When a real estate deal falls apart, who actually gets the deposit? In this episode, Rob Golfi, Conrad Zurini, and Brian Hogben break down why the current deposit system is broken, how buyers and sellers get stuck in limbo, and why “mutual release” creates more problems than solutions. From missing sellers to hostage deposits and outdated rules, this is a raw, unfiltered conversation about what’s really happening behind the scenes in today’s real estate market.

The latest stats are out — and they tell a story most people don’t want to hear. In this episode, we break down the numbers, what they really mean, and why staying comfortable is no longer an option. Progress demands honesty, accountability, and a willingness to level up. If you’re serious about growth, this conversation is for you.

Toronto has approved a new land transfer tax on homes selling over $3 million, but will it actually help housing affordability, or make things worse? In this episode, Rob Golfi sits down with Conrad Zurini and mortgage expert Brian Hogben to break down how the new tax could impact luxury buyers, sellers, and the broader real estate market. They discuss whether wealthy buyers will simply absorb the cost, move outside the city, or pass the pain down the chain and why areas like Oakville, Niagara, and Vaughan could be the real winners. If you care about where Toronto real estate is heading, this is a must-listen.

Winning the lottery sounds like a dream. Until you build a mansion that no one wants to buy. In this episode, Rob Golfi is joined by real estate expert Conrad Zurini and mortgage specialist Brian Hogben to break down why lottery winners often lose millions in luxury real estate. From overbuilt mansions to inflated appraisals, they reveal the costly mistakes behind $30M homes that sell for half the price and what smart money should do instead.

Why are Montreal, Halifax, and Gatineau thriving while Ontario markets cool off? In this episode, Rob Golfi, Conrad Zurini, and Brian Hogben break down the affordability shift driving buyers east, surprising migration patterns, investor activity, and the latest housing-start statistics. Plus: insights on luxury listings, interest rate predictions, and how new U.S. tax proposals could spill into the Canadian market. Packed with real data and frontline perspectives, this episode explains what’s really happening behind the headlines.

In this week’s episode, Rob Golfi sits down with Conrad Zurini and Brian Hogben to unpack the truth behind Canada’s shifting real estate and mortgage landscape. From falling delinquency rates to the hidden risks in private lending, balloon mortgages, and over-leveraged developers, the trio breaks down what’s really happening beneath the headlines. Whether you're a homeowner, investor, or market watcher, this episode cuts through the noise with real numbers, real insights, and real talk.

n this episode, Rob Golfi sits down with Conrad Zurini and Brian Hogben to unpack one of the hottest debates in real estate: the potential arrival of 50-year mortgages.

Could baseball really be to blame for October’s real estate slowdown? Rob Golfi, Conrad Zurini, and Brian Hogben dive into Toronto’s condo crisis, the financing headaches for tiny units, and how shifting buyer behavior is shaking up the market. Tune in for laughs, insights, and some surprising stats!

In this week’s episode of What’s Happening in Real Estate This Week, Rob Golfi, Conrad Zurini, and Brian Hogben dive deep into the Bank of Canada’s latest rate move, the surge in rental construction, and why this flat market could actually be the biggest opportunity of the decade. From consumer confidence to creative buying strategies, the team unpacks how today’s buyers can position themselves to win big in the years ahead.

In this week’s episode of What’s Happening in Real Estate This Week, Rob Golfi, Conrad Zurini, and Brian Hogben break down a shocking Ontario court case where one missing signature cost home sellers thousands. Discover how a simple paperwork mistake voided a deal, what agents can learn from it, and how new AI tools are helping prevent costly errors. Plus, the team dives into Hamilton’s vacant home tax and the growing rental crisis.