The Toronto Real Estate Podcast | Stories, Lifestyle & Trends with Fox Marin Associates

Toronto’s real estate market is still confusing everybody. Prices are softening, inventory is tightening, condos are showing signs of life, semis are holding strong, and detached sales are surprisingly resilient. In this April 2026 Toronto market update, Ralph Fox & Kori Marin break down the latest TRREB statistics, what’s actually happening boots-on-the-ground across the GTA, and why the market feels slower even while many of the numbers are quietly improving.From condo opportunities under $500K to shrinking inventory levels, months of supply, detached home performance, and the psychology driving buyers & sellers in 2026, this episode covers the major trends shaping Toronto real estate right now.____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)

Welcome back to the Toronto Real Estate Podcast. In this episode, we break down real 2026 Toronto case studies across houses, semis, lofts, and condos to answer the question everyone is asking:👉 Is anything actually selling right now?Short answer: yes.Longer answer: It depends.____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)

March 2026 is in the books, and the Toronto real estate market is… complicated.In this episode of the Toronto Real Estate Podcast, Kori Marin and Ralph Fox break down the latest TRREB data and what it actually means for buyers, sellers, and anyone trying to make sense of this market.____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)

Policy is playing catch-up to a market that’s already moved on.In this episode of the Toronto Real Estate Podcast, we break down the wave of new HST rebates, development charge cuts, and government incentives aimed at “fixing” affordability. The question is… will any of it actually move the market?Joined by real estate lawyer David Young, we unpack what’s changed, who actually benefits, and where this creates real opportunity across Toronto and beyond.From first-time buyer GST rebates to investor incentives and the hidden mechanics behind development charges, this is a clear look at how policy is reshaping the next phase of real estate in Canada.____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)David Young (Real Estate Lawyer at Sorbara Law)

The Toronto Real Estate market is shifting, and one trend is impossible to ignore.More than ever, first-time buyers are entering the market with help from family. In some cases, that support covers the majority of the purchase. In others, it is reshaping how decisions are made, how negotiations unfold, and how buyers think about affordability.In this episode, Ralph Fox, Reuben Labovitz, and Jerome Werniuk break down what they are seeing ‘boots on the ground’ across Toronto. From condos to entry-level freeholds, generational wealth is becoming a defining force in today’s market.____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Reuben Labovitz (Broker & Sales Director at Fox Marin)Jerome Werniuk (Sales Representative & Sales Director at Fox Marin)

Why are some Toronto buyers frozen… while others are suddenly jumping back in?In this episode of the Toronto Real Estate Podcast, the Fox Marin team breaks down what’s really happening on the ground in 2026. Despite negative headlines, we’re seeing multiple offers, fast-moving properties, and a surprising shift in buyer behaviour across the city.____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Jessica Spillas (Broker & VP of Sales at Fox Marin)Ian Busher (Broker & VP of Sales at Fox Marin)Samantha Marasco (Sales Representative at Fox Marin)

If you’re thinking about buying real estate in 2026, this episode of the Toronto Real Estate Podcast could save you from making an expensive mistake.In this episode, Ralph Fox and Kori Marin of Fox Marin Associates break down the TEN most common mistakes Toronto home buyers are making right now. From poor negotiation strategy and relying on AI pricing tools to misunderstanding irrevocables and believing fear-based media headlines, these are the real issues agents are seeing every day in the market.Toronto’s Real Estate landscape in 2026 is complex. Inventory levels are higher, negotiations are tougher, and buyers often assume they have the advantage. But as experienced listing agents working across central and downtown Toronto, Ralph and Kori reveal why strategy, timing, and experienced representation matter more than ever.____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)

The February 2026 Toronto real estate market stats are here, and the numbers tell a complicated story.In this episode of the Toronto Real Estate Podcast, Ralph Fox and Kori Marin break down the latest data from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) and unpack what’s really happening across the market.Yes, sales volume is down.Yes, inventory has surged.And yes, certain segments of the market are still struggling.But the full story is far more nuanced than the headlines suggest.____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)

Spring is coming… but the Toronto Real Estate Market still feels uncertain. Some listings are “hot,” and others are definitely “not”.With inventory hovering in the tens of thousands & buyer hesitation and slow decision-making at an all-time high, how you present your home has never mattered more.In this episode of the Toronto Real Estate Podcast, Ralph Fox & Kori Marin pull back the curtain on the real conversations happening behind closed doors with sellers right now:• Should you sell vacant?• Is virtual staging worth it?• When does hybrid styling make sense?• Is full staging still the gold standard?• And who should carry the cost in an uncertain market?____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)

January 2026 numbers are out… and on paper? They look kinda' rough.Prices are down. Volume is soft. Months of inventory are climbing.But here’s the twist: that is NOT what we’re experiencing boots on the ground in central and downtown Toronto.____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)

Is it actually smarter to sell in the Spring…or is that just a Toronto Real Estate urban myth?In this episode of the Toronto Real Estate Podcast, Kori Marin and Ralph Fox dig into real TRREB data from 2024 & 2025 to answer one of the most common questions sellers are asking right now: Should I list in the Spring or wait for the Fall?This is not opinion or vibes. It’s volume, pricing, days on market, inventory patterns, buyer psychology, seasonality, and the very real mistakes sellers make every single year by ignoring timing, holidays, and competition.____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)

In this episode of the Toronto Real Estate Podcast, Ralph Fox sits down with returning guest Zhen Liang, founder of Prime Toronto, for a deep, unfiltered conversation about where the Toronto real estate market is heading in 2026.With transactions at a 25-year low in 2025, media headlines dominated by fear, and buyers feeling emotionally exhausted, Ralph and Zhen cut through the noise with boots-on-the-ground insights. They unpack why transaction volume may have already bottomed, why sentiment matters more than headlines, and why the condo market may be quietly setting up for a comeback.This episode explores real buyer psychology, generational affordability challenges, interest rate expectations, shadow inventory, replacement costs, and the growing divide between asset owners and non-owners. From early 2026 market signals to long-term housing trends through 2030, this conversation goes far beyond surface-level commentary and dives into what actually moves markets.____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Zhen Liang (Founder of Prime Toronto)

In this episode, the Fox Marin team breaks down what we are actually seeing on the ground in the Toronto real estate market during the first two weeks of January 2026. Forget the headlines and YouTube doom loops. This is a boots-on-the-ground discussion backed by early data, real showing activity, real offers, and real buyer psychology.We compare January 1–14, 2025 vs January 1–14, 2026 across low-rise homes and condo apartments, looking at volume, pricing, days on market, sale-to-list ratios, and newly contracted inventory. While the data set is small, the behavioural signals are impossible to ignore.____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)Reuben Labovitz (Broker & Sales Director at Fox Marin)Ian Busher (Broker & VP of Sales at Fox Marin)

In this episode of the Toronto Real Estate Podcast, Ralph Fox & Kori Marin take a data-driven deep dive 📊 into Toronto’s residential real estate market to answer one of the biggest questions facing buyers, sellers, and investors right now.Which asset class is positioned to perform best in 2026? 👀Condos 🏙️Townhomes 🏘️Semi Detached Homes 🏠Or Detached Properties 🌳Using Toronto Regional Real Estate Board data, long-term trends, absorption rates, pricing history, and neighbourhood-level insights, this episode explores why semi-detached homes may quietly emerge as one of the most compelling opportunities heading into 2026.____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)

What happens when a brutal year ends and no one has a crystal ball?You get a real conversation.Recorded live on January 2, 2026, this roundtable brings together Kori Marin, Ralph Fox, Ian Busher, and Jerome Werniuk for an unfiltered discussion on what actually happened in Toronto real estate in 2025 and what may lie ahead in 2026.No hot takes. No fear-bait. No pretending anyone knows the future.Instead, this episode breaks down buyer and seller psychology, neighbourhood-level performance, condo vs. freehold dynamics, transaction volume forecasts, estate sale trends, back-to-work impacts, interest rate reality, and the exhaustion that comes from waiting on the sidelines too long.____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)Ian Busher (Broker and VP of Sales at Fox Marin)Jerome Werniuk (Sales Representative and Sales Director at Fox Marin)

Design in real estate has officially stopped being about taste and has become about strategy.In this episode of the Toronto Real Estate Podcast, Toronto real estate brokers Kori Marin and Ralph Fox break down how design trends in 2026 are directly impacting buyer psychology, marketability, and final sale prices.🏳️ What used to feel safe now feels dated.🏳️ What used to feel neutral now feels sterile.This conversation is not about chasing trends or expensive renovations. It is about understanding how today’s buyers respond emotionally and visually in a high-inventory, selective market, and how small, intentional design decisions can materially change outcomes when selling a home or condo in Toronto. ____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)

Welcome back to The Toronto Real Estate Podcast. Today, we’re stepping straight into the “condo apocalypse” narrative and replacing it with what actually matters: data, context, and what’s really selling “boots on the ground” in Toronto right now.We break down Toronto-only TRREB numbers (no 905, no 705) and then go deep on condos: what inventory looks like today, where price reductions are showing up, which unit types are holding up best, and why the headlines about “no condos selling” are often misleading (hint: they’re usually talking about pre-construction, not resale).You’ll hear our take on the most significant drivers in 2025: functional layouts vs. “dog crate” floor plans, why two-bedrooms are the most resilient segment, how months of inventory reshapes negotiating power, and what parking is really worth today (plus where it might be heading in a future of EVs and autonomous driving). ____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)

In this episode of the Toronto Real Estate Podcast, the Fox Marin team discusses the current state of the Toronto Real Estate market, contrasting media narratives with on-the-ground realities. They explore buyer sentiment, the impact of policy changes, and the significance of interest rates. Anecdotes from the field highlight the challenges and surprises real estate professionals face. The conversation also touches on St. Joseph's role in real estate sales, the future of parking spots and high-level market predictions for 2026. ____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)Ian Busher (Broker & VP of Sales at Fox Marin)Jessica Spillas (Broker & VP of Sales at Fox Marin)Reuben Labovitz (Broker & Sales Director at Fox Marin)Jerome Werniuk (Sales Representative & Sales Director at Fox Marin)Samantha Marasco (Sales Representative at Fox Marin)

Toronto Real Estate might feel frozen in 2025, but the truth is very different. Properties are still selling. Deals are still getting done. The playbook has just changed. In this episode of the Toronto Real Estate Podcast, brokers Ralph Fox and Kori Marin walk through five real-life case studies from across the city – Playter Estates, Riverdale, The Beach Triangle, Bedford Park and Leslieville – to show exactly what it takes to sell in a low transaction, high expectation market.From a character semi on Fulton with no parking, to a once in a lifetime 2,200 square foot church conversion loft at 660 Pape, to a Beach Triangle condo townhouse with eight levels of stairs, a Bedford Park custom home that had failed to sell before, and a freehold Leslieville townhouse that needed a strategic re-stage and price reset, Ralph and Kori take you behind the scenes on pricing, strategy, staging and negotiations. ____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)

Toronto’s pre-construction condo market is officially in crisis. Is this the end of the golden age for investors, or the reset the city desperately needed?In this episode of the Toronto Real Estate Podcast, Ralph Fox sits down with Ben Myers, President of Bullpen Research & Consulting, to unpack what is really happening behind the headlines. From record pre-construction failures to record completions, from broken project pro formas to stalled launches, this conversation goes deep on what it means for buyers, sellers, renters and small-scale investors across the GTA.Ben explains why the pre-construction model in Toronto is “broken,” how we got here after a 27-year bull run, and why a severe supply crunch is already being baked into 2028 and beyond. They break down the massive spread between resale and pre-construction prices, the impact of taxes and development charges, why declines in land and construction costs are not enough, and why over 30 percent of a new condo price is effectively government fees.You will also hear a candid discussion about purpose-built rentals, CMHC programs, rent control risks, unit-size myths, family housing, immigration policy, and why earning 250K a year in Toronto still does not guarantee home ownership. Most importantly, Ralph and Ben look ahead to 2026, 2028 and the early 2030s to map out what a realistic recovery could look like for Toronto real estate. ____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Ben Meyers (President of Bullpen Research & Consulting)

The Starbucks Christmas cups are back, which means it is time for an actual Seinfeld-style episode of the Toronto Real Estate Podcast. No script. No strict agenda. Just Ralph Fox and the Fox Marin crew talking about everything and “nothing” in Toronto real estate in late 2025.In this roundtable, Ralph is joined by Ian Busher, Jerome Werniuk, Jessica Spillas and Reuben Labovitz for a candid, fast-moving conversation that runs from corner store bylaws and NIMBY Facebook groups to the pre-construction crash, purpose-built rentals, The One at Yonge and Bloor, and the very real psychology of buyers and sellers in a grinding market.They unpack why corner cafés and tuck shops might quietly transform Toronto neighbourhoods, how pre-construction pricing got so far out of line with resale, why taxes and development charges matter more than people realize, and how purpose-built rental is reshaping the city’s future. The team also dives into The One saga, what Tridel’s takeover signals for ultra-luxury, and why good agents are having the most challenging and most honest pricing conversations of their careers. ____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Ian Busher (Broker and VP of Sales at Fox Marin)Jerome Werniuk (Sales Representative and Sales Director at Fox Marin)Jessica Spillas (Broker and VP of Sales at Fox Marin)Reuben Labovitz (Broker and Sales Director at Fox Marin)

Toronto Real Estate just lived through a chilly October 2025. We unpack the numbers for detached, semi-detached, and condos in the 416 using four views that matter: month-over-month, year-over-year, peak vs. Feb 2022, and 10-year change. We also tackle volumes, new listings, active inventory, average price, days on market, and months of inventory so you can separate headlines from reality.What you will learn: where prices actually moved, why fall activity stalled, how the move-up ladder jammed, why resale condos held firmer than you think, and how today’s months of inventory sets up buyers and sellers for the next 90 days.Considering a move, a hold, or a price reset? Book a candid consult with the team at Fox Marin. We will map your address, timing, and goals into a clear plan.  ____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)

The Bank of Canada delivered another 25 bps rate cut, marking two consecutive reductions this year. Ralph Fox (Broker of Record, Fox Marin Associates) sits down with Jason Friesen (Outline Financial) to unpack what this means for Toronto real estate, mortgage holders, and the Canadian economy. ____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Jason Friesen (Managing Partner at Outline Financial)

What’s really happening in Toronto’s pre-construction condo market? Ralph Fox sits down with Roy Bhandari, founder of TalkCondo, to unpack the real data behind today’s stalled sales, record-low absorption, developer pain points, and the coming supply shock that could reshape the city’s skyline.Roy shares exclusive insights from over 100,000 floor plans in TalkCondo’s database, revealing which builders are dropping prices, what’s selling (and what’s not), and how the lack of transparency in new-home data is finally being solved. ____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Roy Bhandari (Founder at TalkCondo)

Toronto’s Fall Market is sluggish on the surface, but the story gets interesting when you zoom into the micro-markets. In this boots-on-the-ground episode, Ralph Fox sits down with Fox Marin’s top buyer specialists, Jessica Spillas, Samantha “Sam” Marasco, and Jerome Werniuk to decode where demand is real, where inventory is less desirable, and how savvy buyers can win without taking on a renovation nightmare.We unpack price vs value, why entry-level freehold is still tight, the psychology of offers, the role of mom & dad capital, and why mock-offers beat guesswork every time. ____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Jessica Spillas (Broker and VP of Sales at Fox Marin)Jerome Werniuk (Sales Representative & Sales Director at Fox Marin)Samantha Marasco (Sales Representative at Fox Marin)

Join Ralph Fox and Kori Marin, co-founders of Fox Marin Associates, for an in-depth look at Toronto’s housing market as of September 2025. They break down real TRREB data on home prices, sales volumes, condo performance, and inventory trends across the 416 and the GTA.Is the market truly sluggish, or are the headlines exaggerating? Find out what’s really happening behind the numbers. ____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)

Being a landlord in Toronto is not what it used to be. In this episode of the Toronto Real Estate Podcast, Ralph Fox sits down with Fox Marin’s Leasing Team pros Sean Bridge, Grace Collins & Sammy Marasco to unpack the real costs of carrying a rental in 2025, why overpricing creates silent vacancy, how rent control splits the market pre 2018 vs post 2018, and what actually works to find and keep quality tenants. We dig into LTB timelines, unenforceable lease clauses that spook good tenants, and a practical blueprint for due diligence that reduces risk.Whether you are a first-time landlord or you manage a growing portfolio, this conversation gives you a street-level read on Toronto’s rental market and a clear playbook for the next 6 to 12 months. Price right. Present beautifully. Vet like a pro. Keep great tenants. ____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Sean Bridge (Sales Representative at Fox Marin)Grace Collins (Sales Representative at Fox Marin)Sammy Marasco (Sales Representative at Fox Marin)

In this episode of the Toronto Real Estate Podcast, Ralph Fox & Kori Marin take a deep dive into the newly announced Build Canada Homes program.Touted as a bold solution to Canada’s housing affordability crisis, the program has already raised eyebrows with its $13B upfront cost, $3.5B annual spend, and a staged press conference that left many Canadians skeptical.BREAKDOWN:What was promised vs. what’s actually happeningWhy this program may be more photo op than housing solutionHow it ties into Canada’s declining GDP per capita, productivity crisis, and youth unemploymentWhat rental-only housing means for the dream of homeownershipAlternatives and policies that could actually move the needle on affordabilityThis is about more than housing - it’s about Canada’s economic future. ____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)

The Bank of Canada has just made a move, cutting the key policy rate by 25 basis points to 2.50%, the first cut in six months. What does that mean for interest rates, mortgage payments, and homebuyer behaviour? In this episode, we unpack the fallout of the rate cut alongside current trends in buyer sentiment, condo vs detached performances, and what’s ahead as we head into Fall 2025. Whether you’re investing, buying, or selling, you’ll want to know what this new environment looks like. ____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Jason Friesen (Managing Partner at Outline Financial)

Toronto Real Estate is entering Fall 2025 with a swirl of mixed signals: rate cuts, rising inventory, and shifting buyer psychology. In this episode of the Toronto Real Estate Podcast, Ralph Fox & Kori Marin break down what the latest numbers really mean for buyers, sellers, and investors.We begin at the macro level with interest rates, GDP, and labour productivity, before zooming in on the TRREB August statistics, detached versus condo performance, and the reality of power-of-sale listings. Expect insights from boots-on-the-ground experience plus data from TRREB, Edge Realty, and the Bank of Canada. ____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)

The Toronto Real Estate industry is reeling from the shocking iPro Realty trust account scandal, a fiasco involving millions of dollars in missing funds, regulatory missteps, and massive reputational fallout. Ralph Fox sits down with real estate lawyer Mark Morris of LegalClosing.ca to break down what happened, why it matters, and how this crisis could reshape the future of regulation in Ontario’s real estate industry. From consumer protection to commissions lost, the ripple effects are only just beginning. If you’re a buyer, seller, or agent, this episode is a must-watch to understand the truth behind the iPro scandal. ____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Mark Morris (Real Estate Lawyer at LegalClosing.ca)

Everywhere you look, Toronto feels like it’s under construction, or in the headlines for another public works fiasco. From the Eglinton Crosstown LRT debacle to the stalled Mirvish Village redevelopment and the never-ending Gardiner Expressway rehabilitation, the list of urban missteps continues to grow.In this episode of the Toronto Real Estate Podcast, Ralph Fox & Kori Marin unpack Toronto’s boondoggles and debacles. We delve into cost overruns, missed deadlines, leadership drama, taxpayer frustrations, and the very real impact these mega-projects have on residents, businesses, and the city's future. ____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)

In this episode of the Toronto Real Estate Podcast, Ralph Fox, Kori Marin, and Jessica Spillas unpack four recent Fox Marin sales that tell a very different story from the headlines. From a King West loft that outperformed despite “condo Armageddon,” to a midtown family home that drew over 100 people to its open house, to a Trinity Bellwoods property that required a bold pricing strategy, and finally, a waterfront condo townhouse that sold with just four showings, these case studies offer a real deal look at today’s market.We cover what worked, what didn’t, and how strategic pricing, exceptional presentation, and strong representation can make all the difference! You’ll also hear our predictions for the Fall 2025 market and what buyers and sellers should realistically expect in the months to come!  ____________________________________________________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)

In this week's conversation, Ralph Fox & Kori Marin dive into the state of Toronto Real Estate in 2025, from sleepless nights over market uncertainty, economic headwinds, and political gridlock to the innovations and long-term fundamentals that still give us hope. We cover what’s keeping us (and our clients) up at night, why Canada’s trajectory is raising concerns, and the forces, like AI, hard assets, and housing supply, that could shape the city’s next chapter.If you’re a homeowner, investor, or simply curious about the realities of Toronto’s property market, this is a must-watch for understanding both the risks and opportunities ahead.____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)

Join Kori Marin and Ralph Fox of Fox Marin for a no-fluff, data-packed breakdown of the Toronto Real Estate market as of July 2025. This isn’t your average 20-minute update—we’re diving deep into the numbers, comparing current trends to the peak of the market in February 2022.From detached homes to condo apartments, we’re looking at where prices, listings, and transaction volumes stand today—and what that means for buyers, sellers, and curious market watchers. Are we in a balanced market? Has the condo sector bottomed? Are semis still the hottest asset class of 2025? You’ll find out here.This is essential viewing for anyone trying to make sense of where the Toronto market is headed next.____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)

Welcome back to the Toronto Real Estate Podcast! In this episode, Ralph Fox sits down with Jason Friesen, mortgage broker and partner at Outline Financial, to talk rates, real estate, and reality checks—as we hit the midway point of 2025.Together, they unpack everything from interest rate policy, bond yields, and inflation pressures to the psychology of today’s buyers, condo market trends, and predictions for Fall 2025. With boots-on-the-ground insights and a healthy dose of realism, this conversation is essential viewing for anyone trying to make sense of the current Toronto housing market.____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Jason Friesen (Mortgage Broker & Partner at Outline Financial)

Join Fox Marin’s Kori Marin, Ralph Fox, Jessica Spillas, and Ian Busher as they dig into Toronto’s new real estate reality. In this refreshingly honest roundtable, the team unpacks a cultural shift from buyer urgency to market hesitation, what’s keeping sellers up at night, and how seasoned agents are guiding clients through the noise.The team explores:✅The psychology of today’s cautious buyer✅The difference between first-timers vs. move-up purchasers✅Why turnkey listings aren’t guaranteed wins✅Summer slowdown vs. structural market weakness✅The great Canadian exodus no one’s talking aboutIf you're a buyer, seller, agent—or just a real estate nerd—this one’s for you.____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)

In this unfiltered episode of the Toronto Real Estate Podcast, Ralph Fox sits down with Zhen Liang, President & Broker of Record at RE/MAX Excel Advantage Realty (aka PropertiesTO), to cut through the media noise and tackle the real story behind Toronto's housing market in 2025. From struggling condos and inventory overload to millennial gridlock and rising inequality, this is a real talk, anti-clickbait conversation grounded in data, not drama.Whether you're a first-time buyer, seasoned investor, or someone feeling stuck in your starter condo, Ralph and Zhen break down what’s actually happening behind the headlines — and what it means for Toronto real estate in the months (and years) ahead.____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Zhen Liang (President & Broker of Record at RE/MAX Excel Advantage Realty AKA PropertiesTO)

In this episode of the Toronto Real Estate Podcast, Ralph Fox and Kori Marin of Fox Marin take you through a fast-paced and insightful 20-minute update on Toronto's housing market for June 2025.We break down the latest numbers from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB), covering detached homes, semis, townhomes, and condos, and why the semi-detached segment might be this year’s hottest asset class. Is the media's doom-and-gloom narrative misleading buyers and sellers? Are prices falling — or is something else going on behind the scenes?We also unpack surprising political commentary from TRREB (yes, you read that right), rising crime concerns in affluent neighbourhoods, months of inventory data, and what current absorption rates reveal about market sentiment. Additionally, we briefly discuss why larger condos are outperforming smaller units, the uptick in rentals, and what is likely ahead for Summer and Fall 2025.____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)

Are you a buyer trying to navigate the Toronto Real Estate market in 2025? Then this episode is for you.In this week’s episode of the Toronto Real Estate Podcast, brokers and Fox Marin co-founders Kori Marin and Ralph Fox unpack the top mistakes Toronto buyers are making in a downward market—and how to avoid them.From falling into analysis paralysis, lowballing offers, relying on TikTok over the data, to misunderstanding buyer power, Kori & Ralph offer tactical advice from both the seller's side and the buyer trenches.____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)

Join Kori Marin & Ralph Fox—co-founders and brokers of Fox Marin—as they unpack surprising positivity in Toronto Real Estate. Despite higher inventory and fewer transactions, the market is still moving, especially in semi-detached homes, mid‑priced properties, and turnkey condos! Learn insider pricing strategies, why staging and property presentation win, and how families, first-time buyers, and investors are seizing opportunities now. Featuring real case studies: a charming detached home in Mimico, a one‑of‑a‑kind loft in Trinity Bellwoods, a community-living condo at Bathurst & King, and a bully‑offer winner in New Toronto.____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)

In this episode of the Toronto Real Estate Podcast, Ralph Fox dives into the federal government's latest promise to double Canadian housing starts to 500,000 per year through a new crown corporation: Build Canada Homes.Will $25 billion in modular home funding really fix our housing crisis? Or is this another billion-dollar boondoggle waiting to implode?From the failure of FEMA’s prefab homes in the U.S. to the disasters of TCHC, Crosstown, and the Hamilton micro-shelters scandal—Ralph walks through case after case of why government-run housing plans often don’t work. He explores the labour shortages, supply chain limitations, and sheer logistical impossibility of pulling off a plan of this magnitude.This isn’t a rant—it’s a reality check. And it’s a must-watch for anyone serious about understanding the real factors behind Canada’s housing crisis (and why well-intentioned plans can still go disastrously wrong).____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)

Are we in the eye of the storm? In this episode of the Toronto Real Estate Podcast, Ralph Fox and Kori Marin sit down with Akshay Sehgal, an expert in Toronto’s assignment and pre-construction markets, to uncover the truth behind a growing real estate dilemma that few are talking about—but many are feeling.From default rates to buyers walking away from six-figure deposits, the assignment market has become ground zero for the fall of Toronto’s once red-hot pre-construction sector. If you're holding a pre-construction contract from 2020–2022 or considering buying (or assigning) a unit today, you need to watch this.Whether you’re a buyer, investor, or agent, this is essential listening if you want to avoid the pitfalls of pre-construction and make smart, long-term decisions in today’s volatile market.____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)Akshay Sehgal (Sales Representative at ReMax)

Toronto Real Estate Market Update: May 2025 — The Good, The Bad & The SurprisingWelcome to your 20-minute Toronto real estate deep dive! In this month’s episode, Ralph Fox and Kori Marin—co-founders of Fox Marin—break down TRREB’s latest data for May 2025. We’re talking about what’s really happening in the market: detached and semi-detached home sales, the condo slowdown, rising inventory, declining prices, and the real-time stories from boots-on-the-ground transactions.From price drops to subtle upticks, new listings, absorption rates, and the dangerous shortage of pre-construction sales, we separate the media hype from market facts. Whether you're a buyer, seller, investor, or just a real estate nerd (like us!), this episode will give you a balanced, data-backed picture of what’s really going on in the GTA right now.____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)

What if we told you Toronto Real Estate isn’t the apocalypse the headlines want you to believe? In this week’s episode of the Toronto Real Estate Podcast, Kori Marin and Ralph Fox walk you through FIVE real, boots-on-the-ground case studies that buck the doom-and-gloom narrative. From an all-out open house in Playter Estates to a 14-offer frenzy on Degrassi Street, we break down the strategies, staging, buyer psychology, and price outcomes that prove: the market is large and in charge in certain market segments.We’re not sugarcoating the stats. Sales volume is definitely down. Whether you’re planning a Fall listing or just trying to read the room in real time, this episode is your insider peek behind the curtain.____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)

In this episode of the Toronto Real Estate Podcast, we sit down with industry veteran Scott Shallow, Executive Vice President at Brad J. Lamb Realty, for an honest conversation about the state of Toronto’s pre-construction condo market. Joined by hosts Ralph Fox and Kori Marin, Scott shares his frontline perspective on why high-rise development has come to a halt, what’s causing investor defaults, and why the math simply doesn’t work for buyers or builders right now. From skyrocketing development charges and government red tape to an exodus from the downtown core, we explore the complex web of challenges gripping the market. Scott also weighs in on condo mismanagement, the real cost of affordability, and why government-led housing plans are more fantasy than solution. The conversation takes a turn into the future of development, long-term investor sentiment, and what needs to change to bring the market back to life. Whether you're a first-time buyer, seasoned investor, or just trying to make sense of the headlines, this episode pulls no punches and offers rare insight from the inside. ____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)Scott Shallow (Executive Vice President at Brad J. Lamb Realty)

Is Toronto's condo market finally bottoming out? Despite the doomsday headlines, Ralph Fox and Kori Marin of Fox Marin Associates explore compelling data and emerging trends suggesting the early signs of a turnaround in specific real estate segments.In this optimistic (but grounded) episode, we talk pre-construction completions, resale affordability, shifting buyer sentiment, and government policy—plus what it all means for investors, end users, and anyone worried about where Toronto's market is heading next.From bloodbaths to bounce-backs, this is one conversation the mainstream media isn’t having. Tune in for graphs, charts, and grounded real estate strategy.____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)

Welcome back to the Toronto Real Estate Podcast with Ralph Fox and Kori Marin of Fox Marin Associates. In this 20-minute monthly market breakdown, we dive into the latest Toronto Real Estate Stats, key economic indicators, and on-the-ground stories from April 2025. From falling condo prices to bidding wars in Leslieville and Playter Estates, this episode offers a complete view of what’s happening—and what to watch for next.____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)

Toronto Real Estate is at a pivotal moment. Buyers are hesitant. Sellers are hopeful. And everyone is asking the same question: Where is this market headed?In this candid roundtable, we sit down with one of the city's most trusted real estate minds, Lawyer Mark Morris, to unpack what’s happening in today’s unpredictable landscape. From interest rate cuts and buyer psychology to inventory stagnation, pricing strategies, and developer challenges, this is an unfiltered look at the forces shaping Toronto’s Real Estate market right now.You’ll get honest perspectives from boots-on-the-ground professionals who are living and breathing this market every single day. No spin. No hype. Just a clear-eyed look at what’s moving—and what isn’t.____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Mark Morris (Real Estate Lawyer)

Ralph Fox and Kori Marin sit down with real estate lawyer David Young of Sorbara Law to unpack what’s really going on in Toronto’s pre-construction condo market. From rising defaults and dead assignment deals to staggering development charges and softening rents—this is your unfiltered, boots-on-the-ground look at the sector nobody’s truthfully talking about.Whether you're a buyer trying to close, an investor sitting on a ticking time bomb, or just curious about the current storm hitting Toronto’s condo scene—this is the deep dive you need.Think of this episode as your crash course in the realities of pre-construction today and where the market might be headed next.____________________________________________________Speakers:Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)David Young (Lawyer at Sorbara Law)