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The House Of Cards That Was Always Going To Fold

TorontoRealtyBlog Every fall, we publish a magazine called Real Estate INSIGHTS, or simply what we call “Insights” for short. This is

Reading The Room: A Forgotten Skill

TorontoRealtyBlog A few years ago, TRREB sent out an email soliciting opinions on new “fields” for MLS listings. Being able

August TRREB Stats: The Window To The Fall Market

TorontoRealtyBlog I don’t know much about sunflowers, but I’m guessing that August is “prime sunflower season.” I won’t lie, folks; I

Top Ten: Burning Questions For The 2025 Fall Market!

TorontoRealtyBlog September. Labour Day. Where do we begin? Let me crack my knuckles, take a sip of my coffee, and

The Ethics Of Disclosure In Real Estate

TorontoRealtyBlog Let me start today off with a few different idoms, sayings, and rules of thumb… “Buyer beware.” “What they

What Does A Power Of Sale Look Like In 2025?

TorontoRealtyBlog Raise your hand if you know the difference between a “foreclosure” and a “power of sale.” For the record,

Should The Government Intervene In The “New Home Sales” Market?

TorontoRealtyBlog Remember 2017? I will admit, the last few years have seemed to blur together, but if I think hard

What Happens When A Tenant Refuses To Close?

TorontoRealtyBlog It’s mucky out there, folks. And I don’t mean the weather. I mean the real estate world, and it’s

July TRREB Stats: Slow Down, Summer!

TorontoRealtyBlog For the seven-thousand-nine-hundred-forty-first time, I offer you the following: “You can make numbers say anything you want.” It’s something

Happy Long Weekend!

TorontoRealtyBlog The post Happy Long Weekend! appeared first on Toronto Realty Blog.

How Is The GTA Luxury Market In 2025?

TorontoRealtyBlog There’s a small town out west where the population is absolutely exploding! In one year, they saw a 300% increase

The 2025 TRB Real Estate Prediction Game – Summer Update!

TorontoRealtyBlog I’ve never really been into gambling. In fact, as I get older, I become more disenfranchised with the concept of

What Does “Buying The Listing” Mean?

TorontoRealtyBlog A frog was sitting quietly at the edge of a pond one morning, preparing to swim across. Suddenly, the

How Is The Downtown Rental Market?

TorontoRealtyBlog Define “Plan B” for me, if you can. And no jokes about the emergency contraceptive pill, okay? We’re going

Why Infill Home Builders Always Make The Same Mistakes!

TorontoRealtyBlog The “FOR SALE” sign has been on the lawn for so long, it’s basically become a part of the

How Is The GTA Condo Market Faring In 2025?

TorontoRealtyBlog Here’s a story that offers a microcosm of the 2025 real estate market thus far, but a story that

Buying A Home That’s Sold Conditionally – With An Escape Clause!

TorontoRealtyBlog Every time I think, “That’s it, I’ve run out of things to write about on TRB,” a reader comes

June TRREB Stats: Summer Break Begins

TorontoRealtyBlog Have you ever taken your children to the Berczy Park Dog Fountain? I suppose the question could have been,

Much Ado About Multiplexes!

TorontoRealtyBlog Did I mention that I have family in London, England? Here’s a funny story for which the parallel is

Happy Canada Day!

TorontoRealtyBlog I got married over Canada Day long weekend in 2013. I had my bachelor party over the Victoria Day

Should Property Sellers Watch And Listen To Buyers’ Conversations?

TorontoRealtyBlog Many of you cringed when you read the title of today’s blog post. You were a bit anxious to

Does It Really Take Three Years To Sell A House In Toronto?

TorontoRealtyBlog People do crazy things, right? I mean, I just started watching the fifth season of “You” on Netflix even

Here’s Why Sales Are Being Lost In 2025!

TorontoRealtyBlog I really wanted to post a follow-up to Monday’s blog today. It seemed logical to follow Monday’s stats blog

May TRREB Stats: Past, Present, Or Future?

TorontoRealtyBlog You’ve heard this one from me many times before, but I am convinced that over the last decade, there

Real Talk on Real Estate, Tariffs & Turbulence: Special Interview with Ben Rabidoux (Pt. 2)

TorontoRealtyBlog Earlier this week, I shared Part One of my conversation with Ben Rabidoux, founder of Edge Realty Analytics. If

Real Talk on Real Estate, Tariffs & Turbulence: Special Interview with Ben Rabidoux (Pt. 1)

TorontoRealtyBlog Last week, I had the pleasure of sitting down to chat with my friend and colleague, the founder of

Monday Morning Quarterback: Should The Government Make Home Prices Fall?

TorontoRealtyBlog Pop quiz: what is the “housing crisis?” I had actually planned to write an entire blog post that examined

Who Wants To Talk Economics?

TorontoRealtyBlog Am I a nerd? Be honest. I can handle it. At worst, I plainly am a nerd. At best,

The Post-Victoria Day Market: What To Expect In The Home Stretch

TorontoRealtyBlog “Aaaand…..they’re off!” Horse-racing fans will know these are the three most exciting words in the sport, although “….at the

Maximum Exposure Is Essential In Today’s Market!

TorontoRealtyBlog Sooooo…….any plans for the long weekend? Not me! I mean, I do have plans, but when people ask about “long

The Condo Market Strategy That Is NOT Going To Work In 2025

TorontoRealtyBlog Stop me if you’ve heard this bit before, but have you ever considered why a “placebo” is effective? A placebo

April TRREB Stats: The Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing

TorontoRealtyBlog Is it the wolf in sheep’s clothing? Or is this a case of the sheep in wolf’s clothing? Maybe

Snookered: How A Toronto Tenant Can Get The Landlord Sued!

TorontoRealtyBlog Whether you want to frame this as something your children tried to pull last week, or something you did

What Would Help Buyers More: Eliminating GST Or Land Transfer Tax?

TorontoRealtyBlog I really don’t want to talk about it. Or think about it. I can’t get into it. I think

Where Have All The Sockless Realtors Gone?

TorontoRealtyBlog As previously discussed here on TRB, I made a decision in the spring of 2024 that I wanted to

How Is The Downtown Rental Market?

TorontoRealtyBlog Here’s a story for you… I have a rental listing on the market for $9,000 per month. It’s in

How Not To Sell Real Estate In 2025

I feel like I’ve done this one before. To be honest, this happens to me quite often. As we approach

How Is The GTA Condo Market Faring In 2025?

Alright, let me set the scene here folks, because things are moving quickly… It’s currently 1:45pm on Tuesday afternoon and I’ve

March TRREB Stats: The World Keeps Turning…..For Now

Does anybody want to talk about tariffs? How about Donald Trump? How about the DOW Jones? Seriously, who in the

Developers Suing Pre-Construction Buyers: Who Is To Blame?

I will admit that when I first chose the photo for today’s blog post, it was a picture of a

Are Mortgage Delinquincies On The Rise In Canada?

Sometimes I have absolutely nothing to write about on TRB. I still find a way, but there are times when

The Mortgage “Renewal Cliff”; Fact Or Fiction?

Fads come and go. So too do talking points and topics of discussion. If you regularly consume news and media,

Which Tenant “Qualifications” Are Realistic In 2025?

The definition of “qualification” is highly subjective, is it not? How does one qualify for something? In theory, a pre-determined set

Defining “Market Value: All The Rage In 2025!

TorontoRealtyBlog Here’s a fun story! I purchased a vintage hockey card last month and I think it was a win.

2025’s Best Oxymoron: “Condo Offer Dates”

“If a tree falls in the woods, and nobody is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” I

Distributive & Integrative Negotiating In Toronto’s Real Estate Market

Let me start today’s blog post with a rather childish example. For a change… Remember when you were younger and

What Is A “Blanket Appraisal” And Why Is This Problematic?

What’s the difference between fraud and a bright idea? Seriously. I’m asking for a friend… One might argue that the line

February TRREB Stats: The World I Know

Raise your hand if you knew that Collective Soul was a Christian rock band? For the record: my hand remains at my

Listing Homes For $1 Doesn’t Work; Never Has, Never Will!

I can’t believe we’re talking about this again. Apologies to those who were looking for something innovative this morning, but right

Top Ten: People You Shouldn’t Take Real Estate Advice From

First and foremost: I recognize the irony or as some of you will suggest, the downright hypocrisy of me compiling

Can Your Condo Developer Stop You From Leasing Your Unit?

Last week, I went to breakfast with my good friend and economist, Ben Rabidoux, and some folks from the United

Do The “Speculation Taxes” Actually Target Speculators?

Perhaps this is part of a much larger conversation. Perhaps delving into immigration as a lead-up to a discussion about taxation

January TRREB Stats: Expect The Unexpected

Well, that was certainly an interesting month, wasn’t it? Raise your hand if you turned the page from 2024 to

The 2025 TRB Real Estate Prediction Game!

I’ve been in the same fantasy football pool since 2002. Almost a quarter-century, it’s crazy! And while most football pools

How Did The GTA Condo Market Finish 2024?

Two stats posts in the same week? Egad! Not only that, the January TRREB stats will likely be released on Monday

How Is The Downtown Rental Market?

Well, gosh, folks, if I knew talking politics here on TRB was going to get you to click “reply” in the

Who Wants To Talk Economics?

I swear, if I hear the words “Trump tariffs” again, I’m going to throw something. Call me naive or tell

Design Versus Functionality: The Problem With New Condo Floor Plans

It’s often fun to look at artist’s renderings of new condominiums, isn’t it? And I’m not just referring to the renderings

What Happens When A Seller Can’t Close?

I was trying to explain the concept of negative temperatures to my daughter the other day. She’s 8-years-old. I thought she

What’s On My Real Estate Mind For 2025?

Soooo……how have you been? I know, it’s been a while since we last met. Me? How am I? Well, that’s rather

Happy Holidays From Toronto Realty Blog!

Five days before Christmas and I’m still writing? Wait……but you’re still reading! I’d like to thank all the daily TRB readers for their

The Increasing Tax Burden On New Ontario Homes

Let’s start today’s discussion with an analogy, shall we? I know, I know…..this is so unlike me… Do you remember being back

November TRREB Stats: The Forest Through The Trees

It snowed on Wednesday morning. In fact, depending on where you are, if you’re in the GTA, it might still

TRB Interview With Mortgage Broker Tony Della Sciucca!

As with last week’s two-part blog series on Monday and Thursday where I interviewed economist, Ben Rabidoux, this interview will

TRB Interview With Ben Rabidoux! (pt2)

In Part 2 of this engaging series on The Last Honest Realtor podcast, David Fleming continues his in-depth conversation with

TRB Interview With Ben Rabidoux!

Join David Fleming on The Last Honest Realtor podcast as he sits down with renowned economist and industry expert Ben

What If There Was A Statistic For “Quality Listings?”

I was in a bit of a silly mood yesterday and I proposed something to my team: I wanted to

New TRREB Rules: How Will They Affect YOU?

Progress! Theoretically, it’s present in every industry, in every business, and in the lives of every worker-bee in their pursuit

What Does A “Power Of Sale” Listing Look Like?

The real estate agents reading this blog might relate to the following story, so here goes… The phone rings one

October TRREB Stats: Climbing The Ladder

How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. You’ve all heard that one before, right? Perhaps in

When Your Home Is For Sale, And Nobody Told You…

First off: it’s not what you think. It’s not your home, as in you’re the owner. But that doesn’t make the following

The Worst Listing “Strategy” I Have Ever Seen

Don’t ask me how I found this because I honestly can’t remember. For some reason, I was searching listings in

Beyond The Interest Rate Cuts: What Lays Ahead?

He must be thinking, “I can’t believe this actually worked.” All credit is due to Bank of Canada governor, Tiff

How Is The GTA Condo Market Faring In 2024?

A funny thing happened last week. Wait…..do I mean “funny” like a Sebastian Maniscalo clip that finds its way onto

TRG Guest Blog: Navigating Uncharted Waters With The “Self-Represented Seller”

Continuing the theme from two weeks ago, I’d like to offer yet another “guest blog” from one of my team

Are Investors To “Blame” For Toronto’s Condo Market?

Be honest: it’s kinda nice to be back in the office today, isn’t it? I mean, the time off was

How Is The Downtown Rental Market?

Are you familiar with the stories that begin with, “This guy that I know….”? Depending on the tone, and of

September TRREB Stats: Methinks Thou Doth Protest Too Much

“Too excessive to be credible.” That’s what Shakespeare was trying to convey with this classic line from Hamlet. Actually, the original

Monday Morning Quarterback: Higher Mortgage Insurance Cap & Longer Amortizations

Do you like stories? Most people would say that I do. Well, to be more specific, most people would say

TRG Guest Blog: Toronto, Don’t Lose That Lottery Ticket!

I have a favour and it’s important. Be honest with me, just for a moment, and answer this critical query:

Testing Theories On The Housing Crisis In 2024

If you’re like me, you’re 5’11 and named Dave. No, wait, that’s not right. If you’re like me, you’re many

An Honest Conversation About Toronto Laneway Houses

Do you delete your emails? I mean, once you’ve responded to them, or if you find there’s no need for

Monday Morning Quarterback: The Ludicrous “Home Equity Tax”

Remember when a reader asked, earlier this year, if we had seen the death of the “Friday Rant” blog feature

What Happens When Rental Listings Flood The Market?

Do you want to accompany me on a walk down memory lane? Not so much in terms of my memories and experiences,

June TRREB Stats: School’s Out For Summer

June was an absolute slog. I’ll be the first to admit that. And if you had asked me coming into today

Don’t Overplay Your Hand! | Toronto Realty Blog

I’ve never been much of a card player. This might come as a surprise to you (that was sarcasm) but

Selling Your Parents’ House: The Trials & Tribulations

Here’s a topic that I don’t think we’ve ever explored before! Then again, perhaps the reason why we’ve never explored

Selling Your Parents’ House: The Trials & Tribulations (Pt2)

Text Text You might disagree with your siblings, or worse. Sometimes, we know when this is coming.

Does Real Estate Investing Advice Go Out Of Date?

Can a book go out of date? I would certainly think there are examples. Surely an old medical textbook could

TRB Pre-Construction Review: “REINE” | Toronto Realty Blog

Are you familiar with the laws of supply and demand? I’m sure you are. At least you’re familiar with the theory.

Condo Terraces: Considerations & Questions Abound!

I was browsing MLS today, looking at new listings in the downtown core, and something really jumped out at me: an

May TRREB Stats: The Calm Before The Storm?

Hang on a second – I’m getting an email. And a text message. Two text messages, in fact. Now three.

Introducing: “The Last Honest Realtor” Podcast!

I’m not sure if it was in the 2023 year-end blog post, or in the first post of 2024,

Monday Morning Quarterback: Your Government(s) Are Lying To You About Housing!

Are there any other nerds out there? Wait, I mean are there any other nerds like me out there, and

Beware Those Devious Rental Contracts!

Part of me wishes that I could come up with a more “Google-friendly” title for today’s blog post so that

Where Have All The Buyers Gone?

Do you think The Rembrandts formed in 1989 with the life-long goal of writing a song that would be used as the

How Is The Toronto Condo Market?

How is this “only two blogs per week” thing going for you? Notice any difference? I most certainly do! I started

It’s Almost Re-Listing Season! | Toronto Realty Blog

I had a wonderful Mother’s Day, thanks for asking! But it’s not about me, of course. It’s about my lovely wife,

Out Of This World! | Toronto Realty Blog

My memory isn’t what it used to be. I could swear up and down that I’ve done this opening before,

April TRREB Stats: There Are Two Sides To Every Coin

When I was a kid, damn did I ever want a two-headed coin! They looked so cool in movies and television

Where In The World Are Those Rate Cuts?

I told my son this morning, “Sharing is caring.” I can’t believe I said that. Honestly, I don’t even know

Top Ten: Compromises For First-Time Buyers

I remember the first time one of my elders turned toward me and remarked, “You know……we were all young, once.” My response

How Is The Downtown Toronto Rental Market?

I suppose I spoiled the ending, didn’t I? The rental market is no longer “tough,” I said. But maybe it

March TRREB Stats: A Deeper Dive!

I have never, not once, dove head-first into a pool. But that tracks, right? Considering I felt the need to specify head-first

TRB Pre-Construction Review: “Freed Hotel & Residences”

Have you heard of Takashi Murakami? I haven’t. And I don’t expect that 99.9% of Torontonians have either. I remember

March TRREB Stats: Ascending The Mountain

Here’s something that I will happily divulge, at the risk of people who are too sensitive or unrealistic attempting to

How Do I Calculate the Potential Cash Flow of Investment Property in Belize?

Cash Flow of Investment Property in Belize If you are thinking about investing in Belize real estate, it’s important to

Monday Morning Quarterback: The Renters Bill Of Rights

You know that saying about the slow car-wreck? You just can’t look away. Can you? Then sometimes, you almost anticipate the car-wreck,

How Is The Market For Condominium Assignments?

Are you reading your very first blog post here on Toronto Realty Blog? Or are you a ten-year veteran? Those who

Canadian Real Estate Prices: A 10-Year Look!

What were you doing in February of 2014? No. Seriously. I’m asking. A friend of mine told me this week, “You

How Should Listing Agents Deliver Bad News To Buyers?

Did you ever watch The Americans? I did. All of it. It was one of those series that I watched

When Should You Move Your Offer Date?

I was having a conversation with a prospective seller on Sunday who was one of those “all real estate agents

February TRREB Stats: The Bet You Didn’t Make

Was it Morgan Freeman? The voice. The one that you heard in your head. In lieu of Ken Burns or

Good Riddance: CMHC Cancels First-Time Home Buyer Incentive

Did you hear about that NCAA swimmer who won gold in his race, in record time, but was disqualified? Tough

Interview With Mortgage Broker Tony Della Sciucca! (pt2)

David Fleming is the author of Toronto Realty Blog, founded in 2007. He combined his passion for writing and real

Interview With Mortgage Broker Tony Della Sciucca!

Thanks for the shout out David! It’s ironic your mom calls me the den mom as I am often referred

Mortgage Q & A With Tony Della Sciucca!

I love my mother. Have I ever told you that? My mom, just like your mom, is amazing. She’s a

How Is The Resale Condo Market In The GTA?

You’ve already heard how I feel that the January TRREB stats don’t support what’s happening out there in the market,

How Is The Downtown Toronto Rental Market?

Better late than never here, I suppose? This is a quarterly feature here on the Toronto Realty Blog and I’m having trouble

Putting My Money Where My Mouth Is!

Whatever happened to the hype man? I mean, I know that some occupations unfortunately go out of style. I still use a travel

January TRREB Stats: Smoke And Mirrors

Tell me that you hate the title of today’s blog and I won’t fault you for that. You have your viewpoint

What Does A Bank Sale Look Like In This Market?

A younger agent in my office told me the other day, “You need to start your Instagram videos with a hook.”

What’s On Your Real Estate Mind For 2024? (Pt2)

Since we last spoke on Monday, are there any other things on your real estate mind? Any new developments? It’s only

What’s On Your Real Estate Mind For 2024?

My wife and I have a very good and very well-understood and agreed-upon division of labour in our household. I

Parents Helping Their Kids With Housing? No Kidding!

I’ve been hearing about “the market crash” since before I even started to sell real estate back in 2004, but

Happy Holidays From Toronto Realty Blog!

Here we go again… It’s the inevitable year-end sign-off that I both dread and look forward to so much. I’d

How Are Pre-Construction Sales This Fall?

I figured that I would start today with an analogy, as I often do, but I can’t decide on which one

How In The World Did This Happen?

On Wednesday, I took a look at the pre-construction condominium market in Toronto and how prices and those sweet builder

Is It Time To Blame Investors For High Housing Prices?

Here’s a new one: why don’t we “blame” the current housing prices on the natural forces of supply and demand

December TRREB Stats: What’s At The Finish Line?

What’s that saying about the finish and the journey? I suppose there are many. “There is no finish line, so

Top Five: Real Estate Stories Of 2023!

Do I bother starting with the obligatory, “I’ll try to make this post shorter this time around?” Nah. We all

More MLS Musings: 2023 Year-End Edition!

Geez, what happened to “More MLS Musings?” Perhaps I got carried away this year actually writing about real estate! I offered this

What The Heck Is The “Canadian Mortgage Charter?”

I made a very important decision before writing today’s blog. Rarely do I actually plan what I write, you know. I

Top Five: Blog Posts Of 2023!

I know I don’t actually write blogs on a retro typewriter like the one in the photo above, but I really, really