Whether you're a seasoned realtor, a first-time homebuyer, or an investor, the ability to negotiate effectively can be the key to unlocking favourable deals and maximizing your outcomes.  In this episode, we explore the importance of negotiation in making deals, opportunities in Alberta and Florida markets and digitizing your mortgage business. Join us as we  explore the depths of these topics and uncover insights that will help to stay ahead of the curve. We chat about: Role of negotiation in securing the best deal for your clients. It is important to build rapport with other real ..read more

Welcome back! In this episode, we dive into the contentions on short-term rentals and their alleged impact on housing affordability. While the game of Airbnb can be appealing, a claim has surfaced, asserting that short-term rentals are significantly responsible for the surge in rental rates. But hold on, do our hosts buy into this narrative? In this episode, we chat about:  - The Airbnb Debate: Is it friend or foe to affordability? We critically analyze its potential impact on housing costs. - How to reposition underperforming properties and boost your cash flow through strategic choices ..read more

Welcome back! In this episode, we dive into the crystal ball for 2024 real estate and mortgage forecasts. Rates are holding steady until March, with potential drops in April. Bond yields are on a downward spiral, bringing fixed rates with them. The sidelines are crowded with eager investors, ready to pounce at the slightest rate of pullback. Are you ready to join the game? In this episode, we chat about: - Learn about the game-changing updates in TRESA rules and regulations, including open bidding and designated representation. - We share a summer offer showdown story, squeezing an extra 25k f ..read more

Welcome back! We hope you enjoyed your holidays with your friends & family. As we head into 2024, we thought it would be great to discuss the events that unraveled this fall. From a surge in inventory affecting buyer decisions to a decline as the holidays approached, the market has seen its fair share of twists. In the episode, we discuss: The highs and lows of the market, from a notable surge in inventory impacting buyer decisions to a subsequent decline in activity as the holiday season approached. The effects of Bank of Canada rate holds and inflation rates, uncovering their influen ..read more

Embarking on the journey of establishing your own Airbnb business is an enticing venture, often romanticized as a simple path to financial prosperity. The notion seems easy: secure a property, elevate its value, list it on the platform, and watch as a list of eager guests queue up to reserve your space. It appears effortless, luring a growing number of people into this dynamic realm of real estate investing. But the realities of Airbnb are more nuanced than meets the eye. As seasoned real estate experts and seasoned Airbnb entrepreneurs, we've gone through the highs and lows of this investment ..read more

The good ol questions in real estate, “when should you sell? Or “when should I buy?” These are questions that you’ll get different answers on all the time depending on who you’re speaking to.  In this episode, we provide you with our perspective on the common trends we notice in people when they’re looking to buy and sell. There are a lot of factors that go into making these decisions but we’re going to break down what certain things you need to have to make the best informed decision for you or your family. We dive deep into: The crucial aspect of determining when the right time to sel ..read more

Welcome back to episode 2 of The Bottom Line podcast with Luca, Antonio, and Mike. Being in the industry has illuminated certain beliefs we commonly see with our prospective clients . The constant rhetoric is you need a certain amount of money to buy your first home, when to get into the market, and flux of do’s and don'ts when deciding to invest in a property.  In today’s episode we are going to debunk these misconceptions and provide you with a first hand experience of how we’ve made it happen for ourselves, and clients. On the show we discuss: How long should you be renting for Mi ..read more

Welcome to episode 1 of The Bottom Line Podcast! This show is hosted by Luca DeLeo, Antonio Catalano, & Michael D’andrea. We’re two real estate agents, and a mortgage broker within the Greater Toronto Area coming together to educate the masses about real estate in a fun & enjoyable way.  Join us on this journey as we provide you with real estate information that will aid you in buying & selling your property. In this very first episode, we provide you with our personal backgrounds, what led us to be real estate professionals, and why we started this podcast. We discuss:  ..read more