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Receive insider tips, market analysis, and expert advice. from a Toronto GTHA+ Real Estate Broker AT Keller Williams Co-Elevation Realty  and founder of The CondoWiz™ Group, the human intelligence behind the CondoWiz™ - Toronto GTHA+. I  talk facts and do a deep dive into the official stats, factors, and projects shaping the markets today, with occasional help from other industry experts. 

  1. Return to Office 2026: How the 5-Day Work Week & High Inventory are Changing GTA Real Estate

    FEB 9

    Return to Office 2026: How the 5-Day Work Week & High Inventory are Changing GTA Real Estate

    Ciao! Welcome to a new episode of Helping YOU Build Wealth Through Real Estate...Brick by Brick with me, Nico James-Bock, Founder of The CondoWiz™ Group and Broker at Keller Williams in Toronto. In this episode, we go beyond the headlines to dissect the most significant market shift we’ve seen in years. We are witnessing a collision of record-high inventory and the return of the 5-day work week. I break down the January 2026 TRREB stats to show you exactly where the "spread" is hiding and how you can use the current 5.8-month inventory high to your strategic advantage. What you will learn in this episode: The $973k Reset: Why the 6.5% price dip from January 2025 is a gift for long-term investors.5.8 Months of Inventory: How to navigate a "Balanced Market" that is tipping heavily into a Buyer’s Advantage.The RTO Catalyst: How sub-2% "Trophy" office vacancy and 5-day mandates are revitalizing the downtown core.Dynamic Awareness: Why identifying behavioral shifts—like the end of commute fatigue—is the key to outperforming the market.Brick vs. Mortar: The strategy behind buying assets now before the Spring Absorption wave consumes your leverage.Ready to make your move? Let’s chat. Book a discovery call with me today! Thank you for listening and for being part of this wealth-building journey! Support the show Helping YOU Build Wealth Through #RealEstate #BrickByBrick Your support means the world. If you’ve found value in these conversations, the best way to keep them going is by subscribing. Support the show 🙏 Click the link to see support options. Book a time for a quick 15min Chat - Discovery: https://calendly.com/thecondowiz/15min Social: https://linktr.ee/nicojamesbock

    8 min
  2. The BoC Has Hit Neutral, Why the Next Phase for Housing and the Economy Starts Now!

    FEB 1

    The BoC Has Hit Neutral, Why the Next Phase for Housing and the Economy Starts Now!

    The Bank of Canada held its policy rate at 2.25 percent on January 28, 2026, confirming that interest rates have reached the lower end of what the Bank considers neutral. Inflation is close to target and core inflation is easing, yet the Canadian economy remains under pressure from trade uncertainty, weakening employment intentions, and a historic slowdown in new housing construction. In this episode, you’ll learn: • What the Bank of Canada’s “neutral rate” really means and why this hold signals a shift from rate policy to economic patience  • Why the Bank may be near the limit of what monetary policy can do, and what tools are no longer available  • How rising bond yields and market-driven rates are tightening conditions even without further rate hikes  • The real economic risks tied to US tariffs, the upcoming CUSMA review, and Canada’s limited ability to replace US trade  • What weakening employment data and slowing population growth mean for economic momentum in 2026  • Why the condo market correction is structural, not cyclical, and what record-low sales and project cancellations are telling us  • How household debt trends reflect an economy treading water rather than accelerating  • Where realistic opportunities may emerge for buyers, sellers, and investors over the next 12 to 36 months If you’re trying to make sense of interest rates, housing, and the broader Canadian economy without the noise or fear-based headlines, this episode will help you see the next phase more clearly. Nico Let's Stay Connected - Nico's LinkTree Support the show Helping YOU Build Wealth Through #RealEstate #BrickByBrick Your support means the world. If you’ve found value in these conversations, the best way to keep them going is by subscribing. Support the show 🙏 Click the link to see support options. Book a time for a quick 15min Chat - Discovery: https://calendly.com/thecondowiz/15min Social: https://linktr.ee/nicojamesbock

    8 min
  3. Zoning Changes and Your Home’s Value, What Buyers and Homeowners Must Know

    JAN 28

    Zoning Changes and Your Home’s Value, What Buyers and Homeowners Must Know

    Zoning changes are quietly reshaping property values across Toronto and the GTA, and most buyers and sellers don’t realize how much money is at stake. In this episode of Helping YOU Build Wealth Through Real Estate, Brick by Brick, Nico James-Bock breaks down how zoning reform affects what a property is really worth, which homes are gaining hidden value, where risks still exist, and how zoning can influence smarter buy and sell decisions before it’s too late. This is not about speculation or hype. It’s about understanding what zoning allows today, what it may allow tomorrow, and how that knowledge changes real-world outcomes for homeowners and buyers. In this episode you’ll learn • How zoning reform has evolved across Toronto and the GTA • Why some homes are worth more than recent sale prices suggest • How single-family homes, multiplexes, condos, and mixed-use properties are affected differently • Where zoning changes create opportunity and where they create risk • What buyers and sellers should understand before making a move If you want more episodes that help you make confident, informed real estate decisions, subscribe to the podcast, leave a comment with your biggest zoning or valuation question, and share this episode with someone who’s buying or selling in the GTA. Helping YOU Build Wealth Through Real Estate, Brick by Brick. Ciao ciao 👋🏼 Support the show Helping YOU Build Wealth Through #RealEstate #BrickByBrick Your support means the world. If you’ve found value in these conversations, the best way to keep them going is by subscribing. Support the show 🙏 Click the link to see support options. Book a time for a quick 15min Chat - Discovery: https://calendly.com/thecondowiz/15min Social: https://linktr.ee/nicojamesbock

    9 min
  4. Is the GTA Housing Correction Over? Winter Reset 2026, Confidence, Rates & Trade Risk

    JAN 14

    Is the GTA Housing Correction Over? Winter Reset 2026, Confidence, Rates & Trade Risk

    The GTA housing market didn’t just slow in 2025—it reset. In this episode of Helping YOU Build Wealth Through Real Estate, Nico James-Bock, founder of The CondoWiz Group and broker with Keller Williams Toronto, breaks down what’s really happening beneath the headlines as we head into the 2026 spring market. From falling prices and record-high inventory to rising unemployment, stubborn inflation, trade uncertainty, and Ottawa’s push to boost first-time buying, this episode connects the dots between the economy and real estate so you can make smarter decisions with confidence. This isn’t hype—it’s a reality check. What you’ll learn in this episode: Why GTA home prices are at their lowest since early 2021 but buyers remain cautiousHow rising unemployment and youth job losses impact housing demandWhy mortgage rates may already be near cyclical lows and what that means for buyersHow immigration drives long-term housing demand but doesn’t fix affordability challengesWhat Class A, Trophy, and Class B/C office vacancy trends reveal about downtown recoveryWhy CUSMA trade uncertainty matters more to housing than most people realizeHow Ottawa’s new first-time buyer incentives affect cash flow and pricing pressuresThe key economic dates that will shape buyer, seller, and investor decisions this springThis is a positioning market. Buyers who move before confidence fully returns gain leverage. Sellers who price realistically outperform. Investors who focus on fundamentals, not fear, build lasting wealth. If you’re buying, selling, or investing in 2026 and want a strategy grounded in facts—not headlines—listen, engage, and let’s build your real estate wealth the right way, brick by brick. Let's stay connected Ciao ciao 👋🏼 Support the show Helping YOU Build Wealth Through #RealEstate #BrickByBrick Your support means the world. If you’ve found value in these conversations, the best way to keep them going is by subscribing. Support the show 🙏 Click the link to see support options. Book a time for a quick 15min Chat - Discovery: https://calendly.com/thecondowiz/15min Social: https://linktr.ee/nicojamesbock

    9 min
  5. From Laneway Suites to Sixplexes — What EHON Means for the Market

    JAN 9

    From Laneway Suites to Sixplexes — What EHON Means for the Market

    In this episode of Helping YOU Build Wealth Through Real Estate…Brick by Brick, Nico James-Bock breaks down Toronto’s Expanding Housing Options in Neighbourhoods (EHON) initiative and what it means for the housing crisis, supply, and investors. What You’ll Learn: • What the EHON program is and how it reimagines zoning in Toronto. • How laneway suites, duplexes, multiplexes and missing middle housing can add real housing supply. • The regulatory realities slowing build-out and why uptake capacity matters. • The difference between increasing housing choice and guaranteeing affordability. • Strategic insights for brokers, developers and housing advocates. Listen to understand how zoning reform, missing middle housing and city planning policy intersect with real market outcomes in Toronto’s housing landscape. Resources: City of Toronto EHON page City planning reports on multiplex and laneway suites (PDF) Federal Housing Design Catalogue Ciao Ciao 👋🏼 Support the show Helping YOU Build Wealth Through #RealEstate #BrickByBrick Your support means the world. If you’ve found value in these conversations, the best way to keep them going is by subscribing. Support the show 🙏 Click the link to see support options. Book a time for a quick 15min Chat - Discovery: https://calendly.com/thecondowiz/15min Social: https://linktr.ee/nicojamesbock

    7 min
  6. Big Changes Start Jan 1, 2026: Ontario Fire Code Updates, BoC Rates & Housing Impacts.

    JAN 2

    Big Changes Start Jan 1, 2026: Ontario Fire Code Updates, BoC Rates & Housing Impacts.

    The Season 5 premiere is here, and January 2026 is packed with regulatory, economic, and policy changes that directly affect homeowners, landlords, investors, and real estate professionals. In this episode, we break down what’s new and what it means for you. Ciao! Welcome to a new episode of Helping YOU Build Build Wealth Through Real Estate...Brick by Brick with me, Nico James-Bock, Founder of The CondoWiz™ Group and Broker at Keller Williams in Toronto.   What You’ll Learn: Fire Code carbon monoxide alarm updates and inspection complianceEmployment law changes impacting hiring, salary transparency, and AI in recruitmentBank of Canada rate stability and its effect on borrowing, affordability, and investment strategyImmigration and labour mobility updates reshaping population growth and workforce trendsProvincial measures on impaired driving, vehicle theft licence suspensions, and the new standardized recycling programPractical steps for staying compliant, including completing your Toronto Vacant Home Tax Declaration before April 30Tune in to stay ahead of these changes, protect your investments, and make smarter real estate decisions in 2026. Like, share, and comment on what topic you want covered next. Support the show Helping YOU Build Wealth Through #RealEstate #BrickByBrick Your support means the world. If you’ve found value in these conversations, the best way to keep them going is by subscribing. Support the show 🙏 Click the link to see support options. Book a time for a quick 15min Chat - Discovery: https://calendly.com/thecondowiz/15min Social: https://linktr.ee/nicojamesbock

    8 min
  7. Season 5 Trailer, How Real Wealth Is Built Through Real Estate...Brick by Brick

    SEASON 5 TRAILER

    Season 5 Trailer, How Real Wealth Is Built Through Real Estate...Brick by Brick

    Welcome to Season 5 of Helping YOU Build Wealth Through Real Estate…Brick by Brick. I’m Nico, and in this trailer episode, you’ll get a sneak peek at what’s coming this season—strategies, insights, and real-world stories designed to help you grow your real estate portfolio smarter and faster. Hear how zoning changes are creating new opportunities, learn from top investors and developers, discover profitable condo and rental strategies, and get actionable tips on mortgages, cash flow, and wealth-building tactics. Whether you’re just getting started or leveling up, this season is all about helping you build real wealth, one property at a time. Tune in and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, and you can also view the full episode on YouTube - Nico_FitAligned for the video version. Don’t miss a single episode—wealth doesn’t happen overnight, it happens brick by brick. Let's Stay Connected - Nico's LinkTree TheCondoWiz@gmail.com Ciao ciao 👋🏼 Support the show Helping YOU Build Wealth Through #RealEstate #BrickByBrick Your support means the world. If you’ve found value in these conversations, the best way to keep them going is by subscribing. Support the show 🙏 Click the link to see support options. Book a time for a quick 15min Chat - Discovery: https://calendly.com/thecondowiz/15min Social: https://linktr.ee/nicojamesbock

    2 min
  8. Resetting The One Residences: How Tridel Is Rebooting Toronto’s Supertall Tower

    12/23/2025

    Resetting The One Residences: How Tridel Is Rebooting Toronto’s Supertall Tower

    Resetting The One Residences: How Tridel Is Rebooting Toronto’s Supertall Tower takes you inside one of the most dramatic stories in Canadian real estate history — the transformation of The One at Yonge and Bloor into One Bloor West under Tridel’s stewardship. This episode breaks down how one of Canada’s most ambitious skyscraper developments went from delayed and debt-laden to a court-sanctioned reset that could reshape how luxury condominium projects are delivered in a changing market. Originally envisioned by Sam Mizrahi as a skyline-defining supertall mixed-use tower, The One faced years of construction delays, escalating costs, and mounting creditor pressure before entering creditor protection. In response, a court-appointed monitor retained Tridel — one of Toronto’s most established condominium builders — to assume construction management, sales responsibility, and lead a full strategic reassessment of the project. In this episode, you’ll learn  • why the Ontario Superior Court approved the cancellation of 314 out of 329 presale contracts  • how buyers are being refunded deposits with interest and offered priority access on relaunch  • why Tridel and market consultants determined legacy presale pricing no longer worked  • how the unit mix is shifting away from investor layouts toward luxury end-user suites  • what this reset means for future revenue, pricing power, and project viability You’ll also get the latest construction update on Canada’s first supertall residential tower, now standing at 308.6 metres and 85 storeys, with interim occupancy targeted for spring 2027 and full completion expected in early 2028. We break down Tridel’s strategy to pair the residential component with a five-star hotel brand and what that signals about demand for ultra-luxury living in downtown Toronto. Throughout the episode, we examine what this reset means for buyer trust, developer risk, and the future of pre-construction investing in Canada’s largest urban market. One Bloor West is no longer just a building — it’s a real-time case study in repositioning, legal strategy, and market adaptation. Tune in for clear context and practical insight that cuts through the noise and helps you make smarter, better-informed real estate decisions. Connect with me Ciao ciao 👋🏼 Support the show Helping YOU Build Wealth Through #RealEstate #BrickByBrick Your support means the world. If you’ve found value in these conversations, the best way to keep them going is by subscribing. Support the show 🙏 Click the link to see support options. Book a time for a quick 15min Chat - Discovery: https://calendly.com/thecondowiz/15min Social: https://linktr.ee/nicojamesbock

    7 min
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Receive insider tips, market analysis, and expert advice. from a Toronto GTHA+ Real Estate Broker AT Keller Williams Co-Elevation Realty  and founder of The CondoWiz™ Group, the human intelligence behind the CondoWiz™ - Toronto GTHA+. I  talk facts and do a deep dive into the official stats, factors, and projects shaping the markets today, with occasional help from other industry experts. 

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