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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
This is about more than housing - it’s about Canada’s economic future.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 about
If you're a buyer, seller, agent—or just a real estate nerd—this one’s for you.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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Speakers:
Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)