Best REMAX Hallmark Podcasts (2024)

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REPLAY - Real Estate Fraud – Thieves Selling Your Home Without You Knowing 33:53

10d ago33:53

33:53

Send us a Text Message. This episode originally published in March, 2023. You may have seen or read about this story on CBC. But wait until you hear all the details. CBC Toronto been running a series of articles on real estate fraud of a different kind the last couple months. Thieves posing as owners of homes, selling the properties, and disappeari…

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REPLAY - Tricks, Tips, and the Best Techniques to Hosting a Very Profitable Yard Sale 32:57

24d ago32:57

32:57

Send us a Text Message. This episode was first published in August 2022. They're a weekend tradition across North America... especially in the summertime. The yard sale or garage sale is a great chance to "edit" or clean out that storage room you want to turn into a home office. Depending on what you're selling, yard sales can also be very profitab…

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REPLAY - A Tale of Dirty Tricks in a Declining Market 36:36

1M ago36:36

36:36

Send us a Text Message. This is a flashback to episode 64 of Sold in the 6ix originally published in Spring 2023. Sometimes things can get nasty. Wrong. Dirty. Real Estate agents do their best to protect their clients in every conceivable way. But sometimes, even after a fair deal has been signed, things can happen. In extreme cases you can have on…

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Naughty Agent VI 32:10

2M ago32:10

32:10

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Sold in the 6ix, Desmond Brown discusses two cases of unethical behaviour by real estate agents in Ontario. The first case involves an agent who allowed a buyer to start renovations on a property before the sale was finalized, resulting in a $10,000 fine. The second case involves an agent who repeatedly vi…

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Home Inspect for the Unexpected 35:24

2M ago35:24

35:24

Send us a Text Message. A house is more than a home; it's a story waiting to be told. In this episode, Des checks in with veteran home inspector Richard Gaughan in a deep dive into the evolving dynamics of property evaluation. Amidst a market that once raced past such precautions, they explore how buyers and sellers are now embracing the protective…

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A Registry That Exposes Bad Tenants and Landlords 34:10

3M ago34:10

34:10

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we dive into the innovative business model of Openroom, founded by Weiting Bollu. Openroom is revolutionizing the rental market! It’s an online database that has the names of tenants and landlords who have been found at fault by the Landlord and Tenant Board. Openroom helps with the due diligence that all lan…

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Smart Strategies for New Real Estate Investors 28:38

3M ago28:38

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Send us a Text Message. Make real estate investment your new reality. Desmond and real estate guru Todd C. Slater explore the path to investment success for the average person. They look at the significance of defining your investing "why," the strategic approach to financial readiness, and the smart utilization of home equity to kickstart your inv…

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Real Estate and Estate Planning in the 6ix 36:28

4M ago36:28

36:28

Send us a Text Message. It’s no secret Canada’s over 65 population is swelling. With 7.6 million Canadians now aged 65 or older, the importance of having affairs in order is more important than ever. Guest Garry Cass explains the difference between a power of attorney and a will, and the importance of updating wills regularly. He also discusses the…

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Blueprint for Change: Tim Hudak on Boosting Ontario’s Housing Market 33:02

4M ago33:02

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Send us a Text Message. Desmond and his guest Tim Hudak of OREA explore the complexities of Ontario's housing market, starting with a focus on the affordable housing report. A few years ago, the Ontario government announced an ambitious plan to address the housing crisis, aiming to build 1.5 million homes over the next decade. Despite challenges su…

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Dreams in Tight Spaces: The Laneway House Blueprint 30:50

5M ago30:50

30:50

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Des interviews Ashley McInnis, a real estate agent who built a laneway house in Toronto. McInnis shares his experience with the process, from obtaining permits to dealing with construction and financing. He explains the project cost around $350,000 for the laneway house itself, plus additional expenses for re…

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Naughty Agent Part V: When Realtors Cross the Line 35:29

5M ago35:29

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Send us a Text Message. The Naughty Agent series in this podcast discusses cases of disciplinary action taken against real estate agents in Ontario. In this episode the first case involves an agent who responded to a Kijiji ad from a woman looking for a place to rent. The agent made sexually suggestive remarks to the woman, charged her $700 to stre…

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The Ripple Effects of a Supervised Drug Consumption Site 45:39

6M ago45:39

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Send us a Text Message. The Leslieville neighbourhood of Toronto is coping with a “Safe Injection Site” (also called Supervised Consumption sites). Journalist Derek Finkle of the National Post lives in the community. He says the site, which opened in 2017, has drastically changed the neighbourhood, attracting drug dealers and leading to increased c…

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Toronto’s Housing Tomorrow: 2024 Analysis and Forecast 35:38

6M ago35:38

35:38

Send us a Text Message. There’s good reason for optimism in the Toronto real estate market. Steve Tabrizi, COO of RE/MAX Hallmark joins Des to look at the current state of the real estate market and their predictions for 2024. They discuss the impact of interest rate hikes on the market, the increase in inventory, and the potential for a rebound in…

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Real Estate-related Holiday Gift Ideas 33:44

7M ago33:44

33:44

Send us a Text Message. Well buying someone a home or commercial property is a dynamite gift but let’s be realistic. Maybe something a little more realistic? Tamara Grierson of Staging Life shares her ideas for holiday gifts for the home. She discusses different types of decorations, including artificial and real Christmas trees, and offers tips fo…

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Naughty Agent – Stories of Realtors Doing Bad Things Part IV 29:29

7M ago29:29

29:29

Send us a Text Message. Des and Jennifer discuss recent disciplinary decisions by the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) against real estate agents. Three cases: one where an agent contacted sellers whose houses were on the market and tried to convince them to terminate their current contracts and list with her another where an agent representin…

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The Impacts of Higher Interest Rates Being Felt Right Now in Toronto Real Estate 33:41

8M ago33:41

33:41

Send us a Text Message. Higher rates have slowed overall sales but prices in markets like Toronto have increased by about 3% since last year. Those not buying or selling but whose mortgages are up for renewal are facing challenges, with some being forced to sell or risk losing their homes. In this episode Des and Jason Georgopoulos of Dominion Lend…

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How to Avoid Legal Problems when Buying Pre-Construction Condos 36:33

8M ago36:33

36:33

Send us a Text Message. People who bought pre-construction condos years ago are now struggling to close the transactions due to changing market conditions and rising interest rates. Mark Morris, a real estate lawyer, is dealing with many such cases. Morris explains the current falling market is causing many buyers to be unable to close their transa…

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Challenging the Narrative of a Softening Market 33:09

9M ago33:09

33:09

Send us a Text Message. Des teams up with Asif Khan to discuss the current real estate market in Toronto. Despite sensational headlines suggesting a plunge into a buyer's market, they argue the market remains a seller's market, albeit quieter in terms of units sold. Prices continue to climb, with the average price up 3% compared to last year. Listi…

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Greenbelt Reversal: Unearthing Ontario’s Real Estate Controversy 35:48

9M ago35:48

35:48

Send us a Text Message. Ontario Premier Doug Ford has reversed his decision to open up the Greenbelt for development, following backlash from opposition parties, media investigations, and findings by the province's auditor general and Ethics commissioner. The report suggests developers had inside information about the lifting of restrictions on the…

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The Nasty Battle Over The Mandatory Realtors’ Health Plan: The Response By The Association 36:22

10M ago36:22

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Send us a Text Message. The Ontario Realtor Wellness Plan has been initiated by the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA). The plan required agents pay increased annual dues of $760 and participate in a mandatory wellness program. In this episode we talk with Stacey Evoy and Tania Artenosi of OREA about the backlash they’ve been receiving and why …

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The 15-Minute Neighbourhood 30:38

1y ago30:38

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Send us a Text Message. Imagine a world where everything you need is just 15 minutes away. Where you work, shop, where you get health care and schooling. A new RE/MAX head office report says this is happening and it’s called the 15 Minute Neighbourhood: Lessons for Small Communities. Is something like this possible in Toronto? Guest: Michael McLach…

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Protecting Realtors: Self-Defence Strategies for Safety 38:47

1y ago38:47

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Send us a Text Message. Realtors meet people every day and naturally are focused on trying to make the best impression. They don’t know the people they’re meeting with, they’re total strangers really. Over the years there have been cases where realtors have been attacked and even killed. Rob Andress saw this during his 38-year career as a real esta…

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Closing the Doors on a Career – Tess Kalinowski 34:44

1y ago34:44

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Send us a Text Message. Anyone who follows real estate knows the name from her Toronto Star byline. Tess Kalinowski is synonymous with solid information and good stories in real estate. Spanning a 40-year career, the last chapter of it focused specifically on Toronto real estate, Tess shares some of her favourite memories and stories. One key takea…

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Naughty Agent – Stories of Realtors Doing Bad Things Part III 24:10

1y ago24:10

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Send us a Text Message. Phantom offers. Ghost offers. An example of this is when the selling agent lies and says there is a second offer hoping to nudge the price of potential buyer. What’s the penalty for that? This and other real-life stories that went before the Real Estate Council of Ontario in this installment of Naughty Agent. See the RECO de…

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“Crazy” is Here. The Return of the Wild Real Estate Market 25:56

1y ago25:56

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Send us a Text Message. Just a few months ago real estate sales were down 44% year over year. There was a lots of talk about prices diving down even further. Asif Khan and Des published an episode that looked at all the data and came to a very different conclusion. The episode was called “Things Are Going to Get Crazy Real Quick” Talk about a cryst…

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Follow Up to “My Tenant Won’t Leave” 26:16

1y ago26:16

26:16

Send us a Text Message. In May 2022 we shared a story with you about a first-time buyer who bought a condo that had a tenant in it. The seller has guaranteed the tenant would be gone by the time the transaction closed so the buyer could move in. But on the closing date, the buyer still couldn’t move in because the tenant was still there. (Listen to…

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A 1-On-1 Sit Down With Tim Hudak at Realtor Quest 2023 30:17

1y ago30:17

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Send us a Text Message. RECORDED LIVE AT REALTOR QUEST 2023 AT THE TORONTO CONGRESS CENTRE It seems odd to say but for Tim Hudak the transition from politician to CEO of the provincial real estate board was a natural progression. It was when he was a Member of Provincial Parliament that he moved into the role of Consumer Business Services Minister.…

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Getting Organized and Finding Space 26:25

1y ago26:25

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Send us a Text Message. There are two kinds of space – the kind Gene Roddenberry was focused on in the 1960’s drama Star Trek – that kind of space is supposedly infinite. But there’s another kind of space that’s not only finite, it’s increasingly in short supply. This is the space you and I live in, and we need more of it. In this episode Des check…

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The Burying and Cover-up of a Proud Black Canadian Past 28:35

1y ago28:35

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Send us a Text Message. James Russell made headlines recently for staging a sit-in at Niagara-on-the-Lake. He chained himself to a plaque at a Black cemetery, vowing not to leave until the town agreed to unearth and restore the Negro Burial Ground’s long-buried headstones. And while the story has made headlines, hearing James describe the history o…

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Naughty Agent – Stories of Realtors Doing Bad Things Part II 25:17

1y ago25:17

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Send us a Text Message. Most realtors run pretty straight up businesses. No surprises. But there are bad apples in every basket and that’s when the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) steps in. In this episode Des and his business partner Jennifer Scaife walk through several recent examples of naughty agents including one… who couldn’t keep his p…

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Pre-Construction… What you need to know 28:30

1y ago28:30

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Send us a Text Message. Just look around the City of Toronto and you can se proof of residential growth… all those construction cranes building new condo buildings. They’re under construction because people have already bought them. Pre-construction units are bought by three types of buyers – someone who will eventually live there, an investor who …

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Mortgage Rates Holding – But What’s the Rest of the Story? 32:26

1y ago32:26

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Send us a Text Message. The Bank of Canada has decided to hold its overnight interest rate at 4.5%. That’s what’s making headlines. But what are the story lines deeper in the details? Longer term rates are starting to come down, although they may not be the best option. Longer amortizations are also in the details. Some as long as 70 years. Banks h…

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Naughty Agent – Stories of Realtors Doing Bad Things Part I 25:54

1y ago25:54

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Send us a Text Message. Most realtors are fair, honest, trustworthy. But sometimes the bad apples make an appearance. In Ontario, the governing body is the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO). And when Agents do naughty things, it’s RECO that decides the punishment. In this episode we look at a few cases where RECO had to get involved. Like the A…

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Finding the Space in Your Home You Never Thought You Had 31:08

1+ y ago31:08

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Send us a Text Message. In some ways “Space” in your home is relative. Beauty and functionality is what fits your unique lifestyle. But we all need that space. Whatever it is for each of us. Christine Roberts helps people find that space in their homes whether it’s getting ready for sale or just creating space for yourself. She shares her ideas in …

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A Tale of Dirty Tricks in a Declining Market 35:50

1+ y ago35:50

35:50

Send us a Text Message. Sometimes things can get nasty. Wrong. Dirty. Real Estate agents do their best to protect their clients in every conceivable way. But sometimes, even after a fair deal has been signed, things can happen. In extreme cases you can have one side try to bully the other into an even better deal. In this episode Des connects with …

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Staging Your Home in the Spring – Part Art, Part Science 31:04

1+ y ago31:04

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Send us a Text Message. Ultimately your goal with home staging is to create light and space, or at least the feeling of space. Tamara Grierson has been working with Des for years and they’ve had phenomenal success. In one example a homeowner sold their property in the end for $100,000 over asking, thanks primarily to the staging. When it comes to S…

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Real Estate Fraud – Thieves Selling Your Home Without You Knowing 33:40

1+ y ago33:40

33:40

Send us a Text Message. You may have seen or read about this story on CBC. But wait until you hear all the details. CBC Toronto been running a series of articles on real estate fraud of a different kind the last couple months. Thieves posing as owners of homes, selling the properties, and disappearing. Only to have the real homeowners find out week…

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The History of Property Ownership by Black People in Toronto 32:19

1+ y ago32:19

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Send us a Text Message. The history of Black people in Upper Canada goes well back to the 1700’s. Many of them were slaves brought to Canada by Loyalists fleeing the United States. 1834 saw both the abolishment of slavery in Canada and the Town of York renamed the City of Toronto. It was in this period between 1834 and through the end of the Americ…

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Creative Ways to Break into the Toronto Housing Market 26:43

1+ y ago26:43

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Send us a Text Message. ReHousing is a research project that explores how to convert single-family homes into multi-unit housing. And the idea is to use affordable, common-sense design to yield high-quality space. It’s a collaboration between the University of Toronto, Tuf Lab and LGA Architectural Partners. The projects developed through ReHousing…

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The Real Life of Real Estate Agents in Toronto 36:51

1+ y ago36:51

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Send us a Text Message. According to Google Trends data, “how to become a real estate agent,” was THE most searched job recently. It’s a career that doesn’t need a University degree, offers great flexibility and autonomy, and the potential for solid financial rewards. But what does it really take? In this episode Ken McLachlan of RE/MAX Hallmark te…

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“Things are Going to Get Crazy Real Quick” 38:09

1+ y ago38:09

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Send us a Text Message. You’d be forgiven, as a buyer in this market, for thinking maybe this is a good time to wait. Prices have come down, maybe they’ll go down further. The media stories are all about a cooling market. But underneath the headlines, on the street where the market is played out, there are signs of a return. Inventories are remarka…

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What Happens to Real Estate During a Divorce? 29:41

1+ y ago29:41

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Send us a Text Message. Separated and divorcing spouses are going through one of the most difficult chapters of their lives. Finances and Real Estate can play a big role. The first step in sorting things out is to prepare a financial statement. That may include real estate properties that one or the other wants to sell but there isn’t necessarily a…

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A Look Ahead to 2023 in Toronto Real Estate 31:43

1+ y ago31:43

31:43

Send us a Text Message. 2022 started with a buying frenzy with prices going through the proverbial roof. Borrowing rates were low so multiple offers was the norm. But then came the interest rate hikes and buyer fatigue set in. Does that mean we’re due for a crash in 2023? Not likely. Surveys are showing consumers are overwhelmingly saying “I’m goin…

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Staging Your Toronto Home For Sale in the Winter 30:26

1+ y ago30:26

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Send us a Text Message. Real Estate Markets have softened. The weather has gotten colder. But you still need to sell your home and achieve top dollar. Believe it or not, staging your home in the dead of winter doesn’t need to be tricky. Some staging here and there with big knits, furs, cozy things, and we can get this done. In this episode Des talk…

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2022 in Toronto Real Estate 33:53

1+ y ago33:53

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Send us a Text Message. The Toronto Star’s Tess Kalinowski knows Toronto Real Estate. She spends every day covering its stories. And oh what stories the year can tell. There were stories of people cashing in their GTA properties and moving away… many of them later returning. With the downturn in the market the pressure is on sellers. Some buyers ha…

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More Homes Built Faster Act 31:01

1+ y ago31:01

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Send us a Text Message. Interest rates rise, house prices drop… yet the problem remains the same. There continues to be a housing shortage in the Greater Toronto area and Southern Ontario. Now the government in Canada’s largest province is taking dramatic action. In this timely episode of Sold in the 6ix, host Desmond Brown talks with veteran legis…

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The MOST COMMON and COSTLY MISTAKES made when estate planning 32:44

1+ y ago32:44

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Send us a Text Message. One of Canada's most experienced and well read experts when it comes to estate planning says there are two kinds of people who plan their estate or that of a loved one. In this episode of Sold in the 6ix, host Desmond Brown welcomes back Garry Cass. They continue their discussion on estate planning, and talk about why its so…

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The MUST DO'S and the DO NOTS when estate planning 29:03

1+ y ago29:03

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Send us a Text Message. Regardless of your wealth, your earnings or your lot in life... most everyone will leave this earth with an estate of some kind. Afterall, two of the certainties in life are death and taxes. knowing that, why are so many of us not ready when it's time to face the inevitable? In this episode of Sold in the 6ix, host Desmond B…

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Landlords vs Tenants: The Laws and the Logistics 27:28

1+ y ago27:28

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Send us a Text Message. The rental market has experienced a 360 in Canada. While house prices skyrocketed during the pandemic, the cost of rent is now following suit. Monthly rent in urban centres are reaching record highs. But whether you're a tenant or a landlord, the market shift is being felt on all sides as landlords maximize profits and tenan…

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Sky High Rent is taxing on Tenants 28:41

2y ago28:41

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Send us a Text Message. The pandemic had a huge infuence on real estate prices. The market exploded as buyers scrambled for limited inventory. Offers exceeded asking prices and sellers took advantage of the rally. Now, the rental market is feeling the squeeze. In this episode of Sold in the 6ix, host Desmond Brown talks with Shea Kiely, the Executi…

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