In this episode of the Toronto Real Estate Podcast, Ralph Fox dives into the federal government's latest promise to double Canadian housing starts to 500,000 per year through a new crown corporation: Build Canada Homes.Will $25 billion in modular home funding really fix our housing crisis? Or is this another billion-dollar boondoggle waiting to implode?From the failure of FEMA’s prefab homes in the U.S. to the disasters of TCHC, Crosstown, and the Hamilton micro-shelters scandal—Ralph walks through case after case of why government-run housing plans often don’t work. He explores the labour shortages, supply chain limitations, and sheer logistical impossibility of pulling off a plan of this magnitude.This isn’t a rant—it’s a reality check. And it’s a must-watch for anyone serious about understanding the real factors behind Canada’s housing crisis (and why well-intentioned plans can still go disastrously wrong).

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Speakers:

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

Are we in the eye of the storm? In this episode of the Toronto Real Estate Podcast, Ralph Fox and Kori Marin sit down with Akshay Sehgal, an expert in Toronto’s assignment and pre-construction markets, to uncover the truth behind a growing real estate dilemma that few are talking about—but many are feeling.From default rates to buyers walking away from six-figure deposits, the assignment market has become ground zero for the fall of Toronto’s once red-hot pre-construction sector. If you're holding a pre-construction contract from 2020–2022 or considering buying (or assigning) a unit today, you need to watch this.Whether you’re a buyer, investor, or agent, this is essential listening if you want to avoid the pitfalls of pre-construction and make smart, long-term decisions in today’s volatile market.

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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)

Akshay Sehgal (Sales Representative at ReMax)

Toronto Real Estate Market Update: May 2025 — The Good, The Bad & The SurprisingWelcome to your 20-minute Toronto real estate deep dive! In this month’s episode, Ralph Fox and Kori Marin—co-founders of Fox Marin—break down TRREB’s latest data for May 2025. We’re talking about what’s really happening in the market: detached and semi-detached home sales, the condo slowdown, rising inventory, declining prices, and the real-time stories from boots-on-the-ground transactions.From price drops to subtle upticks, new listings, absorption rates, and the dangerous shortage of pre-construction sales, we separate the media hype from market facts. Whether you're a buyer, seller, investor, or just a real estate nerd (like us!), this episode will give you a balanced, data-backed picture of what’s really going on in the GTA right now.

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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)

What if we told you Toronto Real Estate isn’t the apocalypse the headlines want you to believe? In this week’s episode of the Toronto Real Estate Podcast, Kori Marin and Ralph Fox walk you through FIVE real, boots-on-the-ground case studies that buck the doom-and-gloom narrative. From an all-out open house in Playter Estates to a 14-offer frenzy on Degrassi Street, we break down the strategies, staging, buyer psychology, and price outcomes that prove: the market is large and in charge in certain market segments.We’re not sugarcoating the stats. Sales volume is definitely down. Whether you’re planning a Fall listing or just trying to read the room in real time, this episode is your insider peek behind the curtain.

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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)

In this episode of the Toronto Real Estate Podcast, we sit down with industry veteran Scott Shallow, Executive Vice President at Brad J. Lamb Realty, for an honest conversation about the state of Toronto’s pre-construction condo market. Joined by hosts Ralph Fox and Kori Marin, Scott shares his frontline perspective on why high-rise development has come to a halt, what’s causing investor defaults, and why the math simply doesn’t work for buyers or builders right now. From skyrocketing development charges and government red tape to an exodus from the downtown core, we explore the complex web of challenges gripping the market. Scott also weighs in on condo mismanagement, the real cost of affordability, and why government-led housing plans are more fantasy than solution. The conversation takes a turn into the future of development, long-term investor sentiment, and what needs to change to bring the market back to life. Whether you're a first-time buyer, seasoned investor, or just trying to make sense of the headlines, this episode pulls no punches and offers rare insight from the inside.

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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)

Scott Shallow (Executive Vice President at Brad J. Lamb Realty)

Is Toronto's condo market finally bottoming out? Despite the doomsday headlines, Ralph Fox and Kori Marin of Fox Marin Associates explore compelling data and emerging trends suggesting the early signs of a turnaround in specific real estate segments.In this optimistic (but grounded) episode, we talk pre-construction completions, resale affordability, shifting buyer sentiment, and government policy—plus what it all means for investors, end users, and anyone worried about where Toronto's market is heading next.From bloodbaths to bounce-backs, this is one conversation the mainstream media isn’t having. Tune in for graphs, charts, and grounded real estate strategy.

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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)

Welcome back to the Toronto Real Estate Podcast with Ralph Fox and Kori Marin of Fox Marin Associates. In this 20-minute monthly market breakdown, we dive into the latest Toronto Real Estate Stats, key economic indicators, and on-the-ground stories from April 2025. From falling condo prices to bidding wars in Leslieville and Playter Estates, this episode offers a complete view of what’s happening—and what to watch for next.

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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)

Toronto Real Estate is at a pivotal moment. Buyers are hesitant. Sellers are hopeful. And everyone is asking the same question: Where is this market headed?In this candid roundtable, we sit down with one of the city's most trusted real estate minds, Lawyer Mark Morris, to unpack what’s happening in today’s unpredictable landscape. From interest rate cuts and buyer psychology to inventory stagnation, pricing strategies, and developer challenges, this is an unfiltered look at the forces shaping Toronto’s Real Estate market right now.You’ll get honest perspectives from boots-on-the-ground professionals who are living and breathing this market every single day. No spin. No hype. Just a clear-eyed look at what’s moving—and what isn’t.

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Speakers:

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

Mark Morris (Real Estate Lawyer)

Ralph Fox and Kori Marin sit down with real estate lawyer David Young of Sorbara Law to unpack what’s really going on in Toronto’s pre-construction condo market. From rising defaults and dead assignment deals to staggering development charges and softening rents—this is your unfiltered, boots-on-the-ground look at the sector nobody’s truthfully talking about.Whether you're a buyer trying to close, an investor sitting on a ticking time bomb, or just curious about the current storm hitting Toronto’s condo scene—this is the deep dive you need.Think of this episode as your crash course in the realities of pre-construction today and where the market might be headed next.

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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)

David Young (Lawyer at Sorbara Law)

In this rapid-fire 20-minute update, we’re breaking down the latest stats, trends, and what the data really means for buyers, sellers, and investors in Toronto’s 416.This is fresh-off-the-press data directly from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (published April 3, 2025), and we're walking you through detached homes, semis, towns, and condos — plus key indicators and predictions for the months ahead.

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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)