This Week in Real Estate

TWIRE S25 E45: Toronto’s New $3M Home Tax: Will It Break the Luxury Market?

Toronto has approved a new land transfer tax on homes selling over $3 million, but will it actually help housing affordability, or make things worse? In this episode, Rob Golfi sits down with Conrad Zurini and mortgage expert Brian Hogben to break down how the new tax could impact luxury buyers, sellers, and the broader real estate market. They discuss whether wealthy buyers will simply absorb the cost, move outside the city, or pass the pain down the chain and why areas like Oakville, Niagara, and Vaughan could be the real winners. If you care about where Toronto real estate is heading, this is a must-listen.

TWIRE S25 E44: Lottery Mansions Are a Trap: Why $50M Winners Lose Millions in Real Estate

Winning the lottery sounds like a dream. Until you build a mansion that no one wants to buy. In this episode, Rob Golfi is joined by real estate expert Conrad Zurini and mortgage specialist Brian Hogben to break down why lottery winners often lose millions in luxury real estate. From overbuilt mansions to inflated appraisals, they reveal the costly mistakes behind $30M homes that sell for half the price and what smart money should do instead.

TWIRE S25 E43: Markets Bucking the Trend: Montreal, Halifax & Gatineau Explained

Why are Montreal, Halifax, and Gatineau thriving while Ontario markets cool off? In this episode, Rob Golfi, Conrad Zurini, and Brian Hogben break down the affordability shift driving buyers east, surprising migration patterns, investor activity, and the latest housing-start statistics. Plus: insights on luxury listings, interest rate predictions, and how new U.S. tax proposals could spill into the Canadian market. Packed with real data and frontline perspectives, this episode explains what’s really happening behind the headlines.

TWIRE S25 E42: Mortgage Myths, Market Truths: What’s Really Happening in Canadian Real Estate

In this week’s episode, Rob Golfi sits down with Conrad Zurini and Brian Hogben to unpack the truth behind Canada’s shifting real estate and mortgage landscape. From falling delinquency rates to the hidden risks in private lending, balloon mortgages, and over-leveraged developers, the trio breaks down what’s really happening beneath the headlines. Whether you're a homeowner, investor, or market watcher, this episode cuts through the noise with real numbers, real insights, and real talk.

TWIRE S25 E41: Investors vs Homeowners: Who Wins If 50-Year Mortgages Arrive?

n this episode, Rob Golfi sits down with Conrad Zurini and Brian Hogben to unpack one of the hottest debates in real estate: the potential arrival of 50-year mortgages.They break down who actually benefits — investors seeking cash flow or homeowners trying to stay afloat — and what extended amortizations could mean for equity, pricing, and market confidence. The conversation also dives into Canada’s housing policies, mortgage renewals looming in 2025, and why long-term financing tools might trigger a wave of unexpected market behavior.

TWIRE S25 E40: Blue Jays, Tiny Condos & Real Estate Chaos — October Market Breakdown

Could baseball really be to blame for October’s real estate slowdown? Rob Golfi, Conrad Zurini, and Brian Hogben dive into Toronto’s condo crisis, the financing headaches for tiny units, and how shifting buyer behavior is shaking up the market. Tune in for laughs, insights, and some surprising stats!

TWIRE S25 E39: Millionaires Are Made in This Market: Why Now Might Be the Time to Buy

In this week’s episode of What’s Happening in Real Estate This Week, Rob Golfi, Conrad Zurini, and Brian Hogben dive deep into the Bank of Canada’s latest rate move, the surge in rental construction, and why this flat market could actually be the biggest opportunity of the decade. From consumer confidence to creative buying strategies, the team unpacks how today’s buyers can position themselves to win big in the years ahead.

TWIRE S25 E38: One Missed Signature That Cost Thousands: Real Estate Legal Shocker!

In this week’s episode of What’s Happening in Real Estate This Week, Rob Golfi, Conrad Zurini, and Brian Hogben break down a shocking Ontario court case where one missing signature cost home sellers thousands. Discover how a simple paperwork mistake voided a deal, what agents can learn from it, and how new AI tools are helping prevent costly errors. Plus, the team dives into Hamilton’s vacant home tax and the growing rental crisis.

TWIRE S25 E37: Stop Paying Rent: How to Own a Home for Under $2,000 a Month

💡 Thinking homeownership is out of reach? Rob Golfi and Brian Hogben break down how first-time buyers can own a home for less than $2,000 a month! From hidden deals under $350K to using the “Purchase Plus Improvement” program, learn how smart financing and timing can turn renters into homeowners — even in today’s market.

TWIRE S25 E36: From 2021 to 2027: How Today’s Market Mirrors the Past

Ever feel like the real estate market’s on repeat? Rob Golfi and Conrad Zurini break down how 2021 to 2027 could mirror the same market cycles we saw decades ago. With insights, real stories, and hard data, this episode will change how you think about pricing, timing, and opportunity.