The Last Honest Realtor

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor, David Fleming breaks down the listing tactics that are actively working against sellers in today’s Toronto real estate market. From irrational pricing to failed offer strategies and zero backup planning, agents and homeowners are making the same costly mistakes - over and over. This is a slow bleed, made worse by sellers refusing to adap...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor, David Fleming sits down with special guest Ben Rabidoux—economist, housing analyst, and founder of Edge Realty Analytics—to expose the harsh truths behind Toronto’s condo market and the broader economic forces reshaping Canadian real estate. This isn’t fear-mongering. It’s a data-backed dissection of a market facing systemic risk. From b...

Send us Fan Mail 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 micro-condos to media hysteria and agent complacen...

Send us Fan Mail 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 David walks us through a real West End listing and its bumpy path to a sale, exposing how outdated pricing strategies, mismatched expectations, and weak agent preparation are colliding...

Send us Fan Mail 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 and sellers, and what this standoff means for the...

Send us Fan Mail 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 no-holds-barred analysis of the post-election h...

Send us Fan Mail 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 into a sharp, critical look at how social media...

Send us Fan Mail 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-construction mania, staged social media hustle,...

Send us Fan Mail 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 today’s market. With his signature candor and groun...

Send us Fan Mail 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 narrative took shape—and why it may have already unra...

Send us Fan Mail 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, and a few reality checks, David unpacks w...

Send us Fan Mail 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—and why their opinions are often riddled with b...

Send us Fan Mail 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 listings, revealing why they rarely sell and how se...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Fleming shares two gripping real estate storie...

Send us Fan Mail 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 takes a no-nonsense look at the realities first-tim...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Toronto’s housing market. Rather than chasing head...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Rather than relying on sweeping genera...

Send us Fan Mail 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 are failing, and the behind-the-scenes drama mos...

Send us Fan Mail 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 pricing to the emotional undercurrent that often pus...

Send us Fan Mail 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 “quality listings” may become the new gold standard. W...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Whether you’re a buyer, seller, investor, or re...

Send us Fan Mail 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 team. Whether you’re a buyer, seller, or real e...

Send us Fan Mail 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 at CMHC, and what buyers and investors should p...

Send us Fan Mail 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 conversation about the current and future state of the...

Send us Fan Mail 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, fake documents, and more. From con artists posing...