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Apr 2026

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Real Estate is complicated. No two deals are the same. It’s fast-paced, exhilarating, soul-crushing, disappointing and fun. Get up close and personal and learn the ins and outs of the market and the hundreds of moving pieces that bring a successful deal to close. Something for everyone, from first-time home buyers to investors, renters to landlords, Realtors to mortgage brokers.

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April 8, 202656 min

Episode 16: Ask A Mortgage Broker

Jon & Cheryl are joined by a special guest, Jason Friesen with outline Financial to cover one of the biggest pieces of the buying process, and one that people often don’t fully understand until they’re right in the middle of it — financing. Learn all about how mortgage financing works, how to prepare, what mistakes to avoid, and what real-world issues can come up along the way. This episode is filled with information helpful for a first-time buyer, move-up buyer, or thinking ahead for renewals and refinancing.

January 26, 202651 min

Episode 15: What's Behind The Condo Crash

Is it a crash, a correction… or something in between? In this episode of The Real Estate Podcast .ca, Jon & Cheryl break down what’s *actually* happening in the GTA condo market and why it’s been the roughest stretch in decades. We split it into two big parts: **pre-construction** and **resale**, because both are hurting… just for different reasons. We’re talking: * The pandemic-era pre-con frenzy (and why so many buyers are showing up to closing underwater) * Appraisal gaps, deposit losses, and the real risk of getting sued * Why investor demand has fallen off a cliff * The […]

April 19, 202554 min

Episode 14: Stigmatized Properties

Murder Houses, Meth Labs & Haunted Mansions… Would You Buy One? In this episode, we’re peeling back the (creaky, haunted) doors on stigmatized properties — homes with baggage that goes way beyond bad wallpaper. From botched pricing strategies that scare off buyers to infamous murder scenes and ghostly reputations, Cheryl & Jon dig into how a home’s past can mess with its future. We’re talking: – The Amityville Horror House – The Los Feliz Murder Mansion – The JonBenét Ramsey Home – The Bernardo/Homolka House (yep, that one…) – Toronto’s own meth lab on Craven Road – And of course… […]

January 22, 20251 hr 0 min

Episode 13: Leasing 101

Leasing a property as a landlord or securing one as a tenant can be stressful and intimidating. Jon & Cheryl of J&C Toronto Real Estate Group are joined by Nicole Norton to discuss the residential lease. How secure a great tenant if you’re a landlord, how to position yourself to be accepted as a tenant and a few anecdotes (including a horror story or two) along the way.

August 14, 20241 hr 0 min

Episode 12: Ask A Home Inspector

Special Guest Dano Burnett of Pillar To Post Home Inspections joins us for a this episode featuring all things Home Inspections. Learn the ins and outs of what gets inspected, what to look for in a home inspector, horror stories and more! https://youtu.be/ByLhHinAU9s

June 28, 20241 hr 0 min

Episode 11: Choosing a Listing Agent

Are you thinking of selling a property and don’t know where to start? Is the thought of choosing an agent to sell one of your largest assets daunting? Good news, Jon, Cheryl and Nicole will help you to know what to look for by asking a few important questions to find you a perfect fit in a listing agent.

April 15, 202455 min

Episode 10: Design and Real Estate

Interior Design and Real Estate go hand in hand. In this episode of The Real Estate Podcast, we are joined by Jessica Kelly of Jessica Kelly Designs to talk re-sale, the ideal client and staging vs decorating. Jessie brings a breadth of experience and insight as to what makes a property “sing”, not playing it safe, and challenges along the way.

February 27, 202450 min

Episode 9: Five Questions To Get To Know J&C Toronto Real Estate Group

Who are the trio that make up J&C Toronto Real Estate Group? What are their favourite restaurants in the city? What is Cheryl’s favourite Toronto Neighbourhood? Why did they get fake ID’s at such a young age? Did Van Halen really ask for a bowl of M&M’s with all of the brown ones removed while on tour? Find out all of this and more on episode 9 of TREP. https://youtu.be/KSsxH7KbD4A

January 24, 20241 hr 16 min

Episode 8: Social Media - Smoke and Mirrors?

Social Media has become an integral part of Real Estate marketing. The general public see Realtors marketing themselves and the properties they list. Can everything be taken at face value or is it just smoke and mirrors? Special guest, Realtor and TikTok aficionado Anya Ettinger joins us to share her perspective on Social Media and it’s impact on the Real Estate Industry.

January 8, 202451 min

Episode 7: What's The Deal With Open Houses

Do open houses really help to sell a property? What goes on behind the scenes? What’s the best way to host an open house? Peer behind the (velvet) curtain with Jon, Cheryl and Nicole to find out the answers to these questions and more, along with a few wacky stories for good measure.