Real Estate Talk:
On today’s volatility

In the in-between moments, real estate investors find opportunities to buy, sell, or hold property

By Joseph Marovitch

June 25, 2026

The price of oil is bouncing up and down, as is the stock market. This is due to misinformation followed by facts. It is also due to the carrot-and-stick approach Trump used. At the G7 Summit, Trump threatened Iran that if a deal was not made, the U.S. would begin dropping bombs again. The Iranian delegation immediately stood up and walked out. Trump claimed Iran submitted to permanent inspections on Iran’s nuclear program. Iran immediately refuted that any such agreement had taken place. Trump told Iran that the $324 billion to be unfrozen must be spent on U.S. products, specifically farm goods.

Iran stated there is no such agreement to that effect and that they would spend the funds at their own discretion. Each false statement causes a hiccup in the stock market, raises hopes around the world that the Strait of Hormuz will remain open and allow global economies to recover, only to find out how precarious the release of oil is.

It is in the in-between moments that experienced stock and real estate investors find opportunities to buy short, sell long, or hold, purchase property, sell property or hold property. Investors are basically taking advantage of market manipulation. This is a dangerous game because, aside from the financial aspect, people are suffering from inflation and increased prices on goods and services. In a country, this can cause dissent and uprising. On a global level, playing with the global economy can start a major war among countries.

However, assuming this may all abate one day, and since there is little the average person can do to effect change alone, it is always advantageous to make the best of the situation while mitigating the risk of losing everything.

Every time there is a stall in the real estate market, demand remains and grows, but with no outlet. When the conflict recedes, values rise as pent-up demand is released. The situation is like an ocean with ebbs and flows.

If the statement is negative, it is time to sell stocks, but not homes. Every time there is a stall in the real estate market, demand remains and grows, but with no outlet. When the conflict recedes, values rise as pent-up demand is released. The situation is like an ocean with ebbs and flows. Once investors see the patterns of highs and lows, market timing and constant observation enable them to gain. One does have to keep a constant eye on the market and global events because the situation is fluid and constantly changing.

The current major risk is that, with the volatile situation in Iran, global tensions are rising. The first effect is that people are suffering at the pump, in the grocery store, in clothing stores, and across everything from health to education. If the pressure is not released, countries will have to do something. When talk finds no solution, our history is to pick up arms and fight. In today’s world, that is a very dangerous proposition. However, there are a few leaders who want peace and many more who are happy to raise division and dissension. The real issues are infrastructure, education, health and environment. Instead, governments are fighting and spending citizens’ tax dollars on language issues, petty insults between world leaders, voter fraud conspiracy theories and choosing the worst of us to lead. This world must get its **** together before we lose it.

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STATE OF THE MARKET

Last month, the Consumer Price Index/inflation was at 2.8%. Today it is at 3.2%. The Bank of Canada interest rate remains at 2,25%; however, if CPI does not reduce by next week, chances are rates will rise.

In Quebec, rates remain low for now, and summer is always the best time to show a property. In the ebb and flow previously discussed, we are in the flow: with low rates, increased inventory, and midrange demand, there are opportunities for sellers to sell to serious buyers, and for buyers to acquire a good deal on a property at a low interest rate and on very good terms.

In the process, in these unusual times, just put in place tools to mitigate risk, reduce taxes, and protect against creditors.

‘We are in the flow: with low rates, increased inventory, and midrange demand, there are opportunities for sellers to sell to serious buyers, and for buyers to acquire a good deal on a property at a low interest rate and on very good terms.’

Another interesting prospect for those wanting to slow down and still be in the market is to rent at home and purchase abroad. This provides investment opportunity, rental income and place to vacation in winter while still having a primary home in Canada and maintain all Canadian advantages such as universal healthcare, world-class education, social safety net for pensions, employment insurance, federal and provincial benefits, consular protection located in almost every country, voting rights, permanent security status as Canadian citizens, and more than we have time to list in this article.

Till next week, take care and have a wonderful weekend.

The information in this article is derived from the CMHC, the Financial Post, other verifiable news outlets, and interpreted by this writer to provide an informed opinion and facts.

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Joseph Marovitch has worked in the service industry for over 30 years. His first career was working with families from Westmount and the surrounding areas, hosting children ages 6 to 16 as the owner and director of Camp Maromac, a sports-and-arts sleep-away summer camp established in 1968. Using the same strengths he used when caring for families, such as reliability, integrity, honesty, and a deep commitment to protecting the interests of those he is responsible for, Joseph applies them to his current real estate broker career. Should you have questions, feel free to contact Joseph Marovitch at 514 825-8771 or at josephmarovitch@gmail.com