The Kormann House. Coming soon to Queen and Sherbourne. Contact me now for your chance to buy before the public. Get the best price and the best selection.

The Kormann House is a Brad Lamb sponsored project by KC Developments. The condo will feature 10 storeys of glass and steel placed on a podium of the original Kormann House hotel dating back over 100 years. The project is just steps away from the highly successful project: The Modern.

Queen and Sherbourne has long been considered an undesireable corner of the downtown. But in the past 5 years, the gentrification of the “Lower East Side” (as I like to call it), has dramatically changed the long term prospects of this intersection. Condos and high-end furniture stores now dot every inch of King St East from Jarvis to Parliament. And for the first time, there does seem to be real potential that Queen Street East could become the new Queen Street West. For a very interesting discussion on the project and the area, check out the UrbanToronto forum.

Prices from $189,000 to the mid $400s make this a project primarily aimed at first time buyers and value-investors. Contact me now if you are interested in this project.

Good news condo investors. I now have access to units at Emerald Park in advance of the upcoming agent’s only sales event in July. Please contact me now with what unit you are interested in.

Here is a sample of a few units I have available for purchase RIGHT NOW:

1) Unit 4107 - Penthouse suite (top floor of building-soon to be unit 4707 as they will be adding more floors), 1163 sq ft, 2 bed + den, 2 full baths including a spectactular master ensuite with double sinks and separate shower and tub, Contact me for price. North west corner unit.

2) Unit 3306, 778 sq ft, 2+den, Contact me for price west exposure.

3) unit 2904, 581 sq. ft, 1 bedroom, Contact me for price

All the above units are going to be in the East tower. (there will be an east and a west tower)

Let me know if you are interested in any of these units and if you would like to purchase a unit BEFORE the sales event in July.

The excitement is growing and this project is looking really good. More and more news stories are focused on the gap that is growing in real estate values between the suburbs and the city. With DIRECT SUBWAY ACCESS Emerald Park is sure to be a fantastic investment both now and in the years to come and more and more Canadians ditch the suburbs and move back in the city. Just yesterday there was another article on this subject in the New York Times.

From Bazi’s International, the developer behind 1 Bloor and Crystal Blu, Emerald Park is about to be launched at Yonge and Sheppard.  Contact me now for your chance to buy before the public and save thousands.

Stand out features include direct subway access, high-end Miele appliances, 9′ ceilings, and LEED certification. Amenities include indoor pool, roof top terrace, party rooms, and state of the art fitness and Yoga centre. Every suite will have a balcony and terrace suites will be available.

Prices from the $200s but most suites 700 sq. ft and above will be in the 3s and 4s. Price per square foot is in the $460-500 range which is good considering the direct subway access feature (excellent for resale).

This is probably the most highly anticipated development in the Yonge and Sheppard corridor this year. Please contact me now if you are interested as it will sell quickly and prices will go up accordingly. GET IN EARLY!

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Floor plans

Terrace suite floor plans

Prices (with information about deposit structure, maintenance fees, occupancy dates etc.)

Coming soon from Plazacorp: King West Life. Contact me now for floor plans, pricing, and your chance to buy before the public at the upcoming VIP sales event.

You’ve probably heard about this development. It has been very widely advertised by Plazacorp (developer behind 900 Mt. Pleasant and The Regency Yorkville among countless others) on Facebook, Google, and in Print. Expectations are running high and so far the specs are looking good. Over 1100 units all told (to be introduced in 3 phases) makes King West Life one of the most ambitious projects downtown if not in the entire city.

Emphasis is on value for the money, terrace suites, and mega-amenities.  Plazacorp’s advertising is suggesting that 2 bedroom/2 bath suites will start from $295K including a parking spot. Now if it sounds too good to be true it is because it probably is. Don’t believe everything you read from developer’s marketing materials. In fact, best rule of thumb is to believe nothing that you hear from a developer. Do your own research and always use a professional Realtor who specializes in new condo developments when considering purchasing a new condo from a developer. Protect your own interests, not the developers. Keep in mind that average price per square foot for new developments downtown is around the $500 mark right now so if you see a developer advertisting something dramatically below that, ask yourself why.

All that being said, Plazacorp is a ruputable developer in Toronto, definitely a big player, and Liberty Village is a great area to invest and as well as live. King West Life does look like it will be a winner! Invest smart, invest early. If you are considering purchasing a suite in this development, don’t wait for the public launch! Save yourself a few thousand dollars by contacting me ASAP!

Check out www.kingwestlife.com (developer’s promotional site) for some basics about the project and a couple sample floor plans.

Market Wharf Condominiums by Context Developments. Located at Jarvis and The Esplanade, just south of Front street and the bustling St Lawrence Market. Contact me now for floor plans and pricing for the upcoming VIP sales event.

Market Wharf is another design by Architects Alliance, and specifically Peter Clewes who is probably Toronto’s closest thing to a “Starchitect“. You’ve probably seen Clewes’ designs all over the city but you just didn’t realize it. John Bentley Mays of the Globe and Mail had some good things to say about the tower, see his comments here.

From the developer’s marketing materials: “Playful and robust modern architecture, Market Wharf consists of a sleek 25-storey tower sitting atop an eight storey podium clad in brick. The two storey ground floor includes residential lobbies and fabulous retail shops. ”

Suite features include 9′ ceilings, engineered hardwood in living areas, quartz countertops, porcelain tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances.

Building amenities highlighted by “The Market Club”= an organically shaped two storey pavilion that opens onto a rooftop garden adn houses the building amenities such as state-of-the-art fitness centre, yoga studio, his and her steam and change rooms, a multi purpose room, conference room and media room.

Suites in the project will be divided into 3 categories: Market Flats (suites on the lowest floors of the podium), Market Towns (terraced suites, all on the 6th floor), and Water Suites (tower suites). Prices begin at around $180K for a 390 sq. ft studio in the podium and go right on up to over $600K for a large terraced suite and tower suites on the high floors. Price per square foot are averaging between $450-$580 for most suites. Contact me now for detailed pricing and floor plans and for more information on how you can be among the first to purchase a suite at the upcoming invitation only VIP sales event.

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Deposit structure:

$3000 with offer

balance of 5% in 30 days

5% in 60 days

5% in 270 days

5% in 540 days

Occupancy: Summer/Fall 2011 (varies depending on what type of suite is purchased)

Parking spots: $29,500 (suites of less than 670 sq ft will be wait listed for parking if desired)

Lockers: $3500

Maintenance fees: estimated at 47 cents per square foot with additional parking ($45.16/month) and locker ($10.84/month) maintenance fees.

Taxes estimated at 0.85% of purchase price

Waterlink represents the next phase of the amazingly successful Pier 27 development at Yonge st and Queen’s Quay (where Yonge St meets the lake). Contact me now for your opportunity to purchase a suite at a VIP sales event before the public release.

Waterlink and Pier 27 are Cityzen projects. The great appeal of the project remains it’s exclusivity of complete and total lake front access. No other project will get you this close to the wate and this is possibly the last remaining piece of development land on the lake downtown.

Floor plans are available now. Prices are expected to be in the $700 per square foot range for interior units and in the $1000 per square foot range for the prime, south exposure, lake view units. Prices will begin at around $390 for a 1 bedroom.

My clients who purchase at the VIP sales event will be eligible for a 1% rebate at final closing. Contact me now for more information.

The building represents a phenomenal investment opportunity in what will be a gorgeous condominium complex. NXT and NXT2 will be two beautiful towers of glass and steel connected together a the base with a 2-storey podium filled with first-class amenities that will make living in NXT like living on a resort. Steps to High Park and the lake, minutes away from downtown and the airport make NXT a fantastic location with loads of potential.

1 bedroom units at Windemere by the Lake (the first phase of this development by Cresford) are currently selling in the $250K range (with parking). 1 bedrooms at NXT2 are starting at just $159K. Suffice to say that this is a potentially excellent investment opportunity.

Please contact me asap for floor plans and more detailed pricing as the VIP sales period is almost up and prices are set to rise very soon.

Selling your condo can be a stressful experience, especially if it is your first time selling property. The dollars and cents seem to take on a whole different meaning when you are selling compared to when you are buying. Getting that extra $5000 or $10,000 when you are selling can make a huge difference while an extra $5000 or $10,000 on a mortgage doesn’t seem like much.

Here are just a few things to consider when selling your condo:

1. Hire an agent or go it alone? The vast majority of sellers in Canada use a real estate agent to sell their home. But that doesn’t mean that you must use an agent. Technically you don’t even need a lawyer to handle a real estate transaction-if you are up for the challenge of negotiating the land registry system on your own. Some sellers would rather do it without an agent and there are many options available to them if they do. Of course I would never advocate selling your property without an agent [this is what I do for a living, after all ], but I certainly understand why many people do try to go it alone. Reality is though, that most sellers who try to sell without an agent eventually do hire an agent.

2. Price it low and hope for multiple offers or price it higher and wait for an offer? Pricing your property is never an exact science. My philosophy when it comes to pricing is: provide my clients with the absolute best information available, and allow them to make the decision. My underlying assumption is that my clients are intelligent, thoughtful people who will make great decisions when given great information. Pricing your property low and hoping for multiple offers can be a great strategy, but it can also backfire if you don’t get any offers and you are stuck at that price or you increase the price. Pricing your property too high at the start can also be shooting yourself in the foot. Before settling on a price, ask yourself, would you be happy to accept this price, and also, if you were a buyer, would you be willing to pay this price? If there is any hesitation on either front, you may have to rethink your pricing strategy.

3. Hire your friend or hire an expert? Many sellers often hire the agent that they bought their property with, or that they have some personal relationship with. While working with someone you already know and trust isn’t necessarily a bad thing, your home is often the largest single investment that you own, so make sure you handle it with expert care. If the person you have used before or your friend is not an expert in your condo building or neighbourhood, consider hiring someone who is. Many a friendship has been lost through a negative experience in a real estate transaction.

If you have any questions about selling your Toronto condo or home, feel free to contact me any time.

NXT 2 at Windemere By The Lake by Cresford Developments. VIP sales event coming very soon! 1 bedrooms from $160,000. Contact me now for your chance to purchase before the public launch.

NXT 2 is actually the third phase of this development on this site with Windemere By The Lake and NXT being the first 2 phases. Windemere By The Lake is already complete and units are now in resale. NXT was launched in 2007 and is now under construction. The site is located atWindemere and Lakeshore Blvd.

Prices for this project are looking fantastic. 1 bedrooms are starting at around $160,000. Resale 1 bedrooms at Windemere by The Lake are selling for well over $200,000 right now. This makes NXT 2 a very attractive investment opportunity.

Contact me now for floor plans and pricing for the NXT 2 VIP Sales Event!

Steps to the Rogers Centre, the ACC, the Entertainment District, King West, Queen West, the Financial District - What more can you ask for in a location downtown?!

Fly’s 24 storeys of glass will be designed by Graziani and Corrazza Architects Inc. and interiors by Munge Leung Design Associates.

Imagine yourself at Club Fly, a spectacular rooftop lounge/party room complete with wet bar is perfect for a festive gathering or a quiet evening of star gazing. Owners will appreciate the state-of-the-art fitness centre, and the Yoga & Pilates studio. Fly will also have an integrated theatre and music jam room with a 60-inch flat screen, tiered seating, and sound/mixing equipment, plus a well-appointed guest suite will be available for overnight visitors.

Fly Condos will include approximately 425 suites in sizes from about 460 to over 1,100 sq. ft., priced from the low-$200’s. These hip layouts will feature 9-foot ceilings throughout (10-foot ceilings at the Penthouse levels.

CONTACT ME NOW FOR THE VIP SALES EVENT FOR FLY CONDOS.