The Golfi Real Estate Show

The real estate market is changing fast, and the decisions people make now can have a lasting impact. In this episode, Rob Golfi breaks down what he’s seeing across Ontario, why buyers have more negotiating power, and how sellers need to rethink pricing in a slower market.

Rob also shares real stories about costly buying mistakes, the importance of local expertise, family battles over estates, choosing the right executor, and...

🏡 Real estate decisions can get expensive fast when the numbers, timing, or expectations don’t line up with reality.

This week, Rob Golfi and Stephanie Vivier dive into what’s happening in the market, the renovations sellers should think twice about, the risks behind “hands-off” real estate investments, and what buyers need to look beyond before choosing a home.

They also break down major real estate losses...

What can go wrong between buying a home and getting the keys? More than you might think. 

Rob and Stephanie get into closing day surprises, where Niagara’s luxury market is moving, why renters may have more room to negotiate, and how long parents are helping their adult kids financially. Plus, a clever way to check how much sunlight a home really gets before you buy.

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Your next real estate surprise could cost more than you think. Rob Golfi and Steph unpack fall market expectations, trade uncertainty, and what happens when the government wants your property. Plus, hidden defects, inaccurate tax details, and the consequences of keeping buyers in the dark.

They also dig into shifting rental power, vacancy costs, tenant screening, and the changing face of landlords. Rounding it out: how listing phot...

🏡 Is the real estate market finally turning a corner?

This week on the Golfi Real Estate Show, Rob Golfi breaks down what buyers, sellers, homeowners and investors should be paying attention to right now.

From shifting sales across Niagara, Hamilton and the GTA to opportunities emerging in the condo market, Rob shares his perspective on where the market could be heading next. The conversation also gets into the realities of rentin...

The real estate market isn’t getting any easier to navigate, and this episode breaks down some of the decisions that could cost homeowners thousands.

Rob Golfi and Stephanie Vivier dig into the surprising slowdown in the summer market, the hidden headaches that can come with moving day, and why renting major home equipment could become a problem when it’s time to sell. They also take a fascinating look inside the luxury...

Real estate is never just about buying and selling. It’s about knowing where the risks are before they cost you.

This episode covers everything from rental property investments and changing Airbnb rules to new-home incentives, co-ownership headaches, mortgage renewal pressure, bank sales, and the real costs of renovating a home. Rob Golfi breaks down what today’s buyers, sellers, homeowners, and investors need to be thi...

The real estate market is changing, and knowing how to navigate it matters more than ever. This week, Rob Golfi breaks down interest rates, buying and selling strategies, homes under $500K, pricing, negotiations, home inspections, family influence on buying decisions, renovation financing, and the importance of working with someone who truly knows the local market. Plus, why outdated listing photos could be costing sellers attenti...

The Niagara real estate market is shifting, and this episode of The Golfi Real Estate Show covers what buyers, sellers, and homeowners need to know right now.

Rob Golfi breaks down recent Niagara flooding and the difference between standard water damage and overland flood coverage, explains why a home’s insurance history matters, and how an insurance condition can protect buyers.

The episode also reviews housing trends across...

What happens when real estate rules, professional responsibility, and client trust all get tested in real time during home showings?

Rob Golfi takes a deeper dive into the realities of how properties are shown in today’s market and why the way agents handle access matters more than most people realize. The conversation goes beyond a single incident and opens up a broader discussion about showing practices, lockbox security, a...

From buyer leverage and price negotiations to rental scams, flooding, insurance gaps and a changing housing forecast, there’s a lot happening in real estate right now.

Rob Golfi breaks down why buyers have more negotiating power, what sellers need to watch when pricing their homes, the risks of expensive rental contracts, why CMHC changed its 2026 outlook, and how homeowners and renters can protect themselves from costly surp...

Ontario’s real estate market may be moving slowly, but affordable opportunities are beginning to return.

Rob Golfi breaks down current market conditions, homes selling below $500,000 in Hamilton and Niagara, buyer and seller risks, vendor take-back mortgages, property appraisals, and why housing markets across Canada are moving in very different directions.

He also explains why more Canadians are relocating in search of affor...

Canada’s housing market is facing its largest correction in history, but what does that mean for buyers, sellers and investors? Rob Golfi breaks down current market conditions, mortgage regret, the changing rental landscape and how a strategic reverse offer helped turn buyer hesitation into a record-breaking condo sale.

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Rob Golfi sits down with Lucas Spinoza, founder of Black Sheep Coffee, to discuss his journey from growing up in the family bakery and serving on Welland City Council to building a successful specialty coffee business. Lucas shares honest insights about entrepreneurship, community, rising costs, supporting local businesses and what it takes to keep growing in a challenging economy.

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A neglected $500 sump pump repair ended up costing one homeowner $300,000. Rob Golfi shares this cautionary story while discussing rising power-of-sale transactions, homeowners selling at a loss, seller’s remorse, aging infrastructure and the hidden costs of renovations and custom builds. Plus, learn why hiring qualified professionals and addressing repairs early can protect your home and your investment.

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Rob Golfi and mortgage specialist Frank Petrueso explore why more Canadians are considering Dubai real estate for investment and relocation. They discuss property prices, rental opportunities, developer payment plans, tax advantages, potential returns and what buyers should know before investing overseas. 💰What's Your Home Worth? Get a FREE home evaluation 💰 https://golfihomesellers.com

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Rob Golfi shares his take on today’s real estate market, including why pricing your home correctly from the start matters more than ever. In this episode, Rob breaks down shifting home values across Niagara, the challenges facing condo developers, retired Canadians carrying mortgages, and how texts, emails, and even emojis can have legal consequences in a real estate deal.

When the market is moving, experience and the right a...

In this episode of The Golfi Real Estate Show, Rob Golfi and Stephanie Vivier break down key issues shaping today’s real estate market.

Rob shares how the HST rebate helped a first-time buyer get into a new-build home, why inherited properties could make housing even harder to access, and the financial risks of adding children or family members to title.

They also discuss changing housing trends, cash-for-keys offers, and why...

In this episode of The Golfi Real Estate Show, Rob Golfi breaks down why pricing strategy matters more than ever in today’s price-sensitive market and how overpricing a home can cost sellers serious money over time. Rob also shares his take on younger Canadians looking at cottages as a creative first step into real estate ownership, the risks of buying properties for Airbnb income without understanding local rules, and what h...