Helping YOU Build Wealth through Real Estate ....Brick by Brick with Nico James-Bock
Receive insider tips, market analysis, and expert advice. from a Toronto GTHA+ Real Estate Broker AT Keller Williams Co-Elevation Realty and founder of The CondoWiz™ Group, the human intelligence behind the CondoWiz™ - Toronto GTHA+. I talk facts and do a deep dive into the official stats, factors, and projects shaping the markets today, with occasional help from other industry experts.
Episodes
104 episodes
Is the GTA Housing Correction Over? Winter Reset 2026, Confidence, Rates & Trade Risk
The GTA housing market didn’t just slow in 2025—it reset.In this episode of Helping YOU Build Wealth Through Real Estate, Nico James-Bock, founder of The CondoWiz Group and broker with Keller Williams Toronto, breaks down what’s really h...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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9:09
From Laneway Suites to Sixplexes — What EHON Means for the Market
In this episode of Helping YOU Build Wealth Through Real Estate…Brick by Brick, Nico James-Bock breaks down Toronto’s Expanding Housing Options in Neighbourhoods (EHON) initiative and what it means for the housing crisis, supply...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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7:10
Big Changes Start Jan 1, 2026: Ontario Fire Code Updates, BoC Rates & Housing Impacts.
The Season 5 premiere is here, and January 2026 is packed with regulatory, economic, and policy changes that directly affect homeowners, landlords, investors, and real estate professionals. In this episode, we break down what’s new and what it ...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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7:33
Resetting The One Residences: How Tridel Is Rebooting Toronto’s Supertall Tower
Resetting The One Residences: How Tridel Is Rebooting Toronto’s Supertall Tower takes you inside one of the most dramatic stories in Canadian real estate history — the transformation of The One at Yonge and Bloor into One Bl...
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Season 4
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Episode 36
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7:10
You Don’t Own What You Think You Own: Life Leases, Toronto Island Homes, and the Fine Print
Ciao! Welcome to a new episode of Helping YOU Build Wealth Through Real Estate… Brick by Brick with me, Nico James-Bock, Founder of The CondoWiz™ Group and Broker at Keller Williams Co-Elevation Realty in Toronto.<...
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Season 4
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Episode 35
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9:23
Beyond Test Scores: GTA High School Rankings That Drive Real Estate Decisions
Choosing a high school is no longer just an education decision — it’s a housing, lifestyle, and long-term planning decision.Ciao! Welcome to a new episode of Helping YOU Build Build Wealth Through Real Estate...Brick by Brick with me, Ni...
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Season 4
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Episode 34
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8:54
Is the GTA Housing Correction Changing Shape? Your November 2025 Market Stats Breakdown
The November 2025 data tells a deeper story about where the Canadian economy and GTA housing market are headed next.Ciao! Welcome to a new episode of Helping YOU Build Build Wealth Through Real Estate...Brick by Brick with me, Nico James...
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Season 4
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Episode 33
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7:46
Is the Worst Over? Canada’s Year-End 2025 Housing Market Reality Check
The Canadian housing market is entering 2026 with mixed signals. National data suggests slow stabilization — while Toronto’s condo sector continues to face significant structural pressure. Rising months of inventory, delayed completions, and va...
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Season 4
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Episode 32
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7:15
Fiscal Stimulus vs. Falling Prices: The Real Estate Story the Federal Budget Isn't Telling You
Ciao! Welcome to a new episode of Helping YOU Build Build Wealth Through Real Estate...Brick by Brick with me, Nico James-Bock, Founder of The CondoWiz™ Group and Broker at Keller Williams Co-Elevation Realty in Toronto. The govern...
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Season 4
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Episode 31
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8:40
How to Stay Safe (and Sane) in a Connected World: 3 Simple Moves to Outsmart ID Thieves
Every day, we unlock dozens of digital doors — logging in, posting, banking, sharing, connecting. Behind each one sits a mix of convenience and risk. And while most of us don’t think twice before clicking “login,” the truth is: the smallest hab...
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Season 4
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Episode 30
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4:35
Toronto vs Calgary: New Construction, New Strategy with guest Matthew Baker
Toronto may dominate headlines — but Calgary is quietly leading a real estate revolution. 🏙️💥In this episode of Helping You Build Wealth Through Real Estate… Brick by Brick, host Nico James-Bock, Broker with Keller Wil...
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Season 4
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Episode 29
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21:03
From Correction to Confidence: What’s Really Driving the Fall 2025 Market?
After one of the sharpest corrections in Canadian housing history, signs of life are returning to the market — but this recovery looks different. In this episode, Nico James-Bock breaks down what’s really driving the Fa...
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Season 4
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Episode 28
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11:48
RECO’s Info Guide EXPLAINED: What Every Ontario Buyer and Seller Needs to Know
Buying or selling a home in Ontario? Before you sign anything, there’s one essential document that protects you — the RECO Information Guide. In this short but powerful episode, I unpack what’s inside, why it matters, and how it...
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Season 4
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Episode 27
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8:49
[Early] Fall 2025 Housing & Economy Snapshot: Sustainability Meets Slowdown
Canada’s economy is at a pivotal moment. Inflation has cooled below 2%, the Bank of Canada has trimmed rates to 2.5%, and yet unemployment is rising while GDP growth remains fragile. In this episode, we break down what Fall 2025 really...
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Season 4
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Episode 26
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13:06
GTA Late Summer Housing Market Update: BoC Rate Cut Looms as Inventory Surges
As we move into the final weeks of summer 2025, the GTA housing market is showing major shifts that buyers, sellers, and investors can’t ignore. From a looming Bank of Canada rate cut to a surge in inventory, today’s episode breaks down the num...
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Season 4
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Episode 25
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10:42
July 2025 Housing Market Stats: Positive Trends You Need to Know as Optimism Returns
The July 2025 housing market is showing signs of renewed optimism across Toronto and the GTA! 📈Ciao! Welcome to a new episode of Building Wealth Through Real Estate...Brick by Brick with me, Nico James-Bock, Founder of The CondoWiz™ Grou...
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Season 4
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Episode 24
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15:18
Fast-Track or Fail: 6 Ways Canada is Fixing The Housing Crisis
Canada’s housing crisis isn’t just a problem—it’s an emergency. With 3.5 million homes needed by 2031, the gap between what’s being built and what’s required is widening fast. In this episode, we dive deep into six game-changing strategies ...
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Season 4
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Episode 23
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8:49
Avoid These Mistakes! 6 Smart H🏡use Hunting Tips You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner
House hunting? Before you fall in love with a granite countertop or get lured by staged furniture, press play. In this episode, I break down 6 essential tips to help you find the right home and avoid costly mistakes that most buyers on...
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Season 4
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Episode 22
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3:48
Stay Cool & Save Thousand$: 5 Summer Energy Tips + Ontario Rebates Explained
Well, we are in the thick of summer — my favorite season. Those who know me know that’s absolutely not true. I loathe summer. It’s my least favorite season. However, there are ways to stay cool and save thousands. In this episode, I’ll be shari...
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Season 4
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Episode 21
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10:02
Unlocking Up to $63K in Savings: The New FTHB Housing Rebate & HST New Home Rebate Explained!
In this episode of Building Wealth Through Real Estate, Brick by Brick, I break down the major difference between 2 of Canada’s key homebuyer incentives: the longstanding HST New Housing Rebate and the brand new GST rebate de...
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Season 4
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Episode 21
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13:02
June 2025 Market Stats Reveal Strength Amid Trade Wars, Inflation & Employment Challenges
Ciao! Welcome to a new episode of Building Wealth Through Real Estate...Brick by Brick with me, Nico James-Bock, Founder of The CondoWiz™ Group and Broker at Keller Williams Co-Elevation Realty in Toronto. In this episode, I unpack...
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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25:59
First-Time Buyer Hacks - Grants, Rebates & Hidden Incentives You Need to Know
Ciao! Welcome to a new episode of Building Wealth Through Real Estate...Brick by Brick with me, Nico James-Bock, Founder of The CondoWiz™ Group and Broker at Keller Williams Co-Elevation Realty in Toronto. In this new episode, I br...
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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15:01
Real Estate Rebound or Reset? May 2025 Stats, Rate Hold & The Summer Ahead
Ciao! Welcome to a new episode of Building Wealth Through Real Estate...Brick by Brick with me, Nico James-Bock, Founder of The CondoWiz™ Group and Broker at Keller Williams Co-Elevation Realty in Toronto. In this episode I do a deep dive...
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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23:45
The Property Tax Playbook: Decoding Your Bill & MPAC Assessments 🏦
This episode explains how MPAC conducts property assessments in Ontario through direct comparison methods, with a focus on residential properties and the factors influencing their value. The assessment cycle operates every four years with a pha...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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30:56
Spring Chill: Real Estate Cools, Jobs Stall & Rate Cut Looms
Ciao! Welcome to a new episode of Building Wealth Through Real Estate...Brick by Brick with me, Nico James-Bock, Founder of The CondoWiz™ Group and Broker at Keller Williams Co-Elevation Realty in Toronto. In this episode, I dive i...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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29:23