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Coming Soon: The Berczy

Coming soon to the St Lawrence Market neighbourhood by Concert Properties: The Berczy. Yet another boutique building  designed to be both modern yet keeping in line with it’s surrounding buildings, The Berczy will no doubt be a very welcome addition to the St Lawrence area.  I am predicting prices around $575-$600 PSF for this project. London on the Esplanade is currently selling in the $550 PSF range. Concert Properties is a very active developer outside Ontario, but this is their first solo project I am aware of in Toronto.

When I meet with a buyer for the first time and ask them what neighbourhoods are highest on their wish list, inevitably the St Lawrence Market area is in the top-3. Don’t look now but the St Lawrence market area is one of the hottest and most desirable areas downtown. In some ways the area is now starting to realize the potential it has had for the last 200 years to be one of Toronto’s truly great neighbourhoods. For the better part of the last 25 years the area has been mostly perceived to be a tourist destination and as a home to several low-income and co-operative housing buildings. This perception has changed dramatically and buyers are now lining up for a chance to call this area home. With the addition of London on the Esplanade, L-Tower, Market Wharf and now the Berczy, things are certainly looking up for the St Lawrence Market.

The somewhat odd name is presumably from the name of the park which will be directly across the street from the building and directly west of the famous Flat Iron building.

For more information on The Berczy and to find out how you can buy before the public at any upcoming VIP sales events, please contact me.

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The Berczy

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Just Listed – 2 bed, 2 bath Condo at King’s Court

I just listed this beautiful condo at 230 King St East (aka King’s Court). It is a corner suite, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit with approximately 840 square feet. Asking price is $369,900, which includes parking and locker.

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View the listing on Realtor.ca

King’s Court is one of the most desireable buildings in the King St East / St Lawrence Market neighbourhood and this unit boasts one of the best layouts in the building. 

I will be hosting an open house this weekend – Saturday and Sunday (Feb. 7&8), 2-4pm both days. The weather is supposed to be quite good this weekend, so why not come on by and say hi?

Please contact me if you would like more information.

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Bauhaus Condos: VIP Sales On Now

Bauhaus Condos at King and Sherbourne. VIP sales are happening now. Suites starting from the low $200s. Modern architectural tower integrated into historical 19th century building in the heart of the Design District / Furniture District, and steps to the St Lawrence Market.  Contact me for your chance to purchase a suite before the launch to the general public.

For more information on Bauhaus, including floor plans, current availability, and pricing, please contact me.

Thinking of buying a new condo directly from a builder? Read this first.

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Coming Soon: Posthouse Condos

Coming soon to Adelaide and George St: Post House Condominium by Alterra Group. The name “Post House” comes from the sites’ proximity to Toronto’s first post office. This boutique building will rise 16 storeys above this historic and rapidly changing neighbourhood that is becoming one of the hottest areas to live in the downtown core with several other new or recent projects launching in the area including The Modern, Kormann House, VU, and Rezen just to name a few.

The neighbourhood has become very attractive with the furniture district along King Street East, The St Lawrence Market, and several great restaurants and pubs all within a 5 minute walk. Also nearby are the recently renovated buildings of George Brown College and it’s well-known culinary school.

For more information on Post House and your opportunity to purchase before the public at an upcoming VIP release, please contact me.

Thinking of buying a new condo directly from a builder? Read this first.

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Where is the Toronto Condo Market Heading?

I attended a very informative and interesting seminar last night at the Market Wharf sales office. The event was put on by Context (the developer behind Market Wharf, Spire, Radio City) and was billed as a ‘Buying a Condo Seminar’. It was open to anyone who is on Context’s marketing email list. Normally I avoid events like these like the plague because they are blatant bait-and-switch sales events designed to lure uneducated consumers into buying a condo at a development they know nothing about. However, this one offered something different and I’m glad I attended.

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Just Listed: St Lawrence Market Penthouse Loft

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Market Wharf: Floor Plans and Pricing Now Available for VIP Sales Event

November 2008 update: Plenty of great units still available. For the latest pricing and floor plans, please contact me.

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

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Coming Soon from Context: Market Wharf Condominiums at The St Lawrence Market

Coming soon from Context: Market Wharf Condominiums at The St Lawrence Market. Register now for VIP sales and your chance to purchase BEFORE the public.

Context is the developer behind such award winning projects as Radio City at Jarvis and Carlton, Spire at Church and King, and Mozo at Sherbourne and King.

The project is to be located just south of the St Lawrence market on a parcel of land that is currently a parking lot. Prices will start in the $200s.

Please contact me now for more information and to register for the upcoming VIP sales event.

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