Join host Kai Tan for the latest developments in Canadian real estate! This week's episode explores the striking contrasts in today's market: record-breaking national housing starts alongside construction slowdowns in key regions, declining home sales as buyers gain negotiating power, and the shifting mortgage landscape. Kai analyzes the GTA construction challenges, condo market corrections, and the critical 3% mortgage rate threshold needed to reinvigorate the market. Plus, learn how post-election dynamics and changing investment patterns are reshaping Canada's housing landscape. Essential listening for anyone tracking real estate trends in today's uncertain economic environment.

In this April 2025 episode of "The Last Week in Real Estate," host Kai Tan explores Ontario's dramatic shift to a buyer's market with active listings up 39% and sales at a decade-low. Discover how U.S. tariff threats have significantly impacted buyer confidence, with 66% of potential Toronto homebuyers postponing plans. Kai breaks down the Bank of Canada's rate hold at 2.75%, regional market variations showing surprising resilience in areas like Northern Ontario, and the stark contrast between buyer's markets in condos versus seller's markets in freeholds. Plus, learn how the upcoming provincial election, TRESA regulations, and climate considerations are reshaping Ontario's real estate landscape. Whether you're buying, selling, or just market-watching, this data-packed episode delivers essential insights for navigating Ontario's challenging real estate crossroads.

In this week's episode, Kai breaks down the Bank of Canada's seventh consecutive interest rate cut to 2.75% and what it means for your mortgage payments. Dive into the surprising Toronto market statistics showing inventory up 76% year-over-year and prices down 2.2%, creating unprecedented buyer leverage.

Kai examines how US-Canada trade tensions are creating what experts call "profound uncertainty" in the housing market, with potential implications for construction costs and buyer confidence. Learn why mortgage delinquency rates are paradoxically rising despite falling interest rates, and which demographics are most affected.

For more in-depth analysis on how the trade war specifically impacts Canadian real estate and construction costs, check out Kai's latest blog post at kaibydesign.work, where he explores the long-term implications of aluminum and steel tariffs on housing affordability.