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 101

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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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

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

Brad Bradford on Fixing Toronto: No-Nonsense Talk on Crime, Pools & Politics
byRachel Levy

YouTube – https://youtu.be/lh4jHqH-JUQ

On the heels of the swimming pool closures in Toronto, and the mayor's ability to pass the buck at every turn…I am so excited to welcome Brad Bradford back to LEVerage to discuss his no-nonsense, logical approach to this amazing city of ours.We talked crime, cats on leashes….and so much more!Maybe even his hint at throwing his hat into the mayoral race next year (he has my vote!)If you are a home owner, renter or anyone who lives in Toronto in the 416! This one is a must watch!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

Why it Takes Canada 10x Longer to Build Housing | With Eric Lombardi
byRachel Levy

YouTube – https://youtu.be/dHXMSrETCk0

Is Doug Ford making deals with his friends or building a better Ontario?Eric Lombardi takes on Doug Ford in this week’s edition of LEVerage.If you didn’t catch Eric’s opinion piece in the Star on May 28th, here it is – https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/we-should-be-talking-about-how-and-where-to-grow-in-ontario-instead-doug-ford/article_fe41587d-708b-433d-91be-b1aee291622c.htmlAs an advocate for more housing for everyone, I was thrilled to bring Eric back to discuss why he thinks these announcements are usually full of hot air and just don’t solve the problems facing our housing crisis.We discuss how it takes Canada 10x longer to approve than most countries around the world, how we have a generation of legislating luxury opinions and how “we pretend to build a fairer country without disrupting an unfair one.”It’s an amazing discussion as Eric and I aren’t always of the same opinion but it’s always a great debate.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

Now Is The Time To Buy Multi-Residential | With Craig Fried
byRachel Levy

YouTube – https://youtu.be/6D2jK0PWFLU

This week I welcome back Craig Fried of Fried Capital Mortgages, powered by Sherwood Mortgage Group to talk getting out of condo investments and into multi residential.You have heard financial advisors talk about consolidating debt, well let’s normalize consolidation of investments in real estate.Gone are the days of having a cash flow positive investment property…but not in multi-residential.Join us as we talk about how you can start making money in real estate investing again!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

Can We Save Toronto? | With Ariella Kimmel
byRachel Levy

YouTube – https://youtu.be/SyE3kuYYwN0

LEVerage is back this Sunday with someone I am honoured to know, the amazing Ariella Kimmel!

A well accomplished political advisor, Ariella is also Executive Director of ABC Toronto, an incredible non-profit organization that wants to see Toronto thrive for everyone.

If you haven’t heard about them yet, today is the day you do!

I was invited to their launch event back in the winter by the amazing Brad Bradford and I fell in love with what ABC Toronto wanted to accomplish for this city. I was all in!

I am so excited to have Ariella on to talk about the issues facing the city right now, what can be done about them and what’s being missed!

If you love Toronto and don’t love the way the direction the city is going you don’t want to miss this episode!!

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