October 7, 2025

Ep. 56 – Tales from the Trenches: What is Really Going On in Toronto Real Estate?

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In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor, David shares 10 real stories from the market that highlight the biggest challenges right now: from listings that can’t sell, to buyers waiting on the sidelines, to the properties that spark unpredictable competition. Each story reveals a different side of today’s market. Together, they paint a picture of what buyers should expect this fall.

Timestamps:

  • 03:30 – Story 1: Signs from the Painter
  • 05:54 – Story 2: Out to Lunch
  • 11:02 – Story 3: The Math Doesn’t Add Up
  • 12:29 – Story 4: Define Motivated
  • 14:38 – Story 5: A Backwards Rental Market
  • 20:20 – Story 6: Can A Sale Be Too Good?
  • 25:08 – Story 7: Dinner Time
  • 28:26 – Story 8: Dichotomy
  • 32:28 – Story 9: The Gateway
  • 37:36 – Story 10: If I Can’t Sell It, I’ll Lease It
  • 39:50 – Looking ahead: what does it all mean?

If you’re thinking about buying or selling this fall, you need to understand the bigger picture—and what’s really driving this shift in Toronto real estate.