Ready to Real Estate

Navigating Challenges and Elevating Standards

AI Do's, Don'ts, and Don't You Dare

In this episode of the Ready to Real Estate podcast, recorded in front of a live audience at REALTOR® QUEST 2026, TRREB Chief Information Officer Jason Mercer and Kevin Hawkins (aka the REAL AI Guy) explore how artificial intelligence is changing the real estate industry, with a focus on practical adoption, risk management, and using AI responsibly. Listen to this timely discussion on the opportunities and pitfalls of AI in real estate to gain valuable insight.

The Housing Market Story: How It’s Unfolding

What is the housing market story telling us so far in 2026, and how does it align with polling data predictions? In the latest episode of TRREB’s Ready to Real Estate podcast, host and TRREB Chief Information Officer Jason Mercer leads a timely discussion with Ipsos Senior Vice President Sean Simpson on the key factors shaping today’s market and what could unfold later this year and into early next year.

Jason and Sean explore improved affordability, ongoing buyer hesitation, first-time homebuyer intentions, average down payments, intergenerational wealth transfer, shifting inventory conditions, and the role of government policy. They also discuss what Sean describes as an “endurance economy,” as the public adapts from a short-term affordability crisis to a longer-term economic reality.

Can the City of Toronto Deliver on Its Housing Commitments?

How Toronto’s Chief Planner is Tackling the Housing Crisis

The Power of Mindful Leadership

The Art of the Close: Scripting That Converts

Behind the Scenes: A Conversation with Steve Paikin

Blueprint for Success: Leveling Up Your Real Estate Business

Affordability, Accessibility, and Cross Border Trade: Building a Stronger Toronto