David Fleming is back in a brand new season of The Last Honest Realtor! This is shaping up to be the busiest fall market since 2021, with interest rate cuts ahead, and quality inventory lacking in numerous geographic locations, price points, and housing styles. In this episode, David unpacks the biggest factors that will drive the months ahead—backed by hard data and market stats.
In This Episode:
- Interest rates, inflation & unemployment – What the next Bank of Canada moves could mean for affordability
- Sales volume – Why 2025 is on track for a drop in sales volume and whether July’s small rebound signals a trend
- Inventory – Record-breaking stats for the number of active listings in a month
- The condo market – The condo market at its worst, and what could unlock movement in the freehold market
- Prices – Predictions that we’ll see a new 2025 price peak in the fall market
Timestamps:
04:13 Predictions on upcoming interest rate cuts
09:53 Unemployment, inflation, and banks’ rate forecasts
12:01 “What in the world is happening with sales?” sales volume drop
18:46 Record-breaking stats for monthly active listings
22:15 Inventory absorption rates
24:29 Has the condo market hit bottom?
30:38 “Trends” vs what the stats show
38:07 Fall 2025: average home price reaching a new peak for 2025
If you’re buying, selling, or just curious about what’s next, this episode is packed with data, insights, and predictions you won’t hear anywhere else. Tune in for new episodes every other Tuesday.
