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Founder of TrueCondos.com and real estate investing expert Andrew la Fleur interviews some of the most influential and prevalent people in the Toronto condo market. http://www.truecondos.com
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Tuesday Jan 17, 2017
Tuesday Jan 17, 2017
As a condo investor and landlord, do you need to have your own insurance? Find out the answer to this critical question and learn more about insurance and condo investing as Andrew la Fleur interviews the President and Founder of SquareOneInsurance.ca - Daniel Mirkovic.
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Tuesday Jan 10, 2017
Tuesday Jan 10, 2017
Are your parents at retirement age and wondering if now is the time to sell their home and buy a condo? You’re not alone - this is a very common question. In this episode, Andrew la Fleur looks at the many potential reasons why people think it’s a good idea to sell their home and buy a condo, he will identify the one single reason that underlies them all, and he presents 2 alternative solutions to the question of should your parents (or you) sell their house and buy a condo?
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Tuesday Dec 20, 2016
Tuesday Dec 20, 2016
How do you know what is a good unit to buy? People tend to buy from floor plans very differently than people do in real life - once the condo is built. Learn about some of the mistakes investors make when choosing a plan, and learn about what real life buyers and renters react to when stepping into a condo.
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Monday Dec 19, 2016
Monday Dec 19, 2016
Toronto developer Urbancorp looks to come out of their bankruptcy proceedings with $31m in their pocket, yet none of their purchasers will be getting their homes. What happened here and more importantly what can we learn from this saga as real estate investors?
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Friday Dec 09, 2016
Friday Dec 09, 2016
The downtown condo market is so hot right now it’s scary! The numbers reached historical levels earlier in 2016 and the market is still accelerating. In this episode, Andrew la Fleur shares 3 statistics about the downtown condo market that will shock and surprise you. If you’re in the condo market already it’s great news, if you are still on the sidelines, now is the time to jump in - listen to find out why.
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Wednesday Dec 07, 2016
Wednesday Dec 07, 2016
Andrew la Fleur has been advising clients this year to start adding 2 bedroom condos (especially over 800 sq ft) to their portfolio. For the first time ever, larger units are the hottest segment of the condo market. But one investor asked Andrew a great question: why would someone rent one of these units for $3000/month instead of just buying? Andrew will provide 8 reasons why in this episode.
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Wednesday Nov 30, 2016
Wednesday Nov 30, 2016
Join Andrew la Fleur and one of his clients who is a first time condo investor as they explore around different downtown Toronto neighbourhoods. Find out which neighbourhoods are hot, which ones are set to grow in the next 5-10 years and understand what to look for when investing in a downtown neighbourhood.
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Monday Nov 28, 2016
Monday Nov 28, 2016
Richard Florida, noted urbanist and author, says that Toronto is in a class of “superstar cities”. Find out what this means and why it’s great news for condo investors as Andrew la Fleur analyzes a recent article in the Globe and Mail that talks about home ownership rates in Canada and the effect of rising real estate prices.
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Thursday Nov 24, 2016
Thursday Nov 24, 2016
This episode is a case study of how one Toronto landlord managed to increase the rent they were getting on their condo by 27% in just a year and without doing any renovations or changing anything in the unit itself. Andrew la Fleur talks about this and the lessons to be learned for all Toronto condo investors.
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Friday Nov 18, 2016
Friday Nov 18, 2016
Jake Abramowicz has been a mortgage agent for 14 years. Hear what he has to say about the new mortgage rules - how investors are the big winners, tips for getting all your deals financed, and why you should refinance your existing properties now before the new rules kick in on November 30, 2016.
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Wednesday Nov 16, 2016
Wednesday Nov 16, 2016
The rental market for Toronto condos is breaking all kinds of records this year. Supply at an all time low. Sales-to-listings at an all time high. Rental prices increasing by 9% to an all time high. Days on the market at an all time low. What is driving this crazy and insatiable demand for renting Toronto condos and how long will it continue? Shaun Hildebrand of Urbanation discusses on this episode.
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Tuesday Nov 15, 2016
Tuesday Nov 15, 2016
Elliott Taube is President of International Home Marketing Group and has sold over 2000 condos in 2016 alone. Elliott is now representing Great Gulf Homes on their new project Home Condos in the booming downtown east side. Elliott discusses what is fueling the surge of new interest in the Downtown East as well as the unique opportunity it represents to condo investors.
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Sunday Nov 06, 2016
Sunday Nov 06, 2016
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The Toronto condo market keeps on moving and breaking records. It was just a few years ago that $600 per square foot was considered high, and now, that’s considered incredibly cheap! A unit at Charlie condos just sold for $1300 per square foot - smashing all records for the King West market and this shows how mature the market is becoming. Rizwan Malik was the listing agent for this property and he is the podcast in this episode to talk about how it happened and where he sees the downtown market going from here.
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Friday Nov 04, 2016
Friday Nov 04, 2016
Darryl Firsten is President of In8 Developments which has successfully sold or built over 10 student rental condo projects in Waterloo. Now they are bringing their brand and experience to Kingston to take advantage of the landlord friendly market next to Queen’s University. Learn more about this exciting opportunity to invest in a recession proof asset that is student housing and discover why Darryl says that contrary to popular belief, students make for perfect tenants.
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Friday Oct 28, 2016
Friday Oct 28, 2016
Is using the equity in your home through a HELOC (home equity line of credit) a wise way to invest in pre-construction condos? What are some strategies that can be used? What are the risks? Is it better to pay for investment condos with cash? Andrew la Fleur discusses all these issues and more on this episode.
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Friday Oct 21, 2016
Friday Oct 21, 2016
One of the biggest lies that people tell themselves is that they are waiting for the market to crash and then they will invest in real estate. Whenever the Toronto condo market eventually slows down or “crashes”, people who have been saying this will never buy. Trying to time the market is a fools’ game, find out what you should do instead on this episode.
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Monday Oct 17, 2016
Monday Oct 17, 2016
In this episode, Andrew la Fleur shares his own thoughts on what has happened with the new mortgage rule changes in Canada and what it means for the market and real estate investors.
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Friday Oct 14, 2016
Friday Oct 14, 2016
Everyone in the Canadian real estate world is talking about the new mortgage rules and how they will affect the market. Andrew la Fleur talks to James Laird of Canwise financial, a mortgage brokerage responsible for over $1B in mortgages about the new rules and how they will affect investors, first time buyers, and people looking to refinance their homes.
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Friday Oct 07, 2016
Friday Oct 07, 2016
The Wyatt Condos is the newest building by Daniels in downtown east as part of the Regent Park revitalization. In this episode, Jacob Cohen - Director of Project Implementation for Daniels gives True Condos Nation a sneak peek into The Wyatt including some amazing amenities planned for families in the building.
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Thursday Oct 06, 2016
Thursday Oct 06, 2016
Jamie Johnston, broker/owner of Remax Condos Plus and Andrew la Fleur discuss the new mortgage rules and how they will affect the real estate market in Canada. There will be some clear winners and losers under these new rules.
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Wednesday Oct 05, 2016
Wednesday Oct 05, 2016
On this episode, Andrew la Fleur answers a question from a podcast listener who says their property taxes just doubled and this killed their cash flow, making them go into the negative each month. He wonders if he should sell his property and invest in something else. Listen to hear Andrew’s advice to this condo investor.
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Saturday Oct 01, 2016
Saturday Oct 01, 2016
Rogers revealed spectacular plans this week to build 10 condo buildings in a large parcel of land in Downtown Mississauga with Urban Capital as development partner. Should you invest with Rogers? Andrew la Fleur gives his take on this development and the Mississauga City Centre sub-market.
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Thursday Sep 29, 2016
Thursday Sep 29, 2016
On this episode Ben Myers and Andrew talk about the factors behind the growth in house prices and the one thing that could slow down this price growth. They also discuss how Australia and New Zealand are dealing with foreign investors, and examine why house prices have risen dramatically in many countries around the world in the last 25 years.
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Wednesday Sep 28, 2016
Wednesday Sep 28, 2016
As a condo investor, how do you know if you are being taken advantage of by your tenants? Are you charging enough for rent? When should you look at refinancing your condo? Andrew la Fleur tackles these questions using a real life case study of a condo investor looking to maximize his returns.
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Tuesday Sep 27, 2016
Tuesday Sep 27, 2016
In this episode, Andrew la Fleur answers a common question that many first time investors have about upgrades. Specifically, what upgrades should you do to a condo when buying for investment? His answer may surprise you.
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Monday Sep 26, 2016
Monday Sep 26, 2016
Do you need a real estate lawyer when buying a pre-construction condo? What does a lawyer do? How much does it cost? What kind of a lawyer should you hire? In this week’s episode Andrew la Fleur gives his tips and advice for hiring a real estate lawyer to represent you when investing in a pre-construction condo.
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Monday Sep 19, 2016
Monday Sep 19, 2016
Buying your first investment condo is a big step. It takes courage and commitment (and cash!) to make it happen. There is one common analytical mistake I see so many first time investors make, one that could cause you to keep missing out on great opportunities. Find out what it is and what you should do instead.
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Tuesday Sep 13, 2016
Tuesday Sep 13, 2016
Investing in real estate is not easy. If it was, everyone would it, but statistics show very few ever will. There are many voices inside and outside your head that will tell you that it’s not a good idea - here’s a simple tool to help deal with those voices and how to always increase your confidence as a condo investor.
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Wednesday Sep 07, 2016
Wednesday Sep 07, 2016
Andrew la Fleur discusses the transformation taking place at Yonge and Eglinton with Matt Young of Capital Developments. Matt has sold over 1500 condos at Yonge and Eglinton in the last 2.5 years at Art Shoppe Condos and 150 and 155 Redpath. Investors who missed out on the initial launch now have an opportunity to invest in these buildings as new floors were approved by the city.
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Monday Aug 29, 2016
Monday Aug 29, 2016
Some people still believe that we are building too manycondos in Toronto and that prices will fall. They are more wrong than ever.There are many reasons why condo prices are about to "pop" in 2017 andsmart investors should be taking advantage of the market right now.
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Saturday Aug 20, 2016
Saturday Aug 20, 2016
Metrolinx released their latest report: “Context Paper on the Regional Economy, Demographic Outlook and Land Use”. Long boring title, but some very interesting charts and stats inside for real estate investors. Find out 3 key insights on population trends in the Greater Toronto Area that will help you as you plan your real estate portfolio in the next 5 years.
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Friday Aug 12, 2016
Friday Aug 12, 2016
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Friday Aug 05, 2016
Friday Aug 05, 2016
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 what he is recommending condo investors do to take advantage of this exciting new development.
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Friday Jul 29, 2016
Friday Jul 29, 2016
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?
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Friday Jul 15, 2016
Friday Jul 15, 2016
Urbanation just released their “UrbanRentalReport” for the second quarter of 2016. The big news is that rentals areactually down 10% this quarter, the first time rentals have dropped since theybegan tracking the market in 2011. Should condo investors be worried? Find outon this episode
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Monday Jul 04, 2016
Monday Jul 04, 2016
Is the CRA really starting to crack down on condo assignments? What happens if you make a profit on a condo by selling it before the building is complete? How is the HST supposed to be handled when doing an assignment sale? We get the facts from HST expert Mark Purdy.
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Monday Jun 27, 2016
Monday Jun 27, 2016
Last week Britain shocked the world when they voted to leavethe European Union. This immediately had huge impact on Britain’s economy andcurrency. In the long term, this decision could impact the Toronto real estatemarket. Listen to this episode to find out how.
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Monday Jun 20, 2016
Monday Jun 20, 2016
Congrats - you finally decided to invest in a new condo! Now you’re probably wondering, what is the best type of unit to buy and what is the best type of building to buy into? In today’s episode Andrew la Fleur goes in depth on this important subject.
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Friday Jun 03, 2016
Friday Jun 03, 2016
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 the market from the Toronto Real Estate Board.
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Friday May 27, 2016
Friday May 27, 2016
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 or an indirect investor?
So many different types of real estate investing...which one is the right ‘fit’ for you??
The Pros and Condos of investing in Condos vs. investing in Houses
What exactly is “The Secret Sauce of Condo Investing”??
Why not just buy resale condos instead of pre-construction condos
What about those huge closing costs for pre-construction condos?
Monday May 16, 2016
Monday May 16, 2016
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 talked about how Don loves to invest in condos - find out why and what he likes to buy.
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Monday Apr 25, 2016
Monday Apr 25, 2016
Affordability is a real problem across the GTA and Durham Region and Ajax is no exception. Central Park Ajax will be the first new condominium in Ajax in 27 years. In today’s episode of the True Condos Podcast, Andrew la Fleur discusses the plans for the new downtown Ajax and how Central Park Ajax will kick off this mixed use community very soon.
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Friday Apr 15, 2016
Friday Apr 15, 2016
Andrew la Fleur just got back from a trip to Hong Kong. Inthis episode he talks about some of the key characteristics of a globalpowerhouse city like Hong Kong and how does Toronto stack up against a citylike Hong Kong. More importantly he addresses the question that real estateinvestors need to think about: where is Toronto headed and could we trulybecome a city like Hong Kong one day?
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Friday Apr 01, 2016
Friday Apr 01, 2016
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.
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Saturday Mar 26, 2016
Saturday Mar 26, 2016
Some economists estimated recently that $9B came into Toronto Real Estate from China in the last year. That works out to $750M/month or $25M/day. How accurate are these numbers? What does this mean for local condo investors and the market? Should we be worried?
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Friday Mar 11, 2016
Friday Mar 11, 2016
The stats are in for February 2016 and condo prices jumpedup 17.8% over last year. Is this a trend we can expect to continue or just ananomaly? Andrew la Fleur breaks down some very surprising statistics and whatthey mean for condo investors in 2016.
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Friday Feb 19, 2016
Friday Feb 19, 2016
Recently a prominent Toronto condo developer publicly went on record saying that he believes condo prices will rise 30% in the next 3 years. Was he right? Was he crazy? In this episode, Andrew la Fleur shares his thoughts on this controversial opinion and where he believes the market is heading in the next 3 years.
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Friday Feb 12, 2016
Friday Feb 12, 2016
2015 is now in the rearview mirror and 2016 is off to a roaring start. In this episode Andrew la Fleur takes a look at what the top forecasters have to say about the market including Altus/Realnet, Urbanation, and TREB, then he shares his own unique perspective on what to expect of the condo market in 2016.
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Friday Jan 29, 2016
Friday Jan 29, 2016
The Canada Pension Plan just invested another $1.4B into student housing, this after already investing $2.8B a few months ago in 2015. Student housing is clearly a growth segment of the market, and new projects are popping up all the time in Ontario, but how do you know which projects are the safest to invest in? Andrew la Fleur breaks down his 5 factors that he looks for before endorsing a student rental project to his investor clients.
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Related Links:
Canada Pension Plan Invests Another $1.4B in student housing
Why did Canada’s Biggest Investor Spend $2.8B on high-end student housing?
Student Housing 2.0: How developers are filling a niche for kids, parents and investors
Episode 57: Interview with David Choo of Ashcroft Homes about Capital Hall
Episode 66: Interview with A.J. Keilty of Varsity Properties about University Studios
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Friday Jan 15, 2016
Friday Jan 15, 2016
Returning back to the True Condos Podcast is one of our favourite people to talk to about the Toronto condo market: Riz Dhanji. Riz has been an industry leader in the condominium world for decades and has sold thousand of condos across Canada and even in Asia. At the start of 2016, the global equity markets are in turmoil. We talk about what this means for real estate investors and we get Riz’s advice for anyone thinking about getting into real estate market for the first time in 2016.
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