Mike puts his 22 years in real estate to test, identifying the overlooked influencing factors, to arrive at a forecast for the Canadian real estate market in 2023 that differs from much of the main stream media, whose primary motive is to turn heads and add up the online clicks. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/m…

On the heels of Ontario's election of Doug Ford and the Provincial Conservative party, Mike and Arif share some no punches pulled thoughts and insights on the election and some of the candidates.Mike Montague & Arif Khan

Arif and Mike return after too long a break from the podcast mic to share some personal (not professional) opinion on the Omicron wave, covidiots, and politics.Mike Montague & Arif Khan

Mike and Arif indulge themselves on matters of home safety, GMOs and other random unrelating thoughts.Mike Montague & Arif Khan

Mike recounts events of the July 15th 2021 when an F2 Tornado passed through residential neighbourhoods in South Barrie Ontario, and a few things we can do better in preparation for such events. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-montague4/message

Escalating home prices, record national debt levels, homelessness, high rental costs and low rental availability. Serious problems that all point to the same root cause, a nation which has for a number of years seen new housing production being surpassed by the demands for housing. Canada has the fewest dwellings per 1,000 population compared with …

Check out this episode of Conflicts & Interests with Arif Khan & Mike Montague as they discuss post pandemic predictions, political posturing, and microwaving fish in the workplace. #postpandemic #politics #podcastMike Montague & Arif Khan

With restaurants reopening once again (soon I hope) I thought I would list some of my favourites in Barrie. Let me know if I missed yours. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-montague4/message

Joining us from warm and sunny Laguna Beach California, Terry LeClair ran a successful real estate Brokerage firm in Barrie for a number of years before trading it all in for warmer climate, and a Vice Presidential role with First Team Real Estate, one of Southern California's top Real Estate firms. He is also the Executive Vice President of Title …

Whether you live in Barrie, The GTA or anywhere else, selling ones home can be a truly emotional experience, especially if you have an accumulation of memories attached to that home. It is also a daunting task, more so a series of daunting tasks, to prepare a home to sell, to then find your next place, to pack up and purge your possessions, and the…

When buying or selling a home during the Covid-19 Pandemic, or any time, it is always sound advice to have a good Realtor® by your side, and even better advice to have a good lawyer working on your behalf, as there can be a seemingly endless number of challenges to each real estate transaction that are too often discovered the hard way. Mark Weisle…

Every generation since Canada first became a country has made the acquisition of real estate a bit easier for the next generation than it was for themselves, that was true for me and for my parents, though now, and for the first time in 150 years its shifting the other way. The current generation of first time home buyers have a higher bar to clear…

Mike gives some thoughts on how the real estate market may look in Central and South Central Ontario once Covid-19 has been put behind us. Doom and gloom may make for convenient headlines and click-bait to the print and internet media, but the reality is likely to be far from any worst case scenarios being floated by many of them. Have a listen. --…

OREA CEO Tim Hudak understands political red tape from both sides and is a strong advocate for supporting the health and growth of Ontario's smaller cities, towns and commuities like the one he grew up in, in Niagara. Big city living and opportunity is a magnet for the rural talent of our educated younger generations. Small city or town Ontario was…

Many are asking if values can go any higher in Central and South Central Ontario. Important to know for anyone considering investing in real estate. This episode looks into the question and offers some perspective on investment in our current climate. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-montague4/message…

While there are many measures for ranking a real estate company. When making your choice of a Realtor® to represent you and your purchase or selling needs, It comes down to a few fundamentals that shouldn't surprise anyone. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-montague4/message…

GTA residents continue to leave the big city behind in droves, headed for the calmer more affordable living opportunities offered in outlying towns and cities around South Central Ontario. A look at this movement and what it means for those hitting the reset button. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-montague4…

Springtime in Ontario sees many of us doing projects and Renos on our homes. Here are some of the best ways to assure a good renovation and to avoid being taken advantage of by a shoddy or crooked contractor. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-montague4/message

The Barrie - Toronto commute is the norm for many. This episode talks about how commuting, and driving in general, has improved for us over the years. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-montague4/message

A look at how residential and commercial real estate markets in Barrie and South Central Ontario are likely to perform following the pandemic.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-montague4/message

Elon Musk and Starlink are changing the dynamics of real estate in Ontario and the rest of Canada. Our choices of where to live are soon to become far more interesting. Find out how in this episode of Who Moves You? with Mike Montague. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-montague4/message…

The data for January is in and Barrie real estate activity in the first month of 2021 has set the tone for a what is going to be a lively year. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-montague4/message

When the Barrie area real estate market is in motion, deciding if the time is right is a challenge for many. Here is a look at the question of when to buy, sell or hold when it comes to real estate, as inspired by Dave. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-montague4/message…

Homes are selling fast in Barrie and throughout South Central Ontario and many with multiple offers. What should sellers be doing to insure they aren't leaving money on the table? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-montague4/message

It's a competition for homes selling in 2021 in Barrie and South Central Ontario. If you want your bid to have a chance, check out these tips in this weeks episode of Who Moves You? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-montague4/message

A look at what we should expect in 2021 from Barrie and South Central Ontario's real estate market. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-montague4/message