The Real Estate Podcast

In this episode (#183) of KT Confidential, The Real Estate Podcast, Ariel and Adrian discuss the positive and negative impacts it has on buying during a dip in the Real Estate Market. Are you considering purchasing a home right now? Then you must consider a situation in which you purchase a home at the peak of the market and a recession occurs. Will you be able to afford the monthly payments if th...

In this episode (#182) of KT Confidential, The Real Estate Podcast, Ariel and Adrian discuss how to properly proceed after the buyer doesn't deliver the deposit. If the financial risk of a variable-rate mortgage doesn't bother you, a variable-rate mortgage may be a preferable option in a low-interest-rate environment because the rate is likely to be lower than a fixed-rate mortgage, which can save...

In this episode (#180) of KT Confidential, The Real Estate Podcast, Ariel and Adrian discuss what the best mortgage option is for homebuyers in 2022. If the financial risk of a variable-rate mortgage doesn't bother you, a variable-rate mortgage may be a preferable option in a low-interest-rate environment because the rate is likely to be lower than a fixed-rate mortgage, which can save you a lot o...

In this episode (#180) of KT Confidential, The Real Estate Podcast, Ariel and Chris talk about how the 2022 Canadien Budget is going to affect the Real estate market. Last week, our federal government presented its budget for 2022, which contained a number of initiatives aimed at addressing housing affordability. Let's start with the three most visible housing issues: The Housing Accelerator, the...

In this episode (#179) of KT Confidential, The Real Estate Podcast, Ariel discusses if it's financially smarter to use the seller's realtor. Some buyers believe that going to an open house or directly calling the selling agent on a home will save them money. They believe that by dealing directly with the listing agent, they will get an advantage in negotiations and/or the listing agent will forego...

In this episode (#178) of KT Confidential, The Real Estate Podcast, Adrian and Ariel discuss how rising mortgage rates are affecting the Real Estate Market. Homebuyers already confront a competitive housing market with high expenses and limited inventory—inflation and rising mortgage rates are now adding to the mix. Is it still possible for buyers to purchase a home? All of that and more on KT Con...

In this episode (#177) of KT Confidential, The Real Estate Podcast, Adrian and Ariel discuss a recent situation that occurred with a Condo Developer and their investors. Papi paid $427,000 for the Nautique Lakefront Residences in Burlington, Ontario five years ago. However, the business cited "extraordinary" rises in trade costs as the rationale for canceling the purchase agreement and hiking proj...

In this episode (#176) of KT Confidential, The Real Estate Podcast, Adrian and Ariel discuss tips and tricks you should consider while closing your home as a seller. The closing procedure can be intimidating if you're a first-time home seller. You just want to sell your house quickly, but there are a lot of stages (and tips) to go through before the deal is finalized. All of that and more on KT Co...

In this episode (#175) of KT Confidential, The Real Estate Podcast, Ariel Kormendy talks about how you can sell your home in a hot or cold market. Some markets are better than others, and you may find yourself advertising your house in a market that isn't very friendly to sellers depending on the time and circumstances. This might be discouraging, particularly if you list your house and receive no...

In this episode (#174) of KT Confidential, The Real Estate Podcast, the Kormendy Trott team talks about the 2022 Market changes in the Real Estate Market. As Canadian home prices continue to grow across the country, the national average home price broke an all-time high in January 2022. The average home price in Canada's housing market in January 2022 was $748,439, up 20% over the previous year. I...

In this episode (#173) of KT Confidential, The Real Estate Podcast, Adrian and Ariel talk about the different characteristics you need to make it as a Realtor. It can be difficult to break into a new industry. As a rookie real estate agent, you may believe that creating a consistent income will take years, but this isn't the case. In this podcast, we'll go over some tips on how to make money as a...

In this episode (#172) of KT Confidential, The Real Estate Podcast, Adrian and Ariel talk about the challenges and rewards that happen on your Real Estate Journey. Real estate is a rewarding career that also comes with a lot of problems. It can be rewarding, but it involves a lot of hard work and sacrifice. If you're considering a career in real estate, we've put up a summary of the benefits and d...

In this episode (#171) of KT Confidential, The Real Estate Podcast, Adrian and Ariel talk about 5 tips to become a successful realtor. You've probably wondered how to be a successful real estate agent if you're a Realtor (or an investor considering getting licenced). Fortunately, the solution is straightforward. You will attain longevity and success if you treat your firm as if it were a tiny busi...

In this episode (#170) of KT Confidential, The Real Estate Podcast, Adrian and Ariel talk about certain attributes you should look for when hiring your Realtor. One of the first decisions you'll have to make if you're a first-time buyer or seller in the GTA is whether or not to hire a REALTOR to represent you. As a real estate novice, who you hire can make the difference between a positive or nega...

In this episode (#169) of KT Confidential, The Real Estate Podcast, Adrian and Ariel talk about if the recent Mortgage Rate Increase will affect the Spring Market. The period of ultra-low pandemic interest rates, which have aided in the rise of Canadian housing prices to all-time highs, may be drawing to a close. All of that and more on KT Confidential - The Real Estate Podcast. ******************...

In this episode (#167) of KT Confidential, The Real Estate Podcast, Adrian and Ariel talk about a recent situation that happened to them involving the lack of communication with certain Realtors in the GTA Real Estate Industry. A real estate transaction might be derailed by a variety of causes. When at all feasible, real estate brokers should minimize unnecessary hassles. It isn't always possible,...

In this episode (#167) of KT Confidential, The Real Estate Podcast, Adrian and Ariel talk about what kind of floors should you install, primarily discussing Hardwood, Laminate, and Vinyl. When it comes to home improvement, one of the most significant decisions you'll have to make is which flooring to use. Your interior design is incomplete without the material. It also dictates how it will be used...

In this episode (#166) of KT Confidential, The Real Estate Podcast, Adrian and Ariel talk about the different things a homeowner can do in order to properly vet a tenant. A good renter takes care of the property in more ways than just paying the rent on time. A good tenant is also one who is responsible for the property. They will alert you to concerns before they become large issues, while also e...

In this episode (#165) of KT Confidential, The Real Estate Podcast, Adrian and Ariel talk about what a Holdover Clause represents as well as Real Estate Holdbacks. The holdover period is the time after a listing agreement expires during which the listing brokerage is entitled to a commission if the property is sold to someone who was introduced to it while it was listed. All of that and more on KT...

In this episode (#164) of KT Confidential, The Real Estate Podcast, Adrian and Ariel talk about what exactly an irrevocable period represents. An offer, acceptance, and consideration are all required for a legally enforceable contract. In general, until an offer is retracted, it can be accepted at any moment. All Purchase and Sale Agreements should include a clause known as the "Irrevocable" claus...

In this episode (#163) of KT Confidential, The Real Estate Podcast, Adrian and Steve Cecchetto talk about why it's unrealistic to think your house can sell in a hot market without doing any work. There are multiple factors that go into getting the best return on investment with your property; from professional photographs to staging the property properly. All of that and more on KT Confidential -...

On this podcast, episode 162, Adrian and Ariel talk about why Realtors don't show selling prices in their "Coming Soon" properties. This podcast was made due to the anger of the general public with the concealing of the selling price. The proper way to market a home should include coming soon flag poles, advertisements on social media including the details (Bathroom, square footage, listing date)...

On this podcast, episode 161, Adrian and Ariel discuss their predictions for the 2022 Real Estate Market. As the year comes to an end, the KT owners reflect on the past year's trends while looking towards the future and beyond. Adrian's 2022 Predictions: he believes that the 2022 Real Estate Market will be a very similar year to 2021. Rates are going to go up but that generally doesn't impact a wh...

On this podcast, episode 160, Adrian and Ariel continue talking about their recent blog post the Kormendy Trott team posted titled: Buying Your First Home: The Ultimate Guide. This Podcast focuses primarily on Tips for Home Investors! Foreign Investing - The market is drawing people from all over the world, not just Americans, as property values and availability continue to rise in the United Stat...

On this podcast, episode 159, Adrian and Ariel continue talking about their recent blog post the Kormendy Trott team posted titled: Buying Your First Home: The Ultimate Guide. This Podcast focuses primarily on Tips for Home Owners! 1. Cleaning Services - Hiring a cleaning service to clean your home can simplify your life and relieve you of daily responsibilities. You won't have to stress about fin...