About this episode
In Episode 369, Steve Cecchetto and Shehri Shahzad break down the chaos of today’s real estate market using one thing that never lies—data. If you’re feeling confused, overwhelmed, or unsure what to believe from the news or social media, this episode gives you a clear, calm framework to understand what’s really happening. They walk through key metrics like months of inventory, sales-to-new-listing ratios, median prices, and days on market, plus a practical 4-step plan for buyers and sellers to cut through the noise and make confident decisions.VIDEO SECTIONS & TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro1:55 What you should (and shouldn’t) listen to about the market3:38 Buyer emotions: when falling in love blinds decision-making6:01 The data that matters: absorption rate, pricing strategy, and context7:48 Market strength varies by neighbourhood & home type9:11 Month-over-month trends & how quickly the market shifts12:12 How seasonality skews data (especially December)14:20 The median matters more in real estate17:05 Step 1: Know your financial position19:24 Step 2: Define your next 5–10 years20:35 Step 3: Execute with the right advisor24:36 Step 4: Review your decisions so you don’t feel pressured26:12 Why this framework works in any market27:11 How scare tactics from agents harm buyers29:13 Outro/recapWatch on YouTube:https://youtube.com/kormendytrottListen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1pwncyet9NydbgTmx5D21kLinktree:https://linktr.ee/kormendytrottInstagram:https://instagram.com/kormendytrottYouTube:https://youtube.com/kormendytrottFacebook:https://facebook.com/kormendytrottX:https://x.com/kormendytrottLinkedIn:https://linkedin.com/company/ktrealtyTikTok:https://tiktok.com/@kormendytrottThe Kormendy Trott Team was formed in 2011 by Ariel Kormendy and Adrian Trott. Originally a team of two in Milton, Ontario, KT has grown into a full-service real estate group serving Halton Region, Peel Region, and the Greater Toronto Area.
