I received an interesting email from Monarch today that stated: Unsure of how the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) will affect your condominium purchase? Rest assured! Let your confidence soar with Monarch! Monarch understands your concerns about the Government of Ontario’s intentions to harmonize the PST with the Federal GST. To ease your concerns of buying a new […]
I received an interesting email from Monarch today that stated: Unsure of how the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) will affect your condominium purchase? Rest assured! Let your confidence soar with Monarch! Monarch understands your concerns about the Government of Ontario’s intentions to harmonize the PST with the Federal GST. To ease your concerns of buying a new […]
The Modern on Richmond is set to break ground on construction this month. June 24th will be the official ground-breaking ceremony. This is great news. The Modern started selling right at the peak of the insanity surrounding the pre-construction condo market in Toronto and it was actually the same month as 1 Bloor East – […]
Aug 21 Edit: Special Broker’s Only VIP sales event happening today and tomorrow at California Condos. Up to $10,000 cash back and free assignment fee! Contact me for more info or if you would like to attend. It’s no secret that the Fly Condos relaunch last month was a resounding success. Empire Communities lowered their […]
July 4th update: Over 120 units sold in the first 3 days of the relaunch. Project is now over 80% sold. Prices on all suites have gone up $15,000 on all units. Parking is now $25,000 (up from $19,900), Assignment fee is now $5000 (up from $17). Contact me now if you are interested in […]
The provincial government is proposing to harmonize the GST with the PST. This new tax will be known as the HST. This would underlying principle is to increase efficiencies by having just a single tax, however, some goods (like housing) that have never been subject to the PST, suddenly would be. This has many people […]
Anyone who has been shopping for a 1 bedroom or 1+den condo in downtown Toronto recently knows one thing for sure: Inventory is VERY tight. This is both on the resale side and the new construction side. Some developers are splittling up larger units into multiple smaller units to accommodate the seemingly endless demand. Queen […]
Giraffe condos launched with significant fanfare and acclaim almost exactly 1 year ago. It was about one month later that the real estate market in Toronto all but collapsed. Sales at Giraffe were less than spectacular and like many Toronto developments, they had to react to what the market was telling them. I’m pleased to […]
On October 26, the ban on using hand-held devices while driving takes effect in Ontario. Real estate agents including myself who have grown used to ‘creative multi-tasking’ while driving will soon have to start adjusting their habits. The downtown condo market is very fast paced, and many times I have had experiences with clients where […]
Monarch Introduces “Sales Tax Protection Program”
April 24, 2009 / by Andrew la Fleur / News
I received an interesting email from Monarch today that stated: Unsure of how the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) will affect your condominium purchase? Rest assured! Let your confidence soar with Monarch! Monarch understands your concerns about the Government of Ontario’s intentions to harmonize the PST with the Federal GST. To ease your concerns of buying a new […]
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Monarch Introduces "Sales Tax Protection Program"
April 24, 2009 / by Andrew la Fleur / News
I received an interesting email from Monarch today that stated: Unsure of how the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) will affect your condominium purchase? Rest assured! Let your confidence soar with Monarch! Monarch understands your concerns about the Government of Ontario’s intentions to harmonize the PST with the Federal GST. To ease your concerns of buying a new […]
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The Modern Set to Break Ground
June 11, 2009 / by Andrew la Fleur / News
The Modern on Richmond is set to break ground on construction this month. June 24th will be the official ground-breaking ceremony. This is great news. The Modern started selling right at the peak of the insanity surrounding the pre-construction condo market in Toronto and it was actually the same month as 1 Bloor East – […]
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California Condos Trying the "Fly" Formula
June 17, 2009 / by Andrew la Fleur / News
Aug 21 Edit: Special Broker’s Only VIP sales event happening today and tomorrow at California Condos. Up to $10,000 cash back and free assignment fee! Contact me for more info or if you would like to attend. It’s no secret that the Fly Condos relaunch last month was a resounding success. Empire Communities lowered their […]
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Liberty Market Lofts to Drop Prices, Release New Suites
June 19, 2009 / by Andrew la Fleur / News
July 4th update: Over 120 units sold in the first 3 days of the relaunch. Project is now over 80% sold. Prices on all suites have gone up $15,000 on all units. Parking is now $25,000 (up from $19,900), Assignment fee is now $5000 (up from $17). Contact me now if you are interested in […]
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New Details on The HST
June 22, 2009 / by Andrew la Fleur / News
The provincial government is proposing to harmonize the GST with the PST. This new tax will be known as the HST. This would underlying principle is to increase efficiencies by having just a single tax, however, some goods (like housing) that have never been subject to the PST, suddenly would be. This has many people […]
Read more
Queen and Portland: More 1 Bedroom Units Coming Soon
August 27, 2009 / by Andrew la Fleur / News
Anyone who has been shopping for a 1 bedroom or 1+den condo in downtown Toronto recently knows one thing for sure: Inventory is VERY tight. This is both on the resale side and the new construction side. Some developers are splittling up larger units into multiple smaller units to accommodate the seemingly endless demand. Queen […]
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Giraffe Condos: Building Redesigned and Prices Lowered
September 10, 2009 / by Andrew la Fleur / News
Giraffe condos launched with significant fanfare and acclaim almost exactly 1 year ago. It was about one month later that the real estate market in Toronto all but collapsed. Sales at Giraffe were less than spectacular and like many Toronto developments, they had to react to what the market was telling them. I’m pleased to […]
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Does This Mean I Can’t Text & Drive Anymore?
October 2, 2009 / by Andrew la Fleur / News
On October 26, the ban on using hand-held devices while driving takes effect in Ontario. Real estate agents including myself who have grown used to ‘creative multi-tasking’ while driving will soon have to start adjusting their habits. The downtown condo market is very fast paced, and many times I have had experiences with clients where […]
Read more