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The lack of posts on the blog is directly related to the increase in activity, but not to worry… I’m back, busy, and ready to blog!

By the first week of January appointments on my listings started to really spike and the emails started pouring in from people interested in buying and selling.  I had taken a client of mine into a loft conversion that we’d been eying for some time.  A few hours after the listing went live, I booked us an appointment with the hopes of being the first ones in… 3 others had already previewed the place before us.  My client loved the space so much that within an hour of viewing the unit we had an offer printed and ready to present. Luckily for the both of us we moved fast.  The next day another 7 appointments were booked.  Because I was able to secure the unit for my client the night before we narrowly avoided participating in multiple offers… others weren’t as fortunate.

I’ve seen several new condo listings in the downtown core with the ever famous “Offers if any, reviewed on the xx of January”.  For those not in the biz, this is one of the many signs that it’s a sellers market and that there are more buyers than there are sellers!  When this happens, the negotiating power isn’t heavily the purchasers side BUT I still think it’s worth while to look.  I’m not a fan of paying several thousand dollars more than what a unit is worth, and I’d never suggest a client do that either… but if that dream layout and your desired building does become available, I say go for it just be aware of what comparables have sold for.  If your fair priced offer isn’t accepted don’t loose faith…another one is always out there!  Sellers, instead of waiting for the spring market I’d suggest prepping you’re unit for sale a lot sooner.  It’s only a matter of time before others get word of the increase demand and start listing their places.

On the preconstruciton side of things, 2011 is promising several great launches through out the City.  Projects gearing up for future phased launches and those looking to move last years inventory have started offering a variety of incentives. Throughout the week I’ll be spotlighting a few with great perks!

If you’re looking to live Downtown, I’d love to help!

One of the first preconstruction projects I started promoting on SavelBlogs was 2 Gladstone by Streetcar Developments.  Sales started back in October of 2009  and to this day, I’m still getting emails from interested purchasers on it.  It was one of the few projects to launch in 09 and with only 54 units, it didn’t take long for them to sell. Fast forward to 2011 and 2 Gladstone is back on the blog!

In early 2010 they demolished the existing buildings and by early spring the had dug a hole large enough to pour the foundation. From there it’s been nothing but up as they’ve already surpassed ground level and have started on the second floor! Estimated move-in is scheduled for October 2011 and with only 7 more floors to go, they might just build this one on time!

It’s hard to get a good indication on what the first level looks like as most of it is covered up, but once cladding starts I’ll be back to take some more photos… In the mean time, click on the thumbnails below to see the progress thus far.

While out on Queen West I spotted a few other sites “ripe for development” which is great news if you missed your chance to buy at 2 Gladstone. If Queen West is calling you…call me (or send me and email) and I’ll help you call it home!

(try saying that 5 times fast)

As one of the top sellers at the Treviso Community, I’m able to offer all purchasers who work with me the following exclusive discounts and bonuses… but only for a limited time!

Get 5% Cash Back ($12,000-$30,000)
AND Free Assignments – Regular $5000
AND $3000 Yorkdale Gift Certificate OR Travel Voucher

Special Deposit Choice for Treviso 1 and 2
$2000 with the Offer
Balance to 5% in 30 Days
5% in 120 Days
$2000 Every 3 Months (for additional 5%)

Or

$2000 with the Offer
Balance to 5% in 30 days
10% BMO Interest Only Loan and Vendor Pays the Interest

FIRST 20 2 & 3 BEDROOM SUITES SOLD AT TREVISO 2 ONLY GET AN ADDITIONAL $10,000 CASH OFF
AND a N’espresso Espresso machine at closing, offered originally and exclusively when I represent you in the purchase of a unit at Treviso! Contact me TODAY!

All cash back offers can be deducted off the purchase price or be adjusted on final closing. Bank of Montreal loan program is subject to approval.  Mortgage pre approvals are required on all sales. Balance to 20% is required on occupancy date for all deposit structures noted above.  All promotions, discounts offers are valid until April 30, 2012.  All promotion offers may be changed and/or cancelled at any time without notice.

I’ve been kinda quite on the blog for past week, but crazy busy at the Treviso Sales Centre!  So many people were interested in purchasing at Treviso, that I had to camp out overnight in the parking lot to secure a spot for my clients.  Thankfully we were all able to get our units before the project sold out. The first phase has 423 units and as of late last week roughly 80% of suites were sold firm!  So why all the interest…

The Toronto Star ran an excellent article on how this project has the potential to solidify this area as middle Italy!  With College and St. Clair to the South and Woodbridge to the North, Dufferin and Lawrence fit’s perfectly inbetween the two ethnic areas.  Although it wasn’t just Italians purchasing at Treviso, majority of people who contacted me via the blog were of Italian decent and lived fairly close to the area. I noticed a split between older purchasers (55+) looking to downsize and many first timers (20-40) looking to still stay close to home yet have their independence with condo living. This is the newest condo to launch in the area and the first to reflect the neighbourhood.

The developers did a excellent job analyzing the demographics of the area and the need to accommodated the changing lifestyles.  The bocce courts, Treviso Piazza and water installation were all nice touches and the feedback from potential purchasers I’ve interviewed resulted in some great ideas for future amenities…how cool would it be if “Cantina’s” were made available for wine making and storing? Or how about a large kitchen area for sausage making and pepper roasting? The open park to the north would make a great soccer field too!

Anyhow, enough on my thoughts…read what The Star’s Yvonne Marton had to stay about the project:

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As one of the top sellers at the Treviso Community, I’m able to offer all purchasers who work with me the following exclusive discounts and bonuses… but only for a limited time!

Get 5% Cash Back ($12,000-$30,000)
AND Free Assignments – Regular $5000
AND $3000 Yorkdale Gift Certificate OR Travel Voucher 

Special Deposit Choice for Treviso 1 and 2
$2000 with the Offer
Balance to 5% in 30 Days
5% in 120 Days
$2000 Every 3 Months (for additional 5%)

Or

$2000 with the Offer
Balance to 5% in 30 days
10% BMO Interest Only Loan and Vendor Pays the Interest

FIRST 20 2 & 3 BEDROOM SUITES SOLD AT TREVISO 2 ONLY GET AN ADDITIONAL $10,000 CASH OFF
AND a N’espresso Espresso machine at closing, offered originally and exclusively when I represent you in the purchase of a unit at Treviso! Contact me TODAY!

All cash back offers can be deducted off the purchase price or be adjusted on final closing. Bank of Montreal loan program is subject to approval.  Mortgage pre approvals are required on all sales. Balance to 20% is required on occupancy date for all deposit structures noted above.  All promotions, discounts offers are valid until April 30, 2012.  All promotion offers may be changed and/or cancelled at any time without notice.

Lanterra has done a “bellissimo“ job transforming the barren parking lot at Dufferin and Lawrence into it’s Italian inspired sales centre for Treviso Condos!  Over the weekend, the sales centre opened it’s the doors for the first time. On Monday I had the chance to revisit the office and take a closer look at what Treviso will offer!

They have two model suites available, a one bedroom with den and a two bedroom with den.  What I liked about the sales centre was that each unit had standard finishes, so purchasers can get a pretty realistic idea of what finishes will one day look like. All units come with 4 stainless steel front appliance – dishwasher, fridge, stove and microwave.  A clothes washer and dryer are also included!

My collegue Roy Bhandari of AmitandRoy.com was kind enough to share his photos of the sales centre on my blog!  To view the photos, click on the thumnail and a larger image will show.

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If you’d like to call Treviso home, feel free to call or email…I’d love to help!

As one of the top sellers at the Treviso Community, I’m able to offer all purchasers who work with me the following exclusive discounts and bonuses… but only for a limited time!

Get 5% Cash Back ($12,000-$30,000)
AND Free Assignments – Regular $5000
AND $3000 Yorkdale Gift Certificate OR Travel Voucher 

Special Deposit Choice for Treviso 1 and 2
$2000 with the Offer
Balance to 5% in 30 Days
5% in 120 Days
$2000 Every 3 Months (for additional 5%)

Or

$2000 with the Offer
Balance to 5% in 30 days
10% BMO Interest Only Loan and Vendor Pays the Interest

FIRST 20 2 & 3 BEDROOM SUITES SOLD AT TREVISO 2 ONLY GET AN ADDITIONAL $10,000 CASH OFF
AND a N’espresso Espresso machine at closing, offered originally and exclusively when I represent you in the purchase of a unit at Treviso! Contact me TODAY!

All cash back offers can be deducted off the purchase price or be adjusted on final closing. Bank of Montreal loan program is subject to approval.  Mortgage pre approvals are required on all sales. Balance to 20% is required on occupancy date for all deposit structures noted above.  All promotions, discounts offers are valid until April 30, 2012.  All promotion offers may be changed and/or cancelled at any time without notice.

Back in August I was one of the first to break the story on Treviso Condominiums at Dufferin and Lawerence.  It was while riding my bike in the area, when I first saw signs of change coming to the corner. You can read more about it here: What Are They Building at Dufferin and Lawrence?

If you’ve been in the area as of late, you too may have seen the massive sales centre (or as I like to call it “Casa Treviso”) being errected on the North East corner!

I’ve had a ton of emails and calls from neighbours wondering what the project will eventually look like. From bocce courts, to Piazza’s… Lanterra Developments is sparing no expense to bring the Italian lifestyle to Dufferin and Lawrence!

A beautiful water installation will run between the two phases with bridges connecting the Treviso community!

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I like to think I live a pretty unique life, as my job (selling condos) tends to take me to a ton of different places across the City…but the one constant no matter where I end up is: everybody wants to talk shop!

Thanks to BuzzBuzzHome, that conversation is about to take a huge leap online!  The BuzzBuzz team popped up on the Real Estate Reader in 2009 with their “ground breaking” idea to create single online stop for home buyers and real estate professionals to research new developments and connect with builders. As we end 2010, they’ve launched the BuzzBuzzHome Forum aka The Social Network of Real Estate!

The Forum provides a platform for discussion, where all issues related to residential real estate and development can be aired, addressed, celebrated and mused upon. Users can ask questions to industry experts or just stay informed of the latest news and industry gossip on the hottest projects across Canada.

The Forum has been up for a few weeks and has already started some interesting convos!  My top 3 currently discussed topics are:

Real-Estate Jargon – The real-meaning behind the ad-words…

Bloor Street Buzz

Dealbreakers!

Yours truly has added to a few of the convos, and have also enjoyed reading the thoughts of fellow blogger (and Realtor) Roy Bhandari of AmitandRoy.com along with a bunch of other Real Estate professionals.

The BuzzBuzzHome Forum is quickly becoming one of the hottest pieces of online Real Estate to talk….Real Estate!

Two Real Estate Thumbs Up

“Downtown Condos” may not be the most creative name for a new project…but building a condo with the ability for owners to combine or divide suites definitely changes it up!

The proposed 11 storey building by Parallax Investments will have only 89 suites including Penthouse and Town homes.  Located at 508 Wellington West in the King West part of town, the project will be built directly next to Bar Wellington and diagonally across from Victoria Memorial Park.  Downtown Condos will have the usual amenities of a lobby with concierge, second floor party room and a theatre room to name a few BUT the truly unique feature is in the units…

Parallax and &Co Architects will be implementing a state of the art idea not seen yet in Toronto, they’re calling it the FlexNatür planning system.  According to their sales literature: