Real Estate Investing on the True Condos Podcast
271 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 6 ratingsFounder of TrueCondos.com and real estate investing expert Andrew la Fleur interviews some of the most influential and prevalent people in the Toronto condo market. http://www.truecondos.com
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Understanding Insurance for Condo Investors and Landlords with Daniel Mirkovic of SquareOneInsurance.ca
January 17, 2017 19:35 - 21 minutes - 29 MBAs a condo investor and landlord, do you need to have your own insurance? Find out the answer to this critical question and learn more about insurance and condo investing as Andrew la Fleur interviews the President and Founder of SquareOneInsurance.ca - Daniel Mirkovic. Click here for show notes. Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative 416-371-2333 / [email protected] http://www.truecondos.com http://www.twitter.com/andrewlafleur http://www.facebook.com/truecondos
Should Your Parents Sell Their House and Buy a Condo?
January 10, 2017 17:48 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MBAre your parents at retirement age and wondering if now is the time to sell their home and buy a condo? You’re not alone - this is a very common question. In this episode, Andrew la Fleur looks at the many potential reasons why people think it’s a good idea to sell their home and buy a condo, he will identify the one single reason that underlies them all, and he presents 2 alternative solutions to the question of should your parents (or you) sell their house and buy a condo? Click here for ...
How Do You Choose a Good Condo? Buying from Floor Plans vs. Buying in Real Life
December 20, 2016 18:46 - 20 minutes - 28.8 MBHow do you know what is a good unit to buy? People tend to buy from floor plans very differently than people do in real life - once the condo is built. Learn about some of the mistakes investors make when choosing a plan, and learn about what real life buyers and renters react to when stepping into a condo. Click here for show notes. Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative 416-371-2333 / [email protected] http://www.truecondos.com http://www.twitter.com/andrewlafleur http://www.face...
What Happens When Your Condo Developer Goes Bankrupt?
December 19, 2016 18:50 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MBToronto developer Urbancorp looks to come out of their bankruptcy proceedings with $31m in their pocket, yet none of their purchasers will be getting their homes. What happened here and more importantly what can we learn from this saga as real estate investors? Click here for show notes. Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative 416-371-2333 / [email protected] http://www.truecondos.com http://www.twitter.com/andrewlafleur http://www.facebook.com/truecondos
3 Scary Statistics That Show Just How Hot The Downtown Condo Market Is Right Now
December 09, 2016 14:51 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MBThe downtown condo market is so hot right now it’s scary! The numbers reached historical levels earlier in 2016 and the market is still accelerating. In this episode, Andrew la Fleur shares 3 statistics about the downtown condo market that will shock and surprise you. If you’re in the condo market already it’s great news, if you are still on the sidelines, now is the time to jump in - listen to find out why. Click here for show notes. Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative 416-371-2333 / ...
Why Would Someone Pay $3000/month in Rent Instead of Buying?
December 07, 2016 16:24 - 20 minutes - 28 MBAndrew la Fleur has been advising clients this year to start adding 2 bedroom condos (especially over 800 sq ft) to their portfolio. For the first time ever, larger units are the hottest segment of the condo market. But one investor asked Andrew a great question: why would someone rent one of these units for $3000/month instead of just buying? Andrew will provide 8 reasons why in this episode. Click here for show notes. Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative 416-371-2333 / andrew@truec...
Tour of Downtown Toronto neighbourhoods through the eyes of a first time condo investor
November 30, 2016 14:37 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBJoin Andrew la Fleur and one of his clients who is a first time condo investor as they explore around different downtown Toronto neighbourhoods. Find out which neighbourhoods are hot, which ones are set to grow in the next 5-10 years and understand what to look for when investing in a downtown neighbourhood. Click here for show notes. Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative 416-371-2333 / [email protected] http://www.truecondos.com http://www.twitter.com/andrewlafleur http://www....
Why Toronto is a Superstar City and What it Means for Condo Investors
November 28, 2016 17:19 - 11 minutes - 15.9 MBRichard Florida, noted urbanist and author, says that Toronto is in a class of “superstar cities”. Find out what this means and why it’s great news for condo investors as Andrew la Fleur analyzes a recent article in the Globe and Mail that talks about home ownership rates in Canada and the effect of rising real estate prices. Click here for show notes. Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative 416-371-2333 / [email protected] http://www.truecondos.com http://www.twitter.com/andrewla...
How to Increase the Rent on Your Condo by 27% in 1 Year Without Doing Any Renovations
November 24, 2016 22:12 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBThis episode is a case study of how one Toronto landlord managed to increase the rent they were getting on their condo by 27% in just a year and without doing any renovations or changing anything in the unit itself. Andrew la Fleur talks about this and the lessons to be learned for all Toronto condo investors. Click here for show notes. Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative 416-371-2333 / [email protected] http://www.truecondos.com http://www.twitter.com/andrewlafleur http:/...
Why Investors Should Refinance their Properties Now with Jake Abramowicz
November 18, 2016 16:28 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBJake Abramowicz has been a mortgage agent for 14 years. Hear what he has to say about the new mortgage rules - how investors are the big winners, tips for getting all your deals financed, and why you should refinance your existing properties now before the new rules kick in on November 30, 2016. Click here for show notes. Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative 416-371-2333 / [email protected] http://www.truecondos.com http://www.twitter.com/andrewlafleur http://www.facebook.com/...
Why the Rental Market Continues to Break all Records with Shaun Hildebrand
November 16, 2016 20:02 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBThe rental market for Toronto condos is breaking all kinds of records this year. Supply at an all time low. Sales-to-listings at an all time high. Rental prices increasing by 9% to an all time high. Days on the market at an all time low. What is driving this crazy and insatiable demand for renting Toronto condos and how long will it continue? Shaun Hildebrand of Urbanation discusses on this episode. Click here for show notes. Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative 416-371-2333 / and...
Investing in the Booming Downtown East Side with Elliott Taube
November 15, 2016 20:19 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MBElliott Taube is President of International Home Marketing Group and has sold over 2000 condos in 2016 alone. Elliott is now representing Great Gulf Homes on their new project Home Condos in the booming downtown east side. Elliott discusses what is fueling the surge of new interest in the Downtown East as well as the unique opportunity it represents to condo investors. Click here for show notes. Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative 416-371-2333 / [email protected] http://www....
How to Sell a Condo in King West for $1300 per square foot with Rizwan Malik
November 06, 2016 21:54 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MBp.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial; color: #000000; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} The Toronto condo market keeps on moving and breaking records. It was just a few years ago that $600 per square foot was considered high, and now, that’s considered incredibly cheap! A unit at Charlie condos just sold for $1300 per square foot - smashing all records for the King West market and this shows how mature the market is becoming. Rizwan Malik was th...
Why Students Make Perfect Tenants with Darryl Firsten of In8 Developments
November 04, 2016 20:40 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBDarryl Firsten is President of In8 Developments which has successfully sold or built over 10 student rental condo projects in Waterloo. Now they are bringing their brand and experience to Kingston to take advantage of the landlord friendly market next to Queen’s University. Learn more about this exciting opportunity to invest in a recession proof asset that is student housing and discover why Darryl says that contrary to popular belief, students make for perfect tenants. Click here for s...
Should I Use the Equity In My Home to Invest In a Condo?
October 28, 2016 17:46 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBIs using the equity in your home through a HELOC (home equity line of credit) a wise way to invest in pre-construction condos? What are some strategies that can be used? What are the risks? Is it better to pay for investment condos with cash? Andrew la Fleur discusses all these issues and more on this episode. Click here for the show notes. Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative [email protected] http://www.truecondos.com http://www.twitter.com/andrewlafleur http://www....
I Will Buy When The Market Crashes and Other Lies We Tell Ourselves
October 22, 2016 02:45 - 12 minutes - 8.73 MBOne of the biggest lies that people tell themselves is that they are waiting for the market to crash and then they will invest in real estate. Whenever the Toronto condo market eventually slows down or “crashes”, people who have been saying this will never buy. Trying to time the market is a fools’ game, find out what you should do instead on this episode. Click here for show notes. Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative [email protected] http://www.truecondos.com http://www.twit...
Should Real Estate Investors Fear the New Mortgage Rules?
October 17, 2016 16:53 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this episode, Andrew la Fleur shares his own thoughts on what has happened with the new mortgage rule changes in Canada and what it means for the market and real estate investors. Click here for show notes. Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative [email protected] http://www.truecondos.com http://www.twitter.com/andrewlafleur http://www.facebook.com/truecondos
The Winners and the Losers of the New Mortgage Rules with James Laird of Canwise Financial
October 14, 2016 21:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBEveryone in the Canadian real estate world is talking about the new mortgage rules and how they will affect the market. Andrew la Fleur talks to James Laird of Canwise financial, a mortgage brokerage responsible for over $1B in mortgages about the new rules and how they will affect investors, first time buyers, and people looking to refinance their homes. Click here for show notes. Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative [email protected] http://www.truecondos.com http://www.twitter....
How The Wyatt Condos Addresses The Growing Demand for Family Friendly Condos Downtown
October 07, 2016 21:06 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBThe Wyatt Condos is the newest building by Daniels in downtown east as part of the Regent Park revitalization. In this episode, Jacob Cohen - Director of Project Implementation for Daniels gives True Condos Nation a sneak peek into The Wyatt including some amazing amenities planned for families in the building. Click here for show notes. Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative [email protected] http://www.truecondos.com http://www.twitter.com/andrewlafleur http://www.face...
How the New Mortgage Rules in Canada Will Affect the Real Estate Market
October 06, 2016 20:00 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MBJamie Johnston, broker/owner of Remax Condos Plus and Andrew la Fleur discuss the new mortgage rules and how they will affect the real estate market in Canada. There will be some clear winners and losers under these new rules. Click here for show notes. Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative [email protected] http://www.truecondos.com http://www.twitter.com/andrewlafleur http://www.facebook.com/truecondos
Q&A: My condo is cash flow negative, should I sell it?
October 05, 2016 17:16 - 20 minutes - 13.7 MBOn this episode, Andrew la Fleur answers a question from a podcast listener who says their property taxes just doubled and this killed their cash flow, making them go into the negative each month. He wonders if he should sell his property and invest in something else. Listen to hear Andrew’s advice to this condo investor. Click here for show notes. Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative [email protected] http://www.truecondos.com http://www.twitter.com/andrewlafleur http://ww...
Rogers M City Condo Development. Should You Invest with the Cable Company?
October 01, 2016 18:17 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBRogers revealed spectacular plans this week to build 10 condo buildings in a large parcel of land in Downtown Mississauga with Urban Capital as development partner. Should you invest with Rogers? Andrew la Fleur gives his take on this development and the Mississauga City Centre sub-market. Click here for show notes. Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative [email protected] http://www.truecondos.com http://www.twitter.com/andrewlafleur http://www.facebook.com/truecondos
The One Thing That Will Slow Down The Canadian Housing Market With Housing Analyst Ben Myers
September 29, 2016 22:01 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBOn this episode Ben Myers and Andrew talk about the factors behind the growth in house prices and the one thing that could slow down this price growth. They also discuss how Australia and New Zealand are dealing with foreign investors, and examine why house prices have risen dramatically in many countries around the world in the last 25 years. Click here for show notes. Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative [email protected] http://www.truecondos.com http://www.twitter.com/andrewla...
How to Know If Your Tenants Are Taking Advantage of You
September 28, 2016 21:56 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBAs a condo investor, how do you know if you are being taken advantage of by your tenants? Are you charging enough for rent? When should you look at refinancing your condo? Andrew la Fleur tackles these questions using a real life case study of a condo investor looking to maximize his returns. Click here for show notes Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative [email protected] http://www.truecondos.com http://www.twitter.com/andrewlafleur http://www.facebook.com/truecondos
What Upgrades Should You Do When Buying a Condo for Investment?
September 27, 2016 17:59 - 10 minutes - 7.3 MBIn this episode, Andrew la Fleur answers a common question that many first time investors have about upgrades. Specifically, what upgrades should you do to a condo when buying for investment? His answer may surprise you. Click here for show notes. Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative [email protected] http://www.truecondos.com http://www.twitter.com/andrewlafleur http://www.facebook.com/truecondos
Do You Need a Real Estate Lawyer When Buying a Pre-Construction Condo?
September 26, 2016 16:34 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBDo you need a real estate lawyer when buying a pre-construction condo? What does a lawyer do? How much does it cost? What kind of a lawyer should you hire? In this week’s episode Andrew la Fleur gives his tips and advice for hiring a real estate lawyer to represent you when investing in a pre-construction condo. Click here for show notes. Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative [email protected] http://www.truecondos.com http://www.twitter.com/andrewlafleur http://www.faceb...
The Analytical Mistake That So Many First Time Investors Make and What You Should Do Instead
September 19, 2016 17:02 - 23 minutes - 15.8 MBBuying your first investment condo is a big step. It takes courage and commitment (and cash!) to make it happen. There is one common analytical mistake I see so many first time investors make, one that could cause you to keep missing out on great opportunities. Find out what it is and what you should do instead. Click here for show notes. Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative [email protected] http://www.truecondos.com http://www.twitter.com/andrewlafleur http://www.fa...
How to Be a Confident Condo Investor
September 13, 2016 17:48 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBInvesting in real estate is not easy. If it was, everyone would it, but statistics show very few ever will. There are many voices inside and outside your head that will tell you that it’s not a good idea - here’s a simple tool to help deal with those voices and how to always increase your confidence as a condo investor. Click here for show notes. Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative [email protected] http://www.truecondos.com http://www.twitter.com/andrewlafleur http://www...
The Transformation of Yonge and Eglinton with Matt Young of Capital Developments
September 07, 2016 17:18 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBAndrew la Fleur discusses the transformation taking place at Yonge and Eglinton with Matt Young of Capital Developments. Matt has sold over 1500 condos at Yonge and Eglinton in the last 2.5 years at Art Shoppe Condos and 150 and 155 Redpath. Investors who missed out on the initial launch now have an opportunity to invest in these buildings as new floors were approved by the city. Click here for show notes. Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative [email protected] http://www.truecon...
Right Now Is an Amazing Time to Invest in a Condo; Here's Why.
August 29, 2016 17:49 - 23 minutes - 16 MBSome people still believe that we are building too manycondos in Toronto and that prices will fall. They are more wrong than ever.There are many reasons why condo prices are about to "pop" in 2017 andsmart investors should be taking advantage of the market right now. Click here for show notes. Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative [email protected] http://www.truecondos.com http://www.twitter.com/andrewlafleur http://www.facebook.com/truecondos
Three Key Insights from Metrolinx Latest Report
August 20, 2016 15:18 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBMetrolinx released their latest report: “Context Paper on the Regional Economy, Demographic Outlook and Land Use”. Long boring title, but some very interesting charts and stats inside for real estate investors. Find out 3 key insights on population trends in the Greater Toronto Area that will help you as you plan your real estate portfolio in the next 5 years. Click here for show notes. Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative [email protected] http://www.truecondos.com http://www...
Why Every Investor Should Buy in Downtown Toronto
August 12, 2016 19:17 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBOn a recent drive from Toronto to Niagara Falls, Andrew la Fleur came to a shocking realization that reinforced his belief that every investor should own real estate in the downtown core of Toronto. Also, hear Andrew’s advice for anyone thinking about buying a house in the GTA. Click here for show notes Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative [email protected] http://www.truecondos.com http://www.twitter.com/andrewlafleur http://www.facebook.com/truecondos
How Condo Investors Can Take Advantage of the New Game Changing Park Coming to Downtown Toronto
August 05, 2016 20:22 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBMayor John Tory announced Toronto’s plans to create a new 21-acre park downtown overtop of the existing CN rail lines. This park is a game changer for the city, downtown, and condo investors who are looking to purchase in the immediate areas. Listen to today’s episode to find out what Andrew la Fleur thinks and what he is recommending condo investors do to take advantage of this exciting new development. Click here for show notes. Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative andrew@truecondo...
Could the 15% Foreign Buyer Tax Be Coming to Toronto - True Condo Podcast
July 29, 2016 17:35 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBB.C. has introduced a 15% tax on real estate purchases for foreign buyers. Could this tax be coming to Toronto? What impact if any will this have on the market? What should the government really be doing to help make housing more affordable? Click here for show notes. Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative [email protected] http://www.truecondos.com http://www.twitter.com/andrewlafleur http://www.facebook.com/truecondos
Condo Rentals Down 10%, Should Investors Be Worried?
July 15, 2016 18:35 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBUrbanation just released their “UrbanRentalReport” for the second quarter of 2016. The big news is that rentals areactually down 10% this quarter, the first time rentals have dropped since theybegan tracking the market in 2011. Should condo investors be worried? Find outon this episode Click here for show notes. Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative [email protected] http://www.truecondos.com http://www.twitter.com/andrewlafleur http://www.facebook.com/truecondos
How the CRA is Cracking Down on Assignments with HST Tax Expert Mark Purdy
July 04, 2016 16:43 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBIs the CRA really starting to crack down on condo assignments? What happens if you make a profit on a condo by selling it before the building is complete? How is the HST supposed to be handled when doing an assignment sale? We get the facts from HST expert Mark Purdy. Click here for show notes. Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative [email protected] http://www.truecondos.com http://www.twitter.com/andrewlafleur http://www.facebook.com/truecondos
3 Ways How the BREXIT Could Affect the Toronto Real Estate Market
June 27, 2016 17:39 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBLast week Britain shocked the world when they voted to leavethe European Union. This immediately had huge impact on Britain’s economy andcurrency. In the long term, this decision could impact the Toronto real estatemarket. Listen to this episode to find out how. Click here for show notes. Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative [email protected] http://www.truecondos.com http://www.twitter.com/andrewlafleur http://www.facebook.com/truecondos
What Is the Best Type of Condo to Buy for Investment? - True Condos Podcast
June 20, 2016 16:26 - 24 minutes - 17 MBCongrats - you finally decided to invest in a new condo! Now you’re probably wondering, what is the best type of unit to buy and what is the best type of building to buy into? In today’s episode Andrew la Fleur goes in depth on this important subject. Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative [email protected] http://www.truecondos.com http://www.twitter.com/andrewlafleur http://www.facebook.com/truecondos
How Did The Condo Market Get So Hot And How Long Will It Last?
June 03, 2016 21:10 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBThe Toronto condo market is on fire so far in 2016. All of the resale, pre-construction, and rental markets are surging. How long will this keep up and what can condo investors expect in this market moving forward? Andrew la Fleur talks about all this and more as he breaks down the latest statistics on the market from the Toronto Real Estate Board. Click here for show notes. Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative [email protected] http://www.truecondos.com http://www.t...
Why Should I Invest in Pre-Construction Condos?
May 27, 2016 20:33 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBIn this episode, Andrew la Fleur talks about the “why” behind pre-construction condo investing and answers many of the most common objections to investing in pre-construction condos such as, “Isn’t it better to buy resale and get income right away?” and “Aren’t houses a better investment than condos?”. Highlights: Should you be a direct investor or an indirect investor? So many different types of real estate investing...which one is the right ‘fit’ for you?? The Pros and Condos ...
How to Invest for the Millennial Generation with Don Campbell
May 16, 2016 15:46 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBNoted Canadian real estate expert, best-selling author, and founder of REIN (Real Estate Investment Network) Don Campbell returns to the show for a second time. Topics discussed on this episode include the Canadian economy, the current state of the Toronto real estate market, how Don obsesses and invests strategically for the millennial generation, AND we talked about how Don loves to invest in condos - find out why and what he likes to buy. Click here for show notes. Andrew la ...
How to Invest in the GTA’s Newest Downtown with Jason Lam - True Condos Podcast
April 25, 2016 16:06 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBAffordability is a real problem across the GTA and Durham Region and Ajax is no exception. Central Park Ajax will be the first new condominium in Ajax in 27 years. In today’s episode of the True Condos Podcast, Andrew la Fleur discusses the plans for the new downtown Ajax and how Central Park Ajax will kick off this mixed use community very soon. Click here for show notes. Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative [email protected] http://www.truecondos.com http://www.twitter.co...
Could Toronto Ever Become Like Hong Kong? - True Condo Podcast
April 15, 2016 19:37 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBAndrew la Fleur just got back from a trip to Hong Kong. Inthis episode he talks about some of the key characteristics of a globalpowerhouse city like Hong Kong and how does Toronto stack up against a citylike Hong Kong. More importantly he addresses the question that real estateinvestors need to think about: where is Toronto headed and could we trulybecome a city like Hong Kong one day? Click here for show notes. Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative [email protected] http://w...
How Demographics Support a Strong Canadian Housing Market Over the Next Decade with Ben Myers of Fortress Real Developments
April 01, 2016 17:15 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBHousing analyst Ben Myers of Fortress Real Developments is back to talk about the Canadian housing market on this week’s episode of the True Condos podcast. We talk about demographics, mortgage fraud, household debt levels, shadow banking, foreign buyers, and of course how it all relates to the Toronto condo market for condo investors. Click here for show notes. Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative [email protected] http://www.truecondos.com http://www.twitter.com/andrewlafleur ...
Is $750M Coming Into Toronto Real Estate From China Every Month - True Condos Podcast
March 26, 2016 20:57 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBSome economists estimated recently that $9B came into Toronto Real Estate from China in the last year. That works out to $750M/month or $25M/day. How accurate are these numbers? What does this mean for local condo investors and the market? Should we be worried? Click here for show notes. Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative [email protected] http://www.truecondos.com http://www.twitter.com/andrewlafleur http://www.facebook.com/truecondos
Condo Prices Up 17.8% - Big Year Ahead for Condo Market?
March 11, 2016 18:59 - 20 minutes - 14 MBThe stats are in for February 2016 and condo prices jumpedup 17.8% over last year. Is this a trend we can expect to continue or just ananomaly? Andrew la Fleur breaks down some very surprising statistics and whatthey mean for condo investors in 2016. Click here for show notes. Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative 416-371-2333 / [email protected] http://www.truecondos.com http://www.twitter.com/andrewlafleur http://www.facebook.com/truecondos
Could Condo Prices Rise 30% in the Next 3 Years? - True Condos Podcast
February 19, 2016 23:03 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBRecently a prominent Toronto condo developer publicly went on record saying that he believes condo prices will rise 30% in the next 3 years. Was he right? Was he crazy? In this episode, Andrew la Fleur shares his thoughts on this controversial opinion and where he believes the market is heading in the next 3 years. Click here for show notes. Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative [email protected] http://www.truecondos.com http://www.twitter.com/andrewlafleur http://www.fa...
What Will Happen to the Toronto Condo Market in 2016? - True Condo Podcast
February 12, 2016 19:09 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB2015 is now in the rearview mirror and 2016 is off to a roaring start. In this episode Andrew la Fleur takes a look at what the top forecasters have to say about the market including Altus/Realnet, Urbanation, and TREB, then he shares his own unique perspective on what to expect of the condo market in 2016. Click here for show notes. Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative [email protected] http://www.truecondos.com http://www.twitter.com/andrewlafleur http://www.facebook.c...
The 5 Factors I Look for Before Endorsing a Student Rental Condo - True Condos Podcast
January 29, 2016 16:02 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBThe Canada Pension Plan just invested another $1.4B into student housing, this after already investing $2.8B a few months ago in 2015. Student housing is clearly a growth segment of the market, and new projects are popping up all the time in Ontario, but how do you know which projects are the safest to invest in? Andrew la Fleur breaks down his 5 factors that he looks for before endorsing a student rental project to his investor clients. Click here for the show notes. Related Links: Ca...
How to Create Wealth Through Real Estate Even in Turbulent Times - The True Condo Podcast
January 15, 2016 20:50 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBReturning back to the True Condos Podcast is one of our favourite people to talk to about the Toronto condo market: Riz Dhanji. Riz has been an industry leader in the condominium world for decades and has sold thousand of condos across Canada and even in Asia. At the start of 2016, the global equity markets are in turmoil. We talk about what this means for real estate investors and we get Riz’s advice for anyone thinking about getting into real estate market for the first time in 2016. Clic...