his episode breaks down one of the most pressing election issues—housing affordability. Kori Marin and Ralph Fox of Fox Marin take a deep dive into the housing platforms of the Conservative Party, Liberal Party, and NDP to see what each is really proposing when it comes to affordability, supply, rentals, and homelessness.From proposed GST cuts to unlocking federal land, incentives for builders, rent control strategies, and homelessness support—this is your non-partisan guide to the housing crisis and what's being done (or not done) to solve it.

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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’s pre-construction condo and rental market is facing a once-in-a-generation shift. In this jam-packed episode, Ralph Fox sits down with real estate economist Ben Myers (President of Bullpen Research & Consulting) for a deep dive into what’s really happening behind the scenes. The two explore what 2025–2032 could look like for the GTA housing market, from the collapse of new condo sales to the future of purpose-built rentals.Will Toronto face a massive housing shortage? Why are prices holding despite record-high interest rates? Are investors still holding on? Is the golden age of pre-construction over? And what policy levers could actually help?

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Speakers:

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

Ben Myers (President of Bullpen Research & Consulting Inc.)

Are you still confused about parking in Toronto? SO WERE WE! In today's episode of the Toronto Real Estate Podcast, we sit down with parking expert Peter Solti from Green Apple Landscaping to answer every burning question about front-yard parking pads. Ralph Fox and Kori Marin jump into Toronto's complicated parking bylaws, debunk common misconceptions, reveal how much value parking adds to your property, and give practical steps for securing your own legal parking spot.

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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)

Peter Solti (Owner of Green Apple Landscaping)

TORONTO REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE – FEBRUARY 2025 🚨What’s REALLY happening in the Toronto real estate market? In this deep dive, Ralph Fox & Kori Marin analyze the latest data from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) and explain what it means for buyers, sellers, and investors.📊 Market Highlights: ✅ Average home prices are fluctuating, but no drastic declines ✅ Condo market remains weak, with rising inventory & longer days on market ✅ Semi-detached homes continue to be a hot asset class in 2025 ✅ Rental prices are softening as more inventory hits the market ✅ The impact of political and economic instability on Toronto Real Estate

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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 truth about Toronto’s pre-construction market in 2024—are we on the verge of collapse or a SIGNIFICANT opportunity?

The Toronto pre-construction market has seen a massive shift. Sales have dropped from 32,000 to just 4,000 in a few years. Developers are struggling, investors are on the sidelines, and assignments are in crisis mode. So, what’s next?

We’re breaking it all down with brothers Roy & Amit Bhandari of TalkCondo, industry experts who’ve been in the pre-con game for over a decade.

In this episode, we discuss:

✅ The real reason pre-con sales have collapsed

✅ Why investors have vanished – and whether they’ll ever return

✅ Shadow market warning – how some sellers are losing hundreds of thousands

✅ Developers in trouble? Why some projects may never get built

✅ Massive supply shortage incoming? What happens in 2029 & beyond

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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)

Roy Bhandari (Co-Founder and Broker of Record at TalkCondo)

Amit Bhandari (Co-Founder and Broker at TalkCondo

Canada is facing unprecedented external pressure, and it's forcing a major shift in how we see ourselves as a country. In this video, Ralph Fox dives deep into the ripple effects of Donald Trump’s tariff threats and whether they could actually make Canada stronger.From energy independence and border security to the fentanyl crisis and internal trade barriers, Canada is finally confronting some long-ignored challenges. But is it too little, too late? And what does this all mean for the upcoming elections and our future on the global stage?

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Speakers:

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

Are you tired of boring, cookie-cutter Toronto condos? Whether you’re a condo owner, seller, or buyer, this episode is jam-packed with NINE game-changing upgrades to transform your space—without breaking the bank.

From lighting hacks to replacing those awful builder-grade sliding doors, I will walk you through real strategies I use with my clients to help their condos stand out in this high-inventory condo environment!  

No major renovations are required!

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Speakers:

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

he numbers are in! We're breaking down what the hell is going on in the Toronto Real Estate Market as we kick off 2025. Is this a buyer's market or seller’s market? Which property types are thriving, and which ones are diving? And how does January 2025 compare to pre-pandemic times (the good 'ol days when we had a bit more stability)?What we cover:✅ Market trends & pricing shifts across detached, semi-detached townhouses & condos✅ Explosive new listing numbers—why is inventory soaring?✅ The semi-detached surge—why this category could be on fire✅ Condo slowdown—what’s keeping this market stuck?✅ The 2025 forecast—where do we go from here?BIG takeaway: If you’re a buyer, seller, investor, or real estate nerd, this episode is PACKED with insights to help you make informed decisions in today’s insane 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)

The Bank of Canada has officially cut interest rates again—so what does this mean for the Toronto Real Estate market? Ralph Fox sits down with mortgage expert Jason Friesen from Outline Financial to break down the impact of this latest 25 basis point reduction.

Ralph & Jason discuss what’s next for rates, how global uncertainty (including US politics and tariffs) affects Canada’s economy, and how buyers, sellers, and investors should navigate the shifting real estate landscape.

The duo also dive into pre-construction challenges, the rental market slowdown, and why some buyers are re-entering the market while others are staying on the sidelines. What is going on?

Is it time to buy, sell, or hold?

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Speakers:

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

Jason Friesen (Managing Partner & Mortgage Agent at Outline Financial)

In this episode of the Toronto Real Estate Podcast, Ralph Fox sits down with Tom Karadza, co-founder of Rockstar Real Estate ‪@rockstarinnercircle‬‪@rockstarinnercircle‬ to explore the intersection of real estate, Bitcoin, and financial FREEDOM. Tom shares his journey from corporate life to building a multi-billion-dollar real estate business, discusses the flaws in the current monetary system, and explains why Bitcoin may be the ultimate solution for wealth preservation. Whether you're a real estate investor, a Bitcoin enthusiast, or just curious about the future of money, this is definitely a conversation you don’t want to miss!

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Speakers:

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

Tom Karadza (Co-Founder of Rockstar Real Estate)