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The Bottom Line Podcast with Luca, Antonio, and Mike.Ep. 12 | The Real Estate Game: Getting Started and GrowingStarting a real estate business can be exciting but also challenging. In this episode Tony, Mike and I share our stories, the values that drive us, and what makes us passionate about helping you win in the real estate game.
We chat about:
Tony's background transition into the mortgage industry
Luca and Mike’s journey into real estate and creating DanDell Group
Strategies for building and maintaining strong client relationships.
Things we wish we knew as a young realtor
Treating clients like family
Staying persistent and...2024-06-2938 minThe Bottom Line Podcast with Luca, Antonio, and Mike.Ep.11 | The GTA Market: Questions for Your Realtor and Mortgage BrokerWelcome Back!
The real estate market in the GTA is highly competitive, with frequent bidding wars and strategic use of lower listing prices to attract multiple bids. To win in the GTA market, buyers, sellers, realtors, and mortgage brokers need to ask the right questions to make informed decisions and set realistic expectations.
In this episode, we explore the competitive buying culture in the GTA and key questions you should be asking your mortgage broker/realtor and questions they should be asking on your behalf.
We touch on :
The impact of...2024-06-1639 minThe Bottom Line Podcast with Luca, Antonio, and Mike.Ep. 10 | New CMHC Rules: Implications for Homebuyers & Investors
Welcome back!
The recent federal budget announcement has introduced several key changes aimed at addressing housing affordability and market stability. While these changes offer new opportunities and challenges, their effectiveness and long-term impact remain uncertain. In this episode we breakdown the major changes and their potential implications for homebuyers and investors.
Our discussion touches on:
New CMHC rules
The extension of the amortization period for insured mortgages from 25 to 30 years.
Increase in allowable RSP withdrawals for first-time homebuyers from $35,000 to $60,000 and requirements for repaying the withdrawals
Federal budget incentives fo...2024-06-1437 minThe Bottom Line Podcast with Luca, Antonio, and Mike.Ep. 9 | Spring Market: Bestselling Mortgage ProductsWelcome back!
In this episode, we delve into the dynamics of the spring real estate market. Despite high interest rates, there's a cautious optimism among buyers, especially first-time buyers. We explore current trends in mortgage products, the market's reaction to fluctuating rates, and the types of properties buyers are focusing on.
Our conversation touches on:
Current mortgage products
Benefits of choosing fixed rates for stability and flexibility
Types of properties first-time buyers can realistically afford and consider in the current market conditions
Real conditions currently observed in...2024-05-1732 minThe Bottom Line Podcast with Luca, Antonio, and Mike.Ep. 8 | How To Get The Best Deal In A Real Estate TransactionWhether you're a seasoned realtor, a first-time homebuyer, or an investor, the ability to negotiate effectively can be the key to unlocking favourable deals and maximizing your outcomes.
In this episode, we explore the importance of negotiation in making deals, opportunities in Alberta and Florida markets and digitizing your mortgage business. Join us as we explore the depths of these topics and uncover insights that will help to stay ahead of the curve.
We chat about:
Role of negotiation in securing the best deal for your clients. It is important to build rapport wi...2024-02-1432 minThe Bottom Line Podcast with Luca, Antonio, and Mike.Ep. 7 | From Airbnb Myths to Real Estate Realities – Exploring the Bottom Line in HousingWelcome back! In this episode, we dive into the contentions on short-term rentals and their alleged impact on housing affordability. While the game of Airbnb can be appealing, a claim has surfaced, asserting that short-term rentals are significantly responsible for the surge in rental rates. But hold on, do our hosts buy into this narrative?
In this episode, we chat about:
- The Airbnb Debate: Is it friend or foe to affordability? We critically analyze its potential impact on housing costs.
- How to reposition underperforming properties and boost your c...2024-01-2432 minThe Bottom Line Podcast with Luca, Antonio, and Mike.Ep. 6 | Navigating 2024 Real Estate, TRESA Changes, and Your Strategic ChoicesWelcome back! In this episode, we dive into the crystal ball for 2024 real estate and mortgage forecasts. Rates are holding steady until March, with potential drops in April. Bond yields are on a downward spiral, bringing fixed rates with them. The sidelines are crowded with eager investors, ready to pounce at the slightest rate of pullback. Are you ready to join the game?
In this episode, we chat about:
- Learn about the game-changing updates in TRESA rules and regulations, including open bidding and designated representation.
- We share a summer offer showdown...2024-01-1037 minThe Bottom Line Podcast with Luca, Antonio, and Mike.Ep. 5 | BOC Holds the Key: Current Real Estate Shifts & Outlook For 2024Welcome back! We hope you enjoyed your holidays with your friends & family. As we head into 2024, we thought it would be great to discuss the events that unraveled this fall. From a surge in inventory affecting buyer decisions to a decline as the holidays approached, the market has seen its fair share of twists.
In the episode, we discuss:
The highs and lows of the market, from a notable surge in inventory impacting buyer decisions to a subsequent decline in activity as the holiday season approached.
The effects of Bank of Canada rate...2023-12-2733 minThe Bottom Line Podcast with Luca, Antonio, and Mike.Ep. 4 | Profits in the Details: Choosing the Right Airbnb Property InvestmentEmbarking on the journey of establishing your own Airbnb business is an enticing venture, often romanticized as a simple path to financial prosperity. The notion seems easy: secure a property, elevate its value, list it on the platform, and watch as a list of eager guests queue up to reserve your space. It appears effortless, luring a growing number of people into this dynamic realm of real estate investing.
But the realities of Airbnb are more nuanced than meets the eye. As seasoned real estate experts and seasoned Airbnb entrepreneurs, we've gone through the highs and lows...2023-10-2528 minThe Bottom Line Podcast with Luca, Antonio, and Mike.Ep. 3 | The Real Deal: A Deep Dive Into Buying & Selling Your HomeThe good ol questions in real estate, “when should you sell? Or “when should I buy?” These are questions that you’ll get different answers on all the time depending on who you’re speaking to.
In this episode, we provide you with our perspective on the common trends we notice in people when they’re looking to buy and sell. There are a lot of factors that go into making these decisions but we’re going to break down what certain things you need to have to make the best informed decision for you or your family.
...2023-10-1229 minThe Bottom Line Podcast with Luca, Antonio, and Mike.Ep. 2 | From Dream to Reality: Navigating the First-Time Home Buying MythsWelcome back to episode 2 of The Bottom Line podcast with Luca, Antonio, and Mike. Being in the industry has illuminated certain beliefs we commonly see with our prospective clients . The constant rhetoric is you need a certain amount of money to buy your first home, when to get into the market, and flux of do’s and don'ts when deciding to invest in a property.
In today’s episode we are going to debunk these misconceptions and provide you with a first hand experience of how we’ve made it happen for ourselves, and clients...2023-09-2731 min
The Bottom Line Podcast with Luca, Antonio, and Mike.Ep. 1 | Welcome To The Bottom Line PodcastWelcome to episode 1 of The Bottom Line Podcast! This show is hosted by Luca DeLeo, Antonio Catalano, & Michael D’andrea. We’re two real estate agents, and a mortgage broker within the Greater Toronto Area coming together to educate the masses about real estate in a fun & enjoyable way.
Join us on this journey as we provide you with real estate information that will aid you in buying & selling your property. In this very first episode, we provide you with our personal backgrounds, what led us to be real estate professionals, and why we started this podcast.
2023-09-2026 min