Ready to Real Estate

The Greater Toronto Area rental market is undergoing significant changes. After years of rent increases driven by high demand and low supply, we are now witnessing a shift towards softer rents and an increase in available units. In this episode, Tony Irwin, President and CEO of the Federation of Rental-Housing Providers of Ontario joins us to discuss the forces driving change in the rental market.

Explore key issues shaping municipal elections in the Greater Golden Horseshoe, including housing affordability, infrastructure, public safety, and regional governance. TRREB's CIO Jason Mercer sits down with journalist Jessica Smith Cross, radio talk show host Brian Crombie, and housing advocate Stephen Adler to discuss how these factors influence voter behaviour and the future of our cities.

Rebecca Mountain, an author, international keynote speaker and self-leadership engineer has a practical conversation about mindset, action, and high-performance habits for REALTORS® to find the success they want.

TRREB President Daniel Steinfeld welcomes Darci Lang, a Canadian motivational speaker, trainer, and author, for an energizing conversation. They discuss Lang’s philosophy, which encourages people to focus on the positive 90 per cent of their lives and what they can control. Recorded at TRREB REALTOR® QUEST 2026 in front of a live audience, the discussion explores how intentional focus, self-awareness, and accountability can help people navigate challenges, build resilience, and create more meaningful connections both in their business and personal lives.

Hear from CEO of Red Apple Coaching, Mary-Anne Gillespie, about what REALTORS® should do when the traditional real estate playbook no longer works. Gillespie encourages agents to build relationship-based businesses, communicate with clients in meaningful ways, and focus on consistent, measurable lead generation instead of waiting for the market to change.

In this episode of Ready to Real Estate, Jason Mercer, TRREB’s Chief Information Officer, speaks with licensed paralegal Bita Di Lisi about buying and selling tenanted properties in Ontario. From vacant possession and tenant rights to showings, cash-for-keys agreements, and what buyers inherit with an existing tenancy, Bita breaks down the risks, rules, and responsibilities REALTORS® and their clients need to understand.