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Welcome to The Last Honest Realtor, your exclusive, behind-the-scenes pass to the twists and turns of the Toronto real estate market. Hosted by David Fleming of Toronto Realty Group, this podcast offers an unprecedented look behind the curtain, presenting the local real estate scene with a mix of unapologetic honesty and entertaining cynicism.
David doesn’t just talk real estate—he lives it. With years of experience under his belt, he's here to share the unvarnished truth about what it really takes to buy or sell in Toronto. From the big wins to the frustrating pitfalls, get ready for a behind-the-scenes journey that promises both information and entertainment.
Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, a seasoned investor, or just a real estate enthusiast, David's insights will equip you with the knowledge you need to navigate the market. Expect practical advice on everything from staging and junk removal to listing and making the sale.
Tune in to The Last Honest Realtor and experience Toronto real estate like never before. Be informed, be entertained, and most importantly, be ready to see the industry through the eyes of someone who can handle any challenge the market throws his way.
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Send us a text In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor, David Fleming strips away the summer optimism and asks the question on every homeowner’s mind: when Toronto heads for the cottage, does the real estate market grind to a halt? With data-driven analysis and candid field stories, David unpacks the seasonal myths and inconvenient truths behind sluggish sales, desperate price cuts, and the rush of sellers hoping the fall will “save” their year. If you’re expecting a summer lull, brace yo...
Send us a text In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor, David Fleming exposes the costly cycle of builder homes hitting Toronto’s market at fantasy prices—again and again. Every new build, the same result: a sky-high listing, a string of failed agents, and a year spent chasing buyers who never come. From the scorpion-and-frog parable to brutal, fact-driven case studies, David breaks down why builders stubbornly ignore local tastes, overvalue irrelevant features, and sabotage their own sal...
Send us a text In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor, David Fleming reveals how the disappearance of buyer feedback and agent follow-up is quietly reshaping Toronto real estate. In 2025, buyers have gone silent—and most listing agents are missing the signals, killing deals through inexperience, confusion, and a refusal to adapt. From aggressive feedback calls before a showing is over, to agents clinging to 2022 tactics in a buyer-driven market, this episode breaks down the small misstep...
Send us a text In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor, David Fleming breaks down the listing tactics that are actively working against sellers in today’s Toronto real estate market. From irrational pricing to failed offer strategies and zero backup planning, agents and homeowners are making the same costly mistakes - over and over. This is a slow bleed, made worse by sellers refusing to adapt and agents too afraid to push back. With inventory at a record high and sales at historic lows, ...
Send us a text In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor, David Fleming sits down with special guest Ben Rabidoux—economist, housing analyst, and founder of Edge Realty Analytics—to expose the harsh truths behind Toronto’s condo market and the broader economic forces reshaping Canadian real estate. This isn’t fear-mongering. It’s a data-backed dissection of a market facing systemic risk. From blanket appraisals and stalled closings to investor denial and government intervention, this is Can...
Send us a text In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor, David Fleming breaks down the harsh realities behind Toronto’s bloated condo market—starting with a seller who demanded nearly double her unit’s market value. This isn’t just one bad pricing story—it’s a portrait of a market flooded with delusion. From stale investor units and overpriced micro-condos to media hysteria and agent complacency, David maps out the structural cracks no one wants to talk about. This isn’t a crash. It’s a s...
Send us a text In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor, David Fleming breaks down why offer nights in 2025 are no longer a guaranteed success—and what sellers need to understand about today’s changed landscape. David walks us through a real West End listing and its bumpy path to a sale, exposing how outdated pricing strategies, mismatched expectations, and weak agent preparation are colliding with buyer hesitation and rising holding costs. This isn’t just a market update—it’s a field rep...
Send us a text In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor, host David Fleming unpacks the April 2025 TRREB data and asks the question that’s on every seller’s mind: Why hasn’t spring sprung? Despite record-high listings and multiple Bank of Canada rate cuts, buyer activity remains muted. David dives into the growing confidence gap between buyers and sellers, and what this standoff means for the summer and fall markets. What starts with market stats quickly evolves into a sharp, story-driven...
Send us a text In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor, host David Fleming tackles the aftermath of Canada’s 2025 federal election—and why, despite all the promises, Toronto’s housing market remains stuck in the same cycle of gridlock, speculation, and political soundbites. What begins with a sharp story about development roadblocks turns into a no-holds-barred analysis of the post-election housing landscape. David breaks down why new legislation, tax promises, and party platforms won’t d...
Send us a text In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor, host David Fleming confronts a reality nobody wants to admit: Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, TikTok—they’re all lying to you about real estate. And it is reshaping what buyers and sellers expect in ways that no one is prepared for. What starts with a rant about food photos on Instagram turns into a sharp, critical look at how social media has distorted the housing market. David dives into the rise of curated content, AI-polished listi...
Send us a text In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor, host David Fleming asks a question that says more about the market than you’d think: Where did all the sockless realtors go? And more importantly—what does their disappearance say about Toronto real estate in 2025? What starts as a joke turns into a look back at the peak years of hype: pre-construction mania, staged social media hustle, and the agents who disappeared when the market got real. David walks through the signs we ignored,...
Send us a text In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor podcast, host David Fleming pulls back the curtain on the strange dynamics shaping Toronto’s spring real estate market in 2025. From fatigued buyers to hopeful-but-unrealistic sellers—and agents caught somewhere in between—David explores the widening gap between perception and reality in today’s market. With his signature candor and grounded perspective, David cuts through the noise surrounding Trump headlines, tariff shocks, and medi...
Send us a text In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor podcast, host David Fleming tackles the most talked-about topic in Canadian real estate over the past two years: the so-called mortgage renewal cliff. Was it ever a real threat, or just a media-fueled panic? With his signature candor and a heavy dose of data, David breaks down how this narrative took shape—and why it may have already unraveled. Tracing the evolution from “mortgage renewal shock” to “crisis,” then to “cliff,” and final...
Send us a text Everyone thinks they know what their home is worth—but do they really? Spoiler: it's not what you paid, and it’s definitely not what you want to get back. In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor, host David Fleming dives into one of real estate’s most misunderstood concepts: market value. With vintage hockey cards, economic theory, and a few reality checks, David unpacks why sellers keep getting it wrong in today’s market—and what buyers need to understand before they make ...
Send us a text Everyone has an opinion on real estate, but who should you actually listen to? Spoiler: probably not your parents, your boss, or that TikTok agent with a flashy dance routine. In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor, host David Fleming delivers a hilarious and brutally honest breakdown of the 10 worst sources of real estate advice—and why their opinions are often riddled with bias, bad logic, and outright misinformation. In This Episode: Your Parents’ Bad Advice – Why thei...
Send us a text Some sellers think gimmicks can replace strategy. Others learn the hard way that pricing games don’t fool the market—only themselves. So when a seller slaps a $1 price tag on their home, does it actually work, or is it just a desperate stunt? In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor, host David Fleming shreds the myth behind $1 listings, revealing why they rarely sell and how sellers using this tactic often end up looking foolish. With 10 years of data to back it up, David e...
Send us a text Some sellers think their home’s value can never go down. Others learn the hard way that the market doesn’t care about what they want—only what buyers are willing to pay. So, when a seller turns down a great offer, convinced they’ll get more later, what happens when reality hits? In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor, host David Fleming shares two gripping real estate stories that highlight the thin line between confidence and catastrophe. One seller swallows their pride an...
Send us a text In a Market Full of Uncertainty, Should You Buy Now or Wait? Toronto’s condo market is at a crossroads. Prices are dipping, interest rates are shifting, and buyer sentiment is all over the place. But does that mean now is the perfect time to buy—or a terrible mistake? In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor, host David Fleming takes a no-nonsense look at the realities first-time condo buyers face in 2025. Forget the speculation—David breaks down the real risks, real opportu...
Send us a text In a market shaped by speculation and media-fueled panic, understanding the real drivers of real estate is more crucial than ever. In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor, host David Fleming and guest Chris Kik cut through the noise surrounding tariffs, trade wars, and economic uncertainty to uncover what’s actually influencing Toronto’s housing market. Rather than chasing headlines, they take a pragmatic approach—analyzing buyer sentiment, sales trends, and market psycholo...
Send us a text In an age of market speculation and misleading headlines, understanding the right real estate metrics is more important than ever. In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor, host David Fleming examines the 10 key measures that truly define the Toronto real estate market—offering insights beyond the typical "hot or cold" narratives. Rather than relying on sweeping generalizations, David takes a data-driven approach, analyzing home prices, inventory, sales trends, and interest ...
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