Show & Sell

✍️ [J]OURNAL

One of my favourite lines that I always forget…

Done is better than perfect.

There will never be a perfect time, setting, or feeling to do the things we need to do.

There’s never a ‘perfect’ time to workout, have that complicated conversation, or work on that project you’ve been putting off.

Check that item off the to-do list so that you can spend more of your energy on the next pressing task. The more time you wait, the more energy you waste.

Take your own flippin’ advice, Jordan!!

👀 [O]N THE HORIZON

TariffFinder.ca

It seems like every hour of every day, there’s a new headline about a new tariff, on a new batch of goods and services. The most impactful being the US imposing 25% tariffs on all foreign-made cars and auto parts, which has been dominating the headlines.

As opposed to doomscrolling headlines, an alternative straight from the moose’s mouth is to visit the news section from Canada’s Department of Finance, found here. Want to focus on ‘Made in Canada’? Check out this resource as well.

And if you’re someone who regularly imports or buys abroad, I stumbled upon this website, tarifffinder.ca, which I thought was interesting.

Canada Tariff Finder is a free tool that helps individuals and businesses look up tariffs on goods traded between Canada and its Free Trade Agreement partners (- US).

📊 [R]ESEARCH

Sales Stats

The spring market is still in hibernation.

Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area fell by 27.4% year-over-year, with just 4,037 properties sold in February.

Meanwhile, active listings surged by 76%, providing buyers with more options and increasing negotiation power. The average home price dipped 2.2% to $1,084,547, reflecting softer market conditions and ongoing affordability challenges.

I’m seeing very little activity on properties listed for bidding wars… but there are always exceptions. ^

Rental Stats

It’s official: the rental market is taking a breather.

Average asking rents across Canada dropped 4.8% year-over-year in February to $2,088, marking the steepest annual decline since the early pandemic days. Condo rents led the cooldown, with studios dropping 10% and one-bedrooms down 8.8%.

On the flip side, demand for larger and more affordable spaces held firm - three-bedroom purpose-built apartments saw a 3.8% annual increase, and studio apartments nudged up 1.4%.

Provincially, Ontario dragged the average down the most, with a 4.2% rent decline, while Saskatchewan (+5.2%) and Manitoba (+3.4%) posted healthy gains.

Here’s a quick recap of why I think the Ontario rental market is broken:

🖌️ [D]ESIGN

No No Pizza Pizza

Althogh I love that Pizza Pizza is a Canadian company… the quality ain’t it. And they’re not in my top 5…

1. 241 Pizza (also Canadian)

2. Revolver Pizza (neighbourhood classic)

3. Pizza Nova (doesn't miss)

4. Regino’s (also Canadian)

5. Dominos (greasy goodness)

It’s a bold move for a subpar pie to blast very gimmicky advertisements in a time with so much economic uncertainty. But honestly, the ads are working and starting conversations. So what the hell do I know?

I do think they should invest more dollars into R&D (recipe & deliciousness) versus their ad spend…

Just my cent cent.

🌟 [A]IMING HIGHER

Thanks Dr. Joe

I’m currently diving into Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Dr. Joe Dispenza, and if there’s one powerful takeaway that’s resonated with me so far, it’s this:

Stay rooted in the present moment.

There’s no value in dwelling on the past, and no sense in worrying about what hasn’t yet happened. All we truly have is now. This moment is where change begins — where energy, clarity, and possibility live. So be here. Be now. And make it count.

📰 [N]EWSWORTHY

2025 Canada Elections

Short and sweet. Exercise your right next month.

Canada needs an elected leader more than ever.

There will be a lot coming out in the weeks ahead. From tax cuts, major investments, guarantees, empty promises, etc.

Reflect on where you stand in life compared to other voters - whether younger or older - and consider how the future of Canada will look for all generations.

… I’m talking to you, mortgage-free, retired boomers. 😉 

Jokes aside, all that I ask is that you take the time and review both platforms and each leader. How far they’ve come, where they’ve been, and who might be the best choice to face off for the FUTURE of this country.

Thank you for reading!

-Jordan Buttarazzi