Sold in the 6ix - Toronto Real Estate
Sold in the 6ix is your insider connection to the ever-evolving Toronto real estate scene, hosted by Desmond Brown from RE/MAX Hallmark. This podcast is a treasure trove for anyone involved in the Toronto real estate scene. Whether you're stepping onto the property ladder in Ontario's vibrant GTA, looking to invest in the market, a realtor yourself, or simply fascinated by the unique homes that dot the 6ix. Desmond, a seasoned Toronto realtor, taps into his vast network to bring listeners exclusive insights, blending his real estate prowess with the latest market analyses and trends.
What sets Sold in the 6ix apart is the unique access Desmond provides to a roster of industry insiders and experts, enriching the conversation with a diverse range of perspectives on sales, mortgages, and investing strategies. As a listener, you'll get an insider's perspective on how to navigate the complexities of the Toronto real estate market, from securing your dream home to optimizing your investment portfolio. With advice rooted in the comprehensive seller services that RE/MAX Hallmark is renowned for, this podcast is an essential listen for anyone interested in understanding or entering the competitive world of Toronto real estate.
Episodes
98 episodes
REPLAY - Real Estate Fraud – Thieves Selling Your Home Without You Knowing
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 k...
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33:07
REPLAY - Tricks, Tips, and the Best Techniques to Hosting a Very Profitable Yard Sale
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 tur...
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32:08
REPLAY - A Tale of Dirty Tricks in a Declining Market
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 s...
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35:50
Naughty Agent VI
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 w...
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Season 3
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Episode 96
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31:23
Home Inspect for the Unexpected
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 on...
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Season 3
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Episode 95
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34:39
A Registry That Exposes Bad Tenants and Landlords
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 94
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33:25
Smart Strategies for New Real Estate Investors
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 approa...
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Season 3
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Episode 93
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27:53
Real Estate and Estate Planning in the 6ix
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 92
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35:41
Blueprint for Change: Tim Hudak on Boosting Ontario’s Housing Market
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 t...
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Season 3
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Episode 91
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32:16
Dreams in Tight Spaces: The Laneway House Blueprint
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 explain...
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Season 3
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Episode 90
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30:03
Naughty Agent Part V: When Realtors Cross the Line
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 89
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34:42
The Ripple Effects of a Supervised Drug Consumption Site
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 drastic...
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Season 3
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Episode 88
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44:53
Toronto’s Housing Tomorrow: 2024 Analysis and Forecast
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 87
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34:51
Real Estate-related Holiday Gift Ideas
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 discus...
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Season 3
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Episode 86
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32:57
Naughty Agent – Stories of Realtors Doing Bad Things Part IV
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 85
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28:44
The Impacts of Higher Interest Rates Being Felt Right Now in Toronto Real Estate
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 b...
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Season 2
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Episode 84
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32:56
How to Avoid Legal Problems when Buying Pre-Construction Condos
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 83
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35:48
Challenging the Narrative of a Softening Market
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. P...
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Season 2
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Episode 82
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32:24
Greenbelt Reversal: Unearthing Ontario’s Real Estate Controversy
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 s...
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Season 2
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Episode 81
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35:03
The Nasty Battle Over The Mandatory Realtors’ Health Plan: The Response By The Association
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 80
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36:22
The 15-Minute Neighbourhood
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 Neighbourh...
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Season 2
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Episode 78
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30:38
Protecting Realtors: Self-Defence Strategies for Safety
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 attac...
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Season 2
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Episode 77
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38:47
Closing the Doors on a Career – Tess Kalinowski
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 speci...
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Season 2
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Episode 76
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34:44
Naughty Agent – Stories of Realtors Doing Bad Things Part III
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 rea...
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Season 2
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Episode 75
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24:10
“Crazy” is Here. The Return of the Wild Real Estate Market
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 diffe...
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Season 2
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Episode 74
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25:56