Move Smartly: The Podcast

What Happens When Young People Give Up on Homeownership?

Feb 27, 2026

Housing affordability is usually framed as a supply problem or a price problem. But recent academic research suggests something deeper may be happening.

The research finds that when young people begin to believe homeownership is permanently out of reach, their financial behaviour shifts in meaningful ways. Renters who...

Real Estate Commissions Explained + Condo vs House for First-Time Buyers

Feb 20, 2026

In this episode of The Situation, John and Peter dive into buying strategy for first-time buyers and how real estate commissions really work.

Our first question comes from a first-time buyer wondering whether it’s smarter to buy a condo as a stepping stone or stretch for a small house under $1M. John and Peter...

Mortgage Stress on the Rise & Home Sales Start the Year Down - Monthly Market Update

Feb 13, 2026

In this month’s live update, we break down the latest stats on low-rise homes and condos and what they’re really telling us about today’s market.

Our team shares what we’re seeing on the ground - tight inventory, declining listing quality, rising power of sales activity, and a mix of sellers who’ve adjusted...

Sales Slump, Prices Trend Lower — Real Estate Roundtable (February 2026)

Feb 6, 2026

This month’s real estate roundtable brings together John Pasalis, Steve Saretsky, and mortgage broker David Larock to break down the latest developments shaping Canada’s housing market in early 2026.

We begin with the slow start to the year in both Vancouver and Toronto, where home sales are down more than 20%...