Ready to Real Estate

The “New Normal” of the Post-Pandemic Workplace

Two years into a global pandemic that permanently disrupted the office work landscape, what does the “new normal” mean for employers and their employees who might not be returning to in-person work full-time, if at all? Joining Ready to Real Estate host Jason Mercer to discuss the findings in TRREB’s joint report, Navigating the New Normal, are John Wright, Executive Vice-President of Maru Public Opinion, and Craig Ruttan, the Policy Director of Energy, Environment, and Land Use at the Toronto Regional Board of Trade.

Keeping up with the Consumers: Early 2022 Ipsos Polling

The headlines and pundits continue to talk about real estate – but how does the average GTA consumer feel about it? TRREB’s Chief Market Analyst Jason Mercer met with Ipsos Public Affairs Senior Vice President Sean Simpson to pore over revealing consumer data that shows what is of chief concern to home buyers, sellers, and investors in early 2022.

New Year, New Homes

What does the landscape for new homes in the GTA look like at the start of 2022 after two years of a disruptive pandemic? TRREB’s Chief Market Analyst Jason Mercer met with Altus Group VP and Chief Economist Peter Norman to discuss the need for new housing projects, including single-family, condominium, and the ever-elusive “missing middle” developments, plus the challenges and opportunities for each.

Tax Tips for REALTORS®

REALTORS®, sharpen your pencils. Real estate accounting specialist Cherry Chan joined TRREB’s Jason Mercer in this episode of Ready to Real Estate to share tax tips, including deductions you might miss, whether or not to establish your own Personal Real Estate Corporation (PREC), and special considerations to take around your true home office: your car.

Disclaimer: TRREB does not provide tax or financial advice. Consult an accountant and/or lawyer when applying any financial advice heard in this episode to your own business.

Work, Live, Give.

TRREB’s Chief Market Analyst Jason Mercer hosts this special holiday episode on charitable giving that includes a look back at how our Members strove to make a difference in the communities they serve. You’ll hear from volunteers at Feed the Need, Habitat for Humanity, and the Toronto Foundation for Student Success on how TRREB Member REALTOR® contributions help these vital programs continue to deliver to their communities and make a big impact on the lives of people across the Greater Toronto Area.

Health Equals Wealth

The new year is often a time to inspire reflection, but turning resolutions into real, permanent life changes can be tough. TRREB’s Jason Mercer talked with success consultant and bestselling author Nana Jokura about building personal and professional successes for REALTORS® – and how doing both doesn’t have to be mutually exclusive. Listen to the episode to get inspired on how to set ambitious yet achievable goals for your life and business.

“The Holy Grail”: A Report on Supply and Housing Affordability

Housing prices have risen across Canada, but none more so than in Toronto and Vancouver, ranked among some of the most unaffordable cities to live in the world. TRREB’s Chief Market Analyst Jason Mercer met with researchers David Amborski and Frank Clayton from the Ryerson University Centre for Urban Research, who reviewed the Canada-British Columbia Expert Panel on the Future of Housing Supply and Affordability and examined its findings through a Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area lens. They found a land-use planning system largely unresponsive to increasing demand in housing as well as some suggestions on how to fix it.

Back to Business

With a year and a half into a global pandemic that disrupted the business world as we know it, Ray Wong, VP Data Operations, Altus Group, talks with Host Jason Mercer about what a return to work might look like – and what it means for commercial real estate. Examining business, retail, logistics, and multi-residential sectors, Ray shares data and trends for what commercial real estate might look like in the next 18 months and beyond.

TOCs: How Transit Helps Housing

Transit-oriented communities (TOCs) are a human-first answer to the systemic housing supply crunch in the GTA. Ontario’s Associate Minister of Transportation – and former REALTOR® – Stan Cho met with TRREB President Kevin Crigger and Chief Market Analyst Jason Mercer to discuss how he’s working across all levels of government to encourage the development of livable neighbourhoods for the entire Golden Horseshoe.

Building Wealth Through Investing In Real Estate

Discover the inspiring story of one woman - empowering others to build wealth through real estate. Tahani Aburaneh, Canada’s Leading Female Real Estate Investing Expert, best-selling author, and wealth coach, shares strategies on getting started. Note: the views and opinions of the guest on this episode do not necessarily reflect those of TRREB.