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Interest 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 of Canada’s housing market.     Your ticket includes….  1. Over 30+ speakers spread across two exciting days of sessions at the beautiful Exhibition Grounds.  2. Free access to our REALiTY+ tradeshow featuring 40+ start-ups, vendors, and organizations that can help you grow your business. These include some of the top PropTech companies, platforms, top brokerages, and more.  3. Panel discussions and fireside chats about the emerging industry trends that will shape the future of the real estate market and how you work.    More than 30 speakers spread across two exciting days are scheduled to take the stage, including:    Bill Clinton, 42nd President of the United States Lisa LaFlamme,  Canadian journalism icon David Goggins, retired Navy SEAL and widely known as the toughest athlete on earth  Simu Liu, star of Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Kim’s Convenience  Christine Quinn, REALTOR®, reality TV star, and business mogul from Selling Sunset  Bozoma Saint John, Hall of Fame Marketing Executive, author, entrepreneur, and former Chief Marketing Officer at Netflix  Platon, award-winning photographer    Grab your REALiTY+ Conference for Nov 22 & 23rd here:    https://realityconference.ca/  https://realityconference.ca/registration-page/   This conference is open to both REALTORS® and the public/investors.

Is 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.com/business/article-canada-home-sales-real-estate-august/ https://www.movesmartly.com/monthly-report-september-2022

Have 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-rates-deepen-canada-rental-housing-crisis-tal/ https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/lackie-rental-costs-rising-in-the-midst-of-housing-crisis

Big 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 Canadian Consumer Finance Association; a national trade association representing businesses that provide a range of financial products to Canadians. Prior to his posting at CCFA, Tony held progressively senior roles in the financial services and insurance sectors. From 2005-2009 Tony served as Executive Director of the Justin Eves Foundation, a non-profit organization granting scholarships and bursaries to learning-disabled and disadvantaged young people to assist them to achieve a post-secondary education. Tony has also held key political roles and was Senior Advisor to an Ontario Premier and Executive Assistant to the Leader of the Official Opposition.   You can reach Tony Irwin at:   website:  https://frpo.org/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/frpo.org/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/frpofacts/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/FRPOFACTS LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/federation-of-rental-housing-providers-of-ontario-frpo  This podcast has GTA market updates and investing tips for new and experienced investors.  Bradley is the founder of Watson Estates, an investor and real estate broker in Canada’s greatest city.  This isn't advice, just our honest analysis of the market.    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: bradley@watsonestates.ca

What the hell is happening with our market right now? How will the July interest rate hike impact the market? Which real estate companies are taking the biggest beating in 2022? Articles Referenced in this Episode: https://www.movesmartly.com/monthly-report-june-2022 https://thedalesreport.com/trends/toronto-housing-crash-up-to-36-in-some-gta-suburbs-since-february-2022/ https://www.blogto.com/real-estate-toronto/2022/06/home-prices-expected-plummet-across-ontario-toronto-red-hot/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/homeowners-interest-rate-survey-1.6487137 https://financialpost.com/executive/executive-summary/posthaste-chances-of-75-basis-point-rate-hike-from-the-bank-of-canada-just-went-up https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-private-mortgage-lender-magenta-suspends-new-loan-applications-until/

Learn how top investors have been levelling up their Toronto portfolio this year liv.rent was created with two main goals in mind: building a trusted rental community to improve tenant-landlord relationships and creating a platform to eliminate the stress and uncertainty of renting. Through our platform and channels, we hope to help our community navigate through the rental process. Equipped with all the features you need to rent successfully, liv.rent allows both renters and landlords to complete the entire rental process all in one place. Verified listings, digital applications & contracts, as well as our secure digital filing cabinet make renting easy and secure for you. How to reach liv.rent: Website: https://link.liv.rent/bradley Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liv.rent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liv.rent/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/livrent/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/liv_rent *Include as a YouTube Pinned Comment: https://link.liv.rent/bradleywatson Receive GTA Off-Market Deals & Passive Small to Mid-Size Apartments Deals Across Canada Right Now! Click Here to Sign Up absolutely FREE: https://pages.watsonestates.ca/ Find Us: www.linktr.ee/WatsonEstates  This is not advice, just our analysis of the market. If you enjoyed the video consider subscribing. We always love to hear feedback and comments. Tell us what you think!

Economist Expectations for the Second Half of 2022 Are Toronto Rental Rates Increasing Faster Than Expected? What Are Economists Expecting Prices to Do in The Second Half of 2022 ? Could Canada’s Debt Be What Saves the Toronto Market? Articles Referenced in this Episode: https://www.blogto.com/real-estate-toronto/2021/12/toronto-rent-prices-expected-rise-next-year/ https://www.blogto.com/real-estate-toronto/2022/05/costs-more-2300-month-rent-average-toronto-apartment/ https://betterdwelling.com/canadian-real-estate-to-fall-double-digits-or-i-would-be-shocked-bmo-director/ https://www.cp24.com/news/bank-of-canada-expected-to-jack-up-interest-rates-as-inflation-persists-1.5924634 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/editorials/article-warning-canadians-are-house-rich-but-heavily-in-debt/

As seen in the 2023 federal government budget, we share the deets!   Welcome to the home of all things Toronto Real Estate.    Renee Sylvestre-Williams is a finance and business writer. In her more than 15 years of journalism, her work has been published in the Globe and Mail, Flare, Canadian Living, MoneySense, Wealthsimple and Forbes. She also publishes a biweekly newsletter, The Budgette,  where she provides financial education for single earners. (https://budgette.substack.com/)   Receive GTA Off-Market Deals & Passive Small to Mid-Size Apartments Deals Across Canada Right Now!  Click Here to Sign Up absolutely FREE: https://pages.watsonestates.ca/   How to reach Renee Sylvestre-Williams:   renee.sylvestrewilliams@gmail.com  Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/thebudgetteofficial/  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. This isn't advice, just our honest analysis of the market.    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: bradley@watsonestates.ca

Questions to Ask Yourself & More An experienced real estate investor for more than 15 years, Elizabeth Kelly has a passion for helping people achieve their financial dreams through the purchase of investment properties.  Elizabeth specializes in the acquisition and management of Rent to Own and multi-unit residential properties. In 2019, she opened Elizabeth Kelly Consulting and Coaching to assist both new and experienced investors in planning, structuring and creatively financing their real estate portfolio so they can enjoy early retirement and leave a legacy for their families. How to reach Elizabeth Kelly: Email: elizabeth@ekconsulting.ca Facebook = Elizabeth Kelly Consulting and Coaching Instagram = @elizabethkellyconsulting Website: www.ekconsulting.ca Receive GTA Off-Market Deals & Passive Small to Mid-Size Apartments Deals Across Canada Right Now! Click Here to Sign Up absolutely FREE: https://pages.watsonestates.ca Find Us: www.linktr.ee/WatsonEstates This is not advice, just our analysis of the market. If you enjoyed the video consider subscribing. We always love to hear feedback and comments. Tell us what you think!

Let’s Talk Escape Clauses, Politics & Bank of Canada How do I craft a bid in Canada’s cooling housing market? What are the Ontario Party Platforms for Housing Affordability? Does the Bank of Canada Consider the Housing Market in its Interest Rate Trajectory? Articles Referenced in this Episode: https://globalnews.ca/news/8833692/canada-housing-prices-bidding-offers/ https://globalnews.ca/news/8693181/canada-housing-affordability-inflation/ https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-ontario-2022-election-platform-guide/ https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-interest-rate-trajectory-will-depend-heavily-on-housing-market-boc/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-osfi-says-it-may-tweak-mortgage-stress-test-as-interest-rates-climb/

Building Your Private Equity Firm from the Ground Up   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, an investor and real estate broker in Canada’s greatest city. This isn't advice, just our honest analysis of the market.    Today's guest is August Biniaz, a Real Estate Developer, Fund Manager, General Partner and a Real Estate Private Equity Thought Leader with 15 years of experience in real estate. He is the Co-founder of CPI Capital, where he acts as the CSO and COO working with operating partners across the US. August was instrumental in the closing of over $170 million of multifamily assets since inception.  August has a passion for sharing his knowledge and helping others reach financial freedom.  August lets investor partners earn substantial returns by investing in multifamily properties in the hottest US markets. He educates his investor partners about Real Estate Private Equity through the CPI Academy platform, YouTube Show, Webinars, MeetUp Groups, Real Estate Weekly LinkedIn Newsletter and one on one coaching.   How to reach August Biniaz:   Website = https://www.cpicapital.ca  YouTube = https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBliV4We30bjaKqmqri8jQg/videos  Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/cpicapital/  Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/CPICapital  LinkedIn = http://linkedin.com/in/august-biniaz-23291460   Find Us: www.linktr.ee/WatsonEstates  This is not advice, just our analysis of the market.  If you enjoyed the video consider subscribing. We always love to hear feedback and comments. Tell us what you think!  Receive GTA Off-Market Deals & Passive Small to Mid-Size Apartments Deals Across Canada Right Now!  Click Here to Sign Up absolutely FREE: https://pages.watsonestates.ca/   Yours in Real Estate,  Bradley Watson   Broker at Sutton Group - Summit Realty Inc. , Brokerage.   Phone: 647-206-9554 Email: bradley@watsonestates.ca

Home inspections are making a huge comeback. It looks like they're here to stay.   Welcome to the home of all things Toronto Real Estate.   Our guest today, Alan Carson, lives home inspections. Since he co-founded Carson Dunlop in 1978, he has focused his career on the development of professional home inspections.  Alan Carson has been President of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), is a founding member of the Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors (CAHPI), and is a Past President of the Ontario Association of Home Inspectors (OAHI). He has been recognized with numerous awards over the years for his contributions. He has presented at countless conferences and seminars and has written numerous papers and articles that have been published and adopted throughout North America.   For the last 43 years, Carson Dunlop has performed hundreds of thousands of home inspections, helped train thousands of inspectors, and provided the reporting system for millions of inspections. Their residential and commercial inspection companies and their training and report writing solutions are designed to help their clients succeed. They have been pioneers in this industry and have helped shape it.  Over the years, they have developed many successful inspection concepts and their education and report writing systems have set the industry standard.   How to reach Alan Carson: Website www.carsondunlop.com Email alancarson@carsondunlop.com 

What Should We Expect from April 2022’s Toronto Housing Numbers? How could Trudeau’s Budget 2022 Housing Plan Backfire? How are rising interest rates hurting Landlords? Articles Referenced in this Episode: https://storeys.com/gta-housing-prices-rapid-decline-april/ https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/from-boom-to-glut-experts-say-canada-s-housing-plan-could-backfire-on-trudeau-1.5883746 https://betterdwelling.com/canadian-mortgage-rates-may-climb-up-to-7-by-next-year-desjardins/ https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/household-finances/article-rate-hikes-landlords-toronto-vancouver-rent-increase/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/housing-affordability-green-party-ontario-election-tax-1.6432181

Rising borrowing costs & future rate hikes. Will it dissuade buyers from entering the market? Penelope Graham is the Managing Editor of STOREYS. She has over a decade of experience covering real estate, mortgage, and personal finance topics. Her commentary on the housing market is frequently featured on both national and local media outlets including BNN Bloomberg, CBC, The Toronto Star, National Post, and The Globe and Mail. We welcome her to the show today. How to reach Penelope Graham: Twitter = @penngram LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/penelope-graham-4411117/ Receive GTA Off-Market Deals & Passive Small to Mid-Size Apartments Deals Across Canada Right Now! Click Here to Sign Up absolutely FREE: https://pages.watsonestates.ca/ Find Us: www.linktr.ee/WatsonEstates   This is not advice, just our analysis of the market.  If you enjoyed the video consider subscribing.  We always love to hear feedback and comments.  Tell us what you think!

What are prices going to do for the rest of 2022? Does the real estate industry want to change bidding wars? Who's still buying in Toronto? Articles Referenced in this Episode: https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/crea-housing-march-1.6423091 https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/real-estate-firm-increases-house-price-forecast-for-greater-toronto-area-in-2022-1.5867004 https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/ontario-to-allow-new-home-sales-tactic-that-would-change-the-bidding-process-1.5867017 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/real-estate/toronto/article-toronto-real-estate-market-interest-rates/

Goodbye Bidding Wars! Eric Skicki - Founder & CEO at BrokerPocket Inc. and Cloud Realty Eric is an eccentric and intuitive leader driven by his passion for innovation. He believes that human potential is nearly limitless and that boundaries are meant to be broken. Previously a real estate agent, Eric founded one of the most widely respected modern real estate offices in the GTA where he has now stepped back to a hands-off position. Eric’s entrepreneurial drive and ambition has allowed him to not only bring his visions to life but also inspire thousands around him. In the face of uncertainty and a questionable future for realtors, Eric was on the hunt for an opportunity to build a tool that can serve realtors and add value to the real estate industry as a whole. Eric decided to take on his next venture, BrokerPocket, in which he serves as the CEO and visionary leader navigating uncharted waters. As the CEO of BrokerPocket, Eric’s role began by taking his idea and turning it into a business. Aside from the traditional tasks of a CEO, he also takes on the role of CFO, including raising capital and assisting the CTO in building the technology platform. Regardless of the company he’s building, Eric embraces a growth mindset and an HR-driven leadership approach in which his three operating principles always remain the same: System, Speed, Scale™. How to reach Eric Skicki: Website = www.brokerpocket.com Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/brokerpocketcom Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/brokerpocketcom and https://www.instagram.com/eric.skicki Newsletter = www.brokerpocket.com/register Find Us: www.linktr.ee/WatsonEstates  This is not advice, just our analysis of the market. If you enjoyed the video consider subscribing. We always love to hear feedback and comments. Tell us what you think! Receive GTA Off-Market Deals & Passive Small to Mid-Size Apartments Deals Across Canada Right Now! Click Here to Sign Up absolutely FREE: https://pages.watsonestates.ca/

Why the market pendulum is swinging, the one exception, & who are the winners and losers Articles Referenced in this Episode: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-doug-ford-housing-affordability-plan-1.6395946 https://betterdwelling.com/think-foreign-buyer-taxes-dont-work-look-at-windsor-toronto-real-estate-bmo/ https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-ontario-raises-foreign-buyer-tax-to-20-per-cent-for-home-purchases/ https://blog.remax.ca/blunt-blow-to-canadian-housing-market/ https://storeys.com/voiding-capital-gains-tax-exemption-major-consequences/ https://betterdwelling.com/canadian-real-estate-is-about-to-experience-a-full-scale-attack-warns-big-six-bank/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/interest-rate-analysis-1.6402439 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/real-estate/toronto/article-torontos-market-is-cooling-what-next/ https://www.blogto.com/real-estate-toronto/2022/03/cottage-prices-skyrocketing-ontario-condo-toronto/ https://www.bmo.com/main/personal/mortgages https://www.ratehub.ca/best-ontario-mortgage-rates/5-year/fixed https://www.superbrokers.ca/tools/mortgage-rates-comparison

A Wee Mid-Month Update as we enter a Critical Junction in our Market Articles Referenced in this Episode: https://www.blogto.com/real-estate-toronto/2022/03/home-prices-windsor-ontario-doubled-pandemic/ https://storeys.com/interprovincial-migration-peak-pandemic-market-challenges/ https://globalnews.ca/news/8684929/condo-market-sales-canada-post-covid-interest-rates/ https://www.theglobeandmail.com/real-estate/toronto/article-torontos-luxury-buyers-take-off-the-gloves/ https://www.narcity.com/toronto/torontos-real-estate-market-is-showing-signs-of-slowing-down-heres-why https://www.movesmartly.com/articles/is-torontos-real-estate-market-slowing-down https://www.blogto.com/real-estate-toronto/2022/03/much-toronto-gen-z-population-buy-home-soon/ https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/gen-z-co-own-first-home-with-family-member https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2022/03/09/2399702/0/en/Two-Thirds-of-Canadian-Gen-Z-Homebuyers-Say-Personal-Savings-Will-Be-a-Primary-Source-of-Down-Payment-Funds.html https://toronto.citynews.ca/2022/03/17/baby-boomers-downsizing-housing/ https://www.blogto.com/real-estate-toronto/2022/03/shocking-amount-toronto-homes-sit-empty-other-cities-see-low-vacancies/ https://www.theglobeandmail.com/real-estate/article-toronto-vows-crackdown-coming-on-airbnb-scofflaws/

Mastering the art of the purchase during a supply crisis. Since its inception, Ortiz Property Solutions has passionately pursued its goal to help people in all communities find solutions to their real estate needs. Our organization is fairly new but capable of successfully purchasing properties with CASH, quickly renovating then selling those properties to retail home buyers and landlords. We are excited to be part of Ontario’s renaissance and aspire to contribute to the economic rejuvenation of its communities. Our level of success is backed by the many strong partnerships and relationships we have cultivated with other seasoned residential re-developers and realtors. We place a high value on education and experience and strive to build relationships with qualified, experienced investors, and agents who have both a passion for real estate and an uncompromising drive to succeed. We believe that by working together, we will not only develop a history of successful win-win transactions but also create a powerful and lucrative collaboration that adds value and will benefit all neighbourhoods. How to reach Jonathan and Jefferson: YouTube = https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN5xcmUUMjT1UIwJyX1qHgA Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/jon.ortiz.94   TickTok = https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLAsDv2d/       https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLAsLsEr/  Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/ortiz.propertysolutions/ Email = contact.opropertysolutions@gmail.com Receive GTA Off-Market Deals & Passive Small to Mid-Size Apartments Deals Across Canada Right Now!  Click Here to Sign Up absolutely FREE: https://pages.watsonestates.ca/ Find Us: www.linktr.ee/WatsonEstates This is not advice, just our analysis of the market. If you enjoyed the video consider subscribing.  We always love to hear feedback and comments. Tell us what you think!

The Toronto affordability war continues with detached homes selling over $2M mark Articles Referenced in this Episode: https://www.thestar.com/business/2022/03/03/home-prices-hit-records-as-sales-activity-slows.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2022/03/03/these-5-charts-explain-record-breaking-house-prices-in-the-gta-and-beyond.html https://www.theglobeandmail.com/real-estate/toronto/article-toronto-homebuyers-pull-back-from-overheated-market/ https://betterdwelling.com/city/toronto/toronto-real-estate-prices-rose-80000-last-month-as-sellers-surged-78-higher/ https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2022/03/03/developers-limit-production-to-keep-home-prices-high-mississauga-report-says-a-claim-the-builders-association-calls-absurd.html https://storeys.com/toronto-housing-market-really-starting-cool/ https://www.cp24.com/news/interest-rate-hike-won-t-cool-canada-s-housing-market-say-experts-1.5802497 https://www.realestatemagazine.ca/bcrea-white-paper-tackles-housing-issues/