Broadview Table Talks: Toronto Real Estate Podcast

If you bought a home in the last few years, especially a larger trade-up property, you might be feeling some regret. Did you buy at the wrong time? Did you overpay? Did the market drop? Should you have waited? Let’s step away from the noise and look at this logically. Let's talk about some ideas that may give you a different perspective. Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wgtqTf_-Pl0...

What year are Toronto real estate prices back to? 2020? 2018? That question sounds simple, but it leads a lot of people in the wrong direction. With so much data floating around and so few actual sales driving the numbers, it’s easy to draw the wrong conclusions from the headlines. Different parts of the market are moving very differently right now, and the answer depends far more on what you’re l...

I thought bidding wars were supposed to be over? I guess not. We just listed a starter home in #Leslieville, an urban community just outside #downtowntoronto, expecting a normal negotiation. Instead, we ended up with a frenzy that drove the price to 120% of asking. We priced it at fair market value. So why did the buyers go crazy? Watch this offer night recap to find out why this specific home spa...

Toronto real estate feels uncomfortable right now. Prices have softened, headlines are pessimistic, and a lot of people are questioning whether owning real estate here still makes sense at all. Some are calling this the end of the housing boom. Others think the system is broken beyond repair. But I don’t see it that way. I want to walk you through how I’m actually thinking about the Toronto housin...

Toronto is now almost a 50/50 city. About half of households own their home, and half rent. Yet the housing conversation is still stuck on the same question: should you rent or should you buy? That’s the wrong debate. The real question is what you’re working toward long term. Renting and owning are just tools. Either path can work if you’re intentional. My framework is simple, the destination is f...

Real estate in Toronto feels rough right now. Prices are down, interest rates are high, headlines are loud, and a lot of people feel stuck. Buyers are asking: What if prices fall more? Sellers are wondering: Why isn’t my place moving? Owners are facing mortgage renewals, life changes, or carrying costs that just don’t work anymore. Real questions people are dealing with right now: - Is it a mistak...

Many of the units that Toronto pre-construction buyers bought are now worth less than the purchase price. Appraisals are coming in low, lenders are tightening up, and the gap between contract value and today's market value is often times bigger than the deposit that they put down. So what to you do if you find yourself in this position? Risk getting sued by failing to close, borrow with private le...

Listings are sitting longer, open houses feel quiet, and the headlines make it sound like the market still has room to fall. That uncertainty is exactly why my clients asked me this question, and why the answer isn’t as simple as “yes” or “no.” So let's go through a real conversation I had with some recent clients. If you’re trying to make sense of whether waiting helps or hurts you in this kind o...

After ten rate hikes and two years of high borrowing costs, the Bank of Canada has finally started cutting. For the first time in years, interest rates are “in a good place.” But if money’s cheaper, why isn’t the housing market roaring back to life? What do the latest rate cuts actually mean for buyers and sellers? How long will it take for monetary policy to show up in home prices? And what are t...

"What's a good school zone" is a question I am often asked. But the truth is, buying a home based on school rankings is more of an art than a science. Most rankings, like those from the Fraser Institute, are based on EQAO test scores, which is a narrow and often outdated measure that doesn’t reflect the full picture of a school’s quality. What actually drives school reputation often has more to do...

When a tenant moves out, every landlord faces the same question: should you renovate, or keep it simple? Let's talk about the Golden Rule of Multi-Family Investing, how to decide if a renovation actually makes sense after tenant turnover. We’ll cover: - Turnover is your chance to reset rent, but how much should you budget? - The rule of thumb for renovation ROI - Smart upgrades that attract better...

Mortgage delinquencies in Canada are making headlines, with reports saying they’re “up 30%.” But what does that really mean? Defaults have risen, but that’s still below Canada’s historical “normal” range. Even during the 1980s peak, it wasn't that bad. By comparison, the U.S. sits much higher. The truth? The rise looks dramatic in percentages, but the actual risk level is still very low. Context m...

Imagine you’re playing Monopoly, and one player already owns most of the houses. Every time someone else lands, they have to pay more and more rent. Even if you save your money and play smart, it’s really hard to catch up when someone else already owns everything. That’s what’s happening in real life too: homes and apartments are being bought up by people who already have lots of money. Regular pe...

Condos may have dropped more percentage-wise, but detached and semi-detached homes have fallen much more in real dollars. That means if you’re upsizing, the price gap has narrowed, and this less-than-stellar market might actually work in your favour. So, let's talk about why now could be the smartest time to trade up, and how to use market conditions to your advantage. If you’ve outgrown your spac...

Feel like you’ll be renting forever? That’s honestly okay. Owning real estate isn’t the only path to stability. But if you’re not buying, you’ll need a solid plan — because the system is still built around homeowners. The truth is, renting can offer flexibility — but it doesn’t build equity by default. And if you’re not intentional, you might wake up 10 or 20 years from now priced out of more than...

A new national survey from Royal LePage shows that 31% of Canadian renters have no plans to ever buy a home—a statistic that challenges long-held assumptions about homeownership in this country. We’ll look at what’s driving this shift: affordability barriers, changing lifestyles, and why many renters feel completely priced out. More importantly, we’ll explore what this means for Toronto’s housing...

Renting is the norm in cities like New York, Berlin, and Toronto — but staying a renter forever could mean missing your window to build real wealth. Let’s talk about how smart buyers are breaking in, even with high prices and limited savings. Some are co-owning multi-units with friends or family. Others are turning basements into income suites or living in laneway homes behind their parents’ place...

The Toronto condo market is shifting fast—and not in a good way for small landlords. With sky-high interest rates, poor rental yields, and construction costs that don’t pencil out, the old condo ownership model is breaking down. Condos were once a slam-dunk investment, but now it seems like purpose-built rentals are taking over. So let’s explore what this means for real estate investors, end users...

If you own real estate in Toronto — or anywhere in Canada — you’ve probably had it with all the negative headlines. Falling condo prices, sluggish sales, rising interest rates… it’s all you ever hear. But here’s the one thing no one’s saying: there’s still a positive case to be made for property owners — if you understand the bigger picture. In this video, I'll talk about: - Why this downturn isn’...

There’s no sugar-coating it—the Toronto market’s been rough. April 2025 numbers from TRREB show sales down 23.3% year-over-year and the average price dipping 4.1%. That’s a tough headline. But here’s the part people are missing: behind the negative press, there’s a lot of good news —if you know where to look. Schedule a 15-minute appointment to chat with me here: https://www.broadviewavenue.ca/app...

Remember how Monopoly ends—with one person owning everything? That’s exactly what’s happening in our economy and real estate market today. If you don’t own assets, you’re getting left behind. In this episode of Broadview Table Talks, I break down: • Why housing affordability keeps getting worse • The true effects of inflation and money printing • How asset owners keep winning (and what you can do...

Here are the top 3 lessons I wish I knew when I first started investing in real estate 20 years ago. After two decades in the market, I’ve seen it all—rising prices, market crashes, bad tenants, and great deals. But the biggest lessons I’ve learned could save you thousands and help you make smarter investment decisions. Of course, I've learned a lot more than just 3 lessons, so if you want to chat...

Everywhere you look, headlines scream that Toronto’s condo market is crashing. Interest rates are high, condo prices are dropping, and investors are caught in the middle. But what’s really going on behind the scenes? In this video, we explore how banks and government intervention are shaping the Toronto real estate market, why condos are no longer an easy investment, and what this means if you’re...

Thinking of backing out of a real estate deal? Whether it’s a pre-construction condo, a resale home, or a commercial property, walking away from a legally binding contract can have serious consequences. In this video, I break down the legal, financial, and strategic options you have if you’re struggling to close. - What happens to your deposit? - Can you be sued for more than your deposit? - What...

Are houses finally becoming affordable in Toronto? With interest rates expected to drop and condo inventory surging, buyers have more options than ever. But is it the right time to jump into the market, or should you wait? In this episode of Broadview Table Talks, we break down the latest trends in Toronto real estate, including: • Interest rate predictions and their impact on home prices • Why tr...