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Welcome to The Last Honest Realtor, your exclusive, behind-the-scenes pass to the twists and turns of the Toronto real estate market. Hosted by David Fleming of Toronto Realty Group, this podcast offers an unprecedented look behind the curtain, presenting the local real estate scene with a mix of unapologetic honesty and entertaining cynicism. David doesn’t just talk real estate—he lives it. With years of experience under his belt, he's here to share the unvarnished truth about what it really takes to buy or sell in Toronto. From the big wins to the frustrating pitfalls, get ready for a behind-the-scenes journey that promises both information and entertainment. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, a seasoned investor, or just a real estate enthusiast, David's insights will equip you with the knowledge you need to navigate the market. Expect practical advice on everything from staging and junk removal to listing and making the sale. Tune in to The Last Honest Realtor and experience Toronto real estate like never before. Be informed, be entertained, and most importantly, be ready to see the industry through the eyes of someone who can handle any challenge the market throws his way.

  1. FEB 10

    Ep. 64 - Crash, Correction, or Recovery: A 2026 Toronto Real Estate Discussion

    Send a text In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor, David Fleming breaks down some of the most overused and misunderstood words in real estate: crash, correction, fluctuation, and recovery. Using real Toronto-area data, historical context, and recent media headlines, David explains why sensational language often misses the mark and what actually qualifies as a market crash. From price declines versus sales collapses, to the unprecedented boom during the pandemic and the fallout in the pre-construction condo market, this episode offers a clear, data-driven framework for understanding where the market has been and where it may be headed next. In This Episode: 00:00 – Intro 02:14 – Why Everyone Uses the Word “Crash” 08:57 – Why Percentages and Time Matter 09:35 – Defining Crash vs. Correction 10:22 – The Missing Piece: Recovery 18:26 – The One Area That Actually Crashed: New Condo Sales 21:15 – What a Recovery Actually Means 30:46 – How Condo Development Will Be Financed in the Future 38:13 – January 2026 TREBB Data Overview Support the show Subscribe and Follow: Toronto Realty Group Website Toronto Realty Group YouTube Toronto Realty Blog Instagram Toronto Realty Blog Twitter Toronto Realty Blog Facebook

    52 min

  2. JAN 27

    Ep. 63 - Toronto Freehold Housing Market Predictions: An Early-2026 Reality Check

    Send a text In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor, David breaks down what’s actually happening in Toronto’s freehold market as 2026 gets underway. Despite headlines calling it a buyer’s market, competition is already fierce for high-quality homes, especially in the city’s most desirable neighbourhoods. David explains why A-grade properties are still selling exceptionally well and why January through March could be more competitive than the spring. He also explores why entry-level freehold homes are making a comeback, and why much of the 905 continues to struggle. In This Episode: 0:00 – Intro 3:18 – Why the freehold market matters more than condos in early 2026 4:35 – A-grade homes will sell, others won’t 9:11 – Jan–March will be more competitive than spring 18:48 – Riverdale & Roncesvalles will be the hottest neighbourhoods 23:07 – Entry-level freehold homes making a comeback 26:11 – Why the 905 freehold market continues to struggle 30:53 – What buyers and sellers need to know Whether you’re buying or selling in Toronto this year, this episode is for you. Support the show Subscribe and Follow: Toronto Realty Group Website Toronto Realty Group YouTube Toronto Realty Blog Instagram Toronto Realty Blog Twitter Toronto Realty Blog Facebook

    34 min

  3. JAN 13

    Ep. 62 - Is the Worst Over? Toronto Real Estate Predictions for 2026

    Send a text In the first episode of the new year, David Fleming encouragers listeners not to obsess over all the “predictions” floating around out there, but rather understand the issues, trends, hot topics, blind spots, and market vulnerabilities, which help market participants to remain alert and attentive to what’s really going on in the market. This episode dives into how market shocks like interest rate cuts, tariffs and trade wars, and economic uncertainty reshaped the market in 2025, why sales activity matters more than headline prices, and why the Toronto condo market isn’t nearly as dire as many believe (at least on the resale side). David also explores why the pre-construction condominium industry may be fundamentally broken, how housing affordability differs across Canada, and whether Ontario residents will increasingly look elsewhere. This episode takes an honest look at where Toronto real estate has been and where it’s likely headed next. In This Episode: 02:52 – Market trajectory vs price: the real focus for 2026 05:25 – Tariffs, uncertainty & how market shocks change buyer behaviour 15:26 – Have we hit the sales trough? 2026 sales prediction 17:25 – Pre-construction condos: why the model is broken 31:23 – Resale condos: why the decline is overstated 37:03 – Real estate across Canada & affordability comparisons 44:15 – Net migration, affordability & why people are leaving Ontario Support the show Subscribe and Follow: Toronto Realty Group Website Toronto Realty Group YouTube Toronto Realty Blog Instagram Toronto Realty Blog Twitter Toronto Realty Blog Facebook

    56 min

  4. 12/16/2025

    Ep. 61 - From Optimism To Reality: 2025 Toronto Real Estate Market Year In Review

    Send a text Everybody wants to look ahead and predict what’s coming next. But before we talk about 2026, it’s worth taking a hard look at the year that was. In this final episode of the year, David Fleming breaks down Toronto real estate in 2025 month by month, using real listings, real clients, and real outcomes to explain what actually happened beneath the headlines. From early optimism and rate cuts, to frozen buyer psychology, collapsing condo sales, and the unraveling of the pre-construction market, this episode offers an honest review of one of the most challenging years Toronto real estate has seen. If you want context, clarity, and perspective, this episode is for you. In This Episode: 1:21 – January: Early optimism, rate cuts, and first warning signs 6:04 – February: Prices vs. sales in a frozen market 11:48 – March: The Trump effect and condo realities 16:25 – April: Lowest sales on record and diverging buyer behaviour 22:56 – May: Growing price declines and market pressure builds 30:17 – June: Signs of normalization and selective buyer confidence 33:46 – July: Condo struggles, strategic moves, and creative selling 38:33 – August: Media narratives vs. real market conditions 40:50 – September: Fall market activity and standout sales 43:44 – October: Prices stabilize, sales fluctuate 47:58 – November: Government policy, Bill 60, and housing promises 50:59 – December: Final stats and key takeaways Support the show Subscribe and Follow: Toronto Realty Group Website Toronto Realty Group YouTube Toronto Realty Blog Instagram Toronto Realty Blog Twitter Toronto Realty Blog Facebook

    57 min

  5. 12/02/2025

    Ep. 60 - Unpopular Opinion: The Case to Buy an Investment Condo In Toronto In 2026

    Send a text In this week’s episode, David takes on one of the most divisive questions in Toronto real estate: is the current condo market a rare buying opportunity? Examining the stalled pre-construction condo market, the federal government’s lack of a housing plan, the peak-to-trough decline in prices, and the math behind a real-life investment example, David makes a case for why resale condominiums are positioned for long-term upside, and why today’s declining condo market will set up the next condo boom five years from now. In This Episode: 02:10 — Why Buyers Wait for the “Way Up” 05:05 — Peak Pricing and the Pre-Con Bubble 07:28 — From 2021 Frenzy to 2025 Stagnation 09:11 — Absorption Rates Collapse 11:31 — Urbanation Data & Cancellations 17:37 — Government Housing Promises Walked Back 24:25 — Doing the Math at Today’s Pricing Support the show Subscribe and Follow: Toronto Realty Group Website Toronto Realty Group YouTube Toronto Realty Blog Instagram Toronto Realty Blog Twitter Toronto Realty Blog Facebook

    41 min

  6. 11/18/2025

    Ep. 59 - Why Haven’t Bank of Canada Interest Rate Cuts Motivated Toronto Buyers?

    Send a text The Bank of Canada has cut rates again and again, yet sales are sitting at historic lows. Why aren’t buyers taking advantage? In this episode, David explores the psychology behind today’s frozen market: fear, timing, greed, and the human tendency to wait for the “perfect” time. With illustrations about picking coins off the ground to lessons learned at the blackjack table, this episode digs into why people avoid buying on the way down, but jump in on the way back up, even when it costs them. In This Episode: 00:00 — Why are lower rates not motivating buyers? 02:12 — Record listings and stalled sales across 2024-2025 06:11 — The “coin on the ground” metaphor and buyer psychology 11:53 — How ultra-low pandemic rates reshaped the market 24:37 — Fear, greed, and why buyers only jump in on the way up 33:37 — Who is buying right now and when the market likely turns If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to buy, this episode will challenge the way you think about the market. Support the show Subscribe and Follow: Toronto Realty Group Website Toronto Realty Group YouTube Toronto Realty Blog Instagram Toronto Realty Blog Twitter Toronto Realty Blog Facebook

    37 min

  7. 11/04/2025

    Ep. 58 - Record-High Listings, Record-Low Sales: Why The Fall Market Is So Slow!

    Send a text Toronto’s fall real estate market has ground to a halt—sales are at record lows, listings are at record highs, and sellers are wondering why nothing is moving. In this episode, David breaks down exactly why the market feels frozen: from declining absorption rates to unrealistic seller expectations, and poor communication between agents, buyers, and sellers. David shares real client stories that perfectly illustrate the challenge of selling in today’s conditions, plus what needs to change for deals to start moving again. In This Episode: 00:00 – Why nothing is selling in Toronto this fall 02:39 – Real client email: sellers confused by a “slow market” 06:02 – Record-high listings, record-low sales, and what that means 13:26 – Prices declining across Ontario and why agents aren’t honest about it 25:41 – The four parties to every deal — and how they’re all getting in their own way 40:20 – What needs to change for Toronto’s market to recover If you’re thinking about buying or selling right now, this episode is for you. Support the show Subscribe and Follow: Toronto Realty Group Website Toronto Realty Group YouTube Toronto Realty Blog Instagram Toronto Realty Blog Twitter Toronto Realty Blog Facebook

    45 min

  8. 10/21/2025

    Ep. 57 - Toronto Real Estate Forecast: What The Fall Of 2025 Tells Us About 2026

    Send a text The fall market is halfway through—and the numbers are in. But what they reveal might surprise you. In this week’s episode of The Last Honest Realtor, David breaks down the latest Toronto real estate stats for September 2025 to uncover what’s really happening in the market and what it all means for 2026. In This Episode: 01:58 – Everybody’s Favourite Question: “How’s The Market?” 05:19 – The Truth Behind “Prices Are Up” Headlines 12:23 – Toronto vs. York, Peel, Halton, & Durham 14:02 – Sales Hit Record Lows 19:47 – A Flood of Listings & Buyer Hesitation 27:32 – Rental Market Resurgence 34:01 – Looking Ahead to 2026 If you want the real story behind the stats and not just the media’s spin, this episode is for you. Support the show Subscribe and Follow: Toronto Realty Group Website Toronto Realty Group YouTube Toronto Realty Blog Instagram Toronto Realty Blog Twitter Toronto Realty Blog Facebook

    40 min
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Welcome to The Last Honest Realtor, your exclusive, behind-the-scenes pass to the twists and turns of the Toronto real estate market. Hosted by David Fleming of Toronto Realty Group, this podcast offers an unprecedented look behind the curtain, presenting the local real estate scene with a mix of unapologetic honesty and entertaining cynicism. David doesn’t just talk real estate—he lives it. With years of experience under his belt, he's here to share the unvarnished truth about what it really takes to buy or sell in Toronto. From the big wins to the frustrating pitfalls, get ready for a behind-the-scenes journey that promises both information and entertainment. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, a seasoned investor, or just a real estate enthusiast, David's insights will equip you with the knowledge you need to navigate the market. Expect practical advice on everything from staging and junk removal to listing and making the sale. Tune in to The Last Honest Realtor and experience Toronto real estate like never before. Be informed, be entertained, and most importantly, be ready to see the industry through the eyes of someone who can handle any challenge the market throws his way.

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  • Creator
    Toronto Realty Group
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Toronto Realty Group
  • Show Website
    The Last Honest Realtor

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