The Real - Hickson Real Estate Podcast: Recent Episodes

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Real & honest conversations about the state of the GTA Real Estate Market. Plus other news, culture & events from around the Province.

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YOU get advice, and YOU get advice...

Express Advice For Everyone! Q3 2024 Edition

· From Renters to Landlords, First Time Buyers to Upgraders, Investors & Down sizers.

· We discuss in depth the current market conditions around the Greater Toronto Area & Beyond.

GTA Market Quick Tips

The Market is in neutral...

The market is swaying back & forth. Generally speaking though it really depends on where & what property you're looking at. Rates are dropping ever so slightly, its only a matter of time before things swing back into gear.

Either way, when selling, you NEED a good agent wink wink because only the best presented & marketed homes are selling for some great prices.

After a short breather, the Rental Market is getting tight again as more new & old Canadians gravitate to the GTA for opportunity.

As mentioned above, If you are looking to buy your first or upgrade, NOW is a really good time to do it before it gets too competitive. The rates are still relatively high but they are starting to drop. Remember to "Date the Rate & Marry The Price"

For Any Advice on Real Estate Planning reach out today!

@hicksonrealestate

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The Next Step In Your Real Estate Journey...

This time we speak with Eily, after a few different cities & a few different properties we hear about her experience & real estate journey... We get her take on the market & talk future!

· We also discuss current market conditions around the Greater Toronto Area & Beyond.

GTA Market Quick Tips

The Market is weird.

The once balanced market is tipping back in the sellers favour, generally speaking though it really depends on where & what property you're looking at. Rates are still holding back the flood gates.

Either way, when selling, you NEED a good agent wink wink because only the best presented & marketed homes are selling for some great prices.

The Rental market is pretty balanced too, but it's starting to heat up again.

As mentioned above, If you are looking to buy your first or upgrade, NOW is a really good time to do it before it gets too competitive. The rates are still relatively high but they are starting to drop. Remember to "Date the Rate & Marry The Price"

For Any Advice on Real Estate Planning reach out today!

@hicksonrealestate

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Another First Home Special.

This time we speak with Robbie, who's new to Real Estate... We get his take on the market & answer all his questions.

· We also discuss current market conditions around the Greater Toronto Area & Beyond.

GTA Market Quick Tips

The Market is stirring, & the activity is back!

The once balanced market is tipping back in the sellers favour, except there will be some push and pull factors on the way to spring.

When selling, you NEED a good agent wink wink because only the best presented & marketed homes are selling for some great prices.

The Rental market is actually being kind to renters right now! Let's see if it lasts heading into spring.

As mentioned above, If you are looking to buy your first or upgrade, NOW is a really good time to do it before it gets too competitive. The rates are still relatively high but they are starting to drop. Remember to "Date the Rate & Marry The Price"

For Any Advice on Real Estate Planning reach out today!

@hicksonrealestate

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Happy New Year & Happy Aus Day for today!

· This ep we discuss some Aussie stuff & what to expect in 2024

· We also discuss current market conditions around the Greater Toronto Area & Beyond.

GTA Market Quick Tips

The Market is heating up again, except the buyers are a little more conservative & savvy (so far)

The once balanced market is tipping back in the sellers favour, except there will be some push and pull factors on the way to spring.

When selling, you NEED a good agent wink wink because only the best presented & marketed homes are selling for some great prices.

The Rental market is actually being kind to renters right now! Let's see if it lasts heading into spring.

As mentioned above, If you are looking to buy your first or upgrade, NOW is a really good time to do it before it gets too competitive. The rates are still relatively high but they are starting to drop. Remember to "Date the Rate & Marry The Price"

For Any Advice on Real Estate Planning reach out today!

@hicksonrealestate

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Happy HOLIDAYS... Happy HOLIDAYS! (sponsored by Alfie woof!)

· This ep we discuss the trends (& misery) of 2023, and how it will turn around for 2024! rubs crystal ball

· We also discuss current market conditions around the Greater Toronto Area & Beyond.

GTA Market Quick Tips

December is usually the quiet season for homebuying & this year is no exception... but how long will it last in 2024?

It's still a balanced market favouring buyers & there are opportunities in markets like these.

When selling, you NEED a good agent wink wink because only the best presented & marketed homes are selling for some great prices.

The Rental may be slowing down due to slowing demand... It's a great time to lease out that basement or think about renting that shed?

As mentioned above, If you are looking to buy your first or upgrade, NOW is a really good time to do it before it gets too competitive. I know it's counter-intuitive with higher rates but that's temporary. Remember to "Date the Rate & Marry The Price"

For Any Advice on Real Estate Planning reach out today!

@hicksonrealestate

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This Weather is "Yawnsville!", But buying your first home is NOT!

· This ep we discuss the winners of the current market ...

First Time Home Buyers*!

· We also discuss market conditions around the Greater Toronto Area & Beyond.

GTA Market Quick Tips

Rates are holding & so is the market.

It's a balanced market favouring buyers & there are opportunities in markets like these.

When selling, you NEED a good agent wink wink because only the best presented & marketed homes are selling for some great prices.

The Rental may be slowing down due to slowing demand... It's a great time to lease out that basement or think about renting that shed?

As mentioned above, If you are looking to buy your first or upgrade, NOW is a really good time to do it before it gets too competitive. I know it's counter-intuitive with higher rates but that's temporary. Remember to "Date the Rate & Marry The Price"

For Any Advice on Real Estate Planning reach out today!

@hicksonrealestate

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Happy End Of Summer!

Cue That Classic Cowboy Music

· This ep we discuss some market concepts.

· We also discuss market conditions around the Greater Toronto Area & Beyond.

GTA Market Quick Tips

The Fall Market Is at a Standoff. Who will fire first?

There are opportunities in markets like these.

You NEED a good agent wink wink because only the best presented & marketed homes are selling for some great prices.

The Rental market is still strong... It's a great time to lease out that basement or think about renting that shed?

Also, If you are looking to buy your first or upgrade, NOW is a really good time to do it before it gets too competitive. I know it's counter-intuitive with higher rates but that's temporary. Just like diamonds, Prices are forever!

For Any Advice on Real Estate Planning reach out today!

@hicksonrealestate

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Happy Summer!

Interest Rates are Scary, But Hang In There! Insert Cute Cat Photo

· This ep I give you ESSENTIAL tips to surviving new Interest Rates.

· We also discuss market conditions around the Greater Toronto Area & Beyond.

GTA Market Quick Tips

People are scared of the new Interest Rate Hikes & for good reason...

BUT there are opportunities in markets like these.

You NEED a good agent wink wink because only the best presented & marketed homes are selling for some great prices.

The Rental market is still strong... It's a great time to lease out that basement or think about renting that shed?

Also, If you are looking to buy your first or upgrade, NOW is a really good time to do it before it gets too competitive. I know it's counter-intuitive with higher rates but that's temporary. Just like diamonds, Prices are forever!

For Any Advice on Real Estate Planning reach out today!

@hicksonrealestate

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Happy (Almost) Summer! The Market is hot now too, ehem As predicted

· This ep I give you ESSENTIAL tips to surviving a busy Rental Market.

· We also discuss market conditions around the Greater Toronto Area & Beyond.

GTA Market Quick Tips

The Market is here. Homes are selling in multiples & over asking.  If you need to sell, now is a much better time than 3 months ago.

You NEED a good agent wink wink because only the best presented & marketed homes are selling for some great prices. The narrative is finally catching up, its not a mistake to make a move in the market! 

The Rental market is still strong... It's a great time to lease out that basement or think about renting that shed?

Also, If you are looking to buy your first or upgrade, NOW is a really good time to do it before it gets too competitive. 

For Any Advice on Real Estate Planning reach out today!

@hicksonrealestate

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Welcome Back! The first ep for 2023.

· This week we deliver some news & rule changes to the GTA market & around Canada.

· We also discuss market conditions around the Greater Toronto Area & Beyond.

GTA Market Quick Tips

The Market is really starting to heat up  & a lot more homes are selling in multiples & over asking again!  If you need to sell, now is a much better time than 3 months ago.

You NEED a good agent wink wink because only the best presented & marketed homes are selling for some great prices. The narrative is finally catching up, its not a mistake to make a move in the market! 

The Rental market is still strong... It's a great time to lease out that basement or think about renting that shed?

Also, If you are looking to buy your first or upgrade, NOW is a really good time to do it before it gets too competitive. 

For Any Advice on Real Estate Planning reach out today!

@hicksonrealestate

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Happy Holidays!

· This week we Review the year of 2022 & we have some predictions for 2023.

· We also discuss market conditions around the Greater Toronto Area & Beyond.

GTA Market Quick Tips

The Market is Moving & some homes are selling in multiples & over asking again!  If you need to sell, now is a much better time than 3 months ago.

You NEED a good agent wink wink because only the best presented & marketed homes are selling now. It's not all doom & gloom, the market is still chugging along.

The Rental market is still strong... It's a great time to lease out that basement or think about renting that shed?

Also, If you are looking to buy your first or upgrade, NOW is a really good time to do it!

For Any Advice on Real Estate Planning reach out today!

@hicksonrealestate

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Mortgages!

· This week we talk Mortgages & we have some predictions for interest rates in 2022 & 2023. 

· We also discuss market conditions around the Greater Toronto Area & Beyond.

GTA Market Quick Tips

The Market is Positive & some homes are selling in multiples & over asking again. If you need to sell, you NEED a good agent wink wink because only the best presented & marketed homes are selling now. It's not all doom & gloom, the market is still chugging along.

The Rental market is still strong... It's a great time to lease out that basement or think about renting that shed?

Also, If you are looking to buy your first or upgrade, NOW is a really good time to do it!

For Any Advice on Real Estate Planning reach out today!

@hicksonrealestate

hicksonrealestateteam@gmail.com

www.hicksonrealestate.ca

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The Market is Interesting. If you need to sell, you NEED a good agent wink wink because only the best presented & marketed homes are selling now. It's not all doom & gloom, the market is still chugging along.

The Rental market is still strong... It's a great time to lease out that basement or think about renting that shed?

Also, If you are looking to buy your first or upgrade, NOW is a really good time to do it!

· This week we talk Women In Real Estate. We hear a success story from Malyssa Tidona, the engine & admin @ Forest Hill RE Office. 

· We talk about some bold predictions for the last quarter of 2022.

· We also discuss market conditions around the Greater Toronto Area & Beyond.

For Any Advice on Real Estate Planning reach out today!

@hicksonrealestate

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www.hicksonrealestate.ca

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The Market is still changing & rentals are still busy... If you are looking to buy your first or upgrade, NOW is still the best time!

· This week we talk CLICKBAIT. How the public hears about & reacts to Real Estate Information. 

  • What are the current buyer/seller behaviors & how does that affect you?

· We also discuss market conditions around the Greater Toronto Area & Beyond.

For Any Advice on Real Estate Planning reach out today!

@hicksonrealestate

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www.hicksonrealestate.ca

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The Market is changing!  Rentals are still NUTS! If you are looking to buy your first or upgrade, NOW is the time!

· This week we talk to Real Estate Expert & Brokerage Manager Mike Switzer about Now & The Future...

What does navigating the market look like today & where is it headed?

· We also discuss market conditions around the Greater Toronto Area & Beyond.

Thanks to @michaelswitzerhomes for coming on the show. For Any Advice on Real Estate Planning reach out today!

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www.hicksonrealestate.ca

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The Market is still interesting. Rentals are NUTS! Best time to buy is NOW!

· This week we talk to Real Estate Expert & Brokerage Manager Steve Switzer about THE PHYSICAL PROPERTY!

Inspections when you come to buy, what to look for & what homeowners can do to maintain their home. 

· We also discuss market conditions around the Greater Toronto Area & Beyond.

Thanks to @steveswitzerhomes for coming on the show.

For Any Advice on Real Estate Planning reach out today!

@hicksonrealestate

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www.hicksonrealestate.ca

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The Market is changing, yet again!

· This week we talk to Real Estate Expert & Brokerage Manager Lahav Reznik about USING YOUR EQUITY!

· We also discuss market conditions around the Greater Toronto Area & Beyond. 

Thanks to @lahav_reznik for coming on the show.

For Any Advice on Real Estate Planning reach out today!

@hicksonrealestate

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www.hicksonrealestate.ca

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Happy Spring! 

· This week we talk about Short Term Rentals & Jeremy's Story through Real Estate.

· We also discuss market conditions around the Greater Toronto Area & Beyond

Thanks to @jdplaysmusic for coming on the show.

For Any Advice, reach out today!

@hicksonrealestate

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www.hicksonrealestate.ca

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Happy 2022 ! Endemic? 

· This week we talk about 7 Real Estate Myths. 

· We also discuss market conditions around the Greater Toronto Area & Beyond

& what may happen in 2022.

For Any Advice, reach out today!

@hicksonrealestate

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www.hicksonrealestate.ca

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· Happy Halloween!

· This week we talk about YOUR Lifestyle. What is it that you are happy or unhappy about with your home?

· We also discuss market conditions & what's still to come for the rest of 2021.

For Any Advice, reach out today!

@hicksonrealestate

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www.hicksonrealestate.ca

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· Jess & Jarreau are getting settled into the new home. Happy Fall! 

· This week we delve into Investing for Rookies.

· We also discuss market conditions & how Covid is still affecting things...

For Any Advice, reach out today!

@hicksonrealestate

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· Jess & Jarreau are finally in their new home, so plenty of fun content to come!

· This week we delve into a Seller's Guide & what to expect.

· We also discuss market conditions & how Covid is still affecting things...

For Any Advice, reach out today!

@hicksonrealestate

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Happy Wedding Anniversary!  Fun Fact: This day 3 years ago J & J got married in an ICE STORM! 

This week Jess & Jarreau chat about the current market conditions & cover the basics of Offer Presentations.

More and More we are experiencing them, so what's with them?

If you've ever wondered what to expect, here it is...

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Happy Family Day!

Jess & Jarreau chat about the current market conditions & then do a deep dive into the basics of Buying Real Estate...

If you've ever wondered what to expect, here it is...

This is an episode that will CHANGE YOUR LIFE, it can't be missed!

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Happy 2021 Everyone! 

Jess & Jarreau chat about their journey to buying a Brand New Home.

This is an episode not to be missed!

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· Back with Market Updates this week, The Suburbs are HOT!

  • Jess has been busy, Is COVID leaving us? & Will the suburbs movers return to Toronto?

All that and more, take a Listen!

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· A Special Topic Discussion on Renting in the GTA in 2020.

I'm on my lonesome as Jess is off busy doing showings!

I discuss what to expect, tips & tricks when you're finding your next home!

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· In the Middle Of COVID

Sorry for the wait!

We talk Quarantine & what has been happening in the market.

What is the new norm ? & some changes to our business.

Plus, No Event news but some exciting sport rumours!

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Ep03 from The Real Weekly Series.

We talk Market Conditions, Multiple Offers & Covid-19, and how it may change the market.

Also we have this Weeks events to check out.

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In this Episode we chat about the state of the market around the GTA. We chat about Big Mortgage News & give some advice to both Buyers & Sellers. We also let you know about Events that are happening this week. 

If you are curious about the price of your house or if you'd like to promote your event in Toronto please reach out to @hicksonrealestate or email us: hicksonrealestateteam@gmail.com

*Original Air Date 4th March 2020 

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Welcome to the 1st official Ep. in the Series.

We look back at the Real Estate Market around the GTA for 2019.

Plus Get Out Your Crystal Ball! We look ahead at 2020 and talk about predictions we have for the market.

*Original Air Date Feb 1st 2020

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Welcome to The REAL Hickson Real Estate Podcast with Jess & Jarreau.

An Unscripted, Real Conversation about Toronto Culture, Events, People, but most importantly; the Real Estate market around the GTA & beyond. 

We will cover market conditions, predictions & Real stories from the ground. Whether you are looking for your first home, trying to manage your investments or downsizing; we tell it like it is, without all the jargon & fluff.

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