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LEVerage With Rachel Levy
by Rachel Levy
Not so long ago it became apparent to me that people were interested in more than the just the basics of Real Estate in Toronto LEVerage is all about pulling the curtain back on everything Real Estate in the GTA. The show is curated content about the trends, the insights & the disruptors. Its as an extension of our daily conversations with clients brought to you in segments. You can reach me at [email protected] or https://linktr.ee/rachellevyhomes
Episodes
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Will AI Replace Real Estate Agents? | With Natalka Falcomer
Everyone’s talking about AI changing real estate. But what will it actually change, and who stands to benefit? Natalka Falcomer returns to LEVerage for a candid conversation with Rachel about artificial intelligence, the future of real estate brokerages, and why human judgment still matters when...
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Toronto Real Estate Is in Uncharted Territory | With Joel Kadish
YouTube - https://youtu.be/zndUlT4XnZI Toronto real estate is no longer following its old rules. In this episode of LEVerage, Rachel sits down with returning guest and real estate lawyer Joel Kadish for a candid look at a GTA market that has become increasingly difficult to predict. From...
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The Best ROI Upgrades Before Selling Your Home | With Michael Cappa
YouTube - https://youtu.be/djFYWbOgPb4 Does painting your home before listing actually increase its value? In this episode of LEVerage, Rachel Levy sits down with Michael Cappa, founder of Altona Painting, to discuss one of the highest-ROI improvements sellers can make before putting their home…
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Can Toronto Be Saved? | With Kelly Aizicowitz
YouTube - https://youtu.be/LLLbdrrqZ24 Is Toronto heading in the wrong direction? In this episode of LEVerage, Rachel sits down with Kelly Aizicowitz, Executive Director of A Better City Toronto, to discuss public safety, affordability, homelessness, municipal leadership, and the upcoming Toronto...
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The Estate Planning Mistakes That Could Cost Your Family Thousands | With Mark Halpern
YouTube - https://youtu.be/h-awVJrawUQ Most people think estate planning is something they can deal with later. The reality? Failing to have an up-to-date will, powers of attorney, and a proper estate plan can leave your family with unnecessary taxes, legal headaches, and difficult decisions. In...
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How to Avoid Costly Renovation Mistakes in Toronto | With Leila Karam
YouTube - https://youtu.be/-j3U-qy-jZM Thinking about building a deck, renovating your home, or starting a custom build in Toronto? Before you begin, you may want to hear from someone who has seen the process from both sides. This week on Leverage, I sit down with Leila Karam, President of Q...
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Toronto’s Condo Market Just Hit a 35-Year Low | With Natalka Falcomer
YouTube - https://youtu.be/t_O1Rx8lqJg Toronto’s pre-construction condo market has hit a 35-year low, inventory is piling up, and buyers are no longer chasing speculation. In this episode of LEVerage, Natalka and Rachel break down what’s really happening across the GTA housing market, which...
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Condo Crisis or Market Reset? | With Dominic Tompa
YouTube - https://youtu.be/ZE3PMkM6yDA Is Toronto’s condo market actually in crisis, or are we simply watching a major market correction unfold?In this episode of LEVerage, President of The Daniels Realty Corporation, Dominic Tompa, discusses the realities behind Toronto real estate, including...
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What Top Realtors Do Differently (It's Not What You Think) | With Sean McCann
YouTube - https://youtu.be/Lhn-nmoq9Vc What actually separates a great real estate agent from an average one? In this episode of LEVerage, Rachel sits down with real estate broker Sean McCann to break down: • Why most agents feel “commoditized” • The KPIs that actually matter (but no one talks...
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Power of Sale vs. Foreclosure (What Most Buyers Get WRONG) | With Joel Kadish
YouTube - https://youtu.be/Kke2M2wRwGw Everyone’s talking about foreclosures, power of sale deals, and a “crashing” market… but what’s actually true? In this episode of LEVerage, we break down: • The REAL difference between power of sale vs foreclosure • Why “cheap deals” are often a myth • What...
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Toronto Real Estate Reset: What’s Actually Happening in 2026 | With Steve Tabrizi
YouTube - https://youtu.be/m8KGIpybzhw Is the Toronto housing market crashing… or resetting? In this episode of LEVerage, I sit down with Steve Tabrizi, COO of RE/MAX Hallmark, to break down what’s actually happening in the real estate market right now. With headlines predicting everything from...
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The Future of Property Titles Is Here | With Titl Co-Founders: Ori Ohayon & Tory Ricalis
YouTube - https://youtu.be/IRzHmQDdheo On this episode of LEVerage, I sit down with Ori Ohayon & Tory Ricalis to break down how AI and blockchain are transforming one of real estate’s most outdated systems: property title searches. They share how their company evolved from authenticating...
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Most People Have NO Financial Plan… Here’s Why That’s Dangerous | With Mark Halpern
YouTube - https://youtu.be/lYdy2cNOZiU In this episode of LEVerage, I sit down with veteran financial expert Mark Halpern to break down the planning mistakes most families and even wealthy individuals make. From the surprising number of people who still don’t have a will to the hidden risks…
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Buying a Home in 2026: Rates, Affordability, and Real Buyer Behaviour | With Morgan Vaughan
Interest rates, affordability, fixed vs variable, and the biggest mistakes buyers are still making in today’s market. In this episode of LEVerage, we sit down with experienced mortgage broker Morgan Vaughan to break down what’s actually happening with Canadian interest rates in 2026. We compare...
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Relocating to Florida: What You Should Know Before Making the Leap | With Linzi Breuhan
YouTube - https://youtu.be/U48lKWgLqek Sun or Snow? What do you prefer? LEVerage is back for 2026 and we are starting off with some warm weather conversations Linzi Breuhan joins me on my first episode of 2026, as we head into -30 temps this weekend to discuss, the hows, the whys and the where’s…
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How Shaare Zedek is Changing Global Medicine | With Rafi Yablonsky
Ending the year off for LEVerage with the FAMOUS Rafi Yablonsky, Executive Director of Shaare Zedek Foundation in Canada. Our last episode of 2025 talks about the incredible medical innovations that Shaare Zedek delivers to the world and how each event matters. Gratitude and giving back is...
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Was 2025 Really the WORST Year in Real Estate? | With Alex Nisenker
YouTube - https://youtu.be/hwcxzO-K4Fw 2025 WAS THE WORST YEAR IN REAL ESTATE! OR WAS IT…??? I am thrilled to have Alex Nisenker, Vice President at Greybrook Private Capital Markets Group, to recap 2025 with me and share our predictions for the 2026 market. The word of the year and will continue…
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The App That Lets You Pay Rent With a Credit Card | With Neobanc CEO Kyle Collier
YouTube - https://youtu.be/n92IDSVtQgg ATTENTION RENTERS!! Want to pay your rent with your credit card?Want to get cash back when paying bills? Then you need NeoBanc! Join me as I speak to Kyle Collier, cofounder of NeoBanc, on this week’s episode of LEVerage. A Canadian fintech built by renters,...
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Is Toronto Better or Worse Under Mayor Olivia Chow? | With Daniel Tate
YouTube - https://youtu.be/mR5zloZZc_Y HAS THE CITY OF TORONTO THRIVED OR REGRESSED UNDER MAYOR CHOW’S LEADERSHIP? This week on LEVerage it was an incredible honour to have Daniel Tate, Executive Director at IntegrityTO, join me to give his perspective of the city under Mayor Chow’s leadership.…
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The AI Revolution in Real Estate | With Mike McAra
YouTube - https://youtu.be/X4Y_LfS97UE This week on LEVerage I have the pleasure to sit down with Mike McAra, Executive Director of Reach Canada to discuss: Is AI here to stay and how will it change real estate? Does the consumer want to see an AI version of their realtor online or in their…
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Home Design Trends For 2026 | With Megan Crosbie
I am so excited to have the fabulously talented Megan Crosbie on this week’s LEVerage to talk all things design.If you are considering a renovation, full custom build or just a quick refresh of a room you won’t want to miss this week’s episode! What to Splurge On - And What to Skip:...
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Preconstruction Homes: Too Risky or Smart Investment? | With Leonard Finegold
YouTube - https://youtu.be/_943DiNLfGQ As New Home Sales (preconstruction) grind to a halt and new projects are being shelved indefinitely…..people are questioning if they will ever come back. The answer is yes but the better question is whenLen Finegold, Senior Council for Cambridge LLP’s...
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BUYER BEWARE | Signing a Buyer Representation Agreement | With Joel Kadish
YouTube - https://youtu.be/JHZFgSU7edk LEVerage is thrilled to have our unofficial co-host Joel Kadish back for this week’s episode.I was recently referred new clients who had a bad experience with a realtor. What unfolded was a nightmare for them when they wanted to make the switch.Join us this...
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Making Real Estate Closings Stress-Free | With Reuven Gorsht
YouTube - https://youtu.be/hdxGDsZjr-c LEVerage welcomes Reuven Gorsht, the founder of Deeded, to this week’s episode. We discuss the current state of the Toronto Real Estate market, the foreseeable future of it, and why the actual experience of buying real estate is so important. Reuven…
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The Story of Guests on Earth | With Founder Jackie Prince
YouTube - https://youtu.be/Gw3gCxYUteY Fall season starts with Jackie Prince the founder of Guests on EarthIf you were lucky enough to get one of our Spring Cleaning Kits this year you know how amazing this product is to have in your home.It’s Canadian Owned, all natural with a very low...
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This is the Smartest Way to Renovate in 2025 | With Jon Christensen
YouTube - https://youtu.be/WW75y8rlEfc Want to save money on your renovation? Small or big it doesn’t matter!! Then you need to learn about bidmii The founders of this company have taken the RFP commercial process to the home renovation space and are killing it. I chat with Jon Christensen about...
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How to Survive 30+ Years in Real Estate | With Mark Cadesky
YouTube - https://youtu.be/PETbfd97vlg Welcome Mark Cadesky to this week’s episode of LEVerage!Mark brings 30 years of real estate experience to his consulting role helping small to medium size brokerages achieve optimal performance on all levels from agent retention to profitability.I sat down...
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How to Avoid a Renovation Nightmare | With Leonard Finegold
YouTube - https://youtu.be/xn5Hxl9MIuM It is with great honour that I had the opportunity to interview Leonard Finegold on this week’s episode of LEVerage. Leonard Finegold leads Cambridge LLP’s Construction Law Group and brings more than 35 years of focused experience in construction law. His...
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Brad Bradford on Fixing Toronto: No-Nonsense Talk on Crime, Pools & Politics
YouTube - https://youtu.be/lh4jHqH-JUQ On the heels of the swimming pool closures in Toronto, and the mayor's ability to pass the buck at every turn…I am so excited to welcome Brad Bradford back to LEVerage to discuss his no-nonsense, logical approach to this amazing city of ours.We talked crime,...
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Why it Takes Canada 10x Longer to Build Housing | With Eric Lombardi
YouTube - https://youtu.be/dHXMSrETCk0 Is Doug Ford making deals with his friends or building a better Ontario?Eric Lombardi takes on Doug Ford in this week's edition of LEVerage.If you didn't catch Eric's opinion piece in the Star on May 28th, here it is -...
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Now Is The Time To Buy Multi-Residential | With Craig Fried
YouTube - https://youtu.be/6D2jK0PWFLU This week I welcome back Craig Fried of Fried Capital Mortgages, powered by Sherwood Mortgage Group to talk getting out of condo investments and into multi residential.You have heard financial advisors talk about consolidating debt, well let’s normalize...
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Can We Save Toronto? | With Ariella Kimmel
YouTube - https://youtu.be/SyE3kuYYwN0 LEVerage is back this Sunday with someone I am honoured to know, the amazing Ariella Kimmel! A well accomplished political advisor, Ariella is also Executive Director of ABC Toronto, an incredible non-profit organization that wants to see Toronto thrive for...
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The Truth About Country Living | With Carolyn Scime
YouTube - https://youtu.be/t7Cdzm_FigE LEVerage is BACK!! Thrilled to bring you a new episode with the amazing Carolyn Scime at Chestnut Park. Carolyn and I did a deal together last year..... and haven't stopped talking business since. I thought this would be a perfect episode to kick off my…
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The Fight for Affordable Housing in Toronto | With Eric Lombardi
As homes become more unaffordable in the GTA, I am determined to understand how we got here. What is broken and can it be fixed?This week's episode of LEVerage I had the pleasure of speaking with Eric Lombardi. He is a self professed "thoughtful guy in fintech" but he is so much more. He is a...
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Where is GTA Real Estate Headed? TRREB Experts Weigh In! | With Jason Mercer & John DiMichele
YouTube - https://youtu.be/WVmJ0ZEIUGg It was my utmost honour to have Jason Mercer, CMA and John DiMichele, CEO of TRREB on this week's LEVerage!So many people have no idea what TRREBs role is in the real estate market and the hard work they put in to ensure a great consumer experience.Join as…
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Is Panama the Next Real Estate Goldmine? | With Anne-Michelle Wand
YouTube - https://youtu.be/5pRn9aiiIjw Follow me on Socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rachellevyhomes/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rachellevyhomesCheck out my website - https://www.rachellevyhomes.comAnne-Michelle Wand -...
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Cutting Through the Politics: How to Make Housing Affordable | With Matt Spoke
YouTube - https://youtu.be/mt_UQJJaFpM Let's talk City Planning at all levels!! I loved my conversation with Matt Spoke, Founding Partner of Toronto Standard and Hogtown podcast in this weeks episode of LEVerage. With the provincial election having just wrapped up and a federal election looming…
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What’s Next for Muskoka Real Estate? 2024 Recap & 2025 Forecast | With Kim O'Grady
YouTube - https://youtu.be/dkHttYUsA5w Our Muskoka expert Kim O'Grady joins us to catch us up on 2024 and what to expect in 2025.Is this the year you get into the cottage market?Follow me on Socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rachellevyhomes/TikTok -...
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Trump, Tariffs, Trudeau & Taxes | With Evan Cooperman
YouTube -https://youtu.be/QYm4CzJDfbM I sat down for this weeks episode of LEVerage with Evan Cooperman, the CEO of Foremost Financial to talk about all the Ts and so much more. Join us to find out why Evan is ready to be back in the sun, why even the politicians get it wrong, why the tariffs are...
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Beyond Airbnb | The Rise of Midterm Rentals | With Angela Healy
Welcome Angela Healy of Avenue West to this weeks episode of LEVerage! Avenue West specializes in corporate midterm rentals and services markets across the world from Toronto to Thailand. Based in Denver she saw a need for an alternative to Airbnb and built a company that prides itself on...
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How the Real Estate Business Has Changed Over 35 Years | With Joy Verde
YouTube - https://youtu.be/t4V6fbL6VuE Ever wonder what Toronto Real Estate looked like 35 years ago? The incredible Joy Verde joins me to talk about how the business used to be, how it has changed and what she wishes could change for the better today. Joy is a trailblazer in the Toronto real...
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Protecting Condo Owners From Special Assessment | With Steven Laidlaw
YouTube - https://youtu.be/-NQVVLNIgv0 Follow me on Socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rachellevyhomes/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rachellevyhomes Check out my website - https://www.rachellevyhomes.com Steven Laidlaw - [email protected] Produced by Max Silverberg
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Horror Stories After Closing a Property Deal | With Joel Kadish
Join me this week as I discuss all the things that can go wrong when buying a home or condo and why you likely wont sue with Joel Kadish of Kadish Law. From backed up toilets or undamaged floors, home inspections only cover so much. This week talk about a tough deal we work on together last year...
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Keeping Up With Tech in the Real Estate Space | With Mike McAra
YouTube - https://youtu.be/sQ_HG5hpkDo Follow me on Socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rachellevyhomes/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rachellevyhomes Mike McAra - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekmcara/ Check out my website - https://www.rachellevyhomes.com Produced by Max Silverberg
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The Ins & Outs of Home Inspections | With Scott Piccolo & Richard Portugese
YouTube - https://youtu.be/oQXkI-XYlJY Follow me on Socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rachellevyhomes/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rachellevyhomes Mike Holmes - https://mikeholmesinspections.com/ Check out my website - https://www.rachellevyhomes.com Produced by Max Silverberg
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How We're Going to Fix the Housing Crisis | With Toronto City Councillor Brad Bradford
YouTube - https://youtu.be/RJJdtUHW47g Email Brad: [email protected] Follow me on Socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rachellevyhomes/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rachellevyhomes Check out my website - https://www.rachellevyhomes.com Produced by Max Silverberg
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The Nightmare of House Squatters | With George McCleary
YouTube - https://youtu.be/nh6uR8IIhL0 www.titlefrauddefender.com - title monitoring starting at $2.25/month www.squatterdefender.com - $199 online course Promo code: RACHEL for 20% off on all products George's Socials: instagram.com/mrd_portland facebook.com/MrdPortland...
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The Truth About Home Development | With Alex Nisenker
YouTube - https://youtu.be/s5qZMuigwkY Follow me on Socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rachellevyhomes/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rachellevyhomes Check out my website - https://www.rachellevyhomes.com Alex Nisenker - https://greybrook.com/team/alex-nisenker/ Produced by Max...
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Buyers Beware!! | With Adam Bledin
YouTube - https://youtu.be/qCFgFvRE_l0 Follow me on Socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rachellevyhomes/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rachellevyhomes Check out my website - https://www.rachellevyhomes.com Produced by Max Silverberg
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The Canadian Real Estate Investors Episode #64
We were honoured to have Nick Hill and Daniel Foch join us from the #1 Real Estate podcast: The Canadian Real Estate Investors! I am a huge fan of their show and how they dive into the market data across Canada each week. Their insights into trends and predicting upcoming events is always a...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Not so long ago it became apparent to me that people were interested in more than the just the basics of Real Estate in Toronto LEVerage is all about pulling the curtain back on everything Real Estate in the GTA. The show is curated content about the trends, the insights & the disruptors. Its as an extension of our daily conversations with clients brought to you in segments. You can reach me at [email protected] or https://linktr.ee/rachellevyhomes
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Not so long ago it became apparent to me that people were interested in more than the just the basics of Real Estate in Toronto LEVerage is all about pulling the curtain back on everything Real Estate in the GTA. The show is curated content about the trends, the insights & the disruptors. Its as an...
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