Fort York needs that Bridge. The neighbourhood is nothing more than a bunch of condos pushed together at the moment and it needs an easy way out.. and not just to King West via busy Bathurst. It needs something joyous to lead them to Stanley Park, To Homes in Niagara Village and it needs it quickly. I have tons of clients who feel a little stuck down there and excluded from the commercialism going on north of Front. This bridge would provide easy and enjoyable access for them. It would also add a “cool” factor.. where one is desperately needed.

The New Onni Developments are only going to bring in hundreds of new residents with nowhere to go (aside from the future’s Loblaws – wooo.. who doesn’t love groceries? RIGHT). It’s imperative that more retail go into that area… and if that isn’t happening quickly enough..The Bridge needs to get started.

With all of the new and exciting experiences ready to face our young buyers it’s a wonder how they still get caught up in what they “think” they deserve with what “limited” funds they may have.  A one bedroom costs $275 – $300k without parking in the city… $30k more for parking and much more for certain areas and special finished/amenities. A two bedroom right now will run you $380+ and you’ll need to hunt it down quickly before the other 24,000 agents don’t get to it first.

It’s hard to tell Generation X`s Y’s that they have to live in 9×10 bedrooms inside a condo that combines a living and kitchen area. It’s hard to tell them they’ll need to leave their cars at their parents and take the “oh no don’t make me” street cars, But you have to… they need to learn that they don’t get to dictate what they’re going to buy… the market and their budget evaluates that for them.

They also need to know that if they don’t take it.. someone else will, there are no “deals”, no “steals” and no miracles in this city. Toronto is so highly desirable and the real estate so cheap compared to big cities like London, Singapore, and New York that investors will snatch up those “not big enough for me” condos in a fraction of a second, put it up for rent and the buyers that missed the boat are now renting – paying someone else`s mortgage down instead of their own.

If you want to get in this game, create a lifestyle, grow as a human, make some money off of your investment one day and be bold about doing so – Call me.

Crate and Barrel’s CB2 will have cheaper and more fun looking furniture and decore that appeals to a more hip demographic that likes colour/ funky fabric and interesting patterns. It will have a ‘one of a kind’ section that will be personally and exclusivly chosen and offered as a part of the CB2 line. The one of a kind lines will be found from designers world wide and hand picked by CB2 executives.

The location could not be more perfect considering some of my clients have purchased down the street at what will be the new ‘it’ building at Queen and Portland… a small boutique building artfully crafted by Tribute homes.

the area is being revitalized naturally by the progression of high end condos that started at the King and Bathurst area. The store will also service the expanding community a bit farther west at Queen and Dufferin (The Triangle) as they’re calling it in Condo land.

This poses the question of `can we find enough renters to fill the rental spaces. From what I hear.. the top forgein investors are from Iran and Korea… and judging by the names on the MLS listings I frequently view – it seems to be correct. In a new building- most of the rentals seem to be owned by people who don`t live here… what about local investors… are we missing out on our own opportunity to get richer… shouldn`t there be an incentive for local investment…

I realize forgein investment is good for a city… it builds our infrastructure.. allows for bigger and beautiful buildings and gives forgeiners something to call their own in a city they may travel to more often now…but it still takes away from people in our own conutry who could be getting richer and then spending their earned money within the Canadian economy instead of back in Korea or Iran.

Invest people…

Because most condo boards dont allow for renovations of the structure I thought it was super interesting when I stumbled on information about the Saniflo ‘upflush’ sink/toilet model. This useful appliance can be installed into a small created room or cove in your place without pulling up floor boards or ripping down walls.

This ‘upflush’ model uses a fast–rotating blade to liquefy waste and toilet paper in the flush water, then it’s discharged under pressure through small–bore piping to a drainage line that can also be your laundry machine.  This can cost around $700.00

comes with a gas fireplace, whirlpool tub, finished basement with wine room/4th bedroom. New doors, paint throughout, 6 yr old furnace and lifetime bonded aluminum roof. Bricked driveway with professional perennial garden in front. 200 amp electrical, recent air conditioning maintenance. California shutters/covered porch/additional sitting area in rear complete this comfortable stylish home

This fabulous 3+1 two bathroom home has been newly renovated and is turn key ready for your future. Open concept living space with pot lighting makes for enjoyable entertaining back sitting area and breakfast nook are perfect for mornings and evenings. Covered porch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thus custom built 2 story executive home features hardwood flooring throughout, waffled and coffered ceilings and 4 bedrooms 4 baths, 3 car garage. This home’s Gourmet kitchen is top notch with designer materials including high end stainless steel wolf range, LG and Bosh appliances. All of the bathrooms, kitchen and laundry rooms are host to spectacular granite counters, imported ceramics and delta facets. The home is situated on a generous 60 by 125 foot lot in Toronto’s Newtonbrook neighborhood.

 Close to Prominade mall, highway, public transit; situated in a very convenient part of Toronto.

The “Edge’ On Triangle Park built by Urbancorp and Plazacorp – the same company that brought you 954 King West and 5 Rosehill. The first of the three developments is 150 Sudbury (Westside Gallery Lofts) – it’s now slowly being occupied and is completely sold out.

 The project is The ‘Edge’, which is the first of 2 phases – and has almost sold out in only 2 weeks!. The units still available range in price from $185,000 for 400 square feet and head up to $230,000 for 610 square feet. The price of parking is 25k per spot and can be purchased with any unit, lockers are $3,500. maintenance fees are expected to be .50/sqft. The building will feature a gym, party room, concierge etc.

The Second phase of ‘Edge’ will be available for purchase starting next week and I expect them to go very quickly. As this area becomes more and more developed I expect prices to rise dramatically – it’s a perfect time to get in. The nightlife in the area is spectacular – The Drake is across the St, The Gladstone is close by, Ossington strip is 5 minute walk as well.

The Minto at 775 King West at the corner of King and Tecumseth will stand 17 floors high on one side and the other tower will be 12. Minto usually does  production housing projects in the North end of Toronto and is headed by Roger, Robert and Alan Greenberg.

The Minto tower’s units start at 358 square feet at a cost of $207k and increase to 1425 square feet for a three bedroom that costs $575,800 – Not bad! Parking is available for every unit and a spot will run you 25k, a locker costs $3,500. the maint. fees are expected to be .49/sqft.

The building will have a gym, dog run, outdoor silent film screen, sitting area with bbq’s etc. Some special features of the unit are ‘Car Plug Ins’ for hybrid or electrical cars that may be parked. A ‘Car Share’ program which will allow owners and residents to rent a car located in their own building. The 504 King street car will stop right in front of the building as well.

This Building is a LEED GOLD certification – the first certification for a multi-residential building in Canada.  Some of the floor plans are attached. The best bang for your buck units are part of the ‘Bright’ and ‘Wonder’ Collections.