Real Estate Investing on the True Condos Podcast

In part 1 of this special 2-part podcast, Andrew la Fleur does a case study analysis of one client’s portfolio and answers the question is now the time to cash out - should you sell your toronto condo now? He has a unit downtown and he bought a pre-construction condo. He’s thinking about selling now and renting for a few years until his other unit is ready. Find out Andrew’s advice to this client.

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Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative

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In this podcast version of the condo market news this week Andrew la Fleur talks about how Toronto’s real estate market is so good, it’s bad. Also, what is the one unique factor that no economist seems to be putting in their analysis of Toronto’s real estate market? Finally, have the new mortgage rules that came into effect in October worked? Not really. Find out why in this episode.

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Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative

416-371-2333 / [email protected]

http://www.truecondos.com

http://www.twitter.com/andrewlafleur

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There is growing frustration amongst buyers in Toronto’s red hot real estate market that the current blind bidding process is not working. There are calls for higher transparency and some believe that by switching to an open auction method of selling this will solve the problem and make for a healthier market. Which method is better for buyers? What about sellers? Find out what Andrew la Fleur thinks on this episode.

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Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative

416-371-2333 / [email protected]

http://www.truecondos.com

http://www.twitter.com/andrewlafleur

http://www.facebook.com/truecondos

When purchasing a pre-construction condo, especially for the first time, you should always have your contract reviewed by an expert real estate lawyer. Find out in this episode why this step is necessary not only to protect you from the developer, but also from yourself!

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Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative

416-371-2333 / [email protected]

http://www.truecondos.com

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How do you know if you are getting a good deal on a pre-construction condo? Andrew la Fleur shares his famous UP Investing Formula and walks you through one current real time example to show how buying pre-construction today at the right price is an amazing investment opportunity.

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Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative

416-371-2333 / [email protected]

http://www.truecondos.com

http://www.twitter.com/andrewlafleur

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The condo market has undergone significant changes over the last year. Average prices for average condos have shot up dramatically with many buildings experiencing 20%+ gains in the last 6 months alone. Whenever there are changes in the market, new opportunities emerge. Possibly the biggest opportunity right now is in the luxury segment. Find out why this segment is the biggest bargain in the market in this episode.

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Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative

416-371-2333 / [email protected]

http://www.truecondos.com

http://www.twitter.com/andrewlafleur

http://www.facebook.com/truecondos

This week Doug Porter of BMO made headlines across the country when he said that Toronto was in a housing bubble, even going so far as comparing the current market to the late 1980s. There is no denying that the market is hot, but are we really in a “bubble”? And more importantly what do in the current market as condo investors? Find out in this episode.

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Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative

416-371-2333 / [email protected]

http://www.truecondos.com

http://www.twitter.com/andrewlafleur

http://www.facebook.com/truecondos

[A very special episode!] Two common questions we get from new condo investors are “Who is going to live in all these condos that are being built?” and “Wow! Do people really pay that much in rent to live in a condo downtown?”. Find out who does live in these condos and how much they are paying in rent in today’s episode as Andrew la Fleur interviews a real life condo renter - his sister!

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Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative

416-371-2333 / [email protected]

http://www.truecondos.com

http://www.twitter.com/andrewlafleur

http://www.facebook.com/truecondos

In this episode Andrew la Fleur interviews Adam and Matt Scalena, Realtors and hosts of the Vancouver Real Estate Podcast. They discussed the current state of the Vancouver real estate market, how the new foreign buyer tax has impacted things, and whether or not these ‘sky is falling’ headlines are accurate. Find out what’s really happening in the streets of Vancouver on today’s episode!

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Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative

416-371-2333 / [email protected]

http://www.truecondos.com

http://www.twitter.com/andrewlafleur

http://www.facebook.com/truecondos

Brian Shew of Milborne real estate has been buying and selling pre-construction condos for nearly 20 years. Today he is managing the sales team for Pemberton at Time and Space condos in the St Lawrence Market. Brian talked about this huge new project as well as gave his advice to first time investors on the top mistakes to avoid when investing in condos.

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Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative

416-371-2333 / [email protected]

http://www.truecondos.com

http://www.twitter.com/andrewlafleur

http://www.facebook.com/truecondos