Episode Overview

What does the housing market look like after years of volatility, and where is Toronto headed next as a global city?

In this episode of Who’s in My House?, Toronto Realtor® Anya Ettinger sits down with Carl Gomez, a well respected economist and real estate market strategist. Carl brings more than twenty years of experience across investment management, banking, market analytics, and academic research.

As Chief Economist and Head of Market Analytics at CoStar Group, Carl leads national strategy and oversees economic insights that shape how investors, developers, and policymakers understand the Canadian real estate landscape. His previous roles include senior positions at QuadReal, Bentall Kennedy, TD Bank, RBC, CMHC, and teaching real estate economics at the Schulich School of Business.

Together, Anya and Carl break down the post-pandemic shift in housing demand, Canada’s cyclical market dynamics, investor sentiment, interest rate resets, and the global forces shaping Toronto’s long-term trajectory.

What You’ll Learn

1. Post-Pandemic Housing Market Trends

How the pandemic reshaped buyer preferences, supply constraints, and regional market behaviour.

2. Market Resets and Housing Cycles

Why real estate operates in cycles, what causes resets, and how to interpret cyclical signals in the Canadian market.

3. Toronto as a Global City

What it means for Toronto to compete with major international hubs, and how that status influences affordability, investment flows, and long-term demand.

4. Investor Psychology and Market Risks

How sentiment, policy decisions, and economic outlook shape market confidence and consumer behaviour.

Who Should Listen

This episode is ideal for:

• Homebuyers wanting to understand broader market forces

• Homeowners tracking long-term real estate trends

• Investors evaluating macroeconomic conditions

• Anyone interested in Toronto’s housing landscape and global competitiveness