Move Smartly: The Podcast

Tenants, Turnover, and Tough Choices: Real Questions from Ontario Landlords

Oct 31, 2025

In this episode, John tackles three real questions from listeners dealing with the challenges of Ontario’s housing market.

First, a landlord planning to sell a tenanted property asks whether it’s possible — and smart — to get an N11 signed before listing to avoid losing a deal if the tenant refuses later. John...

Is the Dream of Homeownership in Canada Slipping Away? – A Conversation with Ron Butler

Oct 24, 2025

In this episode of the Move Smartly Podcast, I sit down with Ron Butler, veteran mortgage broker and host of the Angry Mortgage Podcast, for a frank discussion about the future of housing in Canada.

We talk about whether the dream of homeownership is slipping out of reach and if we’re moving toward a permanent renters...

Power of Sales Up, Home Prices Down - October Toronto Area Real Estate Market Live Update & Q/A

Oct 17, 2025

John Pasalis presents his latest data and top stories on Toronto area real estate in conversation with fellow agent Davin McMahon and our Move Smartly mortgage expert, David Larock - and you, our viewers, who join the discussion in our live chat!!

This week, John and his team discuss the rise in Power of Sale listings...

Surging Power of Sales, Condo Crash Déjà Vu & Ottawa’s Big Housing Plan — Real Estate Roundtable October 2025

Oct 10, 2025

John Pasalis and Steve Saretsky join host Urmi Desai to discuss the sharp rise in Power of Sales, whether today’s condo market is repeating the 1990s crash, and if the federal Liberals’ Build Canada Homes plan is bold policy or political theatre.

This episode also marks Urmi’s final show as she moves on to a new...

What Toronto Can Learn from Edmonton’s Multiplex Revolution

Oct 3, 2025

In this episode, John speaks with Jacob Dawang from the housing advocacy group Grow Together to unpack how Edmonton became one of Canada’s leaders in zoning reform. They discuss when and how 8-plexes were legalized, what the municipal rules and lot requirements look like, and how Edmonton’s multiplexes differ...