Who Moves You? Ontario's real estate podcast with Mike Montague

This episode explores the shifting relationship people have with traditional manicured lawns, examining their historical origins as status symbols and discussing the environmental and resource concerns driving the growing 'low mow' movement.

This episode explores the unique weather patterns of Prince Edward Island, focusing on how its ocean surroundings create a milder yet unpredictable climate compared to mainland areas.

This episode explores winter festivals and events on Prince Edward Island, highlighting how the island is promoting off-season tourism through activities like Winterval and Jack Frost Winterfest.

This episode discusses the recent completion of the Riverside Drive intersection reconstruction at the Hillsborough Bridge in Charlottetown, highlighting its impact on traffic flow and connecting it to broader real estate and population trends on Prince Edward Island.

This episode explores the Shape Stratford initiative, a community-driven effort to address housing challenges and plan for sustainable growth in Stratford, PEI.

Former Ontario Conservative Party leader Tim Hudak discusses how Ontario's real estate market influences PEI, the impact of Canada-U.S.

Mike Montague interviews Cody Campbell about the 35-year history and operations of the Water Prince Corner Shop, a popular seafood restaurant in Charlottetown, PEI, focusing on its growth with tourism and local sourcing.

This episode explores tax incentives for first-time homebuyers in Canada, focusing on the Homebuyer's Plan (HBP) that allows RRSP withdrawals for purchasing a home without immediate taxation.

This episode features an interview with Chef Michael Smith discussing his farm-to-table restaurant In-It Bay Fortune, focusing on sustainable agriculture, live fire cooking, and the communal dining experience of the Fireworks Feast.

This episode explores how Trump's tariffs might impact Canadian spending habits, particularly for lower-income families, and discusses whether higher prices could encourage more mindful financial decisions.

This episode explores the history and integration of roundabouts on Prince Edward Island, tracing their evolution from 18th-century French rotaries to modern traffic designs that symbolize the island's blend of tradition and progress.

This episode challenges the outdated narrative of Canada's Maritimes region as economically dependent by exploring its emerging role as a global energy powerhouse and economic force.

This episode explores a $20 million federal investment through the Apartment Construction Loan Program to build 60 new housing units in Stratford, PEI, analyzing its impact on the local housing crisis and community planning.

This episode explains what heat pumps are and how PEI residents might qualify for free heat pumps through government rebate programs.

This episode explores Prince Edward Island as a premier golf destination, covering transportation options and highlighting its numerous golf courses across different regions.

This episode explores two of Prince Edward Island's most unique beaches, Singing Sands with its squeaking silica sand and Cavendish Beach with its dramatic red sandstone cliffs and surrounding national park activities.

This episode provides practical, actionable advice for homeowners in PEI on preparing their property for sale, focusing on curb appeal and decluttering to attract buyers.

This episode explores the personal stories of people moving to Prince Edward Island, highlighting the emotional pull and lifestyle changes involved, through examples like Mike's childhood memories and Sherry's return to her roots.

This episode explores why Prince Edward Island is consistently ranked as one of Canada's happiest places, examining factors like affordable living, natural beauty, strong community ties, diverse economic opportunities, and government investment in education.

This episode provides practical tips for assessing a house when a formal home inspection isn't possible, focusing on identifying foundation and structural issues.

This episode analyzes the Bank of Canada's surprise interest rate cut and its implications for real estate buyers and sellers in PEI, focusing on mortgage affordability and market dynamics.

This episode explores the history and significance of Canada's Confederation Bridge, connecting Prince Edward Island to the mainland, from early steamships and ferries to ambitious engineering proposals.

This episode explores how the small village of Pugwash, Nova Scotia, hosted a pivotal 1957 conference during the Cold War where scientists addressed nuclear dangers, ultimately shaping global history.

This episode provides essential advice for people considering moving to Prince Edward Island, covering population trends, housing affordability, and diverse community options.

This episode explores housing and development challenges in PEI, focusing on Charlottetown's zoning changes to increase density and Stratford's controversial development proposal with environmental concerns.

This episode explores Prince Edward Island's rich food culture, highlighting its fresh seafood, local sourcing, and unique culinary identity beyond just seafood.

This episode explores why Prince Edward Island, despite its temperate climate, fertile land, and picturesque environment, has a surprisingly small population, delving into its geographic isolation and historical fight for autonomy.

This episode explores the massive potential of offshore wind energy in Atlantic Canada, examining its scale, benefits, challenges, and why the region's strong winds and extensive coastline make it a promising 'goldmine' for renewable energy.

This episode analyzes the unexpected resignation of PEI Premier Dennis King and the appointment of Rob Lantz as interim premier, exploring the political implications and context behind this leadership transition.

This episode analyzes how potential U.S.

This episode explores how PEI homeowners can benefit from federal and provincial programs to switch from oil heating to efficient heat pumps, saving money and reducing environmental impact.

This episode explores the challenges and nuances of buying Canadian products amid trade tensions and tariffs, focusing on how consumers and businesses in PEI navigate uncertainty and make informed choices.

This episode explores Prince Edward Island's unique weather patterns, explaining how surrounding waters create a milder climate than mainland neighbors while making conditions highly unpredictable.

This episode explores Charlottetown's neighborhoods and why it's consistently ranked as one of Canada's best places to live, covering factors like infrastructure, community, and housing.

This episode explores PEI's residential growth by examining government building guidelines and highlighting two major development projects in Summerside and Stratford.

This episode explores interconnected trends shaping Prince Edward Island, including record-breaking real estate prices, infrastructure developments, public transit changes, and community safety insights.

This episode analyzes the January 2025 real estate market in Prince Edward Island, discussing sales volume, price trends using the MLS Home Price Index, and expert insights from local data.

This episode explains how gifted down payments from family members can help people buy homes on Prince Edward Island, covering rules, limits, and requirements like gift letters.

This episode explores the economic and cultural significance of fishing in Prince Edward Island, highlighting its commercial impact, such as mussel production, and recreational aspects tied to tourism.

This episode explores the top 10 questions Canadians have about moving to Prince Edward Island, starting with cost of living and job opportunities.

This episode examines how advanced photography techniques and digital editing in real estate listings can create misleading expectations for home buyers, offering practical advice to navigate these challenges.

This episode explores the lesser-known legends, natural wonders like the Northern Lights, and cultural history including Irish moss harvesting on Prince Edward Island.

This episode explores the life of author Lucy Maud Montgomery and how her upbringing in Prince Edward Island shaped the creation of her iconic character Anne of Green Gables.

This episode explores the economic and lifestyle advantages of moving to Prince Edward Island, focusing on lower housing costs, property taxes, and community benefits compared to Ontario.

This episode analyzes the 2023 outlook for Canadian real estate, discussing factors like mortgage rates, home prices, economic conditions, immigration, and wealth transfer that will influence the market.

This episode analyzes Canadian housing trends, focusing on Prince Edward Island's affordability compared to major cities, using the January 2025 WWA.K report to discuss national price changes and the impact of Bank of Canada rate cuts.

This episode analyzes the Prince Edward Island real estate market using data from CREA and the PEI Real Estate Association, highlighting a 9% increase in home sales in 2024 and a national forecast for growth in 2025.

This episode explores the history and adaptation of PEI's iconic lighthouses, from early construction challenges using local materials to the lives of lighthouse keepers, set against broader North American maritime safety developments.

This episode explores Mike Montague's personal journey of discovering his biological family through DNA testing after being adopted at birth.