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Move Smartly: The Podcast

Move Smartly
Toronto, Canada
Toronto
Vancouver
Bank Of Canada
Home Ownership
Behavioral Finance
AI In Real Estate
Real Estate Market Slowdown
Multiplex Real Estate Investment
Toronto Real Estate Market
Canada
HST Rebate
Mortgage Arrears Canada
Greater Toronto Area
Housing
Toronto Housing Market
Real Estate
Housing Market
Gambling For Redemption
Policy Subsidies For Housing

The Move Smartly podcast invites you into data-driven conversations about issues impacting residential real estate in Toronto, across Canada and beyond. Join broker John Pasalis and other experts as we unpack real estate through a variety of timely market updates, lively discussions and insightful interviews. Here to help you make more informed decisions, whether you are a home buyer, seller, owne... more

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Latest Episodes

Canada's economy is showing increasing signs of strain, with weakening economic data pointing toward a technical recession—and this month's Real Estate Roundtable unpacks what that could mean for the housing market in the months and years ahead.

Jo... more

Housing debates today are dominated by one idea: if we just build more homes, prices will fall. But what if that story is incomplete?

In this episode, I sit down with Mike Fellman to unpack his report Fixing Housing Means Fixing Finance and explore... more

In this episode, John sits down with Ben Rabidoux of Edge Realty Analytics for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of Canada's economy and housing market. They start with the macro picture — an economy where headline GDP growth masks a strugglin... more

In today's live, we're breaking down Toronto's two-sided housing market — where condos and suburban homes are struggling, but some central Toronto neighbourhoods are still seeing fierce bidding wars. We also answered viewer questions and discussed wh... more

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Recent Guests

Ben Rabidoux
Guest; head of Edge Realty Analytics, housing/economy analyst
Edge Realty Analytics
Episode: "Go Home Developers, You're Drunk": Ben Rabidoux on Canada's Economy and Housing
David Ickman
From Relosfee and housing market analyst
Relosfee
Episode: Builder Bailout or Buyer Boost? The Truth About Canada's Housing Market Right Now
Gregg Lintern
Former chief planner of the city of Toronto; dean of the Curtner Urban Leadership Program with the Toronto Chapter of the Urban Land Institute
City of Toronto / Curtner Urban Leadership Program
Episode: Bold Plans and Broken Systems: A Conversation with Gregg Lintern
Richard Lyall
President of Rescon, Ontario builders association
Rescon
Episode: Built to Stall: Why Ontario's Housing Machine Has Stopped — and What It Takes to Restart It
David LaRocque
Mortgage broker
Independent mortgage broker
Episode: Rising Rates and Competitive Pockets in Toronto's Housing Market
Steve Saretsky
Realtor from Vancouver
The Loonie Hour / independent broker
Episode: A Slow Start to 2026 & Interest Rate Uncertainty — Real Estate Roundtable (March 2026)
David Larock
Mr. Mortgage Broker
Toronto
Episode: A Slow Start to 2026 & Interest Rate Uncertainty — Real Estate Roundtable (March 2026)
Preet Banerjee
Behavioural finance researcher, personal finance expert, Globe and Mail columnist, creator of yourmoneydegree.com
Episode: What Happens When Young People Give Up on Homeownership?
Peter Carlos
Real estate professional from Realosophy Realty
Realosophy Realty
Episode: Real Estate Commissions Explained + Condo vs House for First-Time Buyers

Host

John Pasalis
Host of Move Smartly Show and Move Smartly podcast; specializes in data-driven real estate analysis and market updates.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
  • Well worth a listen

    Loving this podcast, it is both entertaining and educational!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Poppy@davedubeau
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Required listening for any home owner

    I’m so glad I discovered this podcast. Looking at real estate through different lenses — economics, finance, psychology. Who knew real estate could be this fascinating?! Intelligent, honest information that we all should know, whether you’re already a homeowner or not. I wish they taught this stuff in school!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    3rd Time Mom #2
    Canada7 years ago

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Required listening for any home owner; intelligent, honest information that we all should know.
Loving this podcast, it is both entertaining and educational!
Provides insightful, data-driven perspectives on housing and policy.

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"Go Home Developers, You're Drunk": Ben Rabidoux on Canada's Economy and Housing
Q: If you had to describe the state of Canada's economy right now in a few sentences, like where are we in the cycle?
The economy is soft and regionally divergent; employment is mixed with growth in energy-heavy provinces like Alberta, but weakness in Ontario and Quebec. Inflation remains a concern tied to energy and expectations, and policy will likely respond to inflation dynamics rather than oil moves alone. The overall impression is a flat-to-soft growth backdrop with meaningful regional disparities that show up in housing demand and construction, especially in the resale and rental markets.
Rising Rates and Competitive Pockets in Toronto's Housing Market
Q: Is Geary Avenue area the hottest right now in Toronto?
Geary Avenue is highlighted as an increasingly popular area due to its transformation from industrial to vibrant urban quarters, with new restaurants and shops boosting desirability; it's not necessarily the absolute hottest, but it's a strong example of a gentrifying neighborhood attracting buyers.
Real Estate Commissions Explained + Condo vs House for First-Time Buyers
Q: What factors drive housing prices, and how should immigration play into understanding the market?
Immigration is a factor but not the sole driver; a combination of population growth, interest rates, and supply constraints collectively push prices, making it hard to isolate a single cause; the market dynamics shift with time and policy changes.
Real Estate Commissions Explained + Condo vs House for First-Time Buyers
Q: How do commissions work, and are there viable alternatives to traditional percentage-based structures?
The host and guest discuss that commissions reflect the time, effort, and costs involved, and that while hourly models exist, they clash with consumer expectations; competition, listing-focused structures, and market culture drive current norms and there are existing alternative models, though none have fully displaced traditional commissions.
Real Estate Commissions Explained + Condo vs House for First-Time Buyers
Q: How should homeowners think about renovations when prices may be declining or uncertain?
Renovating is often not a guaranteed way to add equivalent value; it's better to renovate with a focus on long-term living needs and to consider the larger costs of selling and buying again in a uncertain market.

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The show concentrates on data-driven discussions about real estate, housing markets, and macro-finance implications in Canada and beyond. Episodes blend market updates, on-the-ground observations, and expert interviews with researchers, mortgage professionals, urban planners, and policy analysts to illuminate housing demand, supply, and affordability dynamics. Notable strengths include rigorous data framing, multi-city perspectives, and timely explorations of policy levers, financing trends, and market psychology. A recurring strength is the use of roundtable formats and guest expertise to unpack complex housing issues for buyers, sellers, investors, and policymakers. Potential listeners will likely value evidence-based insights, practical ... more

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