The Real - Hickson Real Estate Podcast

EP40- Express Advice Q4 + 2026 Predictions

We round up what we saw in 2025 GTA Real Estate Market & offer some PREDICTIONS for 2026. Plus we talk about all of the current mixed markets in GTA & around Ontario: - Renters - Landlords - 1st Time Home Buyers - Investors - Downsizers GTA Market Quick Tips It was the year of the FTHB... The Market is shifting towards "balanced" , but still some uncertainty out there. Depending on what you want & where you're going there are different answers & different opportunities right now. Rates are holding, time to lock in! Either way, when selling, you NEED a good agent *wink wink* because only the best presented & marketed homes are selling for some great prices. The Rental Market is chilling out for the winter but will return strong in early 2026. As mentioned above, If you are looking to buy your first or upgrade, NOW is a really good time to do it before it gets too competitive. The rates are back to "reasonable".... Remember to "Date the Rate & Marry The Price" For Any Advice on Real Estate Planning reach out today! @hicksonrealestate

EP39- Some Things Never Change W/ Mary Carota

A Change In The Air? We talk changes in Real Estate + the things that don't change. Plus we talk about all of the mixed markets in GTA & around Ontario: - Renters - Landlords - 1st Time Home Buyers - Investors - Downsizers GTA Market Quick Tips Still the year of the FTHB... The Market made a shift in the more balanced direction, but still a lot of uncertainty out there. Depending on what you want & where you're going there are different answers & different opportunities right now. Rates & lending affordability could be shifting in the wrong direction so keep an eye out if that affects you! Either way, when selling, you NEED a good agent *wink wink* because only the best presented & marketed homes are selling for some great prices. The Rental Market is still solid, but seems to be cooling as we approach the end of summer. As mentioned above, If you are looking to buy your first or upgrade, NOW is a really good time to do it before it gets too competitive. The rates are back to "reasonable".... Remember to "Date the Rate & Marry The Price" For Any Advice on Real Estate Planning reach out today! @hicksonrealestate

EP38- State Of The Economy W/ Shawn Stillman

Let's Talk ECONOMY! We address the state of the economy with the owner of MortgageOutlet.ca... Plus we talk about all of the mixed markets in GTA & around Ontario: - Renters - Landlords - 1st Time Home Buyers - Investors - Downsizers GTA Market Quick Tips Still the year of the FTHB... Otherwise the Market is still doing OK, still a lot of uncertainty out there. Depending on what you want & where you're going there are different answers & different opportunities right now. Rates & lending affordability are at new recent lows, so expect things to continue to start moving again soon Either way, when selling, you NEED a good agent *wink wink* because only the best presented & marketed homes are selling for some great prices. The Rental Market is getting easier for tenants. Wanna-be landlords should be looking to make a move, before the demand weakens. As mentioned above, If you are looking to buy your first or upgrade, NOW is a really good time to do it before it gets too competitive. The rates are back to "reasonable".... Remember to "Date the Rate & Marry The Price" For Any Advice on Real Estate Planning reach out today! @hicksonrealestate

EP37- Express Advice Q2 + Special Announcement

Express Advice For Everyone In Q2 2025 + BONUS Announcment... Listen to the end to find out! Get Certain About Uncertainty! We talk about all of the mixed markets in GTA & around Ontario: - Renters - Landlords - 1st Time Home Buyers - Investors - Downsizers GTA Market Quick Tips Still the year of the FTHB... Otherwise the Market is still chugging along. Depending on what you want & where you're going there are different answers & different opportunities right now. Rates are still dropping (now that'll depend on the economy & our neighbours tariffs) so things should expect to continue to move... Either way, when selling, you NEED a good agent *wink wink* because only the best presented & marketed homes are selling for some great prices. The Rental Market is getting easier for tenants. Wanna-be landlords should be looking to make a move, before the demand weakens. As mentioned above, If you are looking to buy your first or upgrade, NOW is a really good time to do it before it gets too competitive. The rates are back to "reasonable".... Remember to "Date the Rate & Marry The Price" For Any Advice on Real Estate Planning reach out today! @hicksonrealestate

EP 36- The Future Of Real Estate W/ Jason Katz

*Spooky Alien Sounds* We're coming to you from the future! Not really, but we do talk about where Real Estate Is Headed We Also talk about all of the mixed markets in GTA & around Ontario: - Renters - Landlords - 1st Time Home Buyers - Investors - Downsizers GTA Market Quick Tips The Market is going to be interesting in Q1! Depending on what you want & where you're going there are different answers & different opportunites right now. The shift is here, generally speaking. Rates are still dropping so things should expect to continue to move... Either way, when selling, you NEED a good agent *wink wink* because only the best presented & marketed homes are selling for some great prices. The Rental Market is getting still chugging a long at a reasonable pace & it'll largely depend on the economy. As mentioned above, If you are looking to buy your first or upgrade, NOW is a really good time to do it before it gets too competitive. The rates are still relatively high but they are starting to drop. Remember to "Date the Rate & Marry The Price" For Any Advice on Real Estate Planning reach out today! @hicksonrealestate