Limelight Condo (Living Arts Drive and Prince of Wales Boulevard, Mississauga)

Limelight Condos by the Daniels Corporation is the highly anticipated 5th Condominium in the City Centre Master planned community. The concept behind Limelight Condos is positioning Mississauga as epicenter of green living. The trademark green light symbolizes the city’s strong connection with its environment. Located at the North West corner of Living Arts Drive and Prince of Wales Boulevard, Limelight Condos will set the new precedent for urban living with it’s proximity to the City Centre. Construction and the release is set for the summer of 2010, and is sure to be a big hit with condo buyers. The Daniels Corporation has become synonymous with quality architecture, and functional spaces, and upscale amenities, and is sure to please condos shoppers this summer.


Limelight Condos will be comprised of breath taking architecture featuring 22 storeys with 235 units, a glass-clad modern exterior featuring a modern patterned finished with a metal-paneled podium complete with the convenience of ground floor commercial retail shops. Residents will have exclusive memberships to Club Radiance. Club Radiance will feature a rooftop greenhouse and gardening terrace located on the sixth-floor podium. These natural areas will offer homeowners a space to show off their green thumbs, while reducing their carbon footprint. Limelight Condos will be a welcome edition to the Daniels Master Planned neighborhood at City Centre, offering a three-acre park along with a pedestrian friendly mews to enjoy evening walks, cycling, and sports. Limelight Condos is located in the heart of Mississauga City Centre near Square One Mall, Mississauga Transit, Theatres, the YMCA, City Hall, Living Arts Centre, Highway 403-407, Go Transit and the new Sheridan College Campus set to be built for 2013.

Contact me for VIP prices and floor plans.

Post House Condo (Adelaide & George)

Location: 105 George Street, TORONTO

Floors: 21 Total No. Of Units: 278

Downtown Toronto continues to be the hottest place to live, and when you enter a niche area like the St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood it gets even hotter. Located on George St. just north of Adelaide right behind Toronto’s First Post Office and alongside historic buildings of what was known as the Town of York, Alterra has released the Post House Condominium.

Post House Condominium will rise rises to 21 storeys and house 280 luxury affordable residences all with modern open concept floor plans and 9 ft ceilings where applicable. Each suite will feature a contemporary European designed kitchen and prevailing up to the minute finishes.

Just steps away from the St. Lawrence Market, within walking distance to all your local amenities, and just a few minutes walk to the King Subway Station. There is plenty of green space in the area, such as St. James Park and the St. James Cathedral. From arts and theatres to an abundance of restaurants.

Striving to preserve the community, Alterra is committed to the ‘Toronto Tier 2 Green Development Standards’ for a greener Toronto. The Post House condo tower will feature boutique style residences with:

1 bedroom (481 to 556 square feet) from $260,000s
1+den (562 to 709 square feet) from $300,000s
2 bedrooms (711 to 844 square feet) from $350,000s
2 bedrooms+den (856 to 1155 square feet penthouses)

Occupancy Aug. 2014

The Berwick Condo (Yonge and Eglinton)

Location: 54 Berwick – Yonge and Eglinton (Duplex Ave and Berwick)

Completion: 2012

Building Amenities: Guest suites, outdoor lounge, meeting room, party room with kitchen area, games room, steam rooms, media/entertainment area.

VIP Opening Scheduled for August/September: There will be a pre-construction event for the first release of the brand new condos for the Berwick in the Yonge and Eglinton area. A new sleek 17 storey tower with 215 units will soon be available to the public later this month. The Berwick will offer 1 bedroom condos, 1 bedroom + Dens, 2 bedroom condos, and 2 bedroom + Dens, and a section of Townhouses


Prices Starting From $279990 - contact me for price list and floor plans

BISHA HOTEL & RESIDENCES VIP ACCESS

Bisha Hotel & Residences is a new Boutique Condo Hotel located at 56 Blue Jay Way, in the heart of the King West/Entertainment District. The project will feature a 24-hour café, two restaurants, and a rooftop pool.

Rising to 41 storeys and designed by award-winning Wallman Architects and Munge Leung Design Associates, Bisha will be a coveted new address in the heart of Toronto’s Entertainment District.

Starting Prices from the mid $300,000s, contact me for price list and floor plans.

Concord City Place Parade 2 SUPER HOT Summer Program

HOT SUMMER: 10% Deposit, up to $30,000 discount

Check out the following:

This program will be only for our Parade 2 Podium and Tower (below the 32nd floor) only.

- Deposits: 15% (5% on signing, 5% in 120 days, 5% on interim closing) - [This is like 10% deposit, being the THIRD 5% is in the Interim closing, probably two years down from NOW]
- Purchaser Incentives: 1B/1B+D - $10,000 off price, 2B/2B+ - $30,000 off price
- HST: Not included in price.
- Inventory: Limited to 20 units from Parade 2 Podium and Tower (below 32nd floor) portions of the building.
- Timeline: Sales Date Scheduled for August 18th, 2010.
- On a first-come, first-serve basis.
- Parking/Locker: $35,000/$5,000
- The Urban finishes give $15,000 for 1B/1B+D and and $18,000 for 2B+, respectively.
- So for those 2 bedroom unit if you take urban finish you will get $48000 discount, almost $50K.

Contact me for sample price ..

Nichols Manor at Heritage -Markham (Woodbine & Elgin Mills)

Priced from lower $600s

38' and 40' Lots in the perfect location

Contact me for price list and site plans.
Or visit http://www.monarchgroup.net/673,20-new-homes-CA-L6C-0E2-ON-Markham-Nichols-Manor-at-Heritage--Markham-Community.aspx for more information

World on Yonge Phase 2 (Yonge & Steeles)

World on Yonge is undoubtedly in a world of its own. With both mall-style and pedestrian friendly retail stores, an office tower, a boutique hotel and soaring condominium towers, it is uniquely poised on Yonge Street as Thornhill’s preeminent master-planned community.

World Condos on Yonge will offer a total lifestyle package. Wrapped with a fabulous recreational component including fitness and entertainment within a stunning surrounding, World Condos is destined to become one of Yonge Street’s finest addresses. Luxurious suites with breathtaking views, a new urban park, landscaped green roof terraces, and the convenience of shopping and modern public transportation at your door; this is a residence that truly has it all.

Contact me for VIP prices and floor plans.

NEON by Pemberton (Yonge & Eglinton)

A new condo project - NEON which is located at Yonge and Eglinton.

Address: The condo will be located at NORTH WEST corner of Yonge and Eglinton, shall be right on eastside of Duplex Avenue north of Eglinton. [Right now it is a parking lot]

VIEW: Right on south or east will be blocked. BUT west, north, south west shall have great views.

Contact me for more information.

Real Estate Topic: Understanding Your Mortgage Options

Real Estate Topic: Understanding Your Mortgage Options


To help people make an informed decision, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC) offers the following answers to some of the most common questions Canadians have about choosing a mortgage:

What is the difference between conventional and high ratio mortgage?

A conventional mortgage is a mortgage loan up to a maximum of 80 percent of the lending value of the property. This means that the homebuyer has made a down payment of at least 20 percent of the purchase price or market value of the home. If your down payment is less than 20 percent of the purchase price, however, you will typically need a high ratio mortgage. A high ratio mortgage is a mortgage loan which is higher than 80 percent of the lending value of the property up to a maximum of 95 percent. High ratio mortgages normally have to be insured (by CMHC, for example) against payment default

Real Estate Newsletter

Real Estate News:


July 6, 2010 -- Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 8,442 sales through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in June. This represented a 23 per cent decrease compared to the record 10,955 sales reported in June 2009. Sales for the second quarter of 2010 amounted to 28,810 – up one per cent annually. Year-to-date sales through June were up 23 per cent to 50,455 compared to the first six months of 2009.

"We experienced a record number of existing home sales during the first half of 2010, but these sales were weighted more towards the beginning of the year," said Toronto Real Estate Board President Bill Johnston. "The pace of home sales has moderated from record levels over the past two months with the prospect of higher mortgage rates."

The average price for June transactions was $435,034 – up eight per cent compared to the average of $403,972 recorded for June 2009.

"With more homes to choose from in the second quarter, many home buyers have been making less-aggressive offers. This has resulted in less upward pressure on the average selling price," said Jason Mercer, TREB's Senior Manager of Market Analysis. "The annual rate of average price growth in the second half of 2010 will be in the single digits."

Median Price

In June, the median price was $367,750, from the $345,000 recorded during June of 2009.

VIP Price for Ventus 2 at Metro Park (Kennedy & 401)

Tridel has been very successful in creating a condo community with a top of the line quality and facility. This  is another which is part of a 7 building community with townhouses and retail shops including restaurants and grocery stores. Location is just off Kennedy and 401. Future TTC Go station and Subway(LRT).

Contact me for price and floor plans.

VIP price for CHAZ on Charles (Yonge & Bloor)

NEW Uniquely styled Condo in the Bloor and Yonge neighborhood.

Chaz is urban smarts in perfect alignment with style. It is fine living fused with a location just steps away from both Yonge and Bloor subway lines that puts you in the center of Toronto's most prestigious urban neighborhood. A quiet, tree-lined street, mere moments from the excitement of Canada's largest city.

It is at the heart of a retail Mecca, where the worlds's finest brands are showcased in stores that set the international standard for opulence and luxary.

Tentative occupancy Oct 2013
Contact me for price list and floor plans.

Edge Condo at Triangle Park (Queen & Dovencourt)

New project called “Edge on Triangle Park” by Plazacorp (experienced builder behind King West Village condos), and Urbancorp. Located at Queen St W and Dovercourt Rd in the vibrant Art and Design district, Edge condo features a unique, first-of-its-kind design concept not found anywhere else in Toronto.

1. Features
•Edge condo is located in the West Queen St West area (also known as the Art and Design district) which features local art galleries, antique stores, and bars, as well as the Drake Hotel and Trinity Bellwoods Park.

•Stacked design unique to this project, allowing for wall-to-wall windows overlooking courtyard and with views of Queen West/CN Tower

•Contemporary interiors including European design cabinetry in kitchen/bathroom, stainless steel appliances, stone countertops

•December 2012 occupancy

Contact me for more info on pricelist and floor plans.

Real Estate Topic: Working with Lawyer on New condo purchase

Real Estate Topic: Working with Lawyer on New condo purchase


Once you have signed your deal, the Condominium Act provides that you have ten days from the latter of either the date you receive the disclosure statement or the date you receive an offer executed by the builder, to rescind the deal. This gives you an opportunity to see your lawyer, get suggestions, changes and explanations and then within the ten days return to the sales office and negotiate for those important items that are open.

Your lawyer will explain to you that in most offers, the following are standard:

• Measurements of space are made from the exterior of outside walls and half-way through the demising walls, so your condo square footage is not usable area but total area
• The builder can substitute materials of equal or better quality
• Bulkheads can appear where you least expect them
• Layouts can vary
• The builder can add, remove or rent units
• You may end up with a reverse floor plan
• Colour, textures and materials may vary

Real Estate Newsletter - June 2010

Real Estate News:

June 3, 2010 -- Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 9,470 sales through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in May, representing a one per cent dip from May 2009. In comparison to previous years, this was the third highest May sales result on record.

“The pace of transactions slowed in May following record-setting sales in February, March and April,” said Toronto Real Estate Board President Tom Lebour. “Buyers who otherwise would have been purchasing a home in May moved more quickly this year, likely to get ahead of mortgage rate hikes.”

New listings were up 38 per cent annually to 18,940. The average price for May transactions was $446,593 – up 13 per cent compared to the average of $395,609 recorded in May 2009.

“The gap between listings and sales has widened, which means there is more choice for buyers,” said Jason Mercer, TREB’s Senior Manager of Market Analysis. “The annual rate of price growth will slow in the second half of 2010, from the current double digit pace into the single digits.”

Median Price

In May, the median price was $376,750, from the $337,000 recorded during May of 2009.