Toronto's real estate has been a roller coaster—what's on the horizon for 2024? Join our exclusive all-star expert panel for valuable insights into the depth and duration of the housing correction. This essential event is your go-to guide for savvy investors, homeowners, and all Torontonians navigating the ever-changing landscape of the dynamic GTA property market. 

Co-Hosts: Centre for Real Estate and Urban Economics at Rotman and Post City Magazines.
Sponsored By: THE RE/MAX COLLECTION
Reception Sponsor: Kalles Real Estate

Confirmed Speakers:
(More speakers TBA)

Sebastian Clovis (The HGTV Host) - Co-Host, HGTV Canada; Principal, Clovis Contracting

Sebastian Clovis is the host of HGTV Canada’s Gut Job and has also appeared as a renovation expert on the network’s $ave My Reno, Tackle My Reno and Home To Win series. He is a licensed contractor and owner of his own contracting firm Clovis Contracting. He is also a former professional football player who won the Grey Cup with the BC Lions in 2006.

Barry Cohen (The Sales Pro) - #1 RE/MAX salesperson in Canada

Barry Cohen is President of RE/MAX Realtron Barry Cohen Homes, the #1 team in the GTA for properties sold $3 to $35 million since 2008, year after year. The team is also the exclusive representative for Forbes Global Properties in the GTA & cottage country and is often Canada’s #1 RE/MAX team.

Taya Cook (EMBA ’20) (The Developer) - EVP, Urban Capital

As the first employee hired at Urban Capital 20 years ago, Taya Cook has had the unique experience to grow with a company that has become one of Canada’s top residential developers. During this time she has been intimately involved with the development of more than 20 buildings, and delivery of over 5,000 condominium units. She, along with partner Sherry Larjari from Spotlight Development, spearheaded Reina, the first condo project designed and developed by an all-star team of women. With over 200 homes and a budget topping $100 million, this women-led, family-oriented project is now under construction in Etobicoke. Taya is a vocal supporter of women in senior positions and has a keen interest to shake up the industry’s status quo.

Brian Gluckstein (The Designer) - Principal, Gluckstein Design; Author

Acclaimed designer Brian Gluckstein is renowned for creating luxurious, livable interiors. Gluckstein’s portfolio includes residential projects in Aspen, Miami and New York, and highprofile commercial projects such as the Four Seasons Hotel Palm Beach. He has been a regular guest expert on Cityline for 20 years and is based in Toronto. Find his Gluckstein- Home and GlucksteinElements collections at Hudson’s Bay and The Home Depot Canada.

Michael Kalles (The Broker) - President, Harvey Kalles Real Estate Brokerage

Michael Kalles is the President of Harvey Kalles Real Estate Brokerage. Over the past 31 years, Michael has built the company from $147 million in gross sales to over $4.5 billion in 2021. He has an MBA from the Schulich School of Business and is an avid philanthropist who currently volunteers for four charitable organizations.

Jennifer Keesmaat (The Urban Planner) - Partner, Markee Developments; CEO, The Keesmaat Group

Jennifer Keesmaat is an urban planner named one of the “most powerful people in Canada” by Macleans and one of the top Women of Infleunce in Canada. She spent half a decade as Toronto’s Chief City Planner, and is founding partner Markee Developments, where she is now developing new communities across the GTA as sustainable, livable and affordable places.

Michele Romanow (The Dragon) - Dragon, CBC’s Dragons’ Den

Tech titan Michele Romanow is a serial entrepreneur who started five companies before her 33rd birthday. A “Dragon” on CBC’s hit show Dragons’ Den, Romanow is the co-founder and president of Canadian unicorn Clearco. Clearbanc has invested more than $3B into 6,000 companies, making them the biggest ecommerce investor in the world. Using a data-driven approach, Clearco has backed eight times more female founders than traditional VCs, and spans small businesses worldwide to some of the biggest brands today.

Brigitte Shim (The Architect) - Co-Founder, Shim-Sutcliffe Architects ; Professor, John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design, UofT

Brigitte Shim and her partner A. Howard Sutcliffe founded Shim-Sutcliffe Architects in 1994 and have received sixteen Governor General’s Medals for Architecture from the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC). They were both awarded the Order of Canada “for their contributions as architects designing sophisticated structures that represent the best of Canadian design to the world.” She is a faculty member at the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design at the University of Toronto and has been a visiting chair and lecturer at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design, the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL), The Cooper Union’s Chanin School of Architecture, The University of Auckland, and others.

Benjamin Tal (The Banker) - Deputy Chief Economist, CIBC World Markets Inc.

Benjamin Tal analyzes economic developments and their implications for North American fixed income, equity, foreign exchange and commodities markets. Well-known for his published research on labour market dynamics, real estate, credit markets, and international trade, Benjamin is often sought out by global media to set the agenda of the conversation.

Host and Moderator: Liza Fromer (The TV Host) - Former Co-Host, CityTV's Breakfast Television and Global's The Morning Show

Known for her wit, charm and engaging personality, Liza Fromer is a widely respected broadcast journalist. Liza spent five years as the popular co-host of CityTV's Breakfast Television before being offered the chance to host her own series The List for the SLICE network. Her career has also included the Discovery Channel, CBS Newspath Los Angeles, Newstalk 1010’s Moore in the Morning, host of The Weather Network’s Good Morning Toronto and co-host of The Morning Show on Global.