Toronto Under Construction
by Toronto Under Construction
Welcome to Toronto Under Construction, a residential real estate podcast hosted by Bullpen Consulting’s Ben Myers. This monthly podcast will dive into the nitty-gritty of Toronto Real Estate, with a specific focus on housing policy and economics. @BenMyers29
Episodes
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Episode 114 - Toronto Under Construction with Alex Beheshti of the Toronto Region Board of Trade, Richard Joy of ULI Toronto, and Sean Galbraith of Galbraith & Associates
In Episode 114 of Toronto Under Construction, Ben Myers is joined by Alex Beheshti of the Toronto Region Board of Trade, Richard Joy of ULI Toronto, and Sean Galbraith of Galbraith & Associates for a discussion on the planning policies and regulatory changes shaping Toronto's housing landscape.…
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Episode 113 - Toronto Under Construction with Nate Pace of Stafford Homes, Ralph Del Duca of Chestnut Hill Developments, and Angela Marotta of Solmar Developments
In Episode 113 of Toronto Under Construction, Ben Myers sits down with Nate Pace of Stafford Homes, Ralph Del Duca of Chestnut Hill Developments, and Angela Marotta of Solmar Developments to explore how developers are rethinking their strategies in response to changing market conditions. As the...
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Episode 112 - Toronto Under Construction with Dave Wilkes of BILD, John Michael McGrath of TVO Today, and Rob Krauss of Building Edge Strategies
In Episode 112 of Toronto Under Construction, Ben Myers is joined by Dave Wilkes of BILD, John Michael McGrath of TVO Today, and Rob Krauss of Building Edge Strategies for a wide-ranging discussion on the evolving role of government in housing delivery. As new funding programs, tax incentives and...
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Episode 111 - Toronto Under Construction with Matt Young of Republic Developments, Michael Williams of Hazelview Investments, and Alexander Suppa of Elysium Investments
In Episode 111 of Toronto Under Construction, Ben Myers sits down with Matt Young of Republic Developments, Michael Williams of Hazelview Investments, and Alexander Suppa of Elysium Investments to explore how Canada's development industry is adapting to a rapidly changing housing landscape. As...
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Epsideo 110 - Toronto Under Construction with Jeremy Dason of Primont, Tyler Pridham of Manulife Investment Management, and Daniel Marinovic of PwC Canada
In Episode 110 of Toronto Under Construction, Ben Myers sits down with Jeremy Dason of Primont, Tyler Pridham of Manulife Investment Management, and Daniel Marinovic of PwC Canada to examine how developers, investors and advisors are adapting to a rapidly evolving real estate market. As shifting...
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Episode 109 - Toronto Under Construction with Myles Millard of CentreCourt, Christopher Janisse of Park Property, and Aleks Karamarkovic of Karamark Capital
In Episode 109 of Toronto Under Construction, Ben Myers sits down with Myles Millard of CentreCourt, Christopher Janisse of Park Property, and Aleks Karamarkovic of Karamark Capital for a discussion on what it takes to deliver and operate purpose-built rental housing in today's market. As...
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Episode 108 - Toronto Under Construction with Scott Arbuckle of Arcadis, Warren Sault of the Mississaugas of the Credit Business Corporation (MCBC) and Derek Goring of Northcrest Developments
In Episode 108 of Toronto Under Construction, Ben Myers sits down with Scott Arbuckle of Arcadis, Warren Sault of the Mississaugas of the Credit Business Corporation (MCBC) and Derek Goring of Northcrest Developments for a conversation about the evolving role of Indigenous partnerships in shaping...
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Episode 107 - Toronto Under Construction with Josh MacLeod of NBLC, Carlo Timpano of Capital Developments and Address Rentals, and Quinn Samardzic of Mattamy Homes
In Episode 107 of Toronto Under Construction, Ben Myers sits down with Josh MacLeod of NBLC, Carlo Timpano of Capital Developments and Address Rentals, and Quinn Samardzic of Mattamy Homes for a discussion on how developers are responding to a housing market increasingly driven by end users…
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Episode 106 - Toronto Under Construction with Kiel O'Sullivan of Previon Capital, Duncan Smith of Oben Group and Anthony Staffieri of Fengate Communities
In Episode 106 of Toronto Under Construction, Ben Myers sits down with Kiel O'Sullivan of Previon Capital, Duncan Smith of Oben Group and Anthony Staffieri of Fengate for a discussion on where capital is flowing as the housing industry adapts to a changing market. The conversation explores...
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Episode 105 - Toronto Under Construction with Jim Ritchie of Tridel and Hunter Milborne of Milborne Group
In Episode 105, Ben sits down with Jim Ritchie of Tridel and Hunter Milborne of Milborne Group for a wide-ranging discussion that blends market history with today’s realities. Drawing on research about the early 1990s real estate crisis, the post-recession recovery of the late 1990s, the Global...
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Episode 104 - Toronto Under Construction with Ian Pinchin of Crestpoint, Kalliopi Karkas of RioCan, and Lee Piccoli of Fusion Homes
In Episode 104 of Toronto Under Construction, Ben Myers sits down with Ian Pinchin of Crestpoint, Kalliopi Karkas of RioCan, and Lee Piccoli of Fusion Homes for a wide-ranging discussion on the intersection of policy, capital and development strategy across Ontario’s housing market. The...
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Episode 103 - Toronto Under Construction with Cara Hirsch of Hirsch + Associates, Elliott Taube of Pivot Real Estate Group, and Sean Zahedi of SCOP Inc.
In Episode 103, Ben sits down with Cara Hirsch of Hirsch + Associates, Elliott Taube of Pivot Real Estate Group, and Sean Zahedi of SCOP Inc. for a roundtable discussion on the state of the new housing market from the people actively selling it. The conversation spans the immediate reaction to…
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Episode 102 - Toronto Under Construction with Mike Czestochowski of CBRE, Josh Lerner of Harbour Equity, and Sharon Florian of Florian Group
In Episode 102, Ben sits down with Mike Czestochowski of CBRE, Josh Lerner of Harbour Equity, and Sharon Florian of Florian Group for a direct conversation about where the market actually stands. From lender behaviour and condo land receiverships to high-density resets, rental underwriting and...
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Episode 101 - Toronto Under Construction with Matt from Toronto Standard, Eric Lombardi, Liberal Party candidate, and Zoe Coombes of the Neptis Foundation
In Episode 101, Ben uses a series of provocative tweets as the jumping off point for a wide ranging conversation on immigration, millennials leaving the GTA, the growing divide between an owner class and a tenant class, declining fertility and what it will take for Canada to stay competitive.…
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Episode 100 - Toronto Under Construction with Gus Stavropoulos of Tribute Communities, Stuart Wilson of Alterra and Amanda Ireland of Osmington Gerofsky Development Corp
In Episode 100 of Toronto Under Construction, Ben is joined by Gus Stavropoulos of Tribute Communities, Stuart Wilson of Alterra and Amanda Ireland of Osmington Gerofsky Development Corp for a developer focused check-in on where the market actually sits in early 2026. The group digs into...
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Episode 99 - Toronto Under Construction with Daniel Fama from GWL Realty Advisors, Adam Molson from The Daniels Corporation and Jason Shedletsky from Graywood Developments
In episode 99 of Toronto Under Construction, Ben is joined by Daniel Fama from GWL Realty Advisors, Adam Molson from The Daniels Corporation and Jason Shedletsky from Graywood Developments to unpack how purpose-built rental is reshaping the market. From condo sites pivoting to rental, to complex...
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Episode 98 - Toronto Under Construction with Ben Myers from Bullpen Consulting
In Episode 98 of Toronto Under Construction, Ben goes solo with an unfiltered look at the state of the housing market. From shrinking unit sizes to investor pullback, shifting developer strategies, and the media’s misrepresentation of the industry, Ben calls out the narratives that need…
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Episode 97 - Toronto Under Construction with Sarah Segal from Simplydbs, Jasmine Young from Zonda Urban, and Jane Renwick from RenwickCorp
In this episode of Toronto Under Construction, Ben welcomes the first-ever all-female panel to the podcast: Sarah Segal (Simplydbs), Jasmine Young (Zonda Urban), and Jane Renwick (RenwickCorp). From shifting consumer expectations to urban planning bottlenecks, generational change, and leadership…
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Episode 96 - Toronto Under Construction with Bob Blazevski from Blaze Urban, Sasha Cucuz from Greybrook Realty & Jake Cohen from The Daniels Corporation
In this episode of Toronto Under Construction, Ben is joined by Bob Blazevski (Blaze Urban), Sasha Cucuz (Greybrook Realty), and Jake Cohen (The Daniels Corporation) for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of real estate development in the GTA. From the impacts of the 2025 federal budget to...
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Episode 95 - Toronto Under Construction with Eric Lascelles from RBC Asset Management, James Marple from TD Economics and Peter Norman from Altus Group
In this episode of Toronto Under Construction, Ben is joined by three of Canada's top economists to break down the macroeconomic forces shaping the housing market in 2025 and beyond: Eric Lascelles (RBC Global Asset Management), James Marple (TD Economics), and Peter Norman (Altus Group). The...
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Episode 94 - Toronto Under Construction with Andy Brethour from PMA Brethour Realty, Riz Dhanji from RAD Marketing, and Debbie Cosic from In2ition Realty
In this episode of Toronto Under Construction, Ben is joined by three of the GTA’s most influential names in real estate sales and marketing: Andy Brethour (PMA Brethour Realty), Riz Dhanji (RAD Marketing), and Debbie Cosic (In2ition Realty). The conversation covers the current downturn in the...
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Episode 93 - Toronto Under Construction with Henry Chung from First National, Jason Marks from Collecdev-Markee, and Mitch Abrahams from Benvenuto Group
In episode 93 of Toronto Under Construction, host Ben Myers is joined by three industry insiders to unpack how financing, data, and design innovation are shaping the future of Canadian housing. Henry Chung (First National), Jason Marks (Collecdev-Markee), and Mitch Abrahams (Benvenuto Group)…
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Episode 92 - Toronto Under Constuction with Kathy Black from Fiera Real Estate and Geoff Matthews from Capital Developments
In episode 92 of Toronto Under Construction, host Ben Myers is joined by two seasoned development leaders to discuss what’s really happening in Canada’s housing market and how their firms are responding to current headwinds. Geoff Matthews (Senior VP, Capital Development) and Kathy Black (Head of...
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Episode 91 - Toronto Under Construction with Matt Kingston from H&R REIT, Jeremiah Shamess from Colliers and Joshua Marlowe from Berkshire Axis
In episode 91 of Toronto Under Construction, host Ben Myers is joined by three commercial real estate experts to unpack the current market turbulence, and more importantly, where developers are heading next. Matt Kingston (VP, Asset Management at H&R REIT), Jeremiah Shamess (Executive Vice...
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Episode 90 - Toronto Under Construction with Gabriel Leung from Concord Adex, Derek Goring from Northcrest, and Anton Katipunan from RioCan
In Episode 90 of the Toronto Under Construction, host Ben Myers sits down with three major developers who are helping reshape how Toronto grows: Gabriel Leung of Concord Adex, Derek Goring of Northcrest, and Anton Katipunan of RioCan. From transforming airport runways into walkable communities to...
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Episode 89 - Toronto Under Construction with Paul Golini from Cardea Homes, Leith Moore from Assembly and Julie DiLorenzo from Mirabella Corp.
In Episode 89 of Toronto Under Construction, Ben Myers is joined by three of the most candid and experienced voices in the development world: Paul Golini of Cardea, Leith Moore of Assembly, and Julie DiLorenzo of Mirabella. All three have held leadership roles at BILD and continue to advocate for...
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Episode 88 - Toronto Under Construction with Ilana Altman from The Bentway, Brandon Donnelly from Globizen, and Rob Spanier from The Spanier Group
In Episode 88 of Toronto Under Construction, host Ben Myers is joined by Ilana Altman (The Bentway), Brandon Donnelly (Globizen), and Rob Spanier (Spanier Group) for a lively exploration of what makes great public spaces, how Toronto is evolving under infrastructure like the Gardiner, and what it...
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Episode 87 - Toronto Under Construction with Max Steiner from Elm Developments, Mark Zaky from Greenwin and Todd Nishimura Baker Real Estate
In Episode 87 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast, host Ben Myers is joined by Max Steiner (Elm Developments), Mark Zaky (Greenwin), and Todd Nishimura (Baker Real Estate) for a candid conversation about the current state of purpose-built rental housing. From taking over distressed sites to...
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Episode 86 - Toronto Under Construction with Clifford Korman from Kirkor Architects, Richard Witt from Quadrangle Architects, and Gabriel Fain from Gabriel Fain Architects
In Episode 86 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast, host Ben Myers welcomes three of Toronto’s most respected architects—Clifford Korman of Kirkor Architects, Richard Witt of Quadrangle Architects, and Gabriel Fain of Gabriel Fain Architects—for an in-depth conversation about how we shape…
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Episode 85 - Toronto Under Construction with Danny Roth of Storeys, Ed Skira of Urban Toronto, and Garry Marr of CoStar
In Episode 85 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast, host Ben Myers is joined by three leading voices in real estate journalism: Danny Roth of Storeys, Ed Skira of Urban Toronto, and Garry Marr of CoStar. This episode takes a fascinating turn into the media world—tracking how real estate...
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Episode 84 - Toronto Under Construction with Adam Sheffer from Originate Developments, Ty Diamond from Diamond Kilmer and Pouyan Safapour from Devron Developments
In Episode 84 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast, host Ben Myers invites guests Adam Sheffer, Originate Developments, Ty Diamond of Diamond Kilmer, and Pouyan Safapour of Devron Developments, to navigate a series of real-world development hypotheticals. Through tough calls, creative...
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Episode 83 - Toronto Under Construction with Realtors Roy Bhandari and Brian Persaud
In Episode 83 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast, host Ben Myers is joined by Realtors Roy Bhandari and Brian Persaud for a deep dive into the evolution of the pre-construction investor market in the GTA. From the early days of platinum access to the shifting profiles of today’s condo...
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Episode 82 - Toronto Under Construction with Igor Dragovic from Concert Properties and Blair Scorgie of Scorgie Planning
In Episode 82 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast, host Ben Myers is joined by Igor Dragovic from Concert Properties and Blair Scorgie of Scorgie Planning. This episode dives into the complexities of urban planning, public engagement, housing research, and the latest policy shifts shaping…
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Episode 81 - Toronto Under Construction with Hugh Heron from Heathwood Homes & Heron Homes
In episode 81 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast, host Ben Myers is joined by homebuilding industry veteran Hugh Heron, founder of Heron Homes and Heathwood Homes. With decades of experience in residential development, Hugh shares insights on navigating market downturns, pioneering new...
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Episode 80 - Toronto Under Construction with Bader Elkhatib from CentreCourt, Christopher Wein from Equiton, and Kevin Stark from Trinity Group
In Episode 80 of Toronto Under Construction, host Ben Myers is joined by Bader Elkhatib (CentreCourt), Christopher Wein (Equiton), and Kevin Stark (Trinity Group) for an in-depth discussion on the state of the GTA’s housing market. They explore new condo sales forecasts, investor sentiment…
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Episode 79 - Toronto Under Construction's 2024 Market Analysis with Ben Myers
After a dynamic year in Toronto's real estate market, Ben Myers of Bullpen Consulting dives into key 2024 market statistics, including new construction sales, rental apartment trends, resale activity, and project completions. Ben offers expert insights on the investor and end-user markets…
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Episode 78 - Toronto Under Construction with Uzo Roussouw from Ballantry Homes; Edward Jegg from Altus & Frank Clayton from TMU
In Episode 78 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast, host Ben Myers is joined by Uzo Roussouw, Director of Land at Ballantry Homes; Edward Jegg, Research Manager at Altus; and Frank Clayton, Senior Research Fellow at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU). Together, they explore historical and...
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Episode 77 - Toronto Under Construction with David Klugsberg from LA Ads, Linda O’Connor from Ryan Design and Norm Li from Norm Li
In Episode 77 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast, Ben welcomes David Klugsberg from LA Ads, Linda O’Connor from Ryan Design and Norm Li from Norm Li to explore branding, design, and marketing in Toronto’s real estate market. From adapting strategies for rentals vs. condos to leveraging AI…
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Episode 76 - Toronto Under Construction with Noah Rechtsman of Hullmark, Doug Hochglaube of Trolleybus Urban Development, and Francesco Margani of Franc & Co
In Episode 76 of Toronto Under Construction, Ben is joined by Noah Rechtsman, Doug Hochglaube, and Francesco (Franc) Margani to explore the intricacies of Toronto's real estate market. From land valuation and distressed properties to rezoning challenges and innovative financing solutions, this...
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Episode 75 - Toronto Under Construction with Urbanist Richard Florida, Author of the Creative Class
In this episode of Toronto Under Construction, Ben and guest co-host Naama Blonder are joined by renowned urbanist Richard Florida to explore Toronto’s urban challenges and opportunities. They discuss the missed potential of Sidewalk Toronto, the controversy around Ontario Place and Billy Bishop...
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Episode 74 - Toronto Under Construction with Jeff Brenner from Castlepoint Numa and Kiran Mirok from Resident
In this episode of Toronto Under Construction, Ben is joined by Jeff Brenner from Castlepoint Numa and Kiran Mirok from Resident to discuss key issues shaping Toronto’s real estate landscape. They tackle community concerns over increased density, Toronto’s shifting zoning policies, and the…
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Episode 73 - Toronto Under Construction with Sasha Cucuz from Greybrook Capital
In this episode of Toronto Under Construction, Ben and guest co-host Matt Young sit down with Sasha Cucuz, CEO of Greybrook Capital for a deep dive into real estate investment. Sasha shares Greybrook's journey, from its strategic partnerships to navigating the complexities of development equity…
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Episode 72 - Toronto Under Construction with KC Daya from Clifton Blake, Howie Paskowitz from Starlight Investments and Oren Turk from Pinemount Developments
In this episode of Toronto Under Construction, Ben is joined by KC Daya from Clifton Blake, Howie Paskowitz from Starlight Investments, and Oren Turk from Pinemount Developments to discuss rental apartment development in Ontario. The panel covers the impact of interest rates, navigating...
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Episode 71 - Toronto Under Construction with Jordan Taylor from Deco Homes, Stephanie Lane from Geranium and Peter Juretic from Caliber Homes
Episode 71 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast welcomes Jordan Taylor from Deco Homes, Stephanie Lane from Geranium and Peter Juretic from Caliber Homes for a deep dive into the complexities of low-density housing development in the Greater Toronto Area. The panel discusses the latest…
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Episode 70 - Toronto Under Construction with Bryceson Dodge from Empirical Capital, Adit Kumar from Anbros Financial and Richard Munroe from Atrium
Episode 70 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast welcomes Bryceson Dodge from Empirical Capital, Adit Kumar from Anbros Financial and Richard Munroe from Atrium to discuss financing, debt, equity and the mortgage market in the Greater Toronto Area. *Sponsored by: BCGi Baron Consulting Group...
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Episode 69 - Toronto Under Construction with Heather Grey-Wolf from Infrastructure Ontario and Salima Rawji from York University Dev Corp
Episode 69 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast brings together two powerhouse women who have experience in both the public and private sectors of Toronto development: Heather Grey-Wolf from Infrastructure Ontario and Salima Rawji from York University Development Corporation. The episode...
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Episode 68 - Toronto Under Construction with Brendan Whitsitt from Imprint Developments, Alan Leela from Vantage Developments and Mathieu Fleury from Leader Lane Developments
Episode 68 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast welcomes three new developers, Brendan Whitsitt from Imprint Developments, Alan Leela from Vantage Developments and Mathieu Fleury from Leader Lane Developments to discuss the 10 most important things someone should know before becoming a...
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Episode 67 - Toronto Under Construction with Samuel Frum from Metropia
Samuel Frum, President at Metropia joins episode 67 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast to discuss the success of Metropia's Markham project Union City, housing supply and affordability across the city, condo projects and investors, and why Metropia deeply believes in the future of the GTA....
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Episode 66 - Toronto Under Construction with Colin Baryliuk from KingSett Capital
Episode 66 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast welcomes Colin Baryliuk from KingSett Capital to discuss financing different asset classes in Toronto's real estate market, investment funds, and how the industry is shifting and adapting to the new market landscape. Guest Co-Host: Robert Baron...
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Episode 65 - Toronto Under Construction with Ben Smith from Avesdo
Episode 65 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast welcomes Ben Smith from Avesdo to discuss how to leverage technology and data analysis to identify trends and insights that will benefit the new home sales industry across Canada. Tune in now! *Sponsored by: BCGi Baron Consulting Group…
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About this show
Welcome to Toronto Under Construction, a residential real estate podcast hosted by Bullpen Consulting’s Ben Myers. This monthly podcast will dive into the nitty-gritty of Toronto Real Estate, with a specific focus on housing policy and economics. @BenMyers29
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