Toronto Real Estate 🏙️ Round Table LIVE (January 3, 2026) | Forecasts, Predictions & Wildcards | Fox Marin Associates | Toronto Real Estate Team

The podcast centers on forecasting trends and sentiments in the Toronto real estate market for 2026, reflecting on the volatility and uncertainty experienced in 2025. The panel anticipates a slight uptick in transactions, driven by lifestyle changes and the return of skilled Canadian workers from the U.S. They also highlight the increasing percentage of estate sales due to the passing of the baby boomer generation. Discussions include the potential impact of the World Cup, foreign investment, and the reevaluation of the foreign buyers ban. Predictions vary, with semi-detached homes and condos being identified as potential top-performing asset classes. The conversation also touches on broader themes such as the rise of independent media and potential land claim issues in Ontario.

Outlines

Part 1: New Year Goals, Personal Updates

Part 2: Current Market Mood, Neighborhood Trends

Part 3: Reflecting on 2025, Economic Uncertainty

Part 4: Demographics, Estate Sales

Part 5: 2026 Outlook, Macro Trends

Part 6: Transaction Volumes, Policy, Investment

Part 7: Condo vs. Freehold, Future Supply

Part 8: Media, Politics, Land Issues

Part 9: Final Predictions, Closing

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Toronto Real Estate 🏙️ Round Table LIVE (January 3, 2026) | Forecasts, Predictions & Wildcards

Fox Marin Associates | Toronto Real Estate Team

Part 1: New Year Goals, Personal Updates

00:01Welcoming 2026: Hopes for the Blue Jays and a Strong Fall Real Estate Market

Welcoming 2026: Hopes for the Blue Jays and a Strong Fall Real Estate Market

00:52Jerome's Restful Break and Kori's Expectations for a More Predictable Real Estate Year

Jerome's Restful Break and Kori's Expectations for a More Predictable Real Estate Year

02:36Kori's Hyrox Race and Ralph's Excitement for Team Growth and a Backstreet Boys Concert

Kori's Hyrox Race and Ralph's Excitement for Team Growth and a Backstreet Boys Concert

04:20Ian's Refreshed Perspective and the Importance of Taking a Longer Break

Ian's Refreshed Perspective and the Importance of Taking a Longer Break

07:13Ian's 8k Race Goal and Kori's Marathon Experience

Ian's 8k Race Goal and Kori's Marathon Experience

Part 2: Current Market Mood, Neighborhood Trends

08:23Discussing the Current Mood in Toronto Real Estate and Areas Still Selling Easily

Discussing the Current Mood in Toronto Real Estate and Areas Still Selling Easily

11:21Slowdowns in Sought-After Neighborhoods and the Impact of Property Flaws

Slowdowns in Sought-After Neighborhoods and the Impact of Property Flaws

14:04North Riverdale's Consistent Activity and the Trepidation in the Market

North Riverdale's Consistent Activity and the Trepidation in the Market

16:23Case-by-Case Scenarios and the Lack of Overarching Formulas in the Market

Case-by-Case Scenarios and the Lack of Overarching Formulas in the Market

Part 3: Reflecting on 2025, Economic Uncertainty

18:12Reflecting on 2025: Uncertainty and the Need for a New Descriptive Word

Reflecting on 2025: Uncertainty and the Need for a New Descriptive Word

20:06Unpredictability of Expert Forecasts and the Banks' Conflicting Interest Rate Predictions

Unpredictability of Expert Forecasts and the Banks' Conflicting Interest Rate Predictions

22:08The Shift Back to Office and the Widening Range of Property Values

The Shift Back to Office and the Widening Range of Property Values

24:05Conservative Pricing and Price Discovery to the Downside

Conservative Pricing and Price Discovery to the Downside

Part 4: Demographics, Estate Sales

27:14The Rise in Estate Sales and the Passing of the Baby Boomer Generation

The Rise in Estate Sales and the Passing of the Baby Boomer Generation

29:53The Condition of Estate Sale Properties and Transitioning to 2026

The Condition of Estate Sale Properties and Transitioning to 2026

Part 5: 2026 Outlook, Macro Trends

31:18Predicting the Feeling of 2026: Slightly More Predictable and Less Risk Averse

Predicting the Feeling of 2026: Slightly More Predictable and Less Risk Averse

33:10Optimism and Desensitization to Bad News

Optimism and Desensitization to Bad News

34:04Ralph's Thoughts on a Potential Turnaround in the U.S. Economy

Ralph's Thoughts on a Potential Turnaround in the U.S. Economy

37:36The Intensifying K-Shaped Economy and the Need to Do Something

The Intensifying K-Shaped Economy and the Need to Do Something

39:24The Desire for Growth and the Potential for Action in Q2

The Desire for Growth and the Potential for Action in Q2

40:44Concerns About the K-Shaped Economy and Potential Societal Consequences

Concerns About the K-Shaped Economy and Potential Societal Consequences

Part 6: Transaction Volumes, Policy, Investment

41:33Transaction Levels and the Realtor Population

Transaction Levels and the Realtor Population

42:50Predicting Transaction Volume and the Return of High-Skilled Labor

Predicting Transaction Volume and the Return of High-Skilled Labor

44:53The Impact of Baby Boomer Deaths and Stabilizing Market Conditions

The Impact of Baby Boomer Deaths and Stabilizing Market Conditions

46:22A Potential Uptick and Investments in Toronto

A Potential Uptick and Investments in Toronto

47:56Re-Looking at the Foreign Buyers Ban and Attracting Wealthy Individuals

Re-Looking at the Foreign Buyers Ban and Attracting Wealthy Individuals

Part 7: Condo vs. Freehold, Future Supply

49:53Condo Market Trends and Mortgage Renewals

Condo Market Trends and Mortgage Renewals

52:28Room for Recovery in Freehold Inventory and Increased Activity

Room for Recovery in Freehold Inventory and Increased Activity

53:50Condo and Low-Rise Predictions

Condo and Low-Rise Predictions

55:01The Last Year of Condo Deliveries and the Eye of the Hurricane

The Last Year of Condo Deliveries and the Eye of the Hurricane

56:42The Gap Between Low-Rise and Condos and Kori's Predictions About the City

The Gap Between Low-Rise and Condos and Kori's Predictions About the City

Part 8: Media, Politics, Land Issues

58:35Kori's Predictions: LRT Opening, Federal Election, and Olivia Chow

Kori's Predictions: LRT Opening, Federal Election, and Olivia Chow

1:00:23The Rise of Independent Media and High-Quality Subscriptions

The Rise of Independent Media and High-Quality Subscriptions

1:01:57The Power of Decentralization and Opportunity

The Power of Decentralization and Opportunity

1:04:56Land Claim Issues in BC and Ontario

Land Claim Issues in BC and Ontario