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Real Estate Development Insights

Payam Noursalehi

45 episodes

1 day ago

Send us a text In this insightful episode, Payam sit down with Mazyar Mortazavi, the President and CEO of TAS, a Toronto-based real estate company. Mazyar shares his inspiring journey from immigrating to Canada to working in real estate development and asset management. They delve into the core principles and lessons learned from scaling a real estate business, the importance of financial discipline, risk, leverage and timing. Mazyar also discusses the paradigm shift currently impacting the r...

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Send us a text In this insightful episode, Payam sit down with Mazyar Mortazavi, the President and CEO of TAS, a Toronto-based real estate company. Mazyar shares his inspiring journey from immigrating to Canada to working in real estate development and asset management. They delve into the core principles and lessons learned from scaling a real estate business, the importance of financial discipline, risk, leverage and timing. Mazyar also discusses the paradigm shift currently impacting the r...

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Entrepreneurship

Self-Improvement

Episodes (20/45)

Real Estate Development Insights

(45) How To Think About Risk, Leverage, And Timing In Real Estate Development - Mazyar Mortazavi - TAS Impact

Send us a text In this insightful episode, Payam sit down with Mazyar Mortazavi, the President and CEO of TAS, a Toronto-based real estate company. Mazyar shares his inspiring journey from immigrating to Canada to working in real estate development and asset management. They delve into the core principles and lessons learned from scaling a real estate business, the importance of financial discipline, risk, leverage and timing. Mazyar also discusses the paradigm shift currently impacting the r...

1 day ago

51 minutes

Real Estate Development Insights

(44) Data-Driven Landlord - Use data for your next purpose built rental - Sarah Segal - SimplyDBS

Send us a text In this episode, Sarah Segal, CEO of Simply DBS, delves deep into the world of real estate analytics and what it means to be a data-driven landlord. Sarah shares her extensive background in commercial real estate and offers insights on how data can enhance decision-making across housing, office, retail, and industrial spaces. The discussion covers various aspects, from the importance of predictive analytics and community building to the impact of AI and technology on property m...

2 weeks ago

57 minutes

Real Estate Development Insights

(43) Modern Methods of Construction & Canada’s First 3D Printed Building - Amy Vilis, Leigh Newman, Stephan Mansour

Send us a text In this episode of the Real Estate Development Insights podcast, host Payam Noursalehi dives into the fascinating world of digitization, new-age technologies, and construction innovation in real estate development. Joined by three esteemed guests—Amy Villis, Leigh Newman, and Stephan Mansour—the discussion explores the potential of 3D printing, AI, and other digital solutions in transforming the housing industry. Amy, Director of Housing Growth Innovation at Digital, provides a...

4 weeks ago

1 hour 8 minutes

Real Estate Development Insights

(42) All about Multiplex Housing: Data from 452 Multiplex Building Permits - Daniel Kolominsky - Senior Planner at City of Toronto

Send us a text In this episode of the Real Estate Development Insights podcast, host Payam speaks with Daniel Kolominsky, Senior Planner with the City of Toronto. Together, they explore the City’s Multiplex Monitoring Report, unpack the development review process, and examine how new regulations are shaping multiplex housing across Toronto. The conversation sheds light on the drivers behind permit activity, approval timelines, construction costs, and emerging trends that will influence the ne...

1 month ago

1 hour 9 minutes

Real Estate Development Insights

(41) Industry Outlook; 2026 & Beyond - Peter Norman - Altus Group

Send us a text In this episode of the Real Estate Development Insights podcast, our host Payam sits down with Peter Norman, Vice President and Chief Economist at Altus Group. Together, they explore a wide range of topics critical to the real estate development industry, from shifting demographic demands and historical market data to current trends impacting the commercial real estate industry outlook. They dive deep into the importance of affordability, macroeconomic considerations, infrastru...

1 month ago

1 hour 3 minutes

Real Estate Development Insights

(40) Mid-rise Rental Development: Insights from Chris Spoke - Toronto Standard

Send us a text In this episode of the Real Estate Development Insights podcast, Payam speaks with Chris Spoke, partner at Toronto Standard, a firm specializing in midrise rental infill in Toronto. The episode dives into Chris’s unconventional journey from a digital background to a real estate developer, his advocacy for midrise projects, the challenges and opportunities in this sector, and the importance of long-term ownership. They also discuss intriguing topics, including policy improvement...

2 months ago

46 minutes

Real Estate Development Insights

(39) Real Estate Innovation: AI, Technologies, and Future Trends with Arash Shahi

Send us a text In this episode of the Real Estate Development Insights podcast, Payam speaks with Arash Shahi, PhD, P Eng, PMP, and CEO of Land Logic, about Real Estate Innovation. Arash shares his impressive journey in the real estate sector, spanning over 20 years, and discusses his pivotal role in innovations such as the ACO Innovation Lab and One Ontario. The conversation explores the challenges and opportunities of digitizing the Ontario Building Code, the need for standardized data exch...

2 months ago

52 minutes

Real Estate Development Insights

(38) Financing Purpose-Built Rentals - Max Goyzman - Peakhill Capital

Send us a text In this episode, Max Goyzman, Vice President of Financing at Peakhill Capital, delves into the intricacies of Financing Purpose-Built Rentals and commercial real estate lending, with a specific focus on the apartment sector. Max discusses Peakhill Capital’s financing strategies, CMHC-insured loans, and bridge financing. The conversation aims to provide listeners, especially those looking to finance their first apartment or unit rental build project, with a comprehensive roadmap...

3 months ago

54 minutes

Real Estate Development Insights

(37) Toronto Green Standard, Geothermal, District Energy; tools to decarbonize the built environment - David McMillan, John Rathbone, Ben Gilbank

Send us a text In this episode, we discuss the Decarbonizing The Built Environment and the future of green building practices with three experts: David McMillan, from the City of Toronto; Ben Gilbank, Founder and CEO of Alt Crest Energy; and John Rathbone, CEO and Co-Founder of Rothco EMG. This episode delves into Toronto’s ambitious goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040, addressing the roles played by regulations, renewable energy systems like geothermal and air source heat pumps...

3 months ago

1 hour 6 minutes

Real Estate Development Insights

(36) Condos, Rentals, & Market Trends - Insights from Ben Myers - Bullpen Consulting

Send us a text Join us as I sit down with Ben Myers, President of Bullpen Research & Consulting, for a deep dive into the real estate market, condos, rentals, and market studies. Ben shares his journey into the real estate industry, the challenges faced by the market, and expert insights into condo and rental market trends. We discuss the impact of economic conditions, the role of government policies, and the future of real estate in the Greater Toronto Area. Tune in to understand the int...

4 months ago

56 minutes

Real Estate Development Insights

(35) Mid-Rise Manual - A guide to making better cities for the future - Robert Eisenberg of York Heritage Properties - Kelly Graham of SVN Architects - Conrad Speckert of LGA Architectural Partners

Send us a text Join us as we dive deep into urban development with a special focus on mid-rise housing. Our host welcomes a panel of experts, including Bobby Eisenberg, a partner at York Heritage Properties, Kelly from SVN Architects and Planners, and Conrad, an intern architect at LGA Architectural Partners. The discussion revolves around the importance of mid-rise housing, the hurdles in policy, approvals, and the impact on city infrastructure. Learn about the Environmental Defense Fund's e...

4 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes

Real Estate Development Insights

(34) A Conversation with A Real Estate Developer - Sherry Larjani - Spotlight Development

Send us a text The Canadian housing market faces significant challenges, from affordability crises to zoning restrictions that slow new development. Yet leaders like Sherry Larjani, founder and president of Spotlight Development Inc., are reshaping how we think about housing. Spotlight on Inclusivity Spotlight Development specializes in high-density residential and mixed-use projects designed to meet diverse community needs. Its flagship initiative, The Inclusive, blends affordable c...

5 months ago

49 minutes

Real Estate Development Insights

(33) 4-Plex to Mid-Rise: Best Development Opportunities in the GTA - Blair Scorgie - Scorgie Planning

Send us a text Join us in this informative episode where we sit down with Blair Scorgie, an accomplished Registered Professional Planner and urban designer based in Toronto. With over 17 years of experience spanning public policy, secondary plans, mid-rise housing, and development approvals, Blair brings a deep and practical understanding of Toronto’s complex planning environment. In this conversation, we focus on a central question facing many new and aspiring developers today: What is the b...

5 months ago

1 hour 7 minutes

Real Estate Development Insights

(32) What Long-Term Developers Do Differently in Uncertain Markets - Justin Aykler - Grid Development

Send us a text Join us in this engaging episode where we welcome Justin Aykler from Grid Developments and Aykler Real Estate. With over 20 years of experience in the real estate and development industry, Justin shares his journey from starting after his MBA to becoming a key player in his family business. We delve into the multifaceted aspects of real estate, from development cycles and market trends to dealing with financial challenges and leveraging family wisdom passed down across three ge...

6 months ago

55 minutes

Real Estate Development Insights

(31) Construction Costs, Red Tape, and Housing Crisis - A Candid Conversation with Marlon Bray

Send us a text In this episode of Real Estate Development Insights, we explore a topic at the heart of every development conversation today: construction costs. Our guest, Marlon Bray, is a seasoned industry expert who recently transitioned from cost consulting into a more hands-on construction management role. With decades of experience in pricing, budgeting, and project execution, Marlon offers a candid and insightful look at the evolving landscape of construction costs in Canada. We...

6 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes

Real Estate Development Insights

(30) Purpose-Built Rentals: Opportunities and Challenges - Brendan Whitsitt - Imprint Development

Send us a text In this episode of the Real Estate Development Insights podcast, we sit down with Brendan Whitsitt to explore the evolving landscape of purpose-built rental housing (PBR). With a career that spans architecture, private development, and large institutional platforms like Tricon Residential, Brendan brings a nuanced perspective on what it takes to make rental projects work in today’s environment. We dive into the differences between condo and rental development models, the critic...

7 months ago

55 minutes

Real Estate Development Insights

(29) Beyond Density: Building Mid-Rises for Community and Connection - Jaegap Chung - Studio JCI

Send us a text In this episode, Join Payam and esteemed architect Jaegap Chung as they delve into the complexities and future of urban housing design. Jaegap, a first-generation immigrant and seasoned architect focusing on housing solutions, shares insights on creating livable and sustainable mid-rise buildings in Toronto. The conversation navigates through the evolution of housing trends, the quality of city design, public and private realms, and the importance of creating functional living ...

7 months ago

1 hour 7 minutes

Real Estate Development Insights

(28) How To Raise Capital For Real Estate Development? - David Roff - Cranson Capital

Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with David Roff, Vice President of Business Development at Cranson Capital, to discuss all things related to raising equity for residential real estate development. David explains the intricate differences between equity and debt in the context of real estate projects, covering various forms of financing such as construction loans, bridge loans, and mezzanine loans. He emphasizes the importance of working with experienced developers due to the compl...

7 months ago

46 minutes

Real Estate Development Insights

(27) Prefabrication, Mass Timber, and Sustainable Construction - Matt Bolen from McCallum Sather

Send us a text In this episode of the Real Estate Development Insights Podcast, we welcome architect Matt Bolen, who has been a pioneering force in the field of prefabrication & mass timber construction. Matt discusses his extensive experience and passion for innovative building technologies, focusing on sustainable design and prefabricated methods. We delve into the definition of sustainability, the challenges of incorporating mass timber, and the potential of prefabrication in mod...

8 months ago

59 minutes

Real Estate Development Insights

(26) GTA Developments By The Numbers; Insights From Urban Toronto - Edward Skira & Ash Navabi

Send us a text In this episode of the Real Estate Development Insights podcast, Edward Skira and Ash Navabi from Urban Toronto discuss the comprehensive data and trends in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) real estate market. The episode delves into the founding of Urban Toronto, the types of data they track, and the significant impact of policies on development. The conversation highlights current market trends, approval processes, the shift from condo to rental developments, and the surprising...

8 months ago

46 minutes