The Last Honest Realtor

Send us Fan Mail 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, agent egos, and a market where some agents avoi...

Send us Fan Mail 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-raising case studies from the GTA and Golden Horseshoe...

Send us Fan Mail 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 a recent story from the trenches, foll...

Send us Fan Mail 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 into the complex dynamics of Toronto's real es...

Send us Fan Mail 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 why these taxes make real estate more expensive an...

Send us Fan Mail 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 market's bleak outlook. David explores t...

Send us Fan Mail 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 really going on. David discusses the systemic prob...

Send us Fan Mail 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 what this all means for buyers, sellers, and inve...

Send us Fan Mail 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 market. David explores the key issues in On...

Send us Fan Mail 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 to jump into the market? David and Tara discuss...

Send us Fan Mail 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 agents from the rest. David examines the common m...

Send us Fan Mail 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 expertise and candor, David answers the burning qu...

Send us Fan Mail 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 preconstruction condo sales are plummeting and...

Send us Fan Mail 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 along the way. David begins by reflecting on h...

Send us Fan Mail 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 common compromises buyers face, from locati...

Send us Fan Mail 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 savvy investors should act now, debunking common mis...

Send us Fan Mail 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 people choose to live in condos or houses, debu...

Send us Fan Mail 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 tenants can expect moving forward. D...

Send us Fan Mail 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 and Chris discuss the latest statistics...

Send us Fan Mail 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 the paradoxical logic behind CMHC's appr...

Send us Fan Mail 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 that buyers face. David begins by explaining his lo...

Send us Fan Mail 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 by recounting his early experiences with bearis...

Send us Fan Mail 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 blend of humor, anecdotes, and in-depth...