Helping YOU Build Wealth through Real Estate ....Brick by Brick with Nico James-Bock
Receive insider tips, market analysis, and expert advice. from a Toronto GTHA+ Real Estate Broker AT Keller Williams Co-Elevation Realty and founder of The CondoWiz™ Group, the human intelligence behind the CondoWiz™ - Toronto GTHA+. I talk facts and do a deep dive into the official stats, factors, and projects shaping the markets today, with occasional help from other industry experts.
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Ciao! Welcome to a new episode of Building Wealth Through Real Estate...Brick by Brick with me, Nico James-Bock, Founder of The CondoWiz™ Group and Broker at Keller Williams Co-Elevation Realty in Toronto.
In this new episode, I broke down what’s happening in the current real estate market, especially the clear divide between the condo and freehold sectors. Right now, condos are firmly in a buyer’s market, thanks to high inventory...
Ciao! Welcome to a new episode of Building Wealth Through Real Estate...Brick by Brick with me, Nico James-Bock, Founder of The CondoWiz™ Group and Broker at Keller Williams Co-Elevation Realty in Toronto. In this episode I do a deep dive into the recent Band of Canada interest rate announcement, the recently released TRREB Market Stats for May 2025, and check in with Stats Can for the immigration/emigration counts. All of this to...
This episode explains how MPAC conducts property assessments in Ontario through direct comparison methods, with a focus on residential properties and the factors influencing their value. The assessment cycle operates every four years with a phase-in process for value changes, though the 2020 postponement is still affecting current values. The episode concludes with an overview of how municipalities calculate property taxes based on...
Ciao! Welcome to a new episode of Building Wealth Through Real Estate...Brick by Brick with me, Nico James-Bock, Founder of The CondoWiz™ Group and Broker at Keller Williams Co-Elevation Realty in Toronto.
In this episode, I dive into the current state of the real estate market and explore the key factors driving property values. I focus on the cost of ownership, job security, and housing supply—fundamental elements that shape how...
This episode is titled "Tariffs and Tightropes: How global and local issues are shaping GTA real estate in spring 2025." I outline 7 factors affecting real estate values, focusing on four: Cost of shelter (including ownership and rent), Job security, Local supply, and Global factors.
Emphasis is made on the importance of these factors in understanding changes in real estate values. This episode will explore how they are c...
Ciao! Welcome to a new episode of Building Wealth Through Real Estate...Brick by Brick with me, Nico James-Bock, Founder of The CondoWiz™ Group and Broker at Royal LePage Signature Realty in Downtown Toronto. Today I have the pleasure of speaking with special Guest Sean Humphries, an award-wining mortgage specialist with Dominion Lending Centres.
Sean and I discussed the impact of global politics and local Canadian politics on the ...
Nico here discussing various types of fraud and providing practical tips to stay safe, emphasizing the importance of skepticism, strong passwords, regular account monitoring, and staying informed about fraud trends.
Ciao! Welcome to a new episode of Building Wealth Through Real Estate...Brick by Brick with me, Nico James-Bock, Founder of The CondoWiz™ Group and Broker at Royal LePage Signature Realty in Downtown Toronto.
In this e...
Nico here providing an overview of the real estate market as it stands right now, highlighting the division between condo and freehold markets and the impact of historically low interest rates and recent interest rate changes. I also discuss the current economic situation, advising against making permanent decisions in temporary situations and encouraging people to consider all options before making a decision. Lastly, I differenti...
Representation Series - Listing Agreement Seller Representation (MLS & Exclusive) Form 200
In this episode I explain the new legislation, TRESA (Trust in Real Estate Services Act), which aims to provide greater transparency in real estate transactions. I go into detail regarding the major sections of the RECO Information Guide which is now 11 pages long and provides detailed information about agency and consumer expectations. I ...
Representation Series: Buyer Representation Agreement in Ontario (Form 300)
In this episode I explain the new legislation, TRESA (Trust in Real Estate Services Act), which aims to provide greater transparency in real estate transactions. I go into detail regarding the major sections of the RECO Information Guide which is now 11 pages long and provides detailed information about agency and consumer expectations. I then focus on the T...
Listing Agreement Landlord Representation, a part of the Representation Agreement series.
In this episode I explain the new legislation, TRESA (Trust in Real Estate Services Act), which aims to provide greater transparency in real estate transactions. I go into detail regarding the major sections of the RECO Information Guide which is now 11 pages long and provides detailed information about agency and consumer expectations. I then ...
Tenant representation agreement, a part of the Representation Agreement series.
In this episode I explain the new legislation, TRESA (Trust in Real Estate Services Act), which aims to provide greater transparency in real estate transactions. I go into detail regarding the major sections of the RECO Information Guide which is now 11 pages long and provides detailed information about agency and consumer expectations. I then focus on t...
Being a part of the Royal LePage family, more specifically the Royal LePage Signature Realty family, is a huge source of pride. And I wanted to just share my thoughts on the Trump rhetoric that is being bandied about. I prefer to focus on the positives.
So I am really very glad that I am working at a company that is 100 % Canadian owned. And I wanted to just share a quick memory. Last year, towards the end of September, I ...
Lots to unpack here! In this episode I discuss the market stats for January 2025 and the global market trends, highlighting the predictable downward trend in the average price for January and Bank of Canada's overnight rate, which I attribute to the high inventory environment in the condo sector and the decline in sales volume during the first half of December and January.
Welcome to a new episode of Building Wealth Through Re...
In this episode of Building Wealth Through Real Estate...Brick by Brick, I discuss mortgage options with Michael Dorego, particularly those available to first-time buyers. Michael, a mortgage agent with Northwood Mortgages Limited, shares his insights and expertise on reverse mortgages, dispelling myths and discussing the facts. He explains that reverse mortgages in Canada are heavily regulated and borrowers can typically only borr...
In this episode I discuss the real estate market's revival in late 2024 due to lower interest rates, revised mortgage rules, and increased buyer demand, with a focus on townhomes and the expected focus on housing supply and affordability in the upcoming spring 2025 federal election. I also touch on the upcoming Bank of Canada's policy announcement on January 29th, the implications of tariffs, and the factors influencing h...
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What do you understand about the differences between condominiums, co-ops, co-ownership, and common elements condominiums?
Ciao! Welcome to a new episode of Building Wealth Through Real Estate...Brick by Brick with me, Nico James-Bock, Founder of The CondoWiz™ Group and Broker at Royal LePage Signature Realty in Downtown Toronto. In this episode I reveal the main differences between freehold ownership and the 4 main type...
The catch phrase in Real Estate buying is no longer Location Location Location. In the ever-evolving world of real estate, the main trifecta of key terms depends on the type of home (single family or multi family) and the type of purchase (resale or new build/pre-construction).
Ciao! Welcome to a new episode of Building Wealth Through Real Estate...Brick by Brick with me, Nico James-Bock, Founder of The CondoWiz™ Group and...
The TRREB December 2024 Market Stats are hot off the presses! In this first episode of 2025, I provide you with important trends, stats and insights that you NEED to know heading into the spring real estate market.
Ciao! Welcome to a new episode of Building Wealth Through Real Estate...Brick by Brick with me, Nico James-Bock, Founder of The CondoWiz™ Group and Broker at Royal LePage Signature Realty in Downtown Toronto. ...
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