Category: Real Estate

TorontoRealtyBlog I don’t know much about sunflowers, but I’m guessing that August is “prime sunflower season.” I won’t lie, folks; I…

TorontoRealtyBlog September. Labour Day. Where do we begin? Let me crack my knuckles, take a sip of my coffee, and…

TorontoRealtyBlog Raise your hand if you know the difference between a “foreclosure” and a “power of sale.” For the record,…

TorontoRealtyBlog Remember 2017? I will admit, the last few years have seemed to blur together, but if I think hard…

TorontoRealtyBlog For the seven-thousand-nine-hundred-forty-first time, I offer you the following: “You can make numbers say anything you want.” It’s something…

TorontoRealtyBlog There’s a small town out west where the population is absolutely exploding! In one year, they saw a 300% increase…

TorontoRealtyBlog Define “Plan B” for me, if you can. And no jokes about the emergency contraceptive pill, okay?  We’re going…

TorontoRealtyBlog Here’s a story that offers a microcosm of the 2025 real estate market thus far, but a story that…

TorontoRealtyBlog Have you ever taken your children to the Berczy Park Dog Fountain? I suppose the question could have been,…

TorontoRealtyBlog Did I mention that I have family in London, England? Here’s a funny story for which the parallel is…

TorontoRealtyBlog I got married over Canada Day long weekend in 2013. I had my bachelor party over the Victoria Day…

TorontoRealtyBlog People do crazy things, right? I mean, I just started watching the fifth season of “You” on Netflix even…

TorontoRealtyBlog You’ve heard this one from me many times before, but I am convinced that over the last decade, there…

TorontoRealtyBlog Am I a nerd? Be honest.  I can handle it. At worst, I plainly am a nerd.  At best,…

TorontoRealtyBlog “Aaaand…..they’re off!” Horse-racing fans will know these are the three most exciting words in the sport, although “….at the…

TorontoRealtyBlog Stop me if you’ve heard this bit before, but have you ever considered why a “placebo” is effective? A placebo…

TorontoRealtyBlog Is it the wolf in sheep’s clothing? Or is this a case of the sheep in wolf’s clothing? Maybe…

TorontoRealtyBlog Whether you want to frame this as something your children tried to pull last week, or something you did…

TorontoRealtyBlog Here’s a story for you… I have a rental listing on the market for $9,000 per month. It’s in…

I feel like I’ve done this one before. To be honest, this happens to me quite often.  As we approach…

Alright, let me set the scene here folks, because things are moving quickly… It’s currently 1:45pm on Tuesday afternoon and I’ve…

Does anybody want to talk about tariffs? How about Donald Trump?  How about the DOW Jones? Seriously, who in the…

I will admit that when I first chose the photo for today’s blog post, it was a picture of a…

Sometimes I have absolutely nothing to write about on TRB.  I still find a way, but there are times when…

Fads come and go.  So too do talking points and topics of discussion. If you regularly consume news and media,…

The definition of “qualification” is highly subjective, is it not? How does one qualify for something? In theory, a pre-determined set…

TorontoRealtyBlog Here’s a fun story! I purchased a vintage hockey card last month and I think it was a win.…

“If a tree falls in the woods, and nobody is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” I…

Let me start today’s blog post with a rather childish example.  For a change… Remember when you were younger and…

What’s the difference between fraud and a bright idea? Seriously.  I’m asking for a friend… One might argue that the line…

Raise your hand if you knew that Collective Soul was a Christian rock band? For the record: my hand remains at my…

I can’t believe we’re talking about this again. Apologies to those who were looking for something innovative this morning, but right…

First and foremost: I recognize the irony or as some of you will suggest, the downright hypocrisy of me compiling…

Last week, I went to breakfast with my good friend and economist, Ben Rabidoux, and some folks from the United…

Perhaps this is part of a much larger conversation. Perhaps delving into immigration as a lead-up to a discussion about taxation…

Well, that was certainly an interesting month, wasn’t it? Raise your hand if you turned the page from 2024 to…

I’ve been in the same fantasy football pool since 2002. Almost a quarter-century, it’s crazy!  And while most football pools…

Two stats posts in the same week? Egad! Not only that, the January TRREB stats will likely be released on Monday…

Well, gosh, folks, if I knew talking politics here on TRB was going to get you to click “reply” in the…

I swear, if I hear the words “Trump tariffs” again, I’m going to throw something. Call me naive or tell…

It’s often fun to look at artist’s renderings of new condominiums, isn’t it? And I’m not just referring to the renderings…

I was trying to explain the concept of negative temperatures to my daughter the other day. She’s 8-years-old.  I thought she…

Soooo……how have you been? I know, it’s been a while since we last met. Me?  How am I? Well, that’s rather…

Five days before Christmas and I’m still writing? Wait……but you’re still reading! I’d like to thank all the daily TRB readers for their…

Let’s start today’s discussion with an analogy, shall we? I know, I know…..this is so unlike me… Do you remember being back…

It snowed on Wednesday morning. In fact, depending on where you are, if you’re in the GTA, it might still…

As with last week’s two-part blog series on Monday and Thursday where I interviewed economist, Ben Rabidoux, this interview will…

In Part 2 of this engaging series on The Last Honest Realtor podcast, David Fleming continues his in-depth conversation with…

Join David Fleming on The Last Honest Realtor podcast as he sits down with renowned economist and industry expert Ben…

I was in a bit of a silly mood yesterday and I proposed something to my team: I wanted to…

Progress! Theoretically, it’s present in every industry, in every business, and in the lives of every worker-bee in their pursuit…

The real estate agents reading this blog might relate to the following story, so here goes… The phone rings one…

How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. You’ve all heard that one before, right?  Perhaps in…

First off: it’s not what you think. It’s not your home, as in you’re the owner.  But that doesn’t make the following…

Don’t ask me how I found this because I honestly can’t remember. For some reason, I was searching listings in…

He must be thinking, “I can’t believe this actually worked.” All credit is due to Bank of Canada governor, Tiff…

A funny thing happened last week. Wait…..do I mean “funny” like a Sebastian Maniscalo clip that finds its way onto…

Continuing the theme from two weeks ago, I’d like to offer yet another “guest blog” from one of my team…

Be honest: it’s kinda nice to be back in the office today, isn’t it? I mean, the time off was…

Are you familiar with the stories that begin with, “This guy that I know….”? Depending on the tone, and of…

“Too excessive to be credible.” That’s what Shakespeare was trying to convey with this classic line from Hamlet. Actually, the original…

Do you delete your emails? I mean, once you’ve responded to them, or if you find there’s no need for…

If you’re like me, you’re 5’11 and named Dave. No, wait, that’s not right. If you’re like me, you’re many…

I have a favour and it’s important. Be honest with me, just for a moment, and answer this critical query:…

Do you like stories? Most people would say that I do. Well, to be more specific, most people would say…

The problem is that rental housing in Toronto is expensive. There. I’ve answered the difficult question. Can we leave now,…

What time is it? I dunno.  Have a look at your watch. Oh, I see.  It’s time to ruffle some feathers.…

I used to describe myself as “anti-developer.” Not anti-develompent, but rather anti-developer. I have a long history, both on Toronto…

As I constantly complain to my wife, “There’s no time!  Time is fleeting!” So let’s spare the small talk and…

So, how was it? Was it everything that you expected and more? Did you accomplish everything on your checklist?  Did…

Great news: my 4-year-old son is really, really into G.I. Joe. Now, it might have something to do with the fact…

I had a really tough time coming up with a title for today’s blog. Saying what I really wanted to say…

Why did I choose that photo for today’s blog? The question isn’t rhetorical.  I honestly don’t know. I typed “math…

You know that I don’t like using summer market statistics to help explain the market, right? Never have.  Never will.…

I wasn’t actually in the market for another investment condo. I mean, I’m always looking for opportunities.  I’m always keeping…

Nobody wanted to warn me, eh? No head’s up? I mean, I suppose it’s my fault.  I’ve apparently been living…

I was laying on my daughter’s bed the other night, as she found reason after reason for me to stay,…

Soooo, how was your weekend? Me?  Well, was into my third rye-and-gingerale on Saturday night, while watching fifteen minutes of six…

How old is your oldest friend? You know what I mean; not this person’s age, but rather for how many years…

I’m really not sure where to go with this post. Is it possible that the market can “turn on a…

Remember when a reader asked, earlier this year, if we had seen the death of the “Friday Rant” blog feature…

Do you want to accompany me on a walk down memory lane? Not so much in terms of my memories and experiences,…

June was an absolute slog.  I’ll be the first to admit that. And if you had asked me coming into today…

I’ve never been much of a card player. This might come as a surprise to you (that was sarcasm) but…

First and foremost, thank you to the readers who commented on Monday’s blog!  I enjoyed the stories about your friends,…

Here’s a topic that I don’t think we’ve ever explored before! Then again, perhaps the reason why we’ve never explored…

Can a book go out of date? I would certainly think there are examples. Surely an old medical textbook could…

Are you familiar with the laws of supply and demand? I’m sure you are. At least you’re familiar with the theory. …

I was browsing MLS today, looking at new listings in the downtown core, and something really jumped out at me: an…

Hang on a second – I’m getting an email. And a text message. Two text messages, in fact.  Now three. …

  I’m not sure if it was in the 2023 year-end blog post, or in the first post of 2024,…

Are there any other nerds out there? Wait, I mean are there any other nerds like me out there, and…

Part of me wishes that I could come up with a more “Google-friendly” title for today’s blog post so that…

Do you think The Rembrandts formed in 1989 with the life-long goal of writing a song that would be used as the…

How is this “only two blogs per week” thing going for you? Notice any difference? I most certainly do! I started…

I had a wonderful Mother’s Day, thanks for asking! But it’s not about me, of course.  It’s about my lovely wife,…

My memory isn’t what it used to be. I could swear up and down that I’ve done this opening before,…

When I was a kid, damn did I ever want a two-headed coin! They looked so cool in movies and television…

I told my son this morning, “Sharing is caring.” I can’t believe I said that. Honestly, I don’t even know…

I remember the first time one of my elders turned toward me and remarked, “You know……we were all young, once.” My response…

I suppose I spoiled the ending, didn’t I? The rental market is no longer “tough,” I said. But maybe it…

I have never, not once, dove head-first into a pool. But that tracks, right? Considering I felt the need to specify head-first…

Have you heard of Takashi Murakami? I haven’t. And I don’t expect that 99.9% of Torontonians have either. I remember…

Here’s something that I will happily divulge, at the risk of people who are too sensitive or unrealistic attempting to…

You know that saying about the slow car-wreck? You just can’t look away. Can you? Then sometimes, you almost anticipate the car-wreck,…

Are you reading your very first blog post here on Toronto Realty Blog?  Or are you a ten-year veteran? Those who…

What were you doing in February of 2014? No.  Seriously.  I’m asking. A friend of mine told me this week, “You…

Did you ever watch The Americans? I did.  All of it. It was one of those series that I watched…

I was having a conversation with a prospective seller on Sunday who was one of those “all real estate agents…

Was it Morgan Freeman? The voice. The one that you heard in your head. In lieu of Ken Burns or…

Did you hear about that NCAA swimmer who won gold in his race, in record time, but was disqualified? Tough…

David Fleming is the author of Toronto Realty Blog, founded in 2007. He combined his passion for writing and real…

David Fleming is the author of Toronto Realty Blog, founded in 2007. He combined his passion for writing and real…

I love my mother. Have I ever told you that? My mom, just like your mom, is amazing.  She’s a…

You’ve already heard how I feel that the January TRREB stats don’t support what’s happening out there in the market,…

Better late than never here, I suppose? This is a quarterly feature here on the Toronto Realty Blog and I’m having trouble…

Whatever happened to the hype man? I mean, I know that some occupations unfortunately go out of style. I still use a travel…

Tell me that you hate the title of today’s blog and I won’t fault you for that. You have your viewpoint…

A younger agent in my office told me the other day, “You need to start your Instagram videos with a hook.”…

Since we last spoke on Monday, are there any other things on your real estate mind?  Any new developments? It’s only…

My wife and I have a very good and very well-understood and agreed-upon division of labour in our household. I…

Here we go again… It’s the inevitable year-end sign-off that I both dread and look forward to so much. I’d…

Do I bother starting with the obligatory, “I’ll try to make this post shorter this time around?” Nah. We all…

I know I don’t actually write blogs on a retro typewriter like the one in the photo above, but I really, really…

I made a very important decision before writing today’s blog. Rarely do I actually plan what I write, you know.  I…

The feature photo that I chose for today’s blog is going to be exceptionally misleading since it prominently displays good design.…

Geez, what happened to “More MLS Musings?” Perhaps I got carried away this year actually writing about real estate! I offered this…

I’ll be honest: I wasn’t sure how to begin today’s blog post. This topic has been in the queue for…

We’ve talked a lot about pricing this fall. In fact, we’ve talked a lot about pricing throughout the entire year. But…

I rarely work on leases on behalf of tenants anymore. It’s not that I’m pro-landlord or anything, although if we got…

What’s that saying about the finish and the journey? I suppose there are many. “There is no finish line, so…

I’ve been hearing about “the market crash” since before I even started to sell real estate back in 2004, but…

I figured that I would start today with an analogy, as I often do, but I can’t decide on which one…

On Wednesday, I took a look at the pre-construction condominium market in Toronto and how prices and those sweet builder…

Here’s a new one: why don’t we “blame” the current housing prices on the natural forces of supply and demand…