The Last Honest Realtor
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.
Episodes
69 episodes
Ep. 70 - Why The Ontario HST Rebate For New Buyers Won’t Fix Housing Affordability
In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor, David Fleming breaks down the newly announced HST rebate on new homes, a policy dominating headlines across Ontario’s real estate market.While the rebate promises savings of up to 13% for buye...
Ep. 69 - Why Staging Is Not Enough: Pre-Listing Renovations To Maximize Your Sale Price in 2026
In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor, David Fleming breaks down one of the most effective (and misunderstood) strategies in today’s real estate market: pre-listing renovations. Using real client case studies, David explains how strategic ...
Ep. 68 - Offer Dates, Bully Offers & Seller Expectations in Toronto's Spring 2026 Market
If headlines say the real estate market is 'dead', why are offer nights suddenly everywhere again? In this episode, David Fleming breaks down the surprising return of offer dates across Toronto, and why today’s multiple-offer situations look no...
Ep. 67 - The Truth About Pricing Strategies in Toronto's 2026 Real Estate Market
In this episode, David breaks down one of the most misunderstood aspects of real estate in today’s market: pricing strategy. He discusses trends with underpricing and offer nights, along with buyer psychology and negotiation tactics in the curr...
Ep. 66 - Is the Toronto Housing Market Actually Broken? with Special Guest Anya Ettinger
In this special crossover episode of The Last Honest Realtor, David Fleming joins fellow Toronto real estate agent and podcast host Anya Ettinger (Who’s In My House?) to break down the psychology, misconceptions, and sensational headlines surro...
Ep. 65 - Why Do People Love to Hate Toronto Real Estate?
In this episode, David dives deep into the anger, fear, and frustration that many people feel toward Toronto’s real estate market. He explores why some are obsessed with real estate, why others love to hate it, and how social media amplif...
Ep. 64 - Crash, Correction, or Recovery: A 2026 Toronto Real Estate Discussion
In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor, David Fleming breaks down some of the most overused and misunderstood words in real estate: crash, correction, fluctuation, and recovery. Using real Toronto-area data, historical context, and recent m...
Ep. 63 - Toronto Freehold Housing Market Predictions: An Early-2026 Reality Check
In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor, David breaks down what’s actually happening in Toronto’s freehold market as 2026 gets underway. Despite headlines calling it a buyer’s market, competition is already fierce for high-quality homes, esp...
Ep. 62 - Is the Worst Over? Toronto Real Estate Predictions for 2026
In the first episode of the new year, David Fleming encouragers listeners not to obsess over all the “predictions” floating around out there, but rather understand the issues, trends, hot topics, blind spots, and market vulnerabilities, which h...
Ep. 61 - From Optimism To Reality: 2025 Toronto Real Estate Market Year In Review
Everybody wants to look ahead and predict what’s coming next. But before we talk about 2026, it’s worth taking a hard look at the year that was. In this final episode of the year, David Fleming breaks down Toronto real estate in 2025 month by m...
Ep. 60 - Unpopular Opinion: The Case to Buy an Investment Condo In Toronto In 2026
In this week’s episode, David takes on one of the most divisive questions in Toronto real estate: is the current condo market a rare buying opportunity? Examining the stalled pre-construction condo market, the federal government’s lack ...
Ep. 59 - Why Haven’t Bank of Canada Interest Rate Cuts Motivated Toronto Buyers?
The Bank of Canada has cut rates again and again, yet sales are sitting at historic lows. Why aren’t buyers taking advantage? In this episode, David explores the psychology behind today’s frozen market: fear, timing, greed, and the huma...
Ep. 58 - Record-High Listings, Record-Low Sales: Why The Fall Market Is So Slow!
Toronto’s fall real estate market has ground to a halt—sales are at record lows, listings are at record highs, and sellers are wondering why nothing is moving. In this episode, David breaks down exactly why the market feels frozen: from...
Ep. 57 - Toronto Real Estate Forecast: What The Fall Of 2025 Tells Us About 2026
The fall market is halfway through—and the numbers are in. But what they reveal might surprise you. In this week’s episode of The Last Honest Realtor, David breaks down the latest Toronto real estate stats for September 2025 to uncover ...
Ep. 56 - Tales from the Trenches: What is Really Going On in Toronto Real Estate?
In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor, David shares 10 real stories from the market that highlight the biggest challenges right now: from listings that can’t sell, to buyers waiting on the sidelines, to the properties that spark unpredicta...
Ep. 55 - Rental Scams Exposed: How Can Landlords Protect Themselves From Fraud?
Rental scams in Toronto are more common than you think—and they’re getting smarter. In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor, David shares two shocking cases where fraudulent tenants tried to secure luxury rentals with fake credit reports, em...
Ep. 54 - Which 5 Market Segments Could Predict The Toronto Market This Fall?
In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor, David Fleming dives into five key market segments to watch in Fall 2025. From the struggles of entry-level freeholds and the “forever home” in Toronto, to the oversupply of one-bedroom condos an...
Ep. 53 - Looking Ahead To Fall: Is The Toronto Housing Market Finally Heating Up?
David Fleming is back in a brand new season of The Last Honest Realtor! This is shaping up to be the busiest fall market since 2021, with interest rate cuts ahead, and quality inventory lacking in numerous geographic locations, price points, an...
Ep. 52 - Market on Hold? What Happens When Toronto Goes on Vacation
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 ...
Ep. 51 - Why Every New Builder Home in Toronto Is Overpriced—Every. Single. Time.
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...
Ep. 50 - The Silent Buyer: Why No One Follows Up Anymore
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 sig...
Ep. 49 - Tactics That Work Against Toronto Sellers
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 planni...
Ep. 48 - Special Guest Ben Rabidoux on Toronto’s Condo Market
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 econom...
Ep. 47 - Are Toronto Sellers Are Missing the Market?
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 st...
Ep. 46 - Is Selling a Home in 2025 Harder?
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...