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 being forced to sell or risk losing their homes.  In this episode Des and Jason Georgopoulos of Dominion Lending Centres discuss strategies for managing these tough times, including re-amortizing mortgages to 25 or 30 years for lower payments, taking out sho...

The Impacts of Higher Interest Rates Being Felt Right Now in 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.

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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 sometimes, even after a fair deal has been signed, things can happen. In extreme cases you can have one side try to bully the other into an even better deal. In this episode Des connects with lawyer Gavin Tighe of Gardiner Roberts to outline a story where unscrupu...

REPLAY - A Tale of Dirty Tricks in a Declining Market

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 was finalized, resulting in a $10,000 fine. The second case involves an agent who repeatedly violated regulations, including altering contracts without the seller's knowledge, failing to secure proper signatures for price reductions, and relisting a proper...

Naughty Agent VI

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 once raced past such precautions, they explore how buyers and sellers are now embracing the protective reassurance of detailed home assessments. Richard's 30 years of expertise reveal not just changing trends, but the intricate dance of inspections, renovations, a...

Home Inspect for the Unexpected

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 fault by the Landlord and Tenant Board. Openroom helps with the due diligence that all landlords and tenants should go through before agreeing on a residential lease, and in just one year has hosted almost 2 million searches.With a backlog at Ontario’s Landlord...

A Registry That Exposes Bad Tenants and Landlords

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 approach to financial readiness, and the smart utilization of home equity to kickstart your investment journey.Des and Todd walk you through the practicalities of choosing investment properties, focusing on markets outside the metropolitan areas for better affordabil...

The Impacts of Higher Interest Rates Being Felt Right Now in Toronto Real Estate

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