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As one of Toronto's most innovative and active Team Brokerages in central and downtown Toronto, Fox Marin Associates Ltd., Brokerage offers more than boring statistics (well, we like to think so)! We focus on providing you with the latest information and insights into the Toronto Real Estate Market before anyone else. With our Toronto Real Estate Podcast, we strive to give you the inside scoop on what's happening in real time, including the good, the bad, and the ugly! By staying ahead of the trends, we ensure you make informed decisions that will benefit you in the long run.

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September 5, 202638 min

Episode #171 | Toronto Home Prices Drop Below $1M | August 2026 Market Update | Toronto Real Estate

Toronto's average home price has dropped below $1 million for the second time in 2026. In this August 2026 Toronto real estate market update, Fox Marin co-founders Ralph Fox and Kori Marin break down the City of Toronto (416) numbers you won't see in the headlines: average sale price, new listings, active inventory, months of supply, the sales-to-new-listings ratio, and what it all means for the fall 2026 market. ____________________________________________________ Speakers: Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin) Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)

August 29, 202638 min

Episode #170 | Should You Buy Before the Fall Market 2026? The Summer Slump Advantage! | Toronto Real Estate

Is late August the best time to buy a home in Toronto? The numbers say it is one of only three windows all year where buyers hold the leverage. Last year the average City of Toronto price dropped $52,000 from July to August, then jumped $97,000 from August to September. Just one in three listings is finding a buyer, and the average home is sitting 45 days.In this episode, Fox Marin co-founders Ralph Fox and Kori Marin walk through a slide by slide look at the summer slump: what the July 2026 GTA numbers show, why half of Toronto's agents are on vacation right now, and why a seller staring at a silent phone in the last week of August is far more receptive to a conversation than they will be on September 8. ____________________________________________________ Speakers: Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin) Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)

August 22, 202656 min

Episode #169 | Toronto West End Real Estate 2026: Winners, Losers & Areas to Watch? | Toronto Real Estate

Toronto’s West End real estate market has changed dramatically since the 2022 peak, but not every neighbourhood or property type has performed the same way.In this episode of The Toronto Real Estate Podcast, Fox Marin co-founders Kori Marin and Ralph Fox take a detailed look at the Toronto West End real estate market in 2026, comparing home and condo prices across Trinity Bellwoods, Roncesvalles, The Junction, Liberty Village, Niagara and the C01 Waterfront, including CityPlace, Fort York and parts of King West. ____________________________________________________ Speakers: Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin) Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)

August 15, 202638 min

Episode #168 | Are We Finally Turning a Corner (or not at all)? Toronto Housing Market Update: | Toronto Real Estate

The Toronto Real Estate market may finally be showing the first signs of stabilization.In this episode of The Toronto Real Estate Podcast, Kori Marin and Ralph Fox break down the July 2026 numbers and look beyond the headlines to understand what is actually happening across the 416 and GTA.Sales in Toronto edged higher, new listings dropped sharply, active inventory continued to tighten, and Toronto condos posted their highest average price of 2026 at roughly $672,000. At the same time, the 905 continues to lag behind the city, creating a very different market depending on location and property type. ____________________________________________________ Speakers: Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin) Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)

August 1, 20261 hr 0 min

Episode #167 | Toronto EAST Versus WEST: Is the East End the Better Investment? | Toronto Real Estate

Toronto’s East End has changed dramatically, but which neighbourhoods have delivered the strongest returns, and where could buyers still find opportunity?In Part One of our East versus West Toronto real estate debate, Kori Marin and Ralph Fox examine the numbers, neighbourhoods and major infrastructure projects shaping the city’s Lower East Side.We compare 10-year price appreciation and post-2022 market performance across Leslieville, North Riverdale, Greenwood-Coxwell, Corktown, the Distillery District and the Canary District. The results reveal a significant divide between Toronto freehold homes and condos, including one East End condo market that has appreciated more than 100 percent over the past decade while also experiencing one of the sharpest corrections from its peak. ____________________________________________________ Speakers: Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin) Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)

July 18, 202657 min

Episode #166 | Thinking About Renovating? Watch This Episode First BEFORE EVER Swinging a Hammer! | Toronto Real Estate

Renovating a Toronto home can transform how you live, but it can also consume far more money, time and patience than expected.In this episode of The Toronto Real Estate Podcast, Ralph Fox and Kori Marin are joined by Fox Marin’s Jerome Werniuk and Ian Busher to examine the biggest renovation mistakes Toronto homeowners, buyers and sellers make. Ian brings the perspective of a Red Seal carpenter and licensed contractor, while Jerome shares what he has learned midway through a major renovation of his own Victorian home. ____________________________________________________ Speakers: Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin) Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin) Jerome Werniuk (Sales Representative & Sales Director at Fox Marin) Ian Busher (Broker & VP of Sales at Fox Marin)

July 11, 202636 min

Episode #165 | Are Sales Rising as Inventory Tightens? Toronto Real Estate Market Update 2026 | Toronto Real Estate

Toronto’s real estate market may not be surging, but the June 2026 data suggests it is beginning to stabilize.Sales across the GTA increased 9.4% compared with last June, while new listings fell 13% and available inventory tightened to four months of supply. Prices remain soft, but the indicators that typically move first, including sales activity, inventory and absorption, are beginning to tell a different story.In this episode of The Toronto Real Estate Podcast, Kori Marin and Ralph Fox break down the June 2026 TRREB market statistics and examine what the numbers mean for Toronto home buyers, sellers and real estate investors. ____________________________________________________ Speakers: Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin) Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)

July 4, 202641 min

Episode #164 | Is Living In Toronto Still Worth It In 2026? | Toronto Real Estate

Is Toronto still one of the best cities to live in, or has the cost of living, traffic, housing affordability, and everyday friction started to outweigh the upside?In this episode of The Toronto Real Estate Podcast, Ralph Fox and Kori Marin take an honest look at the pros and cons of living in Toronto in 2026, from the city’s global energy, food scene, walkable neighbourhoods, ravines, schools, job market, and cultural depth, to the realities of expensive housing, double land transfer tax, long commutes, healthcare wait times, daycare pressure, winter weather, and the rising cost of everyday life. ____________________________________________________ Speakers: Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin) Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)

June 27, 202655 min

Episode #163 | Is Toronto Really Heading For A Housing Shortage By 2030 🤷‍♀️? | Toronto Real Estate

Does the Toronto real estate market feel broken? In this episode, Ralph Fox and Kori Marin take a clear-eyed look at what is really happening across the GTA housing market, from unsold condo inventory and stalled pre-construction sales to buyer hesitation, affordability pressure, immigration shifts, development charges, and the growing disconnect between supply, demand, and confidence.This conversation goes beyond the headlines. While many assume Toronto has too much housing, the deeper issue is more complicated: the inventory available today is not always the inventory buyers want, can afford, or feel confident purchasing. At the same time, condo starts are falling, projects are being cancelled, investors have stepped away from pre-construction, and future housing supply could become a much larger problem by the 2030s. ____________________________________________________ Speakers: Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin) Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)

June 20, 202635 min

Episode #162 | Do you need CASH 💵 to close on Your Home? We're Breaking it Down Line by Line! | Toronto Real Estate

Buying a home in Toronto costs more than the purchase price, and most buyers are shocked by how much cash they actually need on closing day.In this episode of The Toronto Real Estate Podcast, Ralph Fox and Kori Marin break down the real costs of buying a home in Toronto in 2026, including double land transfer tax, first-time home buyer rebates, legal fees, disbursements, title insurance, CMHC insurance, PST on mortgage insurance, HST on new construction, closing adjustments, moving costs, home insurance, and the hidden costs of buying pre-construction condos. ____________________________________________________ Speakers: Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin) Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)