In Episode 78 of the Toronto Living's Real Estate Podcast, Mark Savel and Joey Virgilio dive into various nuggets of wisdom related to the real estate realm. The episode covers crucial topics such as buyer and seller tips for closing days, important insurance insights, the state of Toronto's water meters, and the hot Toronto rental market. They also share their favorite food spots, personal experiences, and more. Stay tuned for an informative session filled with practical advice for both homeowners and real estate enthusiasts! SHOW NOTES City of Toronto Water Meter Issues - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/toronto-water-metre-failing-units-1.7356671 Restaurant name: Ramen Isshin Website: http://www.ramenisshin.com/ Location: 421 College Restaurant name: Mr. Zagros Website: https://mrzagros.com/ Location: 1407 Lawrence Ave W, North York CHAPTERS (00:00) Introduction to Episode 78 (00:10) Real Estate Wisdom Nuggets (00:46) Meet Your Hosts (01:13) Weekly Catch-Up (03:05) Shawarma Adventures (07:42) Ramen and Coffee Delights (14:42) Engaging with the Audience (15:45) Fashion Finds and Deals (18:19) News You Can Use (22:37) Real Estate Market Update (23:26) Rental Market Trends and Pricing Strategies (23:58) Increased Activity in the Real Estate Market (25:06) Upcoming Guest and Mortgage Market Changes (25:34) Wisdom Time: Closing Day Tips for Buyers and Sellers (34:18) Insurance Insights: Coverage and Policies (43:48) Condo Living: Windows, Doors, and Water Usage (51:45) Final Thoughts and Shoutouts FEEDSPOT TOP CANADIAN REALTOR PODCASTS https://podcast.feedspot.com/canadian_realtor_podcasts/ FEEDSPOT TOP TORONTO PODCASTS https://podcast.feedspot.com/toronto_podcasts/ 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/ 🎙 MORE EPISODES https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toronto-real-estate

Welcome to the 77th episode of the Toronto Livings Real Estate Podcast! In this 'Ketchup' episode, Mark Savel and Joey Virgilio catch up on their holiday break, share some laughs, and delve into the latest in Toronto’s real estate scene. They discuss the December numbers, holiday highlights, and even take a ginger shot (or two). The duo dives into rental market trends, average prices, transactions, and predictions for the year ahead, while also giving a special mention to hotspots like Jumbo Lobster and Tzatziki Midtown. Plus, hear some interesting insights on mortgage changes, immigration impacts, and rental market corrections. Don’t miss the happy vibe and tons of valuable information packed in this episode! Chapters (00:00) Welcome to Season 3 (00:19) Catching Up After the Holidays (04:19) Juicing Adventures (08:33) Toronto's Top Real Estate Podcast (10:17) Food Obsessions and Recommendations (18:53) News and Predictions (26:23) Psychedelic Shops and Personal Hesitations (26:49) Episode 100 Teaser (26:59) Market Update: December Numbers (27:21) Featured Listings and Real Estate Opportunities (29:11) Church Project Success and Market Reflections (30:26) December Market Trends and Predictions (33:07) Real Estate Predictions and Mortgage Insights (54:20) Rental Market Overview (57:16) Closing Remarks and Shoutouts Where We Ate Restaurant name: Tzatziki Website: https://tzatziki.ca/about.php Location: 785 Mt Pleasant Rd. Restaurant name: Jumbo Lobster Website: https://jumbolobster.ca/ Location: 9019 Leslie St, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 4A3 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

In this festive episode of the Toronto Living Podcast, hosts Mark Savel and Joey Virgilio dive into the holiday spirit wearing Christmas hats and share their 2025 Christmas wishlist. They discuss what they'd love to see from Santa, including improvements in the Toronto real estate market, government changes, and a wish for the Toronto Maple Leafs to make it to the third round of the playoffs. The duo also reviews their latest food adventures, including a visit to Descendants Pizza and Union on Ossington. Finally, they touch on pressing issues like the landlord-tenant board and recent mortgage rule changes. Tune in for a mix of serious discussions and light-hearted holiday cheer! Chapters (00:00) Festive Introduction and Christmas Spirit (00:32) Toronto Livings Podcast Overview (01:22) Christmas Episode and Party City Panic (02:56) Pizza Adventures and Food Reviews (08:38) Union on Ossington: A Dining Experience (12:58) Real Estate News and Market Predictions (16:29) Mortgage Changes and Financial Insights (26:38) Holiday Wishlist and Fun (27:51) Starting Strong with Uber Eats (28:09) Traffic Woes and Uber Caps (29:41) Debating CaféTO (31:59) Santa Claus Wishlist: Sandwichito and the Leafs (33:44) Landlord Tenant Board Reforms (41:21) Christmas Gifts and Memories (44:58) Wrapping Up: Wishes for 2025 (55:03) Final Thoughts and Farewells Show Notes Restaurant name: Union Website: http://union72.ca/ Location: 72 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Y7 Restaurant name: Descendant Detroit Style Pizza Website:Descendant Detroit Style Pizza Location: 1168 Queen E 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