Why are some Toronto HOMES 🏡 getting 10+ offers while others sit for months?

In this episode of the Toronto Real Estate Podcast, Ralph Fox sits down with the Fox Marin team to break down what’s actually happening in the 2026 market. Despite headlines calling this one of the slowest markets in decades, we’re seeing a very different story on the ground. Detached and semi-detached homes in prime Toronto neighbourhoods are still attracting multiple offers, bully bids, and selling hundreds of thousands over asking… while other listings struggle to get a single showing. So what’s driving the split? This conversation dives into: • Why turnkey homes are dominating • The real reason buyers are avoiding renovations • How “good inventory” vs. “available inventory” is shaping the market • Why pricing strategy still matters more than ever • The psychology behind bully offers and bidding wars • What buyers think the market is vs. what’s actually happening If you’re buying or selling in Toronto right now, this is the inside scoop you’re not getting from headlines. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction To Toronto Real Estate 2026 01:30 Why Multiple Offers Are Back 02:05 Case Study: 7 Offers And $300K Over Asking 03:30 The $1M Over Asking Riverdale Sale 05:30 What Makes A Property “Rare” 07:05 Understanding Bully Offers 08:10 West End vs East End Activity 09:10 Why Buyers Are Bullying Again 10:40 When Paying A Premium Makes Sense 14:20 Does Price Even Matter Anymore? 16:30 The Market Duality Explained 18:45 Why Some Homes Get Zero Offers 21:05 “Lack Of Inventory” Or Lack Of Quality? 24:10 Why Buyers Want Turnkey Only 27:00 The Death Of The Renovation Buyer 29:50 The Truth About Market Education 31:00 How Buyers Should Analyze The Market 33:00 Why Toronto’s System Is Confusing By Design 34:30 Final Advice For Buyers & Sellers #torontorealestate #realestatemarket #torontohomes #multipleoffers #realestateinvesting #canadianrealestate #homebuyingtips #realestatepodcast #housingmarket #torontoproperty Fox Marin is a boutique brokerage and content platform dedicated to delivering expert insight, strategy, and client-first service across the Toronto real estate landscape. Whether you're buying, selling, or investing, our Toronto real estate team breaks down market trends, pre-construction opportunities & listing strategies to help you navigate the Toronto real estate market with confidence. 🌐 Our Website: www.foxmarin.ca Also, remember to read our blog posts ✍️ https://foxmarin.ca/blog/ Our press releases have been featured in prominent business publications such as Toronto Life, Elle Canada, National Post, & The Globe and Mail 🗞️ https://foxmarin.ca/press/ 📞 Connect with us via: Office ☎️ – 416-322-5000 Text 📲 – 416-567-0460 General Inquiries / Press / Marketing ✉️ – [email protected] Deal Administration 📋 – [email protected] Or inquire online here 💻 – https://foxmarin.ca/contact-us/ 📍 Meet us in person at our office: Fox Marin Associates Ltd., Brokerage 489 College Street, Suite 305 Toronto, Ontario, M6G 1A5 📲 Follow us on social: Instagram 📸   / _foxmarin   .