The housing market in Canada has done some very surprising things since 2020 and today on the Sync or Swim Podcast, Tom Storey joins us to share his thoughts on the market and tell us all about his podcast, the Tom Storey Show. Tuning in, you'll hear all about Tom's career, why he decided to start the Tom Storey Show, how condo prices have changed pre-COVID, why the rise in purpose-built rentals is only going to continue, and so much more! Tom stresses the importance of being educated on the rent-control date and what it means for landlords before telling us that renting in the short term may be more beneficial than buying. He even shares some advice for first time property buyers, discusses what you should look for when buying a property, and discusses his opinions on the housing supply issue. Lastly, we explore how secondary markets are going to affect the housing market. You don't want to miss this conversation, so be sure to press play now!

Key Points From This Episode: • Introducing today's guest, Tom Storey. • Tom tells us about his career and what inspired him to start his real estate podcast. • The surprising change in condo prices and the kind of stock that's moving now. • Why Tom believes we will see a rise in the building of purpose-built rentals. • The importance of understanding what the rent-control date means. • What Tom is seeing in terms of new supply coming into the housing market. • Why our guest believes that renting for the next two years is the best option. • How buyers are making some money back by renting out part of their properties. • Tom shares some advice for first-time rental property buyers just starting out. • Seasonal changes in the market and what to look out for when buying property. • How secondary markets are going to affect housing markets in the future. • Tom shares his opinions on the housing supply issues in Canada right now.