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Just listed and sold a fantastic condo at 77 Carlton Street

Just listed a fantastic condo at 77 Carlton Street. 1450+ sq.ft, 2 bed, 2 bath. Absolutley gorgeous! Check it out MLS C2107572 http://www.obeo.com[ READ MORE ]

Location, Location + Subway = The Perfect Choice

Great Deals on the Subway Line The Organization of Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) estimates that the traffic congestion costs the city of Toronto approximately $3.3 BILLION in lost productivity every year.  The financial data does not take into consideration the personal toll that spending literally hours every day sitting in slow moving traffic.  With [ READ MORE ]

Is is time to sell your house and downsize?

I have assisted several of my clients downsize over the years. I have also  worked with children who looked for condos or a smaller house for their parents. In one instance, there was a homeowner who really, really, loved her family home, 3 floors, 4 bedrooms. The problem wasn’t necessarily the fact that she lived alone,  the issue was that she never even went up to [ READ MORE ]

HST and Toronto Real Estate

How Will the HST Impact You? As you’re probably aware July 1st of this year is the date that Ontario’s new “harmonized sales tax” comes into effect.  This new “blended” tax combines the 8% Provincial Sales Tax with the Federal Government’s GST of 5%.  The new “harmonized” 13% tax will increase the cost of many [ READ MORE ]

Finally, there are new properties for sale!!

I have been watching the new listings coming on the MLS the past two days and I can’t believe what I am seeing! There are so many new listings coming on the market in Toronto….house, condos, lofts. You name the area, whether it’s King West, or High Park, Riverdale, Leslieville, Rosedale, East York, Greek Town, [ READ MORE ]

Some people call it a bubble…others are just glad it’s bursting!

  Thankfully, everyone is entitled to their own opinion! When it comes to the state of the Toronto real estate, everyone likes to throw their two cents worth into the ring  and opinions vary,  ”we are in a real estate bubble… it’s a Seller’s market… prices are going to drop… HST will really affect the market”…etc. etc.  You [ READ MORE ]

Best condo buy on Bay

I sold a great condo this week to a client of mine who was looking for a downtown condo to buy for her daughter who is attending Ryerson. As I’ve said in other posts, buying a condo for your child while they attend the University of Toronto, Ryerson, or even helping them when they start that [ READ MORE ]

Looking to buy a new condo?

Looking to Buy a Condo?  A Few Pointers to Get You Started! If you’ve driven anywhere in Toronto over the past eighteen months you’ve no doubt noticed the dozens and dozens of constructions cranes dotting the cityscape.  In spite of the latest economic downturn developers are relentlessly adding inventory to an already booming condo market.  [ READ MORE ]

Condos for sale near Toronto’s University

I’m working with a client who is looking for a condo to buy near Ryerson Campus for her daughter.  This isn’t just about finding a suitable a place for their child to live for the next four years, it’s also about making a sound investment decision. Ryerson campus is in the heart of Toronto’s downtown core, see [ READ MORE ]

What’s a bully offer…and why do Seller’s accept them?

For the second time in the past 2 days my ability to show a client a condo was affected by a bully offer….for those who don’t know what a bully offer is, let me explain: When a Seller lists their property for sale they decide (or are coached) about the 2 ways in which their property [ READ MORE ]

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