The Ottawa Real Estate Podcast (TOREP) is a community-focused real estate podcast hosted by seasoned mortgage agents Paul Stevenson and David Warren. Broadcasting from Ottawa for over four years, the show brings local market intelligence and mortgage expertise together in a format that is accessible, candid, and grounded in real-world experience. What sets TOREP apart is its dual perspective: two active mortgage professionals who live and work in the Ottawa market, offering listeners analysis they can act on rather than generic advice.
Listeners of this real estate podcast gain practical knowledge on topics ranging from variable versus fixed mortgage rates and self-employed home buying strategies to the impact of global economic events on Canadian borrowing costs. Episodes regularly explore Ottawa housing market conditions, new construction pricing shifts, government rebates, and the decisions facing first-time buyers in a shifting rate environment. The show draws on the hosts' direct industry experience rather than relying solely on outside guests, ensuring that mortgage strategy and investment inspiration remain at the core of every conversation.
The Ottawa Real Estate Podcast is built for anyone navigating the Ottawa real estate market — whether a first-time buyer trying to understand mortgage options, a self-employed professional wondering about qualification, an investor tracking rate movements, or a homeowner weighing the timing of a sale. TOREP delivers the insider context and community-focused perspective that turns complex market dynamics into clear, usable guidance. New and returning listeners alike will find episodes that speak directly to the decisions they are facing right now.
David Warren is a seasoned Mortgage Agent Level 2 and the Ottawa Managing Partner of Referral Mortgages Inc., as well as a real estate podcast host and co-founder of TOREP — The Ottawa Real Estate Podcast. Based in Ottawa, Ontario, David has built a reputation over 7+ years in the mortgage industry as an expert in residential, commercial, and construction mortgage financing across the Ottawa region.
As a hands-on real estate investor himself, David holds both residential and commercial investment properties in his personal portfolio and has completed 8+ successful home flips with an average turnaround time of 90 days from purchase to close. This real-world investing experience gives him a distinctive edge when advising clients on mortgage financing and housing affordability. He has been recognized as a President's Club Broker five years in a row and named one of Ottawa's Top Mortgage Agents.
Alongside co-host Paul Stevenson, David launched The Ottawa Real Estate Podcast to bring accessible, insider knowledge about the Ottawa real estate market to buyers, sellers, and investors at every level. The weekly show covers mortgage financing, market trends, housing policy, and investment strategy, making complex financial concepts approachable for everyday listeners. David also serves as Director of Dycap Financial, further expanding his footprint in Ottawa's real estate finance landscape.
TOREP is looking for Ottawa-based real estate and financial professionals with tactical market insights to share with their listeners.
