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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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November 7, 202634 min

Episode #180 | Bank of Canada Raises Rates 🤔 : What Happens to Toronto Housing? | Toronto Real Estate

Fixed or variable mortgage in Canada in 2026? With the Bank of Canada raising interest rates again, Toronto homebuyers and homeowners are facing some big decisions. Should you lock into a fixed mortgage rate, take your chances with a variable rate, or wait to see what happens next?In this episode of the Toronto Real Estate Podcast, Ralph Fox sits down with Jason Friesen, Managing Partner & Mortgage Broker at Outline Financial, to unpack Canada's latest interest rate hike, the Toronto housing market, mortgage renewals, inflation & what could be coming in 2027.And yes, Ralph puts Jason on the spot. Fixed or variable? If you were choosing a mortgage today, which would you pick? ____________________________________________________ Speakers: Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin) Jason Friesen (Managing Partner & Mortgage Broker at Outline Financial)

October 31, 202654 min

Episode #179 | Will Toronto Home Prices Fall Further in 2027 😱 😱 😱? Toronto Real Estate Update | Toronto Real Estate

Is Toronto's real estate market finally approaching the bottom, or could the housing downturn continue through 2027 and beyond?Toronto home prices have fallen, condo inventory remains elevated, and buyers have more negotiating power than they've had in years. So why is nobody buying?In this episode of the Toronto Real Estate Podcast, Ralph Fox of Fox Marin welcomes back Zhen Liang of Prime Properties TO for a candid conversation about the Toronto housing market in late 2026, what's keeping buyers on the sidelines, and what might happen next.When they last spoke in January, both saw reasons for cautious optimism. Ten months later, economic uncertainty, interest rate pressures, declining consumer confidence and a widening divide between Toronto neighbourhoods have dramatically changed the conversation. Are we witnessing a temporary correction, a prolonged housing downturn, or a fundamental shift in how Canadians think about owning real estate? ____________________________________________________ Speakers: Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin) Zhen Liang (Founder at Prime Properties TO)

October 24, 202643 min

Episode #178 | Why are Buyers & Sellers STUCK? Toronto Real Estate Market 2026 | Toronto Real Estate

The Toronto real estate market in fall 2026 is caught in a standoff. Buyers want bargains. Sellers aren't budging. And despite higher inventory levels, desirable Toronto homes are still attracting multiple offers. So what's really happening?Is Toronto finally a buyer's market, or are the headlines telling only half the story?In this Boots on the Ground edition of the Toronto Real Estate Podcast, Ralph Fox, Kori Marin and the Fox Marin sales leadership team unpack what they're seeing firsthand across downtown Toronto, central Toronto and the city's east end. ____________________________________________________ Speakers: Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin) Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin) Jessica Spillas (Broker and VP of Sales at Fox Marin) Ian Busher (Broker and VP of Sales at Fox Marin) Reuben Labovitz (Broker and Sales Director at Fox Marin) Jerome Werniuk (Sales Rep and Sales Director at Fox Marin)

October 17, 202645 min

Episode #177 | Chow vs. Bradford: Who Has the Better Plan for Toronto Housing ⭐⭐⭐? | Toronto Real Estate

Toronto mayoral election 2026: Olivia Chow vs. Brad Bradford on property taxes, the land transfer tax and housing. What it means for homeowners and buyers.Ralph Fox and Kori Marin, co-founders of Fox Marin, compare the platforms of incumbent mayor Olivia Chow (mayor since 2023) and councillor Brad Bradford (councillor since 2018) through a Toronto real estate lens. Election day is Monday, October 26, with polls open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Early voting topped 222,000 ballots, up 72% from last time. ____________________________________________________ Speakers: Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin) Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)

October 10, 202652 min

Episode #176 | Is Everyone Just Waiting? September Prices, Sales & What Comes Next this Fall! | Toronto Real Estate

Toronto Real Estate market update, September 2026: the TRREB numbers, explained in plain English. The City of Toronto average price is back above $1M at $1,034,320, but it's 5.1% below last September; sales are down 6.1%, and buyers are in a holding pattern. Ralph Fox and Kori Marin of Fox Marin Associates break down what actually happened in Toronto's housing market in September, why it felt so quiet, and what it means if you're buying or selling a condo, semi or detached house this fall. ____________________________________________________ Speakers: Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin) Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)

October 3, 202646 min

Episode #175 | When Will Toronto Real Estate Recover? Ben Myers Says Wait Until 2028! | Toronto Real Estate

When will the Toronto real estate market recover? Ralph Fox, co-founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin, asks Ben Myers, President and Founder of Bullpen Research & Consulting, who has more than 20 years of experience researching GTA housing. They look past monthly sales numbers to the bigger trends shaping Toronto condo prices, rents, and new housing supply through 2028 and beyond. ____________________________________________________ Speakers: Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin) Ben Myers (President and Founder of Bullpen Research & Consulting Inc.)

September 26, 20261 hr 1 min

Episode #174 | How Did Toronto Get This Expensive? 1985 vs 2026 Cost of Living Breakdown | Toronto Real Estate

Is Toronto affordable in 2026? GTA home prices are down 26% from the 2022 peak, the Bank of Canada rate has dropped from 5% to 2.25%, and the monthly mortgage payment on an average home has fallen from roughly $7,100 to $4,200. So why does everyone in Toronto still feel like they're treading water?In this episode of the Toronto Real Estate Podcast, Fox Marin co-founders Ralph Fox and Kori Marin break down the Toronto affordability crisis with real numbers: the $236,000 household income needed to qualify for an average home versus a median household income of $98,000, groceries up 29% since 2021, gas at $1.83 per litre, 4.1 million food bank visits a year, and a full monthly budget for a couple renting a one bedroom condo in Toronto that hits $4,000 before adding a car. ____________________________________________________ Speakers: Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin) Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)

September 19, 202657 min

Episode #173 | The Truth About Toronto Homes Under $1M in 2026 | Toronto Real Estate

What can $1 million actually buy you in Toronto real estate in fall 2026? We analyzed all 3,240 homes that SOLD under $1M in the City of Toronto since July 1, 2026 (sold prices, not asking prices) to show you where they are, what they are, and what they really cost to carry.In this episode of the Fox Marin Toronto Real Estate Podcast, Ralph Fox (Broker of Record) and Kori Marin (Broker) break down the September 2026 Toronto housing market for first-time buyers, move-up buyers and anyone relocating to Toronto. ____________________________________________________ Speakers: Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin) Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)

September 12, 202636 min

Episode #172 | Toronto Fall Real Estate Market 2026: What's Selling, What's Struggling? | Toronto Real Estate

Is the Toronto real estate market finally bottoming out? In this episode, Fox Marin co-founder and broker of record Ralph Fox sits down with Jessica Spilis (VP, Fox Marin, aka the "Queen of Acquisitions") and Kori Marin (co-founder, broker) to break down what's actually happening in the fall 2026 Toronto housing market, beyond the headlines. ____________________________________________________ Speakers: Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin) Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin) Jessica Spillas (Broker & VP of Sales at Fox Marin)

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)