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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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

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 Truth About Country Living | With Carolyn Scime
byRachel Levy

YouTube – https://youtu.be/t7Cdzm_FigE

LEVerage is BACK!!

Thrilled to bring you a new episode with the amazing Carolyn Scime at Chestnut Park.

Carolyn and I did a deal together last year….. and haven't stopped talking business since.

I thought this would be a perfect episode to kick off my return after an extended hiatus with a ”Move to the Country” episode.

This isn't cottage country this is country living. IYKYK… and this difference is huge.

Join me as we talk all about commutes, amenities, pricing and what it means to live an hour outside of Toronto.

Spoiler alert… it's amazing!!

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

The Fight for Affordable Housing in Toronto | With Eric Lombardi
byRachel Levy

As homes become more unaffordable in the GTA, I am determined to understand how we got here. What is broken and can it be fixed?This week's episode of LEVerage I had the pleasure of speaking with Eric Lombardi. He is a self professed ”thoughtful guy in fintech” but he is so much more. He is a housing advocate and management consultant in Toronto.I had the privilege to call on him for an insightful conversation on the Toronto housing crisis. Eric also founded More Neighbours, an incredible organization dedicated to better policy around building all types of housing in Toronto.We need more Eric Lombardis making great decisions for Toronto's future!

YouTube – ⁠https://youtu.be/mAzklSTZRnU

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

Where is GTA Real Estate Headed? TRREB Experts Weigh In! | With Jason Mercer & John DiMichele
byRachel Levy

YouTube – https://youtu.be/WVmJ0ZEIUGg

It was my utmost honour to have Jason Mercer, CMA and John DiMichele, CEO of TRREB on this week’s LEVerage!So many people have no idea what TRREBs role is in the real estate market and the hard work they put in to ensure a great consumer experience.Join as we talk predictions, Housing Policy, AI and where the industry is going to be in 5 years. So much amazing content we barely got it all in 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

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 Panama the Next Real Estate Goldmine? | With Anne-Michelle Wand
byRachel Levy

YouTube – https://youtu.be/5pRn9aiiIjw

Follow me on Socials: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rachellevyhomes/TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@rachellevyhomesCheck out my website – https://www.rachellevyhomes.comAnne-Michelle Wand – https://www.travelawaits.com/author/anne-michelle-wand/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

Cutting Through the Politics: How to Make Housing Affordable | With Matt Spoke
byRachel Levy

YouTube – https://youtu.be/mt_UQJJaFpM

Let’s talk City Planning at all levels!!

I loved my conversation with Matt Spoke, Founding Partner of Toronto Standard and Hogtown podcast in this weeks episode of LEVerage.

With the provincial election having just wrapped up and a federal election looming, we cut through the campaign promises and discuss what every level of government could do to make housing affordable. For real!!

You would be surprised how easy it would be!

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

What’s Next for Muskoka Real Estate? 2024 Recap & 2025 Forecast | With Kim O’Grady
byRachel Levy

YouTube – https://youtu.be/dkHttYUsA5w

Our Muskoka expert Kim O'Grady joins us to catch us up on 2024 and what to expect in 2025.Is this the year you get into the cottage market?Follow me on Socials: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rachellevyhomes/TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@rachellevyhomesCheck out my website – https://www.rachellevyhomes.comKim O'Grady – https://kim-ogrady.com/Produced by Max Silverberg