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Real & honest conversations about the state of the GTA Real Estate Market. Plus other news, culture & events from around the Province & Beyond.

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December 19, 2025Episode 4030 min

EP40- Express Advice Q4 + 2026 Predictions

We round up what we saw in 2025 GTA Real Estate Market & offer some PREDICTIONS for 2026.Plus we talk about all of the current mixed markets in GTA & around Ontario:- Renters- Landlords- 1st Time Home Buyers- Investors- DownsizersGTA Market Quick TipsIt was the year of the FTHB... The Market is shifting towards "balanced" , but still some uncertainty out there. Depending on what you want & where you're going there are different answers & different opportunities right now.Rates are holding, time to lock in!Either way, when selling, you NEED a good agent *wink wink* because only the best presented & marketed homes are selling for some great prices.The Rental Market is chilling out for the winter but will return strong in early 2026.As mentioned above, If you are looking to buy your first or upgrade, NOW is a really good time to do it before it gets too competitive. The rates are back to "reasonable".... Remember to "Date the Rate & Marry The Price"For Any Advice on Real Estate Planning reach out today!@hicksonrealestate

September 5, 2025Episode 3951 min

EP39- Some Things Never Change W/ Mary Carota

A Change In The Air?We talk changes in Real Estate + the things that don't change. Plus we talk about all of the mixed markets in GTA & around Ontario:- Renters- Landlords- 1st Time Home Buyers- Investors- DownsizersGTA Market Quick TipsStill the year of the FTHB... The Market made a shift in the more balanced direction, but still a lot of uncertainty out there. Depending on what you want & where you're going there are different answers & different opportunities right now.Rates & lending affordability could be shifting in the wrong direction so keep an eye out if that affects you!Either way, when selling, you NEED a good agent *wink wink* because only the best presented & marketed homes are selling for some great prices.The Rental Market is still solid, but seems to be cooling as we approach the end of summer. As mentioned above, If you are looking to buy your first or upgrade, NOW is a really good time to do it before it gets too competitive. The rates are back to "reasonable".... Remember to "Date the Rate & Marry The Price"For Any Advice on Real Estate Planning reach out today!@hicksonrealestate

June 12, 2025Episode 381 hr 10 min

EP38- State Of The Economy W/ Shawn Stillman

Let's Talk ECONOMY! We address the state of the economy with the owner of MortgageOutlet.ca... Plus we talk about all of the mixed markets in GTA & around Ontario:- Renters- Landlords- 1st Time Home Buyers- Investors- DownsizersGTA Market Quick TipsStill the year of the FTHB... Otherwise the Market is still doing OK, still a lot of uncertainty out there. Depending on what you want & where you're going there are different answers & different opportunities right now.Rates & lending affordability are at new recent lows, so expect things to continue to start moving again soonEither way, when selling, you NEED a good agent *wink wink* because only the best presented & marketed homes are selling for some great prices.The Rental Market is getting easier for tenants. Wanna-be landlords should be looking to make a move, before the demand weakens.As mentioned above, If you are looking to buy your first or upgrade, NOW is a really good time to do it before it gets too competitive. The rates are back to "reasonable".... Remember to "Date the Rate & Marry The Price"For Any Advice on Real Estate Planning reach out today!@hicksonrealestate

March 27, 202540 min

EP37- Express Advice Q2 + Special Announcement

Express Advice For Everyone In Q2 2025 + BONUS Announcment... Listen to the end to find out!Get Certain About Uncertainty! We talk about all of the mixed markets in GTA & around Ontario:- Renters- Landlords- 1st Time Home Buyers- Investors- DownsizersGTA Market Quick TipsStill the year of the FTHB... Otherwise the Market is still chugging along. Depending on what you want & where you're going there are different answers & different opportunities right now. Rates are still dropping (now that'll depend on the economy & our neighbours tariffs) so things should expect to continue to move...Either way, when selling, you NEED a good agent *wink wink* because only the best presented & marketed homes are selling for some great prices.The Rental Market is getting easier for tenants. Wanna-be landlords should be looking to make a move, before the demand weakens.As mentioned above, If you are looking to buy your first or upgrade, NOW is a really good time to do it before it gets too competitive. The rates are back to "reasonable".... Remember to "Date the Rate & Marry The Price"For Any Advice on Real Estate Planning reach out today!@hicksonrealestate

February 19, 2025Episode 3656 min

EP 36- The Future Of Real Estate W/ Jason Katz

*Spooky Alien Sounds*We're coming to you from the future!Not really, but we do talk about where Real Estate Is HeadedWe Also talk about all of the mixed markets in GTA & around Ontario:- Renters- Landlords- 1st Time Home Buyers- Investors- DownsizersGTA Market Quick TipsThe Market is going to be interesting in Q1! Depending on what you want & where you're going there are different answers & different opportunites right now.The shift is here, generally speaking. Rates are still dropping so things should expect to continue to move...Either way, when selling, you NEED a good agent *wink wink* because only the best presented & marketed homes are selling for some great prices.The Rental Market is getting still chugging a long at a reasonable pace & it'll largely depend on the economy.As mentioned above, If you are looking to buy your first or upgrade, NOW is a really good time to do it before it gets too competitive. The rates are still relatively high but they are starting to drop. Remember to "Date the Rate & Marry The Price"For Any Advice on Real Estate Planning reach out today!@hicksonrealestate

January 23, 2025Episode 3540 min

EP35- Express Advice Q1 2025

Express Advice For Everyone In Q1 2025 Happy New Year! ... Happy New Government? We talk about all of the mixed markets in GTA & around Ontario: - Renters - Landlords - 1st Time Home Buyers - Investors - Downsizers · We also discuss in the current market conditions around the Greater Toronto Area & Beyond. GTA Market Quick Tips The Market is going to be interesting in Q1! Depending on what our neighbour does to the south! Hint: Our economy (& theirs) could GO SOUTH The shift is here across most markets... Generally speaking though it really depends on where & what property you're looking at. Rates are still dropping so things should expect to continue to move... Either way, when selling, you NEED a good agent *wink wink* because only the best presented & marketed homes are selling for some great prices. The Rental Market is getting still chugging a long at a reasonable pace, we are seeing an expect rush before the end of year holidays. As mentioned above, If you are looking to buy your first or upgrade, NOW is a really good time to do it before it gets too competitive. The rates are still relatively high but they are starting to drop. Remember to "Date the Rate & Marry The Price" For Any Advice on Real Estate Planning reach out today! @hicksonrealestate

November 13, 2024Episode 3440 min

EP34- Express Advice Q4 2024

Express Advice For Everyone In Q4 We talk about all of the mixed markets in GTA & around Ontario: - Renters - Landlords - 1st Time Home Buyers - Investors - Downsizers · We also discuss in the current market conditions around the Greater Toronto Area & Beyond. GTA Market Quick Tips The Market is building... FOR REAL The shift is here across most markets... Generally speaking though it really depends on where & what property you're looking at. Rates are still dropping so things should expect to continue to move... Either way, when selling, you NEED a good agent *wink wink* because only the best presented & marketed homes are selling for some great prices. The Rental Market is getting still chugging a long at a reasonable pace, we are seeing an expect rush before the end of year holidays. As mentioned above, If you are looking to buy your first or upgrade, NOW is a really good time to do it before it gets too competitive. The rates are still relatively high but they are starting to drop. Remember to "Date the Rate & Marry The Price" For Any Advice on Real Estate Planning reach out today! @hicksonrealestate

October 10, 2024Episode 3352 min

EP33- Legal Planning W/ Jonathan Hacohen

Legal Planning! We talk about the the key strategies to planning your money moves from a legal perspective. - 1st Time Home Buyers - Investors - Retirement Planning & Will Kits · We also discuss in the current market conditions around the Greater Toronto Area & Beyond. GTA Market Quick Tips The Market is interesting The shift is here across most markets... Generally speaking though it really depends on where & what property you're looking at. Rates are still dropping so things should expect to continue to move... Either way, when selling, you NEED a good agent *wink wink* because only the best presented & marketed homes are selling for some great prices. The Rental Market is getting still chugging a long at a reasonable pace, but we should expect a rush before the end of year holidays. As mentioned above, If you are looking to buy your first or upgrade, NOW is a really good time to do it before it gets too competitive. The rates are still relatively high but they are starting to drop. Remember to "Date the Rate & Marry The Price" For Any Advice on Real Estate Planning reach out today! @hicksonrealestate

September 9, 2024Episode 3244 min

EP32- The Last Step W/ Lahav Reznik

The Last Step... We talk about the final stages in real estate: - Power Of Attorneys - Power Of Sales & - Estate Sales · We also discuss in the current market conditions around the Greater Toronto Area & Beyond. GTA Market Quick Tips The Market is coming back! The shift is here across most markets... Generally speaking though it really depends on where & what property you're looking at. Rates are still dropping so things should expect to really rev up again in Fall. Either way, when selling, you NEED a good agent *wink wink* because only the best presented & marketed homes are selling for some great prices. The Rental Market is getting still chugging a long at a reasonable pace, but we should expect a rush before the end of year holidays. As mentioned above, If you are looking to buy your first or upgrade, NOW is a really good time to do it before it gets too competitive. The rates are still relatively high but they are starting to drop. Remember to "Date the Rate & Marry The Price" For Any Advice on Real Estate Planning reach out today! @hicksonrealestate

July 9, 2024Episode 3140 min

EP31- Express Advice Q3 2024

YOU get advice, and YOU get advice... Express Advice For Everyone! Q3 2024 Edition · From Renters to Landlords, First Time Buyers to Upgraders, Investors & Down sizers. · We discuss in depth the current market conditions around the Greater Toronto Area & Beyond. GTA Market Quick Tips The Market is in neutral... The market is swaying back & forth. Generally speaking though it really depends on where & what property you're looking at. Rates are dropping ever so slightly, its only a matter of time before things swing back into gear. Either way, when selling, you NEED a good agent *wink wink* because only the best presented & marketed homes are selling for some great prices. After a short breather, the Rental Market is getting tight again as more new & old Canadians gravitate to the GTA for opportunity. As mentioned above, If you are looking to buy your first or upgrade, NOW is a really good time to do it before it gets too competitive. The rates are still relatively high but they are starting to drop. Remember to "Date the Rate & Marry The Price" For Any Advice on Real Estate Planning reach out today! @hicksonrealestate