Toronto Under Construction
Business & Finance
About
Welcome to Toronto Under Construction, a residential real estate podcast hosted by Bullpen Consulting’s Ben Myers. This monthly podcast will dive into the nitty-gritty of Toronto Real Estate, with a specific focus on housing policy and economics. @BenMyers29
Episodes
- Episode 104 - Toronto Under Construction with Ian Pinchin of Crestpoint, Kalliopi Karkas of RioCan, and Lee Piccoli of Fusion Homes
In Episode 104 of Toronto Under Construction, Ben Myers sits down with Ian Pinchin of Crestpoint, Kalliopi Karkas of RioCan, and Lee Piccoli of Fusion Homes for a wide-ranging discussion on the intersection of policy, capital and developme…
- Episode 103 - Toronto Under Construction with Cara Hirsch of Hirsch + Associates, Elliott Taube of Pivot Real Estate Group, and Sean Zahedi of SCOP Inc.
In Episode 103, Ben sits down with Cara Hirsch of Hirsch + Associates, Elliott Taube of Pivot Real Estate Group, and Sean Zahedi of SCOP Inc. for a roundtable discussion on the state of the new housing market from the people actively selli…
- Episode 102 - Toronto Under Construction with Mike Czestochowski of CBRE, Josh Lerner of Harbour Equity, and Sharon Florian of Florian Group
In Episode 102, Ben sits down with Mike Czestochowski of CBRE, Josh Lerner of Harbour Equity, and Sharon Florian of Florian Group for a direct conversation about where the market actually stands. From lender behaviour and condo land receiv…
- Episode 101 - Toronto Under Construction with Matt from Toronto Standard, Eric Lombardi, Liberal Party candidate, and Zoe Coombes of the Neptis Foundation
In Episode 101, Ben uses a series of provocative tweets as the jumping off point for a wide ranging conversation on immigration, millennials leaving the GTA, the growing divide between an owner class and a tenant class, declining fertility…
- Episode 100 - Toronto Under Construction with Gus Stavropoulos of Tribute Communities, Stuart Wilson of Alterra and Amanda Ireland of Osmington Gerofsky Development Corp
In Episode 100 of Toronto Under Construction, Ben is joined by Gus Stavropoulos of Tribute Communities, Stuart Wilson of Alterra and Amanda Ireland of Osmington Gerofsky Development Corp for a developer focused check-in on where the market…
- Episode 99 - Toronto Under Construction with Daniel Fama from GWL Realty Advisors, Adam Molson from The Daniels Corporation and Jason Shedletsky from Graywood Developments
In episode 99 of Toronto Under Construction, Ben is joined by Daniel Fama from GWL Realty Advisors, Adam Molson from The Daniels Corporation and Jason Shedletsky from Graywood Developments to unpack how purpose-built rental is reshaping th…
- Episode 98 - Toronto Under Construction with Ben Myers from Bullpen Consulting
In Episode 98 of Toronto Under Construction , Ben goes solo with an unfiltered look at the state of the housing market. From shrinking unit sizes to investor pullback, shifting developer strategies, and the media’s misrepresentation of the…
- Episode 97 - Toronto Under Construction with Sarah Segal from Simplydbs, Jasmine Young from Zonda Urban, and Jane Renwick from RenwickCorp
In this episode of Toronto Under Construction, Ben welcomes the first-ever all-female panel to the podcast: Sarah Segal (Simplydbs), Jasmine Young (Zonda Urban), and Jane Renwick (RenwickCorp). From shifting consumer expectations to urban…
- Episode 96 - Toronto Under Construction with Bob Blazevski from Blaze Urban, Sasha Cucuz from Greybrook Realty & Jake Cohen from The Daniels Corporation
In this episode of Toronto Under Construction, Ben is joined by Bob Blazevski (Blaze Urban), Sasha Cucuz (Greybrook Realty), and Jake Cohen (The Daniels Corporation) for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of real estate development i…
- Episode 95 - Toronto Under Construction with Eric Lascelles from RBC Asset Management, James Marple from TD Economics and Peter Norman from Altus Group
In this episode of Toronto Under Construction , Ben is joined by three of Canada's top economists to break down the macroeconomic forces shaping the housing market in 2025 and beyond: Eric Lascelles (RBC Global Asset Management), James Mar…
- Episode 94 - Toronto Under Construction with Andy Brethour from PMA Brethour Realty, Riz Dhanji from RAD Marketing, and Debbie Cosic from In2ition Realty
In this episode of Toronto Under Construction , Ben is joined by three of the GTA’s most influential names in real estate sales and marketing: Andy Brethour (PMA Brethour Realty), Riz Dhanji (RAD Marketing), and Debbie Cosic (In2ition Real…
- Episode 93 - Toronto Under Construction with Henry Chung from First National, Jason Marks from Collecdev-Markee, and Mitch Abrahams from Benvenuto Group
In episode 93 of Toronto Under Construction , host Ben Myers is joined by three industry insiders to unpack how financing, data, and design innovation are shaping the future of Canadian housing. Henry Chung (First National), Jason Marks (C…
- Episode 92 - Toronto Under Constuction with Kathy Black from Fiera Real Estate and Geoff Matthews from Capital Developments
In episode 92 of Toronto Under Construction, host Ben Myers is joined by two seasoned development leaders to discuss what’s really happening in Canada’s housing market and how their firms are responding to current headwinds. Geoff Matthews…
- Episode 91 - Toronto Under Construction with Matt Kingston from H&R REIT, Jeremiah Shamess from Colliers and Joshua Marlowe from Berkshire Axis
In episode 91 of Toronto Under Construction , host Ben Myers is joined by three commercial real estate experts to unpack the current market turbulence, and more importantly, where developers are heading next. Matt Kingston (VP, Asset Manag…
- Episode 90 - Toronto Under Construction with Gabriel Leung from Concord Adex, Derek Goring from Northcrest, and Anton Katipunan from RioCan
In Episode 90 of the Toronto Under Construction , host Ben Myers sits down with three major developers who are helping reshape how Toronto grows: Gabriel Leung of Concord Adex, Derek Goring of Northcrest, and Anton Katipunan of RioCan. Fro…
- Episode 89 - Toronto Under Construction with Paul Golini from Cardea Homes, Leith Moore from Assembly and Julie DiLorenzo from Mirabella Corp.
In Episode 89 of Toronto Under Construction , Ben Myers is joined by three of the most candid and experienced voices in the development world: Paul Golini of Cardea, Leith Moore of Assembly, and Julie DiLorenzo of Mirabella. All three have…
- Episode 88 - Toronto Under Construction with Ilana Altman from The Bentway, Brandon Donnelly from Globizen, and Rob Spanier from The Spanier Group
In Episode 88 of Toronto Under Construction , host Ben Myers is joined by Ilana Altman (The Bentway), Brandon Donnelly (Globizen), and Rob Spanier (Spanier Group) for a lively exploration of what makes great public spaces, how Toronto is e…
- Episode 87 - Toronto Under Construction with Max Steiner from Elm Developments, Mark Zaky from Greenwin and Todd Nishimura Baker Real Estate
In Episode 87 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast, host Ben Myers is joined by Max Steiner (Elm Developments), Mark Zaky (Greenwin), and Todd Nishimura (Baker Real Estate) for a candid conversation about the current state of purpose-…
- Episode 86 - Toronto Under Construction with Clifford Korman from Kirkor Architects, Richard Witt from Quadrangle Architects, and Gabriel Fain from Gabriel Fain Architects
In Episode 86 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast, host Ben Myers welcomes three of Toronto’s most respected architects—Clifford Korman of Kirkor Architects, Richard Witt of Quadrangle Architects, and Gabriel Fain of Gabriel Fain Arc…
- Episode 85 - Toronto Under Construction with Danny Roth of Storeys, Ed Skira of Urban Toronto, and Garry Marr of CoStar
In Episode 85 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast, host Ben Myers is joined by three leading voices in real estate journalism: Danny Roth of Storeys , Ed Skira of Urban Toronto , and Garry Marr of CoStar . This episode takes a fascin…
- Episode 84 - Toronto Under Construction with Adam Sheffer from Originate Developments, Ty Diamond from Diamond Kilmer and Pouyan Safapour from Devron Developments
In Episode 84 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast, host Ben Myers invites guests Adam Sheffer, Originate Developments, Ty Diamond of Diamond Kilmer, and Pouyan Safapour of Devron Developments, to navigate a series of real-world devel…
- Episode 83 - Toronto Under Construction with Realtors Roy Bhandari and Brian Persaud
In Episode 83 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast, host Ben Myers is joined by Realtors Roy Bhandari and Brian Persaud for a deep dive into the evolution of the pre-construction investor market in the GTA. From the early days of plat…
- Episode 82 - Toronto Under Construction with Igor Dragovic from Concert Properties and Blair Scorgie of Scorgie Planning
In Episode 82 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast, host Ben Myers is joined by Igor Dragovic from Concert Properties and Blair Scorgie of Scorgie Planning. This episode dives into the complexities of urban planning, public engagement…
- Episode 81 - Toronto Under Construction with Hugh Heron from Heathwood Homes & Heron Homes
In episode 81 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast, host Ben Myers is joined by homebuilding industry veteran Hugh Heron, founder of Heron Homes and Heathwood Homes. With decades of experience in residential development, Hugh shares i…
- Episode 80 - Toronto Under Construction with Bader Elkhatib from CentreCourt, Christopher Wein from Equiton, and Kevin Stark from Trinity Group
In Episode 80 of Toronto Under Construction , host Ben Myers is joined by Bader Elkhatib (CentreCourt), Christopher Wein (Equiton), and Kevin Stark (Trinity Group) for an in-depth discussion on the state of the GTA’s housing market. They e…
- Episode 79 - Toronto Under Construction's 2024 Market Analysis with Ben Myers
After a dynamic year in Toronto's real estate market, Ben Myers of Bullpen Consulting dives into key 2024 market statistics, including new construction sales, rental apartment trends, resale activity, and project completions. Ben offers ex…
- Episode 78 - Toronto Under Construction with Uzo Roussouw from Ballantry Homes; Edward Jegg from Altus & Frank Clayton from TMU
In Episode 78 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast, host Ben Myers is joined by Uzo Roussouw, Director of Land at Ballantry Homes; Edward Jegg, Research Manager at Altus; and Frank Clayton, Senior Research Fellow at Toronto Metropolit…
- Episode 77 - Toronto Under Construction with David Klugsberg from LA Ads, Linda O’Connor from Ryan Design and Norm Li from Norm Li
In Episode 77 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast, Ben welcomes David Klugsberg from LA Ads, Linda O’Connor from Ryan Design and Norm Li from Norm Li to explore branding, design, and marketing in Toronto’s real estate market. From ad…
- Episode 76 - Toronto Under Construction with Noah Rechtsman of Hullmark, Doug Hochglaube of Trolleybus Urban Development, and Francesco Margani of Franc & Co
In Episode 76 of Toronto Under Construction, Ben is joined by Noah Rechtsman, Doug Hochglaube, and Francesco (Franc) Margani to explore the intricacies of Toronto's real estate market. From land valuation and distressed properties to rezon…
- Episode 75 - Toronto Under Construction with Urbanist Richard Florida, Author of the Creative Class
In this episode of Toronto Under Construction , Ben and guest co-host Naama Blonder are joined by renowned urbanist Richard Florida to explore Toronto’s urban challenges and opportunities. They discuss the missed potential of Sidewalk Toro…
- Episode 74 - Toronto Under Construction with Jeff Brenner from Castlepoint Numa and Kiran Mirok from Resident
In this episode of Toronto Under Construction , Ben is joined by Jeff Brenner from Castlepoint Numa and Kiran Mirok from Resident to discuss key issues shaping Toronto’s real estate landscape. They tackle community concerns over increased…
- Episode 73 - Toronto Under Construction with Sasha Cucuz from Greybrook Capital
In this episode of Toronto Under Construction , Ben and guest co-host Matt Young sit down with Sasha Cucuz, CEO of Greybrook Capital for a deep dive into real estate investment. Sasha shares Greybrook's journey, from its strategic partners…
- Episode 72 - Toronto Under Construction with KC Daya from Clifton Blake, Howie Paskowitz from Starlight Investments and Oren Turk from Pinemount Developments
In this episode of Toronto Under Construction , Ben is joined by KC Daya from Clifton Blake, Howie Paskowitz from Starlight Investments, and Oren Turk from Pinemount Developments to discuss rental apartment development in Ontario. The pane…
- Episode 71 - Toronto Under Construction with Jordan Taylor from Deco Homes, Stephanie Lane from Geranium and Peter Juretic from Caliber Homes
Episode 71 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast welcomes Jordan Taylor from Deco Homes, Stephanie Lane from Geranium and Peter Juretic from Caliber Homes for a deep dive into the complexities of low-density housing development in the…
- Episode 70 - Toronto Under Construction with Bryceson Dodge from Empirical Capital, Adit Kumar from Anbros Financial and Richard Munroe from Atrium
Episode 70 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast welcomes Bryceson Dodge from Empirical Capital, Adit Kumar from Anbros Financial and Richard Munroe from Atrium to discuss financing, debt, equity and the mortgage market in the Greater…
- Episode 69 - Toronto Under Construction with Heather Grey-Wolf from Infrastructure Ontario and Salima Rawji from York University Dev Corp
Episode 69 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast brings together two powerhouse women who have experience in both the public and private sectors of Toronto development: Heather Grey-Wolf from Infrastructure Ontario and Salima Rawji fro…
- Episode 68 - Toronto Under Construction with Brendan Whitsitt from Imprint Developments, Alan Leela from Vantage Developments and Mathieu Fleury from Leader Lane Developments
Episode 68 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast welcomes three new developers, Brendan Whitsitt from Imprint Developments, Alan Leela from Vantage Developments and Mathieu Fleury from Leader Lane Developments to discuss the 10 most im…
- Episode 67 - Toronto Under Construction with Samuel Frum from Metropia
Samuel Frum, President at Metropia joins episode 67 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast to discuss the success of Metropia's Markham project Union City, housing supply and affordability across the city, condo projects and investors,…
- Episode 66 - Toronto Under Construction with Colin Baryliuk from KingSett Capital
Episode 66 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast welcomes Colin Baryliuk from KingSett Capital to discuss financing different asset classes in Toronto's real estate market, investment funds, and how the industry is shifting and adaptin…
- Episode 65 - Toronto Under Construction with Ben Smith from Avesdo
Episode 65 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast welcomes Ben Smith from Avesdo to discuss how to leverage technology and data analysis to identify trends and insights that will benefit the new home sales industry across Canada. Tune i…
- Episode 64 - Toronto Under Construction with Nick Ainis from Fusioncorp, Marlon Bray from Altus Group and Shane Kennedy from Atria Development
Episode 64 of the Toronto Under Construction welcomes Nick Ainis from Fusioncorp, Marlon Bray from Altus Group and Shane Kennedy from Atria Development to discuss construction and costs in the GTA Real Estate industry with analysis on diff…
- Episode 63 - Toronto Under Construction with Lauren White from CBRE, Todd Cullen from Fieldgate Properties, Max Goyzman from Peakhill Capital
Episode 63 of the Toronto Under Construction welcomes Lauren White from CBRE, Todd Cullen from Fieldgate Properties, Max Goyzman from Peakhill Capital to discuss Land development, financing and the outlook for multiple real estate asset cl…
- Episode 62 - Toronto Under Construction with Jeff Wagner from Marcus & Millichap Capital Corporation, Brian Dorr from Dorr Capital & ReaAlt Investment & Devon Cranson from Cranson Capital
Episode 62 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast explores financing, debt, equity and the mortgage market in the greater Toronto area with special guests Jeff Wagner from Marcus & Millichap Capital Corporation, Brian Dorr from Dorr Cap…
- Episode 61 - Toronto Under Construction with Pauline Lierman from Zonda Urban, Anson Kwok from Pinnacle International and Andrew Cotz from Tribute Communities
Episode 61 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast dives into the current state of the new condo market in Toronto and explores the predictions for 2024. Guests Pauline Lierman from Zonda Urban, Anson Kwok from Pinnacle International and…
- Episode 60 - Toronto Under Construction with Rob Spanier from The Spanier Group
On episode 60 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast Ben and guest co-host Chris Spoke speak with Rob Spanier about the concept and principles of placemaking and how to use them to build great communities and vibrant neighbourhoods that…
- Episode 59 - Toronto Under Construction with Tim Ng from Adhoc & Blackline and Rob Galetta from Blackjet
Episode 59 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast takes our first deep dive into the marketing involved in the new home pre-construction industry with two industry experts Tim Ng and Rob Galetta. Both our guests share some of the innova…
- Episode 58 - Toronto Under Construction with Dayna Gilbert from Forum Asset Management, Leor Marguilles from Robins Appleby LLP and Greg Gilbert from Fitzrovia
Dayna Gilbert, Leor Marguilles and Greg Gilbert join episode 58 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast to talk about Toronto's real estate market outlook, building and innovation, purpose built rentals and the removal of HST for rental…
- Episode 57 - Toronto Under Construction with Erin Millar from Marlin Spring Developments and Harley Nakelsky from Baker Real Estate
Erin Millar and Harley Nakelsky join episode 57 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast to talk about Toronto real estate investors and their importance to the market, broker partnerships, new condo sales and launches and the cost to bui…
- Episode 56 - Toronto Under Construction Podcast with Linda Mitchell Young from Linda Mitchell Marketing Inc.
Episode 56 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast welcomes Linda Mitchell Young and discusses her experience working in Toronto's Condo market. From launching her first project in Scarborough in 1995, to discussing Foreign Buyers tax, t…
- Episode 55 - Toronto Under Construction Roundtable Discussion with Sayf Hassan, Steve Keyzer and Kevin Marthinsen
Episode 55 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast is a roundtable discussion with Sayf Hassan from Elysium, Steve Keyzer from Colliers International and Kevin Marthinsen from Cameron Stephens Mortgage Capital. The group discusses the ho…