Real Collective Podcast
by Sean Tasse
Welcome to the Real Collective Podcast with Sean Tassé and Brendan McKeigan! The Ottawa real estate agents will talk about all things real estate in Ottawa to give you a leg up on your buying and selling journey. Don't miss an episode of fun and informative insights into real estate!
Episodes
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S14E4 | The Effects of Political and Economic Uncertainty on the Market | REAL Collective Podcast
In the meantime, feel free to revisit past episodes—there’s plenty of evergreen content to help buyers, sellers, investors, or those looking to refinance.Next, they discuss how uncertainty impacts the market, drawing on both real estate and mortgage financing perspectives. They explore past...
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S14E3 | When Closing Day Takes a Turn: Real Stories of Unexpected Delays | REAL Collective Podcast
This week on the REAL Collective podcast Sean and Kyle are discussing when closing day takes a turn and some real stories of unexpected delays. They kick off the episode by exploring the different types of real estate closing delays, starting with those caused by banks. They share a story of a...
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S14E2 | Unpacking Street Suffixes and Real-Life Real Estate Stories | REAL Collective Podcast
What's in a name? This week we are unpacking street suffixes and real-life real estate stories with Sean and Kyle. In this episode, we kick things off by exploring various street suffixes and uncovering their meanings. You might be surprised to learn that each one serves a specific purpose, with…
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S14E1 | What to Expect in the 2025 Ottawa Real Estate Market | REAL Collective Podcast
Sean and Kyle are discussing what to Expect in the 2025 Ottawa Real Estate Market this week on the REAL Collective Podcast. The episode kicks off with Sean sharing predictions and exploring Ottawa's unique identity as a Federal government town. They touch on politics, examining how a Liberal…
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S13E13 | The Latest in Mortgages: A Chat with Frank Napolitano | REAL Collective Podcast
Co-Host Kyle Miller (Mortgage Agent) sits down for a chat with Frank Napolitano (Founding Partner and Level 2 Mortgage Agent) at Mortgage Brokers Ottawa, for an insightful conversation on the latest mortgage trends. They explore how global events are influencing interest rates, the impact of the...
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S13E12 | Top 3 Takeaways from 2024 to Help You Succeed in 2025 | REAL Collective Podcast
This week Sean and Kyle are sharing their top 3 takeaways from 2024 to help you succeed in 2025. In this episode, our hosts dive into the top three real estate takeaways and top three financing takeaways that can set you up for success in 2025, whether you're planning to buy, sell, or invest.…
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S13E11 | What the Rate Cut Means For You & A Heartwarming Financing Story | REAL Collective Podcast
Sean and Kyle discuss what the rate cut means for you & a heartwarming financing story this week on the REAL Collective Podcast. In this episode, we break down the recent 50 basis point rate cut from the Bank of Canada and what it means for both variable and fixed-rate mortgages. Kyle dives into...
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S13E10 | BOC Rate Predictions, and Shocking Mortgage Stories | REAL Collective Podcast
This week on the REAL Collective Podcast our hosts are talking about BOC rate predictions, and shocking mortgage stories. They kick off the episode by diving into the final Bank of Canada rate announcement of the year, set to take place tomorrow. Kyle shares his predictions, while Sean breaks…
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S13E9 | Rent as Credit: Who Gains, Who Loses? | REAL Collective Podcast
This week on the REAL Collective Podcast Sean and Kyle are discussing rent as credit: who gains, who loses? Kyle begins by discussing an article about the Federal plan to count rent payments toward credit scores. The discussion begins by highlighting the small group of tenants who may not benefit...
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S13E8 | Why Waiting for Lower Rates Might Cost You More | REAL Collective Podcast
This week on the REAL Collective Podcast, Sean and Kyle discuss why waiting for lower rates might cost you more and why it's crucial to take a holistic view when buying or selling a home. They break down why interest rates aren’t the only factor to consider, emphasizing the importance of a...
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S13E7 | Alternative Lending & Ottawa Zoning Updates | REAL Collective Podcast
This week on the REAL Collective Podcast, our hosts are discussing alternative lending & Ottawa zoning updates. In this episode, Sean and Kyle kick things off by discussing how to get started with alternative lending, including what it takes to put these types of deals together. They touch on how...
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S13E6 | The Importance of Trusting the Experts: What You Need to Know | REAL Collective Podcast
This week, our hosts are talking about the importance of trusting the experts and what you need to know in order to make an informed decision. They start by discussing the possible effects of the recent US presidential election on the real estate market in Canada, particularly in Ottawa. They...
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S13E5 | Understanding Agency in Real Estate: What Your REALTOR® Owes You | REAL Collective Podcast
This week on the REAL Collective Podcast, our hosts are discussing understanding agency in real estate: what your REALTOR® owes you. They kick off the episode by defining agency and outlining the six key fiduciary duties your agent owes you, complete with examples to illustrate how these...
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S13E4 | Bank of Canada Rate Drop: How Much Are You Actually Saving? | REAL Collective Podcast
This week on the REAL Collective Podcast, Sean and Kyle discuss the Bank of Canada’s recent rate drop and its real impact on consumers, cutting through the headlines to reveal who truly benefits. On October 23, 2024, the Bank of Canada reduced its key interest rate by 50 basis points to 3.75%.…
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S13E3 | Understanding Salespeople, Pricing, and Co-Signers | REAL Collective Podcast
Understanding Salespeople, Pricing, and Co-Signers are some of the topics discussed this week on the REAL Collective Podcast. Our hosts, Sean Tasse (Broker) and Kyle Miller (Mortgage Agent), begin the conversation by exploring the 5 types of salespeople and what sets them apart. They dive into…
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S13E2 | Tips and Tricks for Capital Gains, Mortgage Rule Updates and More | REAL Collective Podcast
This week we're talking about tips and tricks for capital gains, mortgage rule updates and more! In S13E2 of the REAL Collective Podcast, Sean and Kyle kick things off with the latest updates on mortgage rules, exploring various scenarios and potential impacts. Next, they share practical tips on...
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S13E1 | What is threading the needle in real estate negotiation? | REAL Collective Podcast
In S13E1, Sean and Kyle kick off the episode by reflecting on past market predictions and how they’re now becoming a reality. They also discuss the return of seasonality in real estate, which is back after being disrupted by the pandemic. The conversation then shifts to the value of the…
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S12E13 | The Shifting Landscape of Mortgages: What You Need to Know | REAL Collective Podcast
This week on the REAL Collective podcast, our hosts are discussing the shifting landscape of mortgages: what you need to know. In this episode, Sean and Kyle dive into the recently announced changes in mortgage lending. They break down adjustments to down payments and the stress test, which are...
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S12E12 | Fall Market Tips for Buyers & Sellers + Latest Real Estate News | REAL Collective Podcast
This week on the REAL Collective Podcast our hosts are discussing fall market tips for buyers & sellers + latest real estate news. They kick off the discussion by addressing a recent article claiming that banks are losing money, unpacking what's really happening and the recent fixed rate drops…
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S12E11 | Solution-Oriented Strategies to Set You Up for Success | REAL Collective Podcast
This week on the REAL Collective Podcast, Sean Tasse (Broker) and Kyle Miller (Mortgage Agent) are discussing solution-oriented strategies to set you up for success. They begin by revisiting their interest rate predictions from the previous episode, discussing the impact of recent changes, and...
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S12E10 | Fall Real Estate Strategies for Buyers and Sellers | REAL Collective Podcast
This week on the REAL Collective Podcast, our hosts Sean Tasse (Broker) and Kyle Miller (Mortgage Agent) are discussing fall real estate strategies for buyers and sellers. They kick off the episode with interest rate and market predictions, exploring the cyclical nature of real estate. Since most...
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S12E9 | External Factors Shaping Today's Real Estate Market | REAL Collective Podcast
This week on the REAL Collective Podcast, Sean welcomes special guest Steve Tabrizi (COO, RE/MAX Hallmark) to discuss some external factors shaping today's real estate market. They begin by unpacking the current confusion and complexities in the market, discussing the roller coaster that 2024 has...
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S12E8 | The Mystery of the Conditional Real Estate Sale | REAL Collective Podcast
Our hosts are talking about the mystery of the conditional real estate sale this week on the REAL Collective Podcast. Have you ever wondered how to make an educated guess about a sale price based on market averages and days on the market? We’ve got you covered! Our hosts explore strategies to…
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S12E7 | How to Buy Real Estate Remotely | REAL Collective Podcast
This week on the REAL Collective Podcast, Sean and Kyle are discussing how to buy real estate remotely. Our hosts explore the ins and outs and discuss how the summer market can present unique opportunities for remote buyers and why it’s an ideal time to make a move. They discuss the essential…
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S12E6 | How to Build Generational Wealth with Real Estate | REAL Collective Podcast
This week on the REAL Collective Podcast, Sean and Kyle are discussing different strategies on how to build generational wealth with real estate. They explore the growing trend of gifted down payments and the challenges young people face in entering the market. Learn how you can support your kids...
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S12E5 | Recent Interest Rate Announcement's Impact on Summer Real Estate | REAL Collective Podcast
Join our hosts, Sean Tasse (Broker) and Kyle Miller (Mortgage Agent), as they discuss the recent interest rate announcement's impact on summer real estate in Ottawa. They dive into the episode by talking about current trends in the summer real estate market and share on-the-ground stories about…
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S12E4 | What you need to know about Power of Sales | The REAL Collective Podcast
This week on the REAL Collective Podcast, our hosts are discussing what you need to know about power of sales. Join our hosts, Sean Tasse (Broker) and Kyle Miller (Mortgage Agent) as they delve into the essentials of power of sales, a topic every homeowner and buyer should understand. They kick...
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S12E3 | First Steps for New Realtors & Mortgage Agents: Pro Tips & Advice | REAL Collective Podcast
Sean Tasse (Broker) and Kyle Miller (Mortgage Agent) are discussing first steps for new realtors & mortgage agents and offering pro tips & advice this week on the REAL Collective Podcast. If you're beginning your real estate or mortgage career and don't know where to start, this episode is a...
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S12E2 | The Benefits and Drawbacks of First Refusals | REAL Collective Podcast
This week Sean Tasse (Broker) and Kyle Miller (Mortgage Agent) are discussing the benefits and drawbacks of first refusals. Our hosts begin the episode by diving into the difference between a conditional sale and a first refusal, exploring the minutiae and outlining the potential disadvantages…
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S12E1 | How to Set Yourself Up for Real Estate Success | REAL Collective Podcast
Join us this week on the REAL Collective Podcast as Sean Tasse (Broker) and Kyle Miller (Mortgage Agent) explain how to set yourself up for real estate success. In this episode, our hosts kick things off by discussing common scenarios where buyers were unprepared and the headaches that can...
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S11E13 | Selling Your Home During a Separation | REAL Collective Podcast
This week, Sean Tasse (Broker) and Kyle Miller (Mortgage Agent) tackle the sensitive topic of selling your home during a separation. They start with proactive tips to minimize disagreements while selling a matrimonial home amid a separation or divorce. Kyle highlights the significance of a...
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S11E12 | The Steps to Selling a Tenanted Property | The REAL Collective Podcast
Sean Tasse (Broker) and Kyle Miller (Mortgage Agent) are chatting about the steps to selling a tenanted property this week. The episode begins with our hosts delving into the financial aspects of selling a tenant-occupied home. Kyle highlights common issues that buyers and sellers might face and...
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S11E11 | What does the recent rate announcement mean for you? | REAL Collective Podcast
What does the recent rate announcement mean for you? Sean Tasse (Broker) and Kyle Miller (Mortgage Agent) are discussing the details! Our hosts dive into the recent Bank of Canada interest rate announcement, exploring its implications for various individual scenarios. They examine how GDP figures...
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S11E10 | How to Price Your Home Properly in the Summer Market | REAL Collective Podcast
How to price your home properly in the summer market is what Sean Tasse (Broker) and Kyle Miller (Mortgage Agent) are discussing in S11E10! Our hosts kick off the episode with an overview of the current Ottawa real estate market, emphasizing why pricing is crucial when selling your home today.…
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S11E9 | How Home Buyers Can Avoid Confusion and Get Into Confidence | REAL Collective Podcast
This week our hosts Sean Tasse (Broker) and Kyle Miller (Mortgage Agent) are discussing how home buyers can avoid confusion and get into confidence. Our hosts dive into the episode by explaining phenomenon of information overload and provide tips on how consumers can avoid feeling overwhelmed.…
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S11E7 | Changes to Ottawa's Development Fees | REAL Collective Podcast
This week on the REAL Collective Podcast, Sean Tasse (Broker) and Kyle Miller (Mortgage Agent) discuss recent changes to Ottawa's development fees on new homes. They explain how these fees can impact those purchasing new homes, and what you can do to avoid an unexpected increase to the purchase...
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S11E6 | The Benefits of Hiring Local | The REAL Collective Podcast
This week on the REAL Collective Podcast, Sean Tasse (Broker), and Kyle Miller (Mortgage Agent) discuss the benefits of hiring local when it comes to a real estate agent, or a mortgage professional. Our hosts share some horror stories and examples where hiring a local professional would have...
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S11E5 | Market Trends for Buyers in Today's Market | The REAL Collective Podcast
This week our hosts delve into market trends for buyers in today's market. Sean Tasse (Broker) and Kyle Miller (Mortgage Agent) begin the episode by discussing a recent chart on the current housing supply deficit in Canada. (Click here to view the chart:...
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S11E4 | We're Getting Political | The REAL Collective Podcast
We're getting political on S11E4 of the REAL Collective Podcast. Sean and Kyle begin the episode talking about some changes for first time home buyers. If you are buying for the first time and it's a new build, you will be able to get a 30 year insured mortgage. Our hosts explain how the...
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Hot Updates & Hilarious Tales! | REAL Collective Podcast
Hot updates & hilarious tales! this week on S11E3 of the REAL Collective Podcast. Our hosts, Sean Tasse (Broker) and Kyle Miller (Mortgage Agent) begin the episode with some updates from the real estate and mortgage worlds. The recent decision by the Bank of Canada to hold rates stable, along…
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Closing Dates, Bridge Financing, & A Crazy New Home Builder Deal | REAL Collective Podcast
This week Sean Tasse (Broker), and Kyle Miller (Mortgage Agent) are talking about closing dates, bridge financing, & a crazy new home builder deal! Our hosts kick off the episode discussing the basics about closing dates and then get into some tips that you may not have considered. They talk…
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S11E1 | Could a recent US settlement have an effect on Canadian real estate? REAL Collective Podcast
Could a recent US settlement have an effect on Canadian real estate? In this episode of the REAL Collective Podcast, Sean Tasse (Broker) and Kyle Miller (Mortgage Agent) break down the possibilities. In the first half Sean and Kyle briefly discuss a tale of two markets (those that are priced…
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S10E13 | Protect Your Home: Don't Let It Get Sold Out From Under You! | REAL Collective Podcast
This week, our hosts are discussing ways to protect your home: don't let It get sold out from under you! In the first half Sean and Kyle discuss the spring market, along with some some pros and cons to mortgage programs that offer better rates in exchange for less flexibility. Kyle points out why...
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S10E12 | Is Bill 23 a Game-Changer for Investors? The REAL Collective Podcast
Is Bill 23 a Game-Changer for Investors? In S10E12 of the REAL Collective Podcast, Sean Tasse (Broker) and Kyle Miller (Mortgage Agent) are explaining what Bill 23 "The More Homes Built Faster Act" is all about, defining some key concepts, and digging into the pros and cons. They discuss how this...
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S10E11 | Hot Topics: BOC, Home Buyer Incentive Cancelled, Property Taxes | REAL Collective Podcast
We're talking about some hot topics: BOC, Home Buyer Incentive Cancelled, Property Taxes and some predatory lending practices. Sean Tasse (Broker) and Kyle Miller (Mortgage Agent) kick off S10E11 with a Bank of Canada update and discussion on the latest announcement to hold the rate steady. Kyle...
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Spring Market Trends and Behind the Scenes in Ottawa Real Estate | REAL Collective Podcast
This week on the REAL Collective Podcast, our hosts are discussing spring market trends and behind the scenes in the Ottawa Real Estate market. First, Sean and Kyle discuss what's happening with the spring market, what they foresee and what's happening with inventory compared to previous years....
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Different Types of Property Ownership | REAL Collective Podcast
In S10E9 of the REAL Collective Podcast, Sean and Kyle are discussing different types of property ownership and the intricacies that go along with each one. In the first half Kyle gives an update on the latest mortgage landscape and some key strategies. He stresses the importance of avoiding the...
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Essential Estate Planning for Real Estate | REAL Collective Podcast
In S10E8 of the REAL Collective Podcast, Sean and Kyle discuss essential estate planning for real estate and different scenarios that are possible when buying or selling a home. They start the episode off with a bit of story time to give listeners the latest scoop on some behind the scenes real...
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Real Life Real Estate Stories and Stick Handling | REAL Collective Podcast
On S10E7 of the REAL Collective Podcast, Sean and Kyle are discussing some real life real estate stories and stick handling. Sean and Kyle begin by chatting about the current market conditions and some of the deals that are happening. A real life story on negotiation unfolds and they discuss some...
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Why Plan B is Crucial: Unbelievable True Stories | REAL Collective Podcast
In S10E6, Sean and Kyle discuss why plan B is crucial: unbelievable true stories and define some key real estate concepts that are commonly misunderstood. First our hosts dig into the difference between a conditional sale and first refusal. Sean then talks about an ongoing real-life scenario with...
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Welcome to the Real Collective Podcast with Sean Tassé and Brendan McKeigan! The Ottawa real estate agents will talk about all things real estate in Ottawa to give you a leg up on your buying and selling journey. Don't miss an episode of fun and informative insights into real estate!
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