Move Smartly: The Podcast
Episodes
Builder Bailout or Buyer Boost? The Truth About Canada's Housing Market Right Now
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode dives into some of the biggest questions buyers and sellers are asking right now—from whether it makes sense to jump into pre-construct...
Unlocking Multiplex Housing in Toronto
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Toronto's approach to multiplex housing has evolved quickly—from the initial legalization of fourplexes to allowing six units in some areas, alo...
No Market Comeback Yet — But a Tax Change That Impacts Buyers
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's live, we unpack why the market is still slower than the headlines suggest and what the HST rebate means for buyers right now. We dig into ...
Anemic Housing in Toronto & Vancouver — And a Quiet Builder Bailout
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Toronto and Vancouver's housing markets remain notably weak this month, with both cities continuing to see subdued sales and hesitant buyer activity. ...
Bold Plans and Broken Systems: A Conversation with Gregg Lintern
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Housing economists say we need more supply. Politicians blame city planners. YIMBYs want less regulation. But the cities we admire most — Barcelona,...
Should Buyers Wait or Jump In? And How AI Is Changing Real Estate
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we tackle a few timely questions from listeners trying to make sense of today's housing market. We start with a seller who received a...
Built to Stall: Why Ontario's Housing Machine Has Stopped — and What It Takes to Restart It
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ontario's residential construction sector is facing its worst crisis in decades. Pre-construction condo sales have plummeted 89%, single-family home s...
Rising Rates and Competitive Pockets in Toronto's Housing Market
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this month's YouTube Live, we're unpacking some interesting shifts happening in the Toronto real estate market. While the overall market remains r...
A Slow Start to 2026 & Interest Rate Uncertainty — Real Estate Roundtable (March 2026)
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Toronto and Vancouver's housing markets are off to a very slow start in 2026. Sales activity in both cities has come in well below last year's levels ...
What Happens When Young People Give Up on Homeownership?
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Housing affordability is usually framed as a supply problem or a price problem. But recent academic research suggests something deeper may be happenin...
Real Estate Commissions Explained + Condo vs House for First-Time Buyers
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Situation, John and Peter dive into buying strategy for first-time buyers and how real estate commissions really work. Our f...
Mortgage Stress on the Rise & Home Sales Start the Year Down - Monthly Market Update
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this month's live update, we break down the latest stats on low-rise homes and condos and what they're really telling us about today's market. O...
Sales Slump, Prices Trend Lower — Real Estate Roundtable (February 2026)
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This month's real estate roundtable brings together John Pasalis, Steve Saretsky, and mortgage broker David Larock to break down the latest develop...
How the UK Boosted Homeownership by Curbing Investor Demand
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a government openly acknowledges that its tax system is favouring landlords over ordinary households — and then actually changes i...
Upsizing in an Uncertain Market and Navigating Family-Owned Homes
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we break down three real housing dilemmas that many households are facing in today's uncertain market. We start with a common challe...
Housing Heads Into a Harder Phase in 2026 | Monthly Market Live Update
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this month's live update, we explain why 2026 is likely to be a tougher year for housing before conditions start to improve. Sales remain near mu...
Foreign Buyer Ban Reversal? Rising Fixed Rates in 2026 — Real Estate Roundtable (January 2026)
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This month's real estate roundtable brings together John Pasalis, Steve Saretsky, and mortgage broker David Larock for a timely discussion on t...
Mortgage Renewals, HELOCs & Bankruptcy: What's Coming Next?
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Move Smartly, I'm joined by Doug Hoyes, Licensed Insolvency Trustee and co-founder of Hoyes, Michalos & Associates, one of the most exper...
📉🤔 Will the Market Get Worse Before It Gets Better? - December Toronto Area Real Estate Market Live Update & Q/A
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Pasalis presents his latest data and top stories on Toronto area real estate in conversation with fellow Realosophy agents Gus Papaioannou and...
A 25-Year Low in GTA Home Sales — What Comes Next for 2026? — Real Estate Roundtable December 2025
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month's real estate roundtable brings together John Pasalis, Steve Saretsky, and mortgage broker David Larock for a deep dive into where the hous...
Are Developers Gaming Appraisals? Plus: Should a Family Buy a Triplex Together?
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Situation, John and Davin dive into two real-world housing challenges that many listeners might recognize. First, Maya writes i...
Land Prices Down 60%: The Condo Market Collapse & Rise of Rental Housing
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Jeremiah Shamess about the major shift happening in Toronto's land and development market. Jeremiah explains how land val...
Why Home Prices Keep Falling — And How Today's Buyers Are Playing the Market - November Toronto Area Real Estate Market Live Update & Q/A
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this month's Move Smartly Live Market Update, John Pasalis breaks down the latest housing trends and what's really driving today's price declines a...
Falling Home Prices, Rate Cuts & a Landmark Land Claim — Move Smartly Real Estate Roundtable November 2025
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Pasalis, Steve Saretsky, and Ben Rabidoux of Edge Realty Analytics discuss the latest trends in Toronto and Vancouver's housing markets as price...
Tenants, Turnover, and Tough Choices: Real Questions from Ontario Landlords
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, John tackles three real questions from listeners dealing with the challenges of Ontario's housing market. First, a landlord planning...
Is the Dream of Homeownership in Canada Slipping Away? – A Conversation with Ron Butler
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Move Smartly Podcast, I sit down with Ron Butler, veteran mortgage broker and host of the Angry Mortgage Podcast, for a frank d...
Power of Sales Up, Home Prices Down - October Toronto Area Real Estate Market Live Update & Q/A
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Pasalis presents his latest data and top stories on Toronto area real estate in conversation with fellow agent Davin McMahon and our Move Smartly...
Surging Power of Sales, Condo Crash Déjà Vu & Ottawa's Big Housing Plan — Real Estate Roundtable October 2025
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Pasalis and Steve Saretsky join host Urmi Desai to discuss the sharp rise in Power of Sales, whether today's condo market is repeating the 1990s ...
What Toronto Can Learn from Edmonton's Multiplex Revolution
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, John speaks with Jacob Dawang from the housing advocacy group Grow Together to unpack how Edmonton became one of Canada's leaders ...
Why Isn't My Condo Selling? + Should You Buy a Home With Family? — The Situation Q&A
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for our monthly 'The Situation' consumer Q&A — where Davin puts your real estate questions to John. This month, Steve wants to know why...
A Look Back 15 Years at Move Smartly and Realosophy - Interview with Urmi Desai
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Move Smartly co-host John Pasalis chats with Move Smartly editor and Realosophy business partner Urmi Desai about her departure from the firm a...
The Hidden Distress Reshaping Toronto Condo Market — September Toronto Area Real Estate Market Live Update & Q/A
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Each month, show co-host John Pasalis presents his latest data and top stories on Toronto area real estate in conversation with fellow Realosophy agen...
Is Real Estate Now a Bad Investment in Canada? — Toronto & Vancouver Real Estate Roundtable September 2025
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back from our summer hiatus - and back to work! Move Smartly Editor and Host, Urmi, once again speaks to John and Steve on what is going on in...
A Few More Buyers, A Lot More Listings — August Toronto Area Real Estate Market Live Update & Q/A
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Each month, show co-host John Pasalis presents his latest data and top stories on Toronto area real estate in conversation with fellow Realosophy age...
Slight Sales Bump — But For How Long? — Toronto & Vancouver Real Estate Roundtable August 2025
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Move Smartly Editor and Host, Urmi, once again speaks to John and Steve on what is going on in the data and on the ground in Toronto and Vancouver. Th...
Has Canada’s Housing Market Hit Bottom or Just Getting Started?
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by Robert Kavcic, Senior Economist at BMO, to unpack the real state of Canada’s economy amid growing public uncert...
If Affordability is the Goal, Why Are Some Panicking That Home Prices and Rents Are Finally Falling?
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Move Smartly editor Urmi Desai discusses a key hot topic in Canadian real estate with co-host John Pasalis of Realosophy Realty in Toronto. In ...
Why Canada Only Builds Micro Condos — And What We Can Do About It
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Toronto has become a global poster child for the micro-condo — tiny units designed not for families, but for investors. We’re told that’s just h...
More Homes, Fewer Buyers: GTA Housing Faces a New Test — July Toronto Area Real Estate Market Live Update & Q/A
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Each month, show co-host John Pasalis presents his latest data and top stories on Toronto area real estate in conversation with fellow Realosophy agen...
Canadian Housing Market Remains at a Standstill — Toronto & Vancouver Real Estate Roundtable July 2025
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Move Smartly Editor and Host, Urmi, once again speaks to John and Steve on what is going on in the data and on the ground in Toronto and Vancouver. We...
Waiting For Home Prices to Fall/Worried About Home Prices Falling — ‘The Situation’ Consumer Q&A - June 2025
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is our monthly ‘The Situation’ consumer Q/A segment - Urmi once again asks John to respond to the detailed questions you send in...
Heroes or Villains? Debating the Role of Investors in Canadian Real Estate with Dan Foch
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, MoveSmartly.com Editor Urmi hosts a special debate/conversation between our guest, Daniel Foch (pro), and co-host John Pasalis of Realoso...
The Housing Market Has Stalled - What to Know for Sellers and Buyers — June Toronto Area Real Estate Market Live Update & Q/A
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Each month, show co-host John Pasalis presents his latest data and top stories on Toronto area real estate in conversation with fellow Realosophy agen...
Spring Real Estate Market Dead on Arrival? — Toronto & Vancouver Real Estate Roundtable June 2025
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Move Smartly Editor and Host, Urmi, once again speaks to John and Steve on what is going on in the data and on the ground in Toronto and Vancouver. Ov...
Should We Downsize by Selling our Condo and Renting Now — ‘The Situation’ Consumer Q&A
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are back with our popular consumer Q/A segment, ‘The Situation’! Urmi once again asks John to respond to the detailed questions you send in abo...
How British Columbia Is Leading Canada’s Housing Reform
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
British Columbia is doing what other provinces have only talked about—taking bold, concrete steps to tackle the housing crisis. From legalizing four...
How Do You Sell Your Condo Right Now? — May Toronto Area Real Estate Market Live Update & Q/A
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Each month, show co-host John Pasalis presents his latest data and top stories on Toronto area real estate in conversation with fellow Realosophy agen...
Home Prices Finally Fall (a Bit) - What’s Next? — Toronto & Vancouver Real Estate Roundtable May 2025
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Move Smartly Editor and Host, Urmi, once again speaks to John and Steve on what is going on in the data and on the ground in Toronto and Vancouver. Fo...
The Great Sell Off
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, John Pasalis unpacks his new report, The Great Sell Off, which explores how Canada’s housing market has undergone a fundamental s...
Introducing ‘The Great Sell Off’: Interview with John Pasalis - Move Smartly Ideas
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Urmi interviews co-host John about his new report and video, The Great Sell Off: How Our Homes Became Someone Else’s Business, which explains...
Am I Wrong to Be Buying a Home Right Now? — ‘The Situation’ Consumer Q&A April 2025
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, it’s time for our monthly consumer Q&A segment which we call the ‘The Situation.’ In this segment, I ask my co-host and colleague, Jo...
Assessing Housing Plans as Canada Votes - Move Smartly Ideas
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As Canadians head to the polls later this month, Move Smartly co-hosts Urmi and John assess the Liberal, Conservative and NDP housing plans. Featuring...
Should I Be Buying or Selling a Home Right Now? — April Toronto Area Real Estate Market Live Update & Q/A
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Each month, show co-host John Pasalis presents his latest data and top stories on Toronto area real estate in conversation with fellow Realosophy agen...
Analyzing Carney and Poilievre on Housing as Canada Heads to Polls — Toronto & Vancouver Real Estate Roundtable April 2025
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the Federal Election edition this month! Move Smartly Editor and Host, Urmi, once again speaks to John and Steve on what is going on in the dat...
How a Small Floor Repair Turned into a 100K Renovation — ‘The Situation’ Consumer Q&A March 2025
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, it’s time for our monthly consumer Q&A segment which we call the ‘The Situation.’ In this segment, I ask my co-host and co...
Tariffs Slam Into Canada’s Economy - And Its Housing Market: An Interview with Ben Rabidoux
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Urmi and John sit down with Ben Rabidoux, a leading housing analyst at Edge Realty Analytics. His firm provides in-depth data and insights on Canada’...
Home Sales Hit New Low, Condo Crash?, Trump Tariff Chaos — March Toronto Area Real Estate Market Live Update & Q/A
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Each month, show co-host John Pasalis presents his latest data and top stories on Toronto area real estate in conversation with fellow Realosophy agen...
Trump Tariff Chaos Hits Slam into Slow Canadian Real Estate Markets — Toronto & Vancouver Real Estate Roundtable March 2025
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Day One of the latest Canada-US Trade Tariff War and this one is a doozey! Move Smartly Editor and Host, Urmi, once again speaks to John and St...
Is It the Right Time to Upsize to a Larger Condo? + Should We Hire Property Management to Rent Our Place Out? — ‘The Situation’ Consumer Q&A
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is our monthly ‘The Situation’ consumer Q/A segment - Urmi once again asks John to respond to the detailed questions you send in...
Are the Suburbs More Susceptible in Slowdown? + More Trump Uncertainty — February Toronto Area Real Estate Market Live Update & Q/A
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Each month, show co-host John Pasalis presents his latest data and top stories on Toronto area real estate in conversation with fellow Realosophy age...
Trump Volatility + Rents Fall, Will Home Prices Be Next? — Toronto & Vancouver Real Estate Roundtable February 2025
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s roundtable time with John Pasalis in Toronto and Steve Saretsky in Vancouver! This month, John and Steve discuss how hopeful views at the start...
The Politics of Housing
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our episode today is one of our “Move Smartly Ideas” segment, in which my colleague and co-host, John Pasalis and I take a deeper dive into housin...
How Can We Move if Our Condo Isn’t Selling? + Are Multiplexes the Next Big Bet for Investors? — ‘The Situation’ Consumer Q&A
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is our monthly ‘The Situation’ consumer Q/A segment - Urmi once again asks John to respond to the detailed questions you send ...
Why Are Interest Rates Staying High? + The Market Outlook for 2025 — January Toronto Area Real Estate Market Live Update & Q/A
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Each month, show co-host John Pasalis presents his latest data and top stories on Toronto area real estate in conversation with fellow Realosophy agen...
Review of 2024, What’s Next for 2025 + Impact of Trudeau Going, Trump Coming — Toronto & Vancouver Real Estate Roundtable January 2025
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s our first roundtable of the year with my co-host John Pasalis in Toronto and Steve Saretsky in Vancouver. This month, John and Steve discuss ho...
Mixed Market, Mixed Signals - What’s Ahead for 2025? — November Toronto Area Real Estate Market Live Update & Q/A
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Each month, show co-host John Pasalis presents his latest data and top stories on Toronto area real estate in conversation with fellow Realosophy a...
Mixed Market Conditions + Should Large Companies Buy Up Homes? — Toronto & Vancouver Real Estate Roundtable December 2024
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s December and time for our last monthly Toronto and Vancouver real estate roundtable of the calendar year with my co-host John Pasalis in Tor...
How Today's Working Generations are Propping Up Older Ones on Housing and More
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, John and Urmi talk to Paul Kershaw, policy professor at the University of British Columbia (UBC) School of Popula...
Reviving an Old Idea to Solve Modern Housing Challenges – Land Value Tax
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re diving into a timeless economic solution that’s gaining new attention in today’s housing debates: the Land Value Tax (LVT...
Why Are Toronto Home Sales Picking-Up? + Why Interest Rates May Not Fall More — November Toronto Area Real Estate Market Live Update & Q/A
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Each month, show co-host John Pasalis presents his latest data and top stories on Toronto area real estate in conversation with fellow Realosophy agen...
Home Sales Up, New Construction Stays Down — Toronto & Vancouver Real Estate Roundtable November 2024
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s November Roundtable time! Note: This show was recorded before the results of the US election were reported - more on that next time This week, ...
How Fees and Taxes on Building Developers are Driving Up Home Prices: An Interview with Matt Young
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, John and Urmi talk to Matt Young, Founder, President and CEO of Republic a Greater Toronto Area home building company and fo...
I'm Upsizing - Should I Keep My Current Home as a Rental Property? — ‘The Situation’ Consumer Q&A
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our episode today is our monthly ‘The Situation’ consumer Q/A! Urmi once again asks John to respond to the detailed questions you send in about ...
What New Research Says About How Investors Impact Home Prices
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week our episode is another session of “Move Smartly Ideas” - our deeper dive into housing economic and policy issues. Today, we are going ...
Interest Rate Cuts Suddenly Not As Certain + When Will Home Prices Fall? — October Toronto Area Real Estate Market Live Update & Q/A
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Each month, show co-host John Pasalis presents his latest data and top stories on Toronto area real estate in conversation with fellow Realosophy agen...
Bull or Bear? How Big Mortgage Moves and More Will Impact Canada’s Sluggish Real Estate Market — Toronto & Vancouver Real Estate Roundtable October 2024
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s October Roundtable Rumble time! In a preview of their big bull vs bear real estate debate in Toronto this week, John and Steve explain how the ...
Should We Sell Before We Buy? + Do I Have to Pay Tax To Move into My Own Condo Rental? — ‘The Situation’ Consumer Q&A
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is our monthly ‘The Situation’ consumer Q/A segment - Urmi once again asks John to respond to the detailed questions you send in...
Canada's Big Mortgage Moves - How Will They Impact the Market?
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the federal Liberal government makes some major mortgage rule changes this week to help first-time buyers and and others being left behind in Canad...
Different Segments Performing Differently in Slow Market ? + How Low Will Rates Go? — August Toronto Area Real Estate Market Live Update & Q/A
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Each month, show co-host John Pasalis presents his latest data and top stories on Toronto area real estate in conversation with fellow Realosophy agen...
Will Interest Rate Cut Impact Market Stalemate? + Global Housing Blues — Toronto & Vancouver Real Estate Roundtable September 2024
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
School’s back in session and so are we - it’s time for our September Roundtable with Urmi, John and Steve! John and Steve take us through the la...
What Europe Can Teach Canada About Missing Middle Housing: Athens, Greece
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s ‘Move Smartly Ideas’ episode, my colleague and co-host John Pasalis have our longer-form chat about big ideas in real estate history,...
Are Buyers Getting More Active? + Lower Interest Rates vs. Economic Slowdown — August Toronto Area Real Estate Market Live Update & Q/A
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Each month, show co-host John Pasalis presents his latest data and top stories on Toronto area real estate in conversation with fellow Realosophy agen...
Why Aren’t Home Prices Falling Yet? + Rising Unemployment Impact on Real Estate — Toronto & Vancouver Real Estate Roundtable August 2024
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for our August Toronto-Vancouver real estate roundtable with Urmi, John back in Toronto, and Steve in Vancouver! John and Steve take us ...
Thank You For Listening/Summer Holiday Break
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hi, I’m Urmi Desai, editor of MoveSmartly.com, and this is the Move Smartly podcast. My co-host and colleague John Pasalis at Realosophy Realty and ...
Why Aren’t Condo Prices Falling As Listings Surge? + Is the House Market Slowing? — July Toronto Area Real Estate Market Live Update & Q/A
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Each month, John Pasalis (Realosophy Realty) presents his latest data and top stories on Toronto area real estate in conversation with his Realosophy ...
Time to Tax Principal Residence Gains? + Will Condo Listing Surge Finally Help Buyers? — Toronto & Vancouver Real Estate Roundtable July 2024
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a world-spanning July episode of the Toronto-Vancouver real estate roundtable with John in Greece, Steve in Vancouver and Ur...
Should I Get a Better Performing Investment Property? + Will a Co-Ownership Company Finally Get Me Onto the Property Ladder? — ‘The Situation’ Consumer Q&A
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for our June ‘The Situation’ consumer Q/A segment! Urmi once again asks John to respond to the detailed questions you send in about t...
Is Canada Propping up Condo Investors to Prevent Prices From Falling?
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 2020 Move Smartly host John Pasalis raised an important concern about Toronto’s pre-construction condominium market – that investors were pa...
How Should I Price My Home for Sale in a Mixed Market? + Will There Be More Rate Cuts — June Toronto Area Real Estate Market Live Update & Q/A
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Each month, John Pasalis (Realosophy Realty) presents his latest data and top stories on Toronto area real estate in conversation with his Realosophy ...
Will Condo Prices Fall as Listings Hit Record High? + Impact of First Interest Rate Cut — Toronto & Vancouver Real Estate Roundtable June 2024
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the first summer episode for the Toronto-Vancouver real estate roundtable time with Urmi, Steve and John! The weather may be jumping up, but ...
Canada’s Massive Shortage of Family-Sized Homes + Is Canada’s Economy Going to Get a Lot Worse?
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, John Pasalis talks with Ben Rabidoux, founder of Edge Realty Analytics, which provides data and insights on Canadian housing...
I'm Losing Money on My Investment Condo - Should I Hang on or Sell? — May Toronto Area Real Estate Market Live Update & Q/A
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Each month, John Pasalis (Realosophy Realty) presents his latest data and top stories on Toronto area real estate in conversation with Urmi Desai (Mov...
An Abnormally Slow Spring Market + Is a Condo Sell Off Coming? — Toronto & Vancouver Real Estate Roundtable May 2024
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s really springtime and we’re here with our May Toronto-Vancouver real estate roundtable with Urmi, Steve and John! In what should normally b...
Why is My Pre-Con Condo Worth Less Than What I Paid? + Should I Sell My Investment Condo Before Capital Gains Tax Increases? — ‘The Situation’ Consumer Q&A
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for our May ‘The Situation’ consumer Q/A segment! Urmi once again asks John to respond to the detailed questions you send in about the...
Do Rent Controls Restrict The Supply of Rental Housing?: An Interview with Murtaza Haider
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, John talks to Murtaza Haider about rent controls in Canada and their potential impact on rental supply. Murtaza is a professor o...
Unpacking the Liberal’s ‘Housing First’ Federal Budget
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As they head off low polling numbers ahead of next year’s election, Canada’s governing Liberals have released a federal budget largely focussed on...
Sellers Remain Hopeful But Buyers are Cautious + What if Interest Rates Stay Higher For Longer? — March Toronto Area Real Estate Market Live Update & Q/A
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Each month, John Pasalis (Realosophy Realty) presents his latest data and top stories on Toronto area real estate in conversation with Urmi Desai (Mov...
How Investors Took Over the Market + Why Liberal Renter Policies Won’t Help — Toronto & Vancouver Real Estate Roundtable April 2024
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Toronto-Vancouver real estate roundtable time with Urmi, Steve and John! After the egg hunts, we’re left in that weird grey area, both weat...
Should I Buy My Home From My Landlord? + Do Garden Suites Add Value? — ‘The Situation’ Consumer Q&A
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are back with our popular consumer Q/A segment, ‘The Situation’! Urmi once again asks John to respond to the detailed questions you send in abo...
Our Crumbling Foundation - How We Solve Canada’s Housing Crisis: An Interview with Gregor Craigie
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Urmi talks to Gregor Craigie, journalist, Host of ‘This Island’ on CBC Radio One in Victoria, and author of the new book, “...