LEVerage Podcast

Welcome to the LEVerage Real Estate Podcast, where we go beyond the basics to explore the trends, insights, and disruptors shaping Toronto’s GTA market. Each episode pulls back the curtain on real estate, offering curated content inspired by real conversations with clients. Dive into the topics that matter most to you—delivered in engaging, easy-to-digest segments. Got a question or want to connect? Reach out today!

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Episodes 11 –20 of 105

LEVerage With Rachel Levy

Not so long ago it became apparent to me that people were interested in more than the just the basics of Real Estate in Toronto LEVerage is all about pulling the curtain back on everything Real Estate in the GTA. The show is curated content about the trends, the insights & the disruptors. Its as an extension of our daily conversations with clients brought to you in segments.
You can reach me at rachel@rachellevyhomes.com or https://linktr.ee/rachellevyhomes

Is Toronto Better or Worse Under Mayor Olivia Chow? | With Daniel Tate
byRachel Levy

YouTube – https://youtu.be/mR5zloZZc_Y

HAS THE CITY OF TORONTO THRIVED OR REGRESSED UNDER MAYOR CHOW’S LEADERSHIP?

This week on LEVerage it was an incredible honour to have Daniel Tate, Executive Director at IntegrityTO, join me to give his perspective of the city under Mayor Chow’s leadership.

We discuss crime, the Toronto Police, city services and more!

Whether you rent or own in Toronto you don’t want to miss this!

Election 2026 is coming! Do you know who you are voting for yet??

IntegrityTO – https://integrityto.ca

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Produced by Max Silverberg

LEVerage With Rachel Levy

Not so long ago it became apparent to me that people were interested in more than the just the basics of Real Estate in Toronto LEVerage is all about pulling the curtain back on everything Real Estate in the GTA. The show is curated content about the trends, the insights & the disruptors. Its as an extension of our daily conversations with clients brought to you in segments.
You can reach me at rachel@rachellevyhomes.com or https://linktr.ee/rachellevyhomes

The AI Revolution in Real Estate | With Mike McAra
byRachel Levy

YouTube – https://youtu.be/X4Y_LfS97UE

This week on LEVerage I have the pleasure to sit down with Mike McAra, Executive Director of Reach Canada to discuss:

Is AI here to stay and how will it change real estate?

Does the consumer want to see an AI version of their realtor online or in their videos?

Will AI replace the home buying experience and realtors?

How is it being used now and how is it bringing value?

It’s an exciting blend of the best of tech and real estate in one conversation! Don’t miss it!

Follow me on Socials: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rachellevyhomes/TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@rachellevyhomesMarki Lemons Ryhal – https://www.markilemons.comCheck out my website – https://www.rachellevyhomes.comProduced by Max Silverberg

Follow me on Socials: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rachellevyhomes/TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@rachellevyhomesMarki Lemons Ryhal – https://www.markilemons.comCheck out my website – https://www.rachellevyhomes.comProduced by Max Silverberg

LEVerage With Rachel Levy

Not so long ago it became apparent to me that people were interested in more than the just the basics of Real Estate in Toronto LEVerage is all about pulling the curtain back on everything Real Estate in the GTA. The show is curated content about the trends, the insights & the disruptors. Its as an extension of our daily conversations with clients brought to you in segments.
You can reach me at rachel@rachellevyhomes.com or https://linktr.ee/rachellevyhomes

Home Design Trends For 2026 | With Megan Crosbie
byRachel Levy

I am so excited to have the fabulously talented Megan Crosbie on this week’s LEVerage to talk all things design.If you are considering a renovation, full custom build or just a quick refresh of a room you won’t want to miss this week’s episode!

What to Splurge On – And What to Skip: https://www.megancrosbiedesign.com/the-edit-blog/what-to-splurge-on-and-what-to-skip

Follow me on Socials: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rachellevyhomes/TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@rachellevyhomesCheck out my website – https://www.rachellevyhomes.comProduced by Max Silverberg

LEVerage With Rachel Levy

Not so long ago it became apparent to me that people were interested in more than the just the basics of Real Estate in Toronto LEVerage is all about pulling the curtain back on everything Real Estate in the GTA. The show is curated content about the trends, the insights & the disruptors. Its as an extension of our daily conversations with clients brought to you in segments.
You can reach me at rachel@rachellevyhomes.com or https://linktr.ee/rachellevyhomes

Preconstruction Homes: Too Risky or Smart Investment? | With Leonard Finegold
byRachel Levy

YouTube – https://youtu.be/_943DiNLfGQ

As New Home Sales (preconstruction) grind to a halt and new projects are being shelved indefinitely…..people are questioning if they will ever come back. The answer is yes but the better question is whenLen Finegold, Senior Council for Cambridge LLP’s Construction Law Group joins me again to talk all things PreconstructionI have to admit something. I have never been a fan of preconstruction sales for my clients. I know tons of agents and investors who did very well in this space many years ago. I never liked it. Too many risks. Too much can go wrongAs affordability continues to be a challenge for many, I am starting to warm up to it as a way for some to enter the market.Join me as we hear from one of the top leading experts on how to protect yourself when buying a home or condo in preconstructionFollow me on Socials: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rachellevyhomes/TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@rachellevyhomesCheck out my website – https://www.rachellevyhomes.comProduced by Max Silverberg

LEVerage With Rachel Levy

Not so long ago it became apparent to me that people were interested in more than the just the basics of Real Estate in Toronto LEVerage is all about pulling the curtain back on everything Real Estate in the GTA. The show is curated content about the trends, the insights & the disruptors. Its as an extension of our daily conversations with clients brought to you in segments.
You can reach me at rachel@rachellevyhomes.com or https://linktr.ee/rachellevyhomes

BUYER BEWARE | Signing a Buyer Representation Agreement | With Joel Kadish
byRachel Levy

YouTube – https://youtu.be/JHZFgSU7edk

LEVerage is thrilled to have our unofficial co-host Joel Kadish back for this week’s episode.I was recently referred new clients who had a bad experience with a realtor. What unfolded was a nightmare for them when they wanted to make the switch.Join us this weekend to find out why you MUST READ ALL CONTRACTS, trust your agent, and be aware of all risks.Follow me on Socials: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rachellevyhomes/TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@rachellevyhomesCheck out my website – https://www.rachellevyhomes.comProduced by Max Silverberg

LEVerage With Rachel Levy

Not so long ago it became apparent to me that people were interested in more than the just the basics of Real Estate in Toronto LEVerage is all about pulling the curtain back on everything Real Estate in the GTA. The show is curated content about the trends, the insights & the disruptors. Its as an extension of our daily conversations with clients brought to you in segments.
You can reach me at rachel@rachellevyhomes.com or https://linktr.ee/rachellevyhomes

Making Real Estate Closings Stress-Free | With Reuven Gorsht
byRachel Levy

YouTube – https://youtu.be/hdxGDsZjr-c

LEVerage welcomes Reuven Gorsht, the founder of Deeded, to this week’s episode. We discuss the current state of the Toronto Real Estate market, the foreseeable future of it, and why the actual experience of buying real estate is so important.

Reuven co-founded and was CEO of MoveSnap, which was ultimately bought by RBC in 2019. He is a Harvard Business graduate and a brilliant entrepreneur. It’s a must-see episode.

Deeded – https://www.deeded.ca

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Check out my website – https://www.rachellevyhomes.com

Produced by Max Silverberg

LEVerage With Rachel Levy

Not so long ago it became apparent to me that people were interested in more than the just the basics of Real Estate in Toronto LEVerage is all about pulling the curtain back on everything Real Estate in the GTA. The show is curated content about the trends, the insights & the disruptors. Its as an extension of our daily conversations with clients brought to you in segments.
You can reach me at rachel@rachellevyhomes.com or https://linktr.ee/rachellevyhomes

The Story of Guests on Earth | With Founder Jackie Prince
byRachel Levy

YouTube – https://youtu.be/Gw3gCxYUteY

Fall season starts with Jackie Prince the founder of Guests on EarthIf you were lucky enough to get one of our Spring Cleaning Kits this year you know how amazing this product is to have in your home.It’s Canadian Owned, all natural with a very low environmental footprint.They have also recently launched their new Laundry Detergent. Look out for a discount in my fall newsletter to try it! DM if you aren’t already on the list!Jackie is a brilliant entrepreneur who saw a need for a better cleaning product that was a pleasure to use and safe for the environmentI discovered them at the IDS Toronto years ago and fell in love with the brand instantlyGuests on Earth – https://www.guestsonearth.comFollow me on Socials: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rachellevyhomes/TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@rachellevyhomesCheck out my website – https://www.rachellevyhomes.comProduced by Max Silverberg

LEVerage With Rachel Levy

Not so long ago it became apparent to me that people were interested in more than the just the basics of Real Estate in Toronto LEVerage is all about pulling the curtain back on everything Real Estate in the GTA. The show is curated content about the trends, the insights & the disruptors. Its as an extension of our daily conversations with clients brought to you in segments.
You can reach me at rachel@rachellevyhomes.com or https://linktr.ee/rachellevyhomes

This is the Smartest Way to Renovate in 2025 | With Jon Christensen
byRachel Levy

YouTube – https://youtu.be/WW75y8rlEfc

Want to save money on your renovation? Small or big it doesn’t matter!!

Then you need to learn about bidmii

The founders of this company have taken the RFP commercial process to the home renovation space and are killing it.

I chat with Jon Christensen about how bidmii is the right choice to disrupt the renovation space as we know it.

Follow me on Socials: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rachellevyhomes/TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@rachellevyhomesCheck out my website – https://www.rachellevyhomes.combidmii – https://bidmii.comProduced by Max Silverberg

LEVerage With Rachel Levy

Not so long ago it became apparent to me that people were interested in more than the just the basics of Real Estate in Toronto LEVerage is all about pulling the curtain back on everything Real Estate in the GTA. The show is curated content about the trends, the insights & the disruptors. Its as an extension of our daily conversations with clients brought to you in segments.
You can reach me at rachel@rachellevyhomes.com or https://linktr.ee/rachellevyhomes

How to Survive 30+ Years in Real Estate | With Mark Cadesky
byRachel Levy

YouTube – https://youtu.be/PETbfd97vlg

Welcome Mark Cadesky to this week’s episode of LEVerage!Mark brings 30 years of real estate experience to his consulting role helping small to medium size brokerages achieve optimal performance on all levels from agent retention to profitability.I sat down with Mark to talk about why he started this consulting business and where he found the biggest need in the industry.Mark shares his 30+ years in the business to discuss how brokerages have changed… how agents can be successful in the business now and everything in between.Mark Cadesky – https://www.ask-mark.ca/Follow me on Socials: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rachellevyhomes/TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@rachellevyhomesCheck out my website – https://www.rachellevyhomes.comProduced by Max Silverberg

LEVerage With Rachel Levy

Not so long ago it became apparent to me that people were interested in more than the just the basics of Real Estate in Toronto LEVerage is all about pulling the curtain back on everything Real Estate in the GTA. The show is curated content about the trends, the insights & the disruptors. Its as an extension of our daily conversations with clients brought to you in segments.
You can reach me at rachel@rachellevyhomes.com or https://linktr.ee/rachellevyhomes

How to Avoid a Renovation Nightmare | With Leonard Finegold
byRachel Levy

YouTube – https://youtu.be/xn5Hxl9MIuM

It is with great honour that I had the opportunity to interview Leonard Finegold on this week’s episode of LEVerage.

Leonard Finegold leads Cambridge LLP’s Construction Law Group and brings more than 35 years of focused experience in construction law. His resume reads like a book I hope he writes one day as his experience is vast across all aspects of building from residential to large developments.

This episode was in the making for over 6 months but it was so worth the wait.

We discuss all things construction/renovations; how to pick a contractor; when you know you have to litigate and everything in between.

Follow me on Socials: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rachellevyhomes/TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@rachellevyhomesCheck out my website – https://www.rachellevyhomes.comProduced by Max Silverberg