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What Do You Call Home?

Mark Savel — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 04:22:00 +0000

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I was cleaning up some old footage from my Flipcam the other day when I came across a few clips I caught of the City. With the Hot Docs film fest coming to town, I felt a bit “Spike-Leeish” and decided to put together a short vid of my own…enjoy!

When you’re ready to call Toronto home…call me!

Barcodes, Real Estate, the Future!

Mark Savel — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:55:00 +0000

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I felt as if Real Estate was starting to get really boring… again! More than text and photos, I believe the public wants to be engaged and given more than warped virtual tours and abbreviated descriptions i.e. “cndo 4 sle, ull luv it. gr8 $$$”

That’s why: From now on, all my listings will feature a video showing A LOT more than words can ever say! What’s even better is that you’ll be able to watch the video right from your mobile phone! Scan the barcode below from your phone for an example of my marketing in action!

Thinking of selling, i’d love to help…wow, i talk really fast!

Condo for Sale at the Murano in Toronto

Mark Savel — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:22:51 +0000

The wait is over for residents of the Murano Towers at Bay and College. By month end all units in both towers will have completed final closing meaning residents can now list their units for sale (or rent) on the MLS. The two glass towers standing at 45 and 37 stories respectively is located on the east side of Bay Street between Grenville and Grosvenor, immediately north of College Street. The North tower is just about finished with construction in the South tower not far behind.

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I’ve listed a very unique one bedroom unit on the 38th floor! The condo has one of the largest dens on the market! It can easily be used as a second bedroom, study or nursery. 9 foot ceilings surround the space and help accentuate the open concept feel. After a busy day in the City, residents can unwind in the many amenities such as sauna, hot tub or pool with retractable roof. Stay in and enjoy the views (see above) or go out and take in the city… you’re only steps away from one of the longest streets in the world! The University of Toronto, Hospitals and TTC is all within steps of the condo. Grocery stores like Metro can be found to the South and a 24 hours Sobey’s to the North.

The seller is including the following: brand new dishwasher, stove, microwave, fridge, light fixtures, locker, closet organizer, stacked washer and dryer. Furniture may also be included. Views like this won’t last long!

The common area patio (with BBQ’s) is still undercontruction and the retail space on the podium is yet to be filled. Once completed finished, Murano will offer a ton of amenities and shops for it’s residents. They have 24 hour security on site and monitoring the building and a lot of visitor parking below! If you’re working with a Realtor tell them you’d love to see this listing…if you’re not working with one, tell me!…i’d love to help.

If any residents are interested in selling at this time…i’d also love to help!

Murano Condo Now Registered!

Mark Savel — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:58:04 +0000

Great news for all the Murano Condo Owners out there!

I was handling some business in the North Tower the other day and saw the bright pink notices announcing the registration of the Condo with the City!!! For one, this means no more “phantom mortgage” fees; it also means you’ll able to sell your unit on the open market (MLS) instead of only through assignment! According to the memo, closings won’t happen until the New Year (2010), so now would be a great time to contact your lawyer and sort out final closing arrangements…especially if you where thinking of splurging on holiday gifts ;)

Suite owners who bought in when the project originally launched can expect substantial increases. The big question on everyone’s mind is: How Much! I’m quite familiar with floor plans, amenities and the overall building as I’m usually in the building a few times a week. If you would like to know how much your unit is worth,give me a call or send me an email…I’d love to help!

With the Bank of Canada keeping rates low until mid 2010, it makes it a great time for the buyers who’ve had their eyes set on Murano to make the move…pun intended!

It’s a ZOO out there!!

Mark Savel — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 04:07:16 +0000

I spend a lot of time downtown; eating, living and most importantly WORKING. One of the great advantages that I can offer my clients is knowledge, and specifically in the downtown core. Before even getting into the business I spent over 3 months building (what I thought at the time) “THE ULTIMATE GOOGLE MAP.” I had everything from condos to grocery stores and even side streets with free parking. The map (which I still use) is a great tool that helps better inform my clients of the features and amenities located around their future home. As I spread out to different parts of Toronto, I’m faced with the problem of creating similar maps for the rest of the city…that was until I stumbled across the ZOOCASA website.

In a nutshell, the website is a similar public version of the googlemaps I had created…except on steroids (actually unlike steroids, they’re perfectly legal). These guys cover it all, from schools and daycares to gyms and bowling alleys!! I was really impressed with the level of detail ZooCasa went into, especially with school info. Just type in the neighbourhood you’re interested in researching and in seconds a list of schools pops up. They even have the Provincial Testing results (provided by the Fraser Institute). BUT WAIT, it gets better. Aside from area features and schools it also provides something that really caught my eye…LISTINGSSSS! You can browse available homes/condos for sale in your search area and in a few clicks get tons of info on the property as well as options to contact the brokerage for more info.

I was introduced to the site at a recent Real Estate Tech Meet Up where Saul Colt aka “Head of Magic” gave us a presentation of all of it features. It sounded way too good to be true, so naturally a small voice spoke up in my head and said “sure this is great, but how much?” The answer: Not $99 per year, not $29 per year…not even $5 per year. It’s FREE! You don’t even have to log in to use its features (I did, simply to get the most out of the service). One thing Saul openly admitted was that the site is still in its Beta stage and has tons of room to grow. They’re a bunch of down to earth guys looking to improve the service. If you see something that you think needs to be changed, send them a quick email and let them know. Oh, and they also have a pretty cool blog so check that out as well. I give this site: 2 Real Estate Thumbs Up!!

For my “Across Canada” readers, check out their list of Cities… the service is Canada wide!! You can also find the link on my blogroll. After you’ve started your search online, and are ready to take the next step give me a call…i’d love to help!

Welcome Home to 30 Harrison Garden Blvd

Mark Savel — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:01:23 +0000

Very rarely do north facing units become available in this modern condo by Menkes! Enjoy breath taking Avondale Park and city views from your living room, balcony and study. The unit has been freshly painted, incorporating neutral colours that compliment the upgraded floors (not 1 square foot of carpet in this unit!). The spacious den can be used as nursery, study or spare bedroom. A convenient parking spot is also included and can be rented out if not needed. Getting around the city from here couldn’t be easier with the 401 on ramp minutes away and the Sheppard TTC station just as close! *UPDATE: The seller and I priced the unit at market value, and still sold it considerablly higher with 6 buyers bidding on the property. I’d love to do it again… give me a call if you’d like my help!*

The seller is also including the Fridge, Stove, Built-In Dishwasher, Built-In Microwave, Washer Dryer, all electric light fixtures and all window coverings PLUS the closet organizer. The unit has been professionally furnished and most pieces can be purchased as well!

The building features 24 hr concierge, exercise room, sauna, guest suites, party room and BBQ area. Starbucks, Movies and a 24 hr grocery store are all nearby. These north facing units don’t last long!

If you would like a private showing of the unit give me a call…i’d love to help! Check out the detailed version of the listing with more photos here.

Toronto Prices UP in June

Mark Savel — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:15:52 +0000

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Just like the latest hit movie from Disney…Real Estate sales and prices are “UP” for the first half of June, 09. Check out my video blog for the lastest figures. If you’d like to know how much your home is worth give me a call…i’d love to help!