Broadview Table Talks: Toronto Real Estate Podcast
by Kenneth Yim from Broadview Avenue Group Toronto
Join us as at the Broadview table as we host a weekly talk show with everything to do with Toronto real estate. The Toronto market is confusing. So whether you are a new or experienced investor, or are just looking for a home to raise you and your family in, join us for Broadview Table Talks as we talk about strategies to navigate the ever-changing Toronto real estate world. We live and breathe this stuff, so we’ll have honest and open talks with my friends around our table.
Episodes
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Rate hikes, a socialist mayor, and all time lows in Toronto real estate. What could go wrong?
Toronto real estate can't seem to catch a break. The Bank of Canada is raising interest rates again, Olivia Chow has secured another four years as mayor, and the housing market continues to struggle with declining sales, falling prices, and weak buyer confidence. Let's talk about what's happening...
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So much for the fall market recovery...
In August, the Toronto real estate market looked like it was finally tightening up, but as we look at the preliminary September numbers, I have to admit: I spoke too soon. Sales have dropped nearly 30% compared to last year, and inventory is lingering on the market longer than expected. Let's…
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The Fall Market is Coming
The Toronto real estate market may be changing, but not in the way most headlines suggest. While prices remain soft, the underlying data has been steadily improving. Since January, Months of Inventory (MOI) has been declining while the Sales-to-New-Listings Ratio (SNLR) has been climbing. That...
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Podcast 115: So You Bought A Home, Then Prices Dropped. Now What?
If you bought a home in the last few years, especially a larger trade-up property, you might be feeling some regret. Did you buy at the wrong time? Did you overpay? Did the market drop? Should you have waited? Let’s step away from the noise and look at this logically. Let's talk about some ideas...
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Podcast 114: What Year Are Real Estate Prices Down To Now?
What year are Toronto real estate prices back to? 2020? 2018? That question sounds simple, but it leads a lot of people in the wrong direction. With so much data floating around and so few actual sales driving the numbers, it’s easy to draw the wrong conclusions from the headlines. Different…
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Podcast 113: Bidding wars are back in Toronto real estate?
I thought bidding wars were supposed to be over? I guess not. We just listed a starter home in #Leslieville, an urban community just outside #downtowntoronto, expecting a normal negotiation. Instead, we ended up with a frenzy that drove the price to 120% of asking. We priced it at fair market...
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Podcast 112: Why I’m Still Bullish on Toronto Real Estate (Even Now)
Toronto real estate feels uncomfortable right now. Prices have softened, headlines are pessimistic, and a lot of people are questioning whether owning real estate here still makes sense at all. Some are calling this the end of the housing boom. Others think the system is broken beyond repair. But…
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Podcast 111: Rent or Own? Why It Doesn’t Matter If You Have a Plan
Toronto is now almost a 50/50 city. About half of households own their home, and half rent. Yet the housing conversation is still stuck on the same question: should you rent or should you buy? That’s the wrong debate. The real question is what you’re working toward long term. Renting and owning…
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Podcast 110: I Wouldn’t Touch Toronto Real Estate Right Now... Unless You Really Have To
Real estate in Toronto feels rough right now. Prices are down, interest rates are high, headlines are loud, and a lot of people feel stuck. Buyers are asking: What if prices fall more? Sellers are wondering: Why isn’t my place moving? Owners are facing mortgage renewals, life changes, or carrying...
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Podcast 109: Bought Pre-Construction at the Peak? Here Are Your Real Options.
Many of the units that Toronto pre-construction buyers bought are now worth less than the purchase price. Appraisals are coming in low, lenders are tightening up, and the gap between contract value and today's market value is often times bigger than the deposit that they put down. So what to you…
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Podcast 108: My Clients Asked If They Should Wait. Here’s What I Told Them.
Listings are sitting longer, open houses feel quiet, and the headlines make it sound like the market still has room to fall. That uncertainty is exactly why my clients asked me this question, and why the answer isn’t as simple as “yes” or “no.” So let's go through a real conversation I had with...
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Podcast 107: Interest Rates Are Finally Falling... So Why Isn’t Real Estate Taking Off?
After ten rate hikes and two years of high borrowing costs, the Bank of Canada has finally started cutting. For the first time in years, interest rates are “in a good place.” But if money’s cheaper, why isn’t the housing market roaring back to life? What do the latest rate cuts actually mean for...
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Podcast 106: Stop Chasing School Rankings When Buying a Home
"What's a good school zone" is a question I am often asked. But the truth is, buying a home based on school rankings is more of an art than a science. Most rankings, like those from the Fraser Institute, are based on EQAO test scores, which is a narrow and often outdated measure that doesn’t...
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Podcast 105: How Much To Spend On Renovations After A Tenant Turnover: Multi-Family Landlords
When a tenant moves out, every landlord faces the same question: should you renovate, or keep it simple? Let's talk about the Golden Rule of Multi-Family Investing, how to decide if a renovation actually makes sense after tenant turnover. We’ll cover: - Turnover is your chance to reset rent, but...
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Podcast 104: Mortgage Delinquencies Are On The Rise
Mortgage delinquencies in Canada are making headlines, with reports saying they’re “up 30%.” But what does that really mean? Defaults have risen, but that’s still below Canada’s historical “normal” range. Even during the 1980s peak, it wasn't that bad. By comparison, the U.S. sits much higher.…
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Podcast 103: Why It’s Getting Harder to Buy a Home Everywhere (Not Just Toronto)
Imagine you’re playing Monopoly, and one player already owns most of the houses. Every time someone else lands, they have to pay more and more rent. Even if you save your money and play smart, it’s really hard to catch up when someone else already owns everything. That’s what’s happening in real...
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Podcast 102: Trading Up in a Down Market: Smart or Risky?
Condos may have dropped more percentage-wise, but detached and semi-detached homes have fallen much more in real dollars. That means if you’re upsizing, the price gap has narrowed, and this less-than-stellar market might actually work in your favour. So, let's talk about why now could be the...
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Podcast 101: My Advice to the Forever Renter
Feel like you’ll be renting forever? That’s honestly okay. Owning real estate isn’t the only path to stability. But if you’re not buying, you’ll need a solid plan — because the system is still built around homeowners. The truth is, renting can offer flexibility — but it doesn’t build equity by...
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Podcast 100: Why 1 in 3 Renters Say They'll Never Own a Home in Canada
A new national survey from Royal LePage shows that 31% of Canadian renters have no plans to ever buy a home—a statistic that challenges long-held assumptions about homeownership in this country. We’ll look at what’s driving this shift: affordability barriers, changing lifestyles, and why many...
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Podcast 99: Everyone Rents in Toronto… But What’s Your Exit Plan?
Renting is the norm in cities like New York, Berlin, and Toronto — but staying a renter forever could mean missing your window to build real wealth. Let’s talk about how smart buyers are breaking in, even with high prices and limited savings. Some are co-owning multi-units with friends or family....
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Podcast 98: Toronto’s Condo Model Is Broken—So What Comes Next?
The Toronto condo market is shifting fast—and not in a good way for small landlords. With sky-high interest rates, poor rental yields, and construction costs that don’t pencil out, the old condo ownership model is breaking down. Condos were once a slam-dunk investment, but now it seems like...
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Podcast 97: Tired of the Bad News? Here’s One Positive for Real Estate Owners
If you own real estate in Toronto — or anywhere in Canada — you’ve probably had it with all the negative headlines. Falling condo prices, sluggish sales, rising interest rates… it’s all you ever hear. But here’s the one thing no one’s saying: there’s still a positive case to be made for property...
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Podcast 96: 6 Things I'm Seeing In This Crappy Market (April 2025 GTA Stats)
There’s no sugar-coating it—the Toronto market’s been rough. April 2025 numbers from TRREB show sales down 23.3% year-over-year and the average price dipping 4.1%. That’s a tough headline. But here’s the part people are missing: behind the negative press, there’s a lot of good news—if you know...
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Podcast 95: Why the Housing Market Feels Like a Game of Monopoly
Remember how Monopoly ends—with one person owning everything? That’s exactly what’s happening in our economy and real estate market today. If you don’t own assets, you’re getting left behind. In this episode of Broadview Table Talks, I break down: • Why housing affordability keeps getting worse •...
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Podcast 94: Three Lessons I Learned Over 20 Years of Real Estate Investing
Here are the top 3 lessons I wish I knew when I first started investing in real estate 20 years ago. After two decades in the market, I’ve seen it all—rising prices, market crashes, bad tenants, and great deals. But the biggest lessons I’ve learned could save you thousands and help you make…
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Podcast 93: Why Banks & Government Won’t Let Real Estate Crash
Everywhere you look, headlines scream that Toronto’s condo market is crashing. Interest rates are high, condo prices are dropping, and investors are caught in the middle. But what’s really going on behind the scenes? In this video, we explore how banks and government intervention are shaping the...
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Podcast 92: Buyer's Remorse: Can You Back Out of a Real Estate Deal? Legal & Financial Consequences Explained
Thinking of backing out of a real estate deal? Whether it’s a pre-construction condo, a resale home, or a commercial property, walking away from a legally binding contract can have serious consequences. In this video, I break down the legal, financial, and strategic options you have if you’re...
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Podcast 91: Millennials renters, is now the time to buy a Toronto condo?
Are houses finally becoming affordable in Toronto? With interest rates expected to drop and condo inventory surging, buyers have more options than ever. But is it the right time to jump into the market, or should you wait? In this episode of Broadview Table Talks, we break down the latest trends…
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Stop Wasting Money on Condos: The Only Real Estate Strategy That's Working in Toronto Right Now
Investing in condos just isn’t cutting it anymore in 2025. Rental incomes don't align with the monthly cost. In this video, we reveal the ultimate strategy that’s turning heads in the investment world: 4+1 multiplexes. Join me on-site with developer Jayden Haywood from River Developments, as we...
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Podcast 89: What's next in Toronto real estate? With interest rates, policy changes, and the market crash
Discover how the new CMHC policy changes, including the increased borrowing limit to $1.5M, will impact Toronto’s real estate market. We discuss affordability, rental demand trends, and predictions for the market’s future, including a potential boom by 2027. Stay ahead of the curve with insights...
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Podcast 88: Could Trump Sink Toronto Housing?
Donald Trump sounds great for business people and investors, but maybe that only holds true in America. How is it going to affect Canada, and specifically the housing market here? Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NmDinGgKtaM?si=Jb8gufPzBRs6fWLr Schedule a 15-minute Zoom call with...
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Podcast 87: I just got scammed through online banking.
I guess it's happened to others before. And I realize that I should not have given as much information to the scammer as I did, but of course that's easy to see in hindsight. Here's the thread:...
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Podcast 86: Need a Down Payment? Ask Your Parents for Help Buying a Home
How can young adults approach their parents for down payment assistance in Toronto’s challenging real estate market? Mikayla Thompson shares her experience saving while living with her parents. We talk about strategies like co-signing and contributing to down payments, the importance of planning,...
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Podcast 85: What’s Happening with Prices and Inventory? September 2024 Toronto Real Estate Market Update
With the dropping mortgage rates and new CMHC rules, is now the right time to buy or sell? Join us we get into the latest stats for September 2024 and break down what this all means to potential home buyers and sellers. Watch this podcast on YouTube…
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Podcast 84: Getting rich in real estate with only 5% down
Wouldn’t it be ideal to earn huge returns in real estate with minimal money down? During the golden days of the past two decades, when interest rates were cheap, that was possible. You could buy almost any asset—not just real estate—and watch it soar, thanks to real negative interest rates (where...
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Podcast 83: This is the best tool to screen tenants (landlords too), with Weiting Bollu of OpenRoom.ca
The tenant screening process is crucial in avoiding future problems. Join me as I chat with Weiting Bollu of Openroom.ca, to discuss her platform that helps small landlords and great tenants navigate the rental market more effectively, contributing to a more connected and transparent ecosystem....
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Podcast 82: What the Internet Is Asking About Toronto Real Estate
Why have prices only seen a modest decline in the Greater Toronto Area, despite soaring inventory and sluggish sales? What happens to condos when they get really old? Will they crumble and be insolvent? What happens if I can't close on my preconstruction purchase? Should I sell first or buy…
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Podcast 81: When Will Home Prices FINALLY Drop in Toronto?
The burning question on everyone’s mind: When will real estate prices in Toronto finally drop? With interest rates at restrictive levels, an economy teetering on recession, and growing concerns about a potential real estate crash, we analyze the current state of the Toronto housing market. Let’s...
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Podcast 80: Picking the Best Neighbourhoods in Toronto in Summer 2024
Join us as we explore the vibrant and diverse neighbourhoods of Toronto. With over 150 unique areas, Toronto offers something for everyone, whether you're an investor, a new resident, or looking for the perfect place to raise your family. In this episode, we dive into: The historic charm of the...
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Podcast 79 - Should Homeowners Be Concerned About About Rising Inventory?
Are you worried about the state of your home equity in today's unpredictable real estate market? With landlords exiting the condo market, a high number of new listings, and shifting buyer demand, it's crucial to stay informed. Check out this episode to arm yourself with the knowledge you need to...
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Podcast 78: Toronto's Real Estate Market Grinds to a Halt: Now What?
The Toronto real estate market has nearly ground to a halt. The challenges of selling in a sluggish market will likely lead to future implications of a potential housing crisis. So let’s talk about the stagnant condo market and its impact on overall sales, the hurdles faced by first-time…
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Podcast 77: The Nightmare Condo Market: How to Survive
The Toronto real estate market has nearly ground to a halt. The challenges of selling in a sluggish market will likely lead to future implications of a potential housing crisis. So let’s talk about the stagnant condo market and its impact on overall sales, the hurdles faced by first-time…
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Podcast 76: Laneway Suites to Six-Story Buildings on Major Streets (with Craig Race, Lanescape)
When you have an already densely populated city like Toronto, creating more housing is not an easy thing to do. Constant population growth in Canada (increasing at 3% per year) has caused Toronto, the largest city, to be in an extreme housing crisis. This problem has been brewing steadily for the...
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Podcast 75: Everyone Is Upset At Real Estate Investors
There are people out there that hate real estate investors. They hate that we horde supply and profit off something that should be a fundamental basic human need. I recently received a call from a frustrated individual accusing me of pumping up the market and contributing to the commoditization…
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Podcast 74: Toronto's Spring Market Has Not Sprung
A massive surge of new listings came on to the Toronto real estate market, yet sales are still flat. Why? Let's explore the latest trends and statistics from April. We discuss the implications of the upcoming interest rate announcement in June, the impact of employment rates on real estate, and…
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Podcast 73: How To Afford A Home In Toronto
There are lots of complexities in Toronto's real estate market. Let’s discuss the latest trends, market statistics, and strategies for both buyers and sellers. From rising mortgage rates to the increasing inventory that signals a buyer's market, find out how to navigate these challenges and make...
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Podcast 72: My Take On The New Capital Gains Inclusion Rates
Here’s my take on the new capital gains inclusion rates in the 2024 Canadian federal budget. As much as I want to talk about the politics of it all, I will hold back. There’s no sense complaining about it, because that will change nothing. Rather, let’s look at how it will impact your real estate...
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Podcast 71: The State of Toronto's Condo Market
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Podcast 70: The Toronto Condo Crash Is Imminent
Stuck with a condo nearing completion and worried about the market? You're not alone. Let's break down your options: close or assign? As we navigate these uncertain times, many are finding their pre-purchased condos aren't appraising at expected values. With the market down, you're faced with two...
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Podcast 69: What Are Some Alternatives to Condo Investing?
Condos are great, but their value largely depends on market trends, which we've seen can fluctuate drastically. If rates go up, then suddenly your investment's worth drops 15-20%. With commercial real estate, you have more control. By increasing the property's net income through rent adjustments…
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About this show
Join us as at the Broadview table as we host a weekly talk show with everything to do with Toronto real estate.
The Toronto market is confusing. So whether you are a new or experienced investor, or are just looking for a home to raise you and your family in, join us for Broadview Table Talks as we talk about strategies to navigate the ever-changing Toronto real estate world.
We live and breathe this stuff, so we’ll have honest and open talks with my friends around our table.
Hosted by
Kenneth Yim from Broadview Avenue Group Toronto
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