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Condo Prices Up 17.8% – Big Year Ahead for Condo Market?

March 11, 2016 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast

The stats are in for February 2016 and condo prices jumped up 17.8% over last year. Is this a trend we can expect to continue or just an anomaly? Andrew la Fleur breaks down some very surprising statistics and what they mean for condo investors in 2016. Related Links February 2016 TREB market stats Canada [...]

How Demographics Support a Strong Canadian Housing Market Over the Next Decade with Ben Myers of Fortress Real Developments

April 2, 2016 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast

Housing analyst Ben Myers of Fortress Real Developments is back to talk about the Canadian housing market on this week’s episode of the True Condos podcast. We talk about demographics, mortgage fraud, household debt levels, shadow banking, foreign buyers, and of course how it all relates to the Toronto condo market for condo investors. Related [...]

Could Toronto Ever Become Like Hong Kong?

April 15, 2016 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast

Andrew la Fleur just got back from a trip to Hong Kong. In this episode he talks about some of the key characteristics of a global powerhouse city like Hong Kong and how does Toronto stack up against a city like Hong Kong. More importantly he addresses the question that real estate investors need to [...]

How to Invest for the Millennial Generation with Don Campbell

May 16, 2016 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast

Noted Canadian real estate expert, best-selling author, and founder of REIN (Real Estate Investment Network) Don Campbell returns to the show for a second time. Topics discussed on this episode include the Canadian economy, the current state of the Toronto real estate market, how Don obsesses and invests strategically for the millennial generation, AND we [...]

Why Should I Invest in Pre-Construction Condos?

May 27, 2016 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast

In this episode, Andrew la Fleur talks about the “why” behind pre-construction condo investing and answers many of the most common objections to investing in pre-construction condos such as, “Isn’t it better to buy resale and get income right away?” and “Aren’t houses a better investment than condos?”. Highlights Should you be a direct investor [...]

How Did The Condo Market Get So Hot And How Long Will It Last?

June 3, 2016 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast

The Toronto condo market is on fire so far in 2016. All of the resale, pre-construction, and rental markets are surging. How long will this keep up and what can condo investors expect in this market moving forward? Andrew la Fleur talks about all this and more as he breaks down the latest statistics on [...]

3 Ways How the BREXIT Could Affect the Toronto Real Estate Market

June 27, 2016 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast

Last week Britain shocked the world when they voted to leave the European Union. This immediately had huge impact on Britain’s economy and currency. In the long term, this decision could impact the Toronto real estate market. Listen to this episode to find out how. Related Links 3 effects of Brexit on the city of [...]

Could the 15% Foreign Tax Be Coming to Toronto

August 8, 2016 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast

B.C. has introduced a 15% tax on real estate purchases for foreign buyers. Could this tax be coming to Toronto? What impact if any will this have on the market? What should the government really be doing to help make housing more affordable? Related Links Vancouver real estate tax sparks concerns for Toronto housing market [...]

How Condo Investors Can Take Advantage of the New Game Changing Park Coming to Downtown Toronto

August 8, 2016 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast

Mayor John Tory announced Toronto’s plans to create a new 21-acre park downtown overtop of the existing CN rail lines. This park is a game changer for the city, downtown, and condo investors who are looking to purchase in the immediate areas. Listen to today’s episode to find out what Andrew la Fleur thinks and [...]

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