In episode 52 of the Toronto Livings podcast, hosts Mark Savel and Joey Virgilio delve into the critical real estate question of whether to buy a new home first or sell your current one first. They provide listeners with detailed considerations, including financial implications, market conditions, and personal scenarios, to help navigate this complex decision-making process. The episode also shares personal insights into Toronto's real estate market, food highlights, including discussions about Belly Busters and The Flying Squirrel coffee shop on Queen East. As well as some good old-fashioned Facebook fraud to watch out for! (00:00) Welcome to Episode 52: The Real Estate Dilemma (01:33) Diving Into Real Estate: To Buy or Sell First? (02:03) Exploring Toronto: From Home Shows to Sub Shops (07:10) Coffee Adventures and Closing Chapters (11:59) Navigating Toronto's Real Estate and Community Updates (18:14) The Cutie on Caledonia: A Real Estate Success Story (20:54) Navigating Rental Scams: A Cautionary Tale (21:32) Spotting the Red Flags in Rental Listings (21:55) The Dangers of Off-Market Property Deals (24:04) Real Estate Insights: New Listings and Market Trends (27:00) The Meat and Potatoes: Buy First or Sell First in Real Estate (32:32) Strategies for a Successful Real Estate Transaction (44:25) Supporting Community Causes: Second Harvest Truck Pull Shoutouts Belly Busters - https://bellybuster-submarines.com/ Pascale Gourmet - https://www.pascalegourmet.com/ Flying Squirrel - https://fsmotorcycle.com/ Lux Livings Design Show - https://livingluxedesignshow.ca/

In episode 51 of the Toronto Livings Podcast, hosts Mark Savel and Joey Virgilio delve into the heated topic of Canada's new federal budget, specifically focusing on the controversial changes to capital gains tax and the introduction of a vacant home tax in Toronto. They discuss the public's frustration over these changes and their potential impact on homeowners, investors, and the real estate market. Additionally, the episode covers updates to the Home Buyers' Plan, allowing higher withdrawals from RRSPs for first-time homebuyers. The hosts share personal experiences and opinions on how these changes could affect the rental stock and motivate property owners. The episode also includes lighter segments such as food recommendations in Toronto and reflections on reaching their 51st episode, plus a missed opportunity to discuss aliens in connection with Area 51. (00:00) Celebrating Episode 51: A New Milestone (00:35) Foodie Adventures: From Pastiche to Otto's Berlin Donar (00:44) Diving into Toronto's Real Estate and Culture (08:34) Reflecting on Episode 50 and Addressing Mistakes (16:41) The Vacant Home Tax Drama: Toronto's Real Estate Woes (19:26) Debating the Vacancy Tax and Government Inefficiency (19:53) The Flaws in Public Awareness and Program Implementation (23:15) Shifting Focus: The Federal Budget and Its Impact (23:57) Exploring the RRSP Homebuyers Plan Changes (28:12) Amortization Adjustments and Their Real Impact (29:27) Capital Gains Tax: A Controversial Proposal (32:27) The Potential Consequences of Capital Gains Tax Changes (38:25 Voices from the Community: Reactions to the Proposed Tax Changes (43:49) Concluding Thoughts and Shoutouts Show Notes Ottos Berlin Donar 256 August Ave. https://ottosdoner.com/ Pastiche 59 Ossington Ave https://www.pastichenoshery.com/ The Real Agent Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-real-agent/id1688047398 Where You Can Find Us 🏡 For all your Toronto Real Estate Needs: TorontoLivings.com/ 🖥️ Instagram Mark Savel: https://www.instagram.com/torontolivings/ Joey Virgilio: https://www.instagram.com/joey_torontolivings/ 🎙 Weekly Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toronto-real-estate

It's SHOUT-OUT TIME! In our 50th episode of the TorontoLivings Podcast, we celebrate this significant milestone by looking back on our journey and share some ambitious goals for the future. We've got a ton of special shout-outs for our supporters, friends, businesses in Toronto, and previous podcast guests, with a big thank you to everyone who's supported us thus far! Throughout the episode, we reminisce about personal and business milestones, as well as favorite food spots in Toronto. With a mix of gratitude and humor, we share memories of meaningful gifts exchanged and dream big about future guest appearances, including celebrities like Mick Foley and Arnold Schwarzenegger... oh AND LOTS OF CONFETTI! (00:00) Celebrating Episode 50: A Milestone Moment (00:46) Introducing the Hosts and Their Real Estate Focus (01:17 Reflecting on the Journey to Episode 50 (02:08 The Shout Out Episode: Celebrating Supporters and Toronto Highlights (03:54) Diving into Real Estate Insights and Community Initiatives (06:24) Addressing Misleading Headlines for First-Time Homebuyers (08:00) Exploring Financial Aids for Homebuyers: A Positive Change (09:16) The Ice Bath Bet and Bank of Canada's Decision (10:37) Shifting Gears: From Serious Talks to Shout Outs and Fun (12:42) Highlighting Influential Figures and Unique Ventures (17:48) Spotlight on Local Businesses and Personal Favorites (25:27 Shout Outs Continue: From Food Spots to Inspiring Initiatives (30:28) Wrapping Up with Favorite Coffee Spots and Nespresso Debate (33:47) Shoutouts to Partners and Secret Listeners (33:58) The Unseen Heroes: Our Wives' Support (34:28) The Power of Attention to Detail (35:26) Celebrating Family and Extended Family Support (37:22) Reflecting on Favorite Podcast Moments (40:16) A Nod to International Listeners and the Global Reach (01:00:23) Shoutouts to Memorable Guests and Future Dreams (01:03:34) Wrapping Up with Gratitude and Future Aspirations Shoutouts https://tallboywater.com/ https://www.pressitofficial.com/media https://www.thegrainstudio.ca/products.html https://smoquenbones.com/ https://banyarichmondhill.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/torontogirlswalkingclub/ https://www.instagram.com/cafeplenty https://www.cafeplenty.com/ https://rufino.ca/ https://canadianblindhockey.com/ https://www.lisbonhotel.ca/ https://www.zitosmarketplace.ca/ Where You Can Find Us 🏡 For all your Toronto Real Estate Needs: TorontoLivings.com/ 🖥️ Instagram Mark Savel: https://www.instagram.com/torontolivings/ Joey Virgilio: https://www.instagram.com/joey_torontolivings/ 🎙 Weekly Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toronto-real-estate