🏗️Builder Bailout or Buyer Boost? The Truth About Canada’s Housing Market Right Now

▶️This episode dives into some of the biggest questions buyers and sellers are asking right now—from whether it makes sense to jump into pre-construction with the new HST rebate, to the growing debate over whether that policy is really helping buyers or quietly supporting builders. We unpack the risks of trying to time the market in an uncertain economic environment, and how to think about pricing, incentives, and long-term value when conditions are shifting. ▶️We also discuss what’s actually happening on the ground in today’s market, including whether underpricing strategies still work for sellers and how much leverage buyers really have right now. The goal is to cut through the noise and give practical insight into how to navigate a market that feels increasingly unpredictable. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:41 HST Rebate Policy 07:20 Pre-Construction Pros & Cons 09:43 Listing Low = Bidding War? 21:16 Blanket Appraisals 24:10 HST Rebate: Who Actually Benefits? Follow👉John x-twitter: https://x.com/JohnPasalis, Instagram @john.pasalis or email: [email protected] Follow👉 the show on x-twitter: @MoveSmartly, Instagram @move.smartly About This Show: The Move Smartly show is hosted by John Pasalis, President and Broker of Realosophy Realty. MoveSmartly.com and its media channels on YouTube and various podcast platforms are powered by Realosophy Realty in Toronto, Canada. You can also watch this episode on our MoveSmartly YouTube channel here👉    / movesmartly   If you enjoy our show and find it useful, please like, subscribe, share, review and comment on whatever platform you are watching or listening to us from - we appreciate your support🙌!