Our guest this episode is Daniel Foch, a Canadian real estate broker, co-host of “The Canadian Real Estate Investor” podcast and Chief Real Estate Officer at Valery.ca. Daniel creates widely-followed content at the intersection of data, news and insights for the Canadian housing market.

In this conversation, Dave and Daniel tackle the big questions facing the real estate market today. They discuss the Ontario government’s move to take over RECO, whether realtors should be able to represent both sides of a deal, and the evolving role of municipalities, development charges and zoning in housing affordability. Daniel shares his perspective on where the market goes from here, why most Canadians still want a detached home and what it will take to make those homes more affordable.

The conversation ranges far beyond prices, touching on the challenges of an aging population, mortgage stress tests and why older generations are staying “overhoused.” There’s also a fascinating discussion about the impact of AI, First Nations’ land claims and the rise in Powers of Sale.

If you’re interested in the state of Canadian real estate — from policy to affordability to where things might be headed — this episode is full of insights you won’t want to miss.

Show Notes

(00:00) Intro & Disclaimer

(00:55) Intro to Daniel Foch

(05:06) Ontario Government Taking Over RECO

(07:57) Should Realtors Be Able to Represent Both Sides of a Deal?

(10:36) Housing Affordability and the Role of Government

(16:30) Should Municipalities Lower Their Development Charges?

(18:00) Where Does the Real Estate Market Go From Here?

(20:56) Most Canadians Still Want a Detached Home

(23:15) Owning vs. Renting

(26:25) How Do We Make Detached Homes More Affordable?

(28:40) Older Generations Are Overhoused But Not Downsizing

(34:07) Mortgage Stress Tests

(38:42) Daniel Thinks Municipal Governments Could Go Away

(40:13) The Potential Impact of AI on Societies

(41:54) First Nations’ Land Claims in Canada  

(44:31) Bill 60

(46:47) Valery AI

(50:15) Increasing Powers of Sale

(54:57) Conclusion