The Golfi Real Estate Show

Real Estate in Italy, Low Rental Income and Bank of Canada’s recent reduction, Featuring Brian Hogben

Welcome to the Golfi Real Estate Show!Join us for the latest in real estate insights and news. In this episode, Rob Golfi and Brian Hogben discussed:Rob shares a story about his assistant in Italy who found a property for sale at 150 euros, illustrating the challenge of assessing property value in unfamiliar markets.High mortgages and low rental income, emphasizing the importance of understanding market cycles and making informed investment decisions.Bank of Canada's recent reduction of its key lending rate by a quarter of a percentage point and its implications. They also mention a special guest, Brian Hogben from Mission 35 Mortgages.Subscribe for updates and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and TikTok.Tune in to the Golfi Real Estate Show for expert advice and news!Thanks for tuning in!www.facebook.com/robgolfi www.instagram.com/golfiteam www.linkedin.com/company/the-golfi-team-remax-escarpment www.twitter.com/robgolfi www.tiktok.com/@golfiteam

Agents Leaving the Industry, Commission Transparency Debate, Terreon’s Consumer Protection

Welcome to the Golfi Real Estate Show!Join us for the latest in real estate insights and news. In this episode, Rob Golfi discussed:Agent Exodus: Many agents are leaving the industry, which could benefit home buyers by retaining experienced agents.Commission Transparency Debate: Commissions are generally understood by the public, but there's debate on making them explicitly public.Terreon's Role: Introduction to Terreon, the consumer protection organization for newly built homes, hinting at a discussion on its impact.Subscribe for updates and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and TikTok.Tune in to the Golfi Real Estate Show for expert advice and news!Thanks for tuning in!www.facebook.com/robgolfi www.instagram.com/golfiteam www.linkedin.com/company/the-golfi-team-remax-escarpment www.twitter.com/robgolfi www.tiktok.com/@golfiteam

Escalation Clause Warning, Demand for Lower Interest Rates, NEW Golfi Magazine

Welcome to the Golfi Real Estate Show!Join us for the latest in real estate insights and news. In this episode, Rob Golfi discussed:Free home estimates and evaluations through the Golfi Real Estate Magazine, highlighting the popularity and accuracy of the instant home estimates.The need for interest rate reductions to stimulate housing starts and address the growing demand for homes due to immigration and retiring baby boomers.Explanation of an escalating clause in real estate offers, which allows a buyer to automatically increase their offer in a competitive market to a specified maximum price. Rob noted the potential drawbacks and complexities of using such clauses.Subscribe for updates and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and TikTok.Tune in to the Golfi Real Estate Show for expert advice and news!Thanks for tuning in!www.facebook.com/robgolfi www.instagram.com/golfiteam www.linkedin.com/company/the-golfi-team-remax-escarpment www.twitter.com/robgolfi www.tiktok.com/@golfiteam

Body Language, Lawsuits, and a new Golfi Magazine!

Welcome to the Golfi Real Estate Show! Join us for the latest in real estate insights and news. In this episode Rob Golfi  discussed:Body language and personal dynamics, such as divorce, play significant roles in real estate transactions, affecting how agents interact and approach the situation.Rob shares a story about a lawsuit he faced in the U.S., which was ultimately dropped due to the strong legal representation he hired.The Golfi team is introducing a new 16-page monthly magazine to replace their newsletter, aimed at providing detailed real estate market information.Subscribe for updates and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and TikTok.Tune in to the Golfi Real Estate Show for expert advice and news!Thanks for tuning in!www.facebook.com/robgolfiwww.instagram.com/golfiteamwww.linkedin.com/company/the-golfi-team-remax-escarpmentwww.twitter.com/robgolfiwww.tiktok.com/@golfiteam

Win in Any Market, Canadian Open and Drakes Mansion Affecting Real Estate

Welcome to the Golfi Real Estate Show! Join us for the latest in real estate insights and news. In this episode Phil Golfi  discussed:Fitness and Golf Experiences:  a transformative fitness experience at North Shore Athletic Club in Burlington.Professional Networking and Market Insights: a networking event for real estate agents called "Win in Any Market."Drake and Kendrick Lamar: Does a shooting impact the potential sales on Bridle Path Road?Subscribe for updates and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and TikTok.Tune in to the Golfi Real Estate Show for expert advice and news!Thanks for tuning in!www.facebook.com/robgolfiwww.instagram.com/golfiteamwww.linkedin.com/company/the-golfi-team-remax-escarpmentwww.twitter.com/robgolfiwww.tiktok.com/@golfiteam

Vacant Unit Tax in Hamilton and the Impacts, Real Estate Sales and Strategy

Welcome to the Golfi Real Estate Show! Join us for the latest in real estate insights and news. In this episode Phil Golfi discussed:Hamilton is implementing a vacant unit tax bylaw in 2025, which will charge non-exempt vacant residential properties 1% of the assessed value. Concerns are discussed regarding the potential impacts of the vacant unit tax on long-term property holdings and development projects. The discussion highlights frequent transactions involving vacant properties, noting that many are sold due to circumstances like death or marital separations, rather than long-term vacancy.Subscribe for updates and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and TikTok.Tune in to the Golfi Real Estate Show for expert advice and news!Thanks for tuning in!www.facebook.com/robgolfiwww.instagram.com/golfiteamwww.linkedin.com/company/the-golfi-team-remax-escarpmentwww.twitter.com/robgolfiwww.tiktok.com/@golfiteam

February 10, 2024: Buyers Confidence, Overestimated Value and Listing Strategies

Welcome to the Golfi Real Estate Show! Join us for the latest in real estate insights and news. In this episode Rob Golfi discussed:Homeowners may overestimate the value of their homes due to emotional attachmentStrategies for optimizing the timing of listing properties to attract potential buyers, particularly from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)The uptick in activity and confidence levels among buyers and sellersSubscribe for updates and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and TikTok.Tune in to the Golfi Real Estate Show for expert advice and news!Thanks for tuning in!www.facebook.com/robgolfiwww.instagram.com/golfiteamwww.linkedin.com/company/the-golfi-team-remax-escarpmentwww.twitter.com/robgolfiwww.tiktok.com/@golfiteam

February 3, 2024: Phil Golfi, Leons Against the Housing Crisis

Welcome to the Golfi Real Estate Show! Join us for the latest in real estate insights and news. In this episode Rob Golfi discussed:Leon's Furniture's plan to build 4000 homes around its Toronto headquartersThe need for creative solutions to address the housing crisisSubscribe for updates and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and TikTok.Tune in to the Golfi Real Estate Show for expert advice and news!Thanks for tuning in!www.facebook.com/robgolfiwww.instagram.com/golfiteamwww.linkedin.com/company/the-golfi-team-remax-escarpmentwww.twitter.com/robgolfiwww.tiktok.com/@golfiteam

April 6, 2024: Landlord-Tenant Issues, Challenges in Selling Property, Real Estate Market Trends

Welcome to the Golfi Real Estate Show! Join us for the latest in real estate insights and news. In this episode Rob Golfi discussed:Discussion on whether the price trends in Burlington and Toronto might influence the Hamilton market.Advice to the landlord to hire a paralegal to avoid paperwork errors and facilitate a smoother legal resolution.Discussion about the impact of property purchase timing on current property value, highlighting a potential significant loss if sold during a market downturn.Subscribe for updates and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and TikTok.Tune in to the Golfi Real Estate Show for expert advice and news!Thanks for tuning in!www.facebook.com/robgolfiwww.instagram.com/golfiteamwww.linkedin.com/company/the-golfi-team-remax-escarpmentwww.twitter.com/robgolfiwww.tiktok.com/@golfiteam

April 13, 2024: Challenges with Tenants, Building New vs. Buying Resale, Real Estate Investment Perspectives

Welcome to the Golfi Real Estate Show! Join us for the latest in real estate insights and news. In this episode Rob Golfi discussed:Suggestion made to resolve tenant issues by settling financially to expedite the sale of the property.Emphasis is placed on the hidden and escalating costs associated with new builds, such as standard fittings that often require upgrades and additional expenses like landscaping, driveways, and fencing.A broader perspective on real estate investment underscores its long-term value growth, encouraging decisive actions rather than hesitance.Subscribe for updates and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and TikTok.Tune in to the Golfi Real Estate Show for expert advice and news!Thanks for tuning in!www.facebook.com/robgolfiwww.instagram.com/golfiteamwww.linkedin.com/company/the-golfi-team-remax-escarpmentwww.twitter.com/robgolfiwww.tiktok.com/@golfiteam