The Bank of Canada delivered another 25 bps rate cut, marking two consecutive reductions this year. Ralph Fox (Broker of Record, Fox Marin Associates) sits down with Jason Friesen (Outline Financial) to unpack what this means for Toronto real estate, mortgage holders, and the Canadian economy.

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Speakers:

Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)

Jason Friesen (Managing Partner at Outline Financial)

What’s really happening in Toronto’s pre-construction condo market? Ralph Fox sits down with Roy Bhandari, founder of TalkCondo, to unpack the real data behind today’s stalled sales, record-low absorption, developer pain points, and the coming supply shock that could reshape the city’s skyline.Roy shares exclusive insights from over 100,000 floor plans in TalkCondo’s database, revealing which builders are dropping prices, what’s selling (and what’s not), and how the lack of transparency in new-home data is finally being solved.

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Speakers:

Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)

Roy Bhandari (Founder at TalkCondo)

Toronto’s Fall Market is sluggish on the surface, but the story gets interesting when you zoom into the micro-markets. In this boots-on-the-ground episode, Ralph Fox sits down with Fox Marin’s top buyer specialists, Jessica Spillas, Samantha “Sam” Marasco, and Jerome Werniuk to decode where demand is real, where inventory is less desirable, and how savvy buyers can win without taking on a renovation nightmare.We unpack price vs value, why entry-level freehold is still tight, the psychology of offers, the role of mom & dad capital, and why mock-offers beat guesswork every time.

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Speakers:

Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)

Jessica Spillas (Broker and VP of Sales at Fox Marin)

Jerome Werniuk (Sales Representative & Sales Director at Fox Marin)

Samantha Marasco (Sales Representative at Fox Marin)

Join Ralph Fox and Kori Marin, co-founders of Fox Marin Associates, for an in-depth look at Toronto’s housing market as of September 2025. They break down real TRREB data on home prices, sales volumes, condo performance, and inventory trends across the 416 and the GTA.Is the market truly sluggish, or are the headlines exaggerating? Find out what’s really happening behind the numbers.

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Speakers:

Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)

Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)

Being a landlord in Toronto is not what it used to be. In this episode of the Toronto Real Estate Podcast, Ralph Fox sits down with Fox Marin’s Leasing Team pros Sean Bridge, Grace Collins & Sammy Marasco to unpack the real costs of carrying a rental in 2025, why overpricing creates silent vacancy, how rent control splits the market pre 2018 vs post 2018, and what actually works to find and keep quality tenants. We dig into LTB timelines, unenforceable lease clauses that spook good tenants, and a practical blueprint for due diligence that reduces risk.Whether you are a first-time landlord or you manage a growing portfolio, this conversation gives you a street-level read on Toronto’s rental market and a clear playbook for the next 6 to 12 months. Price right. Present beautifully. Vet like a pro. Keep great tenants.

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Speakers:

Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)

Sean Bridge (Sales Representative at Fox Marin)

Grace Collins (Sales Representative at Fox Marin)

Sammy Marasco (Sales Representative at Fox Marin)

In this episode of the Toronto Real Estate Podcast, Ralph Fox & Kori Marin take a deep dive into the newly announced Build Canada Homes program.Touted as a bold solution to Canada’s housing affordability crisis, the program has already raised eyebrows with its $13B upfront cost, $3.5B annual spend, and a staged press conference that left many Canadians skeptical.BREAKDOWN:

• What was promised vs. what’s actually happening
• Why this program may be more photo op than housing solution
• How it ties into Canada’s declining GDP per capita, productivity crisis, and youth unemployment
• What rental-only housing means for the dream of homeownership
• Alternatives and policies that could actually move the needle on affordability

This is about more than housing - it’s about Canada’s economic future.

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Speakers:

Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)

Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)

The Bank of Canada has just made a move, cutting the key policy rate by 25 basis points to 2.50%, the first cut in six months. What does that mean for interest rates, mortgage payments, and homebuyer behaviour? In this episode, we unpack the fallout of the rate cut alongside current trends in buyer sentiment, condo vs detached performances, and what’s ahead as we head into Fall 2025. Whether you’re investing, buying, or selling, you’ll want to know what this new environment looks like.

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Speakers:

Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)

Jason Friesen (Managing Partner at Outline Financial)

Toronto Real Estate is entering Fall 2025 with a swirl of mixed signals: rate cuts, rising inventory, and shifting buyer psychology. In this episode of the Toronto Real Estate Podcast, Ralph Fox & Kori Marin break down what the latest numbers really mean for buyers, sellers, and investors.We begin at the macro level with interest rates, GDP, and labour productivity, before zooming in on the TRREB August statistics, detached versus condo performance, and the reality of power-of-sale listings. Expect insights from boots-on-the-ground experience plus data from TRREB, Edge Realty, and the Bank of Canada.

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Speakers:

Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)

Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)

The Toronto Real Estate industry is reeling from the shocking iPro Realty trust account scandal, a fiasco involving millions of dollars in missing funds, regulatory missteps, and massive reputational fallout. Ralph Fox sits down with real estate lawyer Mark Morris of LegalClosing.ca to break down what happened, why it matters, and how this crisis could reshape the future of regulation in Ontario’s real estate industry. From consumer protection to commissions lost, the ripple effects are only just beginning. If you’re a buyer, seller, or agent, this episode is a must-watch to understand the truth behind the iPro scandal.

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Speakers:

Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)

Mark Morris (Real Estate Lawyer at LegalClosing.ca)

Everywhere you look, Toronto feels like it’s under construction, or in the headlines for another public works fiasco. From the Eglinton Crosstown LRT debacle to the stalled Mirvish Village redevelopment and the never-ending Gardiner Expressway rehabilitation, the list of urban missteps continues to grow.In this episode of the Toronto Real Estate Podcast, Ralph Fox & Kori Marin unpack Toronto’s boondoggles and debacles. We delve into cost overruns, missed deadlines, leadership drama, taxpayer frustrations, and the very real impact these mega-projects have on residents, businesses, and the city's future.

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Speakers:

Ralph Fox (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at Fox Marin)

Kori Marin (Co-Founder and Broker at Fox Marin)