Join Mark & Joey for Episode 98 of the Toronto Livings Podcast—a jam-packed mix of life updates, travel tales, and the latest Toronto real estate insights.
✈️ Euro-Mark Returns
Mark shares highlights from his unforgettable three–week Italian adventure through Sardinia, Florence and the hills of Chianti—complete with wine resort stays, lavender views and some hilarious mosquito encounters.
🎶 Joey’s Musical Summer
From epic System of a Down mosh pits at Rogers Centre to soulful Alabama Shakes at Budweiser Stage, Joey recaps a music-filled August—and even takes the stage himself for a surprise guitar cameo.
🏡 Toronto Real Estate Market Update – August 2025
Sales down 15% month-over-month, but up nearly 5% year-over-year
Average price dips to $1,022,000—the lowest since Jan 2021
Days on market jump to 49, almost double March’s pace
Condos remain a buyer’s market with 6.7 months of inventory
Semis and detached homes see the biggest price drops, while towns hold steady.
📈 What Buyers & Sellers Should Know:
Fall market activity is picking up despite summer slowdowns
Rate cuts may bring more optimism—watch for quicker sales if the Bank of Canada trims again.
With condo prices softening and new construction slowing, now is a smart time for long-term buyers to start planning.
💡 Plus:
The guys dive into the iPro Realty trust account scandal shaking the industry and share what it means for clients, realtors and future regulations.
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CHAPTERS
(00:00) Introduction and Episode Overview
(00:25) Life Updates and Summer Adventures
(06:44) Concert Experiences and Venue Reviews
(14:03) Real Estate Market Update
(18:34) Market Trends and Agent Advice
(19:12) Average Price Analysis
(20:10) Days on Market Insights
(22:51) Transactions Overview
(25:22) Price Fluctuations
(30:32) Rental Market Dynamics
(34:00) iPro Realty Scandal
(39:38) Conclusion and Future Episodes
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