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Real estate agent, podcast host and market commentator Randy Selzer is best known for his insightful commentary on real estate happenings in the Greater Toronto Area, and for unveiling truths in his main blog at www.randyselzer.com. Randy utilizes his 25+ years experience working in the real estate industry to bring you insider knowledge that can help you to make the right decisions in real estate. Randy‘s focus covers Mississauga, Oakville, and the Greater Toronto Area, and after guesting on various local podcasts and broadcasts, in 2019 decided to officially launch his own podcast, the Randy Selzer Real Estate Podcast. Randy excels at breaking down complex financial and investment topics into informative and entertaining podcasts.
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Thursday Jun 13, 2019
Thursday Jun 13, 2019
We interview Vadim Koltsov, director of Mississauga Fine Arts Academy. Find more information at https://www.facebook.com/MississaugaFineArtsAcademy/ or call direct at 905-276-0251
Thursday May 23, 2019
Thursday May 23, 2019
Special guest Robin Singh of Sandler Training explains how sales professionals can understand four basic personality types to increase sales. Podcast listeners get a free e-book "Why Salespeople Fail, and What You Can Do About It" by submitting your name & email to Robin. Also, one lucky listener will win a free Sandler 10 week course! Reach Robin at robin.singh@sandler.com, or call direct 647-988-1037.
Thursday May 09, 2019
Thursday May 09, 2019
The Canadian government allows first time buyers of real estate to withdraw money from their Registered Retirement Savings Plans, tax-free, to help with the down payment. The withdrawal amount was recently increased from $25K to $35K per person. We explain briefly how the system works, including the requirement to pay back the funds over a 15 year time frame.
Sunday Apr 28, 2019
Sunday Apr 28, 2019
We review something new from the Canadian government pertaining to real estate and home ownership - the "First Time Buyers Incentive". Due to take effect in September 2019, this proposes an interest free loan for first time real estate buyers, of up to 5% on an existing property, and of up to 10% on new build construction, which would only be repayable when the property is sold. Certain restrictions apply.
Tuesday Apr 23, 2019
Tuesday Apr 23, 2019
We talk with Marie Beckles, independent associate with LegalShield, and discuss some of the innovative features and benefits of this monthly legal plan. Marie can be reached at 416-576-3289 or at mbeckles@legalshieldassociate.com
Tuesday Apr 09, 2019
Tuesday Apr 09, 2019
We look at trends in the Toronto real estate market, and explain that despite warnings from the doomsayers, the market will not crash in 2019. Hear how the 3 "pillars" that are holding it up remain in place, and that while they do, the market will continue upwards. Video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFBAbEOHdhc transcript: https://bit.ly/2VufkcS
Monday Sep 25, 2017
Monday Sep 25, 2017
Our special guest today is Sherry Love, a senior mortgage specialist with Scotiabank, and we discuss the "Stress Test", which is a bank requirement for people applying for residential mortgages in Canada. Sherry explains how this works - how people must now qualify at a higher rate than the actual mortgage that they are getting.
Tuesday Aug 15, 2017
Tuesday Aug 15, 2017
We compare the Toronto real estate market slump with the slowdown that Vancouver experienced, after both cities implemented a "foreign buyer tax". Will Toronto follow Vancouver's lead, where the slowdown lasted for eight months? Watch the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acPFHd8qy1w
Thursday Apr 27, 2017
Thursday Apr 27, 2017
We discuss one component of the recent Ontario government real estate initiatives - changes to the Rent Control Act. Find out how premier Kathleen Wynne has not addressed the essential problem here, and why this will only contribute to higher rents in the future, in the Greater Toronto Area. Video at https://youtu.be/1Zed2cVINqE
Randy Selzer
33 Pearl St
Mississauga, ON L5M 1X1
416-433-3556
Friday Apr 21, 2017
Friday Apr 21, 2017
The Ontario government has instituted a 15% tax for foreign, non-resident buyers of residential real estate in the Greater Golden Horseshoe Area - an area stretching from Niagara Falls to Mississauga to Toronto to Peterborough. We discuss the rationale behind the tax, which is part of an effort to slow the local real estate market, and offer views whether it will work, or not. See the full video at https://youtu.be/_ZbVxp5h36A