep. 37 - Why Desperate Sellers Want You to Take the Bait: The Listing Price Trap
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29:12Send us a text Some sellers think gimmicks can replace strategy. Others learn the hard way that pricing games don’t fool the market—only themselves. So when a seller slaps a $1 price tag on their home, does it actually work, or is it just a desperate stunt? In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor, host David Fleming shreds the myth behind $1 lis…
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Ep. 36 - STORYTIME: Million-Dollar Gambles: Real Estate’s Tale of Hubris vs. Humility
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28:50Send us a text Some sellers think their home’s value can never go down. Others learn the hard way that the market doesn’t care about what they want—only what buyers are willing to pay. So, when a seller turns down a great offer, convinced they’ll get more later, what happens when reality hits? In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor, host David …
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Ep. 35 - First-Time Condo Buyers in 2025: Smart Move or Market Trap?
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40:27Send us a text In a Market Full of Uncertainty, Should You Buy Now or Wait? Toronto’s condo market is at a crossroads. Prices are dipping, interest rates are shifting, and buyer sentiment is all over the place. But does that mean now is the perfect time to buy—or a terrible mistake? In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor, host David Fleming tak…
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Ep. 34 - Tariffs, Taxes & Toronto Real Estate: Are We Headed for a Crisis?
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31:30Send us a text In a market shaped by speculation and media-fueled panic, understanding the real drivers of real estate is more crucial than ever. In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor, host David Fleming and guest Chris Kik cut through the noise surrounding tariffs, trade wars, and economic uncertainty to uncover what’s actually influencing To…
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Ep. 33 - 10 Real Estate Stats You NEED to Watch in 2025 (Don't Get Fooled by Headlines!)
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42:08Send us a text In an age of market speculation and misleading headlines, understanding the right real estate metrics is more important than ever. In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor, host David Fleming examines the 10 key measures that truly define the Toronto real estate market—offering insights beyond the typical "hot or cold" narratives. …
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Ep. 32 - The Shocking Truth About Toronto’s Spring Market – Are Buyers Failing Themselves?
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40:28Send us a text Host David Fleming pulls back the curtain on the chaos of Toronto’s spring real estate market—where buyers are making costly mistakes, sellers are misreading the playbook, and agents are fumbling negotiations. In this eye-opening episode of The Last Honest Realtor, David exposes the listing strategies that are working, the ones that …
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Ep. 31 - Toronto Real Estate Unlocked: Why Some Homes Sell in Days—and Others Go Nowhere
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54:22Send us a text Host David Fleming tackles one of real estate’s biggest mysteries: why do some Toronto properties sell in the blink of an eye, while others gather dust? In this candid episode of The Last Honest Realtor, David reveals the little-known factors that can make or break a listing—from the power of skilled representation and strategic pric…
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Ep. 30 - 2025 Real Estate Predictions: A No-Nonsense Look at Rates, Politics, and Supply
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49:11Send us a text Host David Fleming delivers a no-holds-barred preview of what’s to come in Toronto’s 2025 real estate market in this special kickoff episode of The Last Honest Realtor. From expected interest rate cuts to the political wildcards that could upend the market, David unpacks the major forces shaping the year ahead—and explains why “quali…
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Ep. 29 - Toronto Real Estate in 2024: The Year That Changed Everything
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55:59Send us a text Host David Fleming delivers a no-holds-barred retrospective on Toronto’s 2024 real estate market in this year-end episode of The Last Honest Realtor. From shocking sales stats to the implosion of the pre-construction condo market, David unpacks the stories that shaped the year—and offers an unfiltered look at where we’re headed next.…
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Ep. 28 - 2024’s Most Shocking Real Estate Stories: The Truth Behind the Market Chaos
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51:24Send us a text Host David Fleming pulls back the curtain on the highs, lows, and chaos of Toronto’s 2024 real estate market in this year-in-review episode of The Last Honest Realtor. From record-breaking sales to jaw-dropping market trends, David shares unfiltered insights into what it’s really like behind the scenes of a top-performing real estate…
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Ep. 27 - Fixed vs. Variable: Navigating Toronto’s Mortgage Market in 2025
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43:03Send us a text Host David Fleming is joined by mortgage expert Tony Della Sciucca for a candid discussion on Toronto’s mortgage market and its impact on buyers, investors, and the real estate landscape as a whole. With two decades of experience, Tony brings invaluable insights into navigating today’s interest rate environment, the changing policies…
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Ep. 26 - The Truth About Interest Rates and the Future of Toronto Real Estate
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1:00:57Send us a text In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor podcast, host David Fleming sits down with economist and advisor Ben Rabidoux to discuss the intersection of real estate, economics, and government policy. As the founder of North Cove Advisors and Edge Analytics, Ben brings his sharp analysis and a wealth of data to this fascinating convers…
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Ep. 25 - Rental Scams Uncovered: How to Protect Yourself as a Landlord or Tenant
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34:29Send us a text In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor podcast, host David Fleming tackles the alarming rise of rental scams targeting landlords and tenants alike. With scams becoming more sophisticated, David shares practical tips, real-life examples, and a step-by-step guide to help you avoid falling victim to fraudulent rental applications, f…
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Ep. 24 - Why Nothing is Selling in Toronto’s Real Estate Market: Are Agents and Sellers to Blame?
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30:35Send us a text In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor podcast, host David Fleming digs into Toronto’s perplexing real estate slowdown. With properties lingering on the market, David examines why sales are at record lows despite high demand and supply. Drawing on real client experiences, he discusses the pitfalls of inflated seller expectations,…
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Ep. 23 - Underpricing or False Advertising? The Controversy You Need to Know!
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29:26Send us a text In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor podcast, host David Fleming tackles the controversial practice of underpricing in real estate. Is listing a property below its market value just a smart strategy, or does it cross the line into false advertising? David brings his insights to the table, drawing from a series of eyebrow-raisin…
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Ep. 22 - Buying Your Home Feels Like a Battle: The Turmoil You Didn't See Coming
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43:30Send us a text In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor podcast, host David Fleming dives into the intense emotional roller coaster that comes with buying a home, whether it's your first or your forever home. Is the pressure of purchasing your forever home with your family's future in mind more overwhelming than your first-time buy? David shares …
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Ep. 21 - Are Condo Investors to Blame for Toronto's Shrinking Market?
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45:06Send us a text In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor podcast, host David Fleming tackles a hot topic: Have condo investors ruined Toronto’s condo market? With a recent Toronto Star article sparking debate, David offers his unbiased analysis of the claims that investors are to blame for shrinking condo sizes and rising housing costs. Diving int…
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Ep. 20 - Are Real Estate Taxes Killing Affordability? Looking at the Housing Crisis
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51:43Send us a text In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor podcast, host David Fleming dives into the complex and often frustrating world of real estate taxes, focusing on how they impact housing affordability in Toronto and beyond. David covers everything from land transfer taxes to the luxury tax, the underused housing tax, and more, explaining wh…
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Ep. 19 - Is Toronto’s Real Estate Market About to Turn Around? What the Numbers Say
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30:36Send us a text In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor podcast, host David Fleming dives into the latest statistics from the Toronto real estate market, with a specific focus on the September numbers. David takes you through the key stats from the Toronto Real Estate Board (TRREB) and delivers a bold prediction for what's to come, despite the ma…
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Ep. 18 - Why Toronto’s Rental Market Is Broken: The Hidden Problems Everyone Avoids
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54:27Send us a text In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor podcast, host David Fleming takes a bold look at the issues plaguing Toronto’s rental market—topics most people shy away from. With soaring rental prices, understaffed Landlord Tenant Boards, and the increasing tensions between landlords and tenants, David pulls back the curtain on what’s re…
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Ep. 17 - New Mortgage Rules, Rate Cuts, and Inflation: What’s Next for the Toronto Real Estate Market?
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46:53Send us a text In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor podcast, host David Fleming breaks down the latest major announcements impacting the real estate market in Toronto, Canada, and beyond. With sweeping changes to mortgage rules, surprising interest rate cuts, and inflation hitting the Bank of Canada’s 2% target, David takes a deep dive into w…
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Ep. 16 - Toronto's 2024 Rental Showdown: Who Has It Worse—Tenants or Landlords?
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1:03:00Send us a text In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor podcast, host David Fleming tackles the pressing question: Who has it worse in Toronto—tenants or landlords? With both sides locked in disputes, David dives into some of the most shocking horror stories that highlight the challenges faced by both groups in the city's ever-complicated rental …
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Ep. 15 - First-Time Buyers & The Fall Market: Toronto Real Estate Post Rate Cuts
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37:34Send us a text In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor podcast, host David Fleming and his colleague Tara Amina dive deep into the challenges facing first-time buyers in Toronto as the fall 2024 real estate market kicks off. With the Bank of Canada announcing a third consecutive interest rate cut, many buyers are wondering: Is now the right time…
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Ep. 14 - What Is a Buyer Agent Worth? The Truth About Real Estate Representation
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54:16Send us a text In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor podcast, host David Fleming dives deep into one of the most hotly debated topics in real estate today: the value of a buyer agent in 2024. With 75,000 real estate agents in the GTA, opinions are divided, but David cuts through the noise with his candid take on what truly separates the best a…
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Ep. 13 - The Fall Real Estate Market: What Will Happen In Toronto This September
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40:41Send us a text In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor podcast, host David Fleming provides an in-depth analysis of the upcoming fall real estate market. As we approach one of the most critical times of the year for real estate, David explores key economic factors and market trends that will influence the season ahead. With his usual blend of ex…
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Ep. 12 - Why Toronto's Condo Market is Crashing: The Truth Behind the Headlines
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39:20Send us a text In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor podcast, host David Fleming takes a critical look at the dramatic downturn in Toronto's preconstruction condominium market. With over 72,000 real estate agents in the city, the chatter is constant, but few provide the honest, behind-the-scenes insights that David offers. He explains why prec…
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Ep. 11 - Toronto Real Estate: Buying My First Condo to Finding the Forever Home
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57:14Send us a text In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor podcast, host David Fleming shares his personal journey of climbing the property ladder in Toronto's competitive real estate market. From buying his first one-bedroom condo to finally securing his forever home, David offers a candid look at the emotional and financial challenges he faced alo…
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Ep. 10 - Why Making Compromises Can Help You Win in Toronto's Real Estate Market
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1:03:59Send us a text In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor podcast, host David Fleming explores the crucial role of compromises in the home-buying process. With a focus on Toronto's real estate market, David breaks down how strategic compromises can be the key to securing a property that meets your needs and budget. He begins by discussing the most …
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Ep. 9 - Why Now is the Time to Buy a One-Bedroom Investment Condo in Toronto
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46:55Send us a text In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor podcast, host David Fleming makes the case for why now is the perfect time to buy a one-bedroom investment condo in Toronto. Reflecting on recent market trends and the anticipated interest rate cuts, David sets the stage for today’s topic. He dives deep into seven compelling reasons why savv…
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Ep. 8 - STORYTIME: The Good and Bad of Condo Living
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49:33Send us a text In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor podcast, host David Fleming explores the age-old debate of condos versus houses. Reflecting on recent discussions with colleagues Chris Kik and Tara Amina about the future of real estate and the rental market, David sets the stage for today’s topic. He dives deep into the various reasons why…
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Ep. 7 - Renter Roulette: Toronto's High Stake Hunt
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42:35Send us a text In this episode of "The Last Honest Realtor" podcast, host David Fleming is joined by colleague Tara Amina to dive deep into the current state of Toronto's rental market. With a focus on the challenges and opportunities within the rental space, they explore how the market has shifted over the past year and what both landlords and ten…
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Ep. 6 - Future of Real Estate in Toronto: The Next 6 Months
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40:56Send us a text In this episode of "The Last Honest Realtor" podcast, host David Fleming is joined by long-time colleague and friend Chris Cansick to delve into the current state of the real estate market. With a focus on summer market trends, they explore how the market has evolved over the past year and what to expect in the coming months. David a…
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Ep. 5 - Why the CMHC Doesn't Work for You
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49:39Send us a text In this episode, David Fleming critically examines the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and its impact on the average Canadian. Despite the CMHC's mandate to make housing more affordable, David argues that their policies have failed, often making housing less accessible and more expensive. David begins by exploring th…
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Ep. 4 - STORYTIME: The Perils of Pre-Construction
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28:21Send us a text In this episode, David Fleming delves into the complex and often controversial world of preconstruction condos in Toronto. Through personal anecdotes, industry insights, and a critical analysis of the market, David explores why he has never sold a preconstruction condo in his 20-year career and highlights the significant pitfalls tha…
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Ep. 3 - Why do People Love to be Bearish on Toronto Real Estate?
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50:06Send us a text In this episode, David tackles a fascinating and often perplexing question: Why do people love being bearish on Toronto real estate? Through anecdotes, historical context, and a deep dive into market psychology, David explores the reasons behind the perennial pessimism some people hold about Toronto’s real estate market. David begins…
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Ep. 2 - How the Technique of "Under Pricing" Began
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35:57Send us a text The Last Honest Realtor - Episode 2: How the Technique of "Under Pricing" Began Welcome to the second episode of The Last Honest Realtor, hosted by David Fleming of the Toronto Realty Group. Following the success of the inaugural episode, David dives into a topic that stirs much debate in the real estate world: underpricing. With a b…
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318: What Ontario Real Estate Will Look like in 2023 with Tim Hudak
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31:35Interest Rates, Home Prices, Stress Test, the Greenbelt, Rent Rates, today we cover it all. REALiTY+ is the only real estate conference in Canada offering special access to the biggest industry leaders from across the globe. Get ahead of the competition and learn about cutting edge sales techniques, disruptive real estate technology and the future …
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317: Many GTA Housing Segments Find a Price Floor
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28:29Is the Bad News in the Housing Market CURRENT, or OLD NEWS? What’s the Real Story in the GTA right now? Which GTA housing segment has me the most excited in the next 3-6 months? Articles Referenced in this Episode: https://www.blogto.com/real-estate-toronto/2022/09/home-prices-around-toronto-expected-fall-as-much-risen/ https://www.theglobeandmail.…
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316: The Toronto Real Estate Market is Doing What It’s Supposed to Do
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32:02Have we Reached the Bottom on Prices? Is the Recent 0.75% Increase the Last Our Market will See? Why is Rent Increasing So Quickly? Articles Referenced in this Episode: https://globalnews.ca/news/9102198/toronto-home-sales-august-2022-real-estate/ https://www.bankofcanada.ca/2022/09/fad-press-release-2022-09-07/ https://renx.ca/rising-interest-rate…
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315: The Flashing Red Lights for Ontario Rental-Housing Providers with Tony Irwin (FRPO)
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45:22Big Post-COVID Changes Just Up Ahead Welcome to the home of all things Toronto Real Estate. Our guest today is Tony Irwin, President & CEO of the Federation of Rental-Housing Providers of Ontario (FRPO). With 2,200 members, FRPO is the leading advocate for quality rental housing in Ontario. Before joining FRPO, Tony was President & CEO of the Canad…
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