Ceiling height is usually one of the last things a first time buyer thinks about, and one of the first things a repeat or move-up buyer thinks about. Why? Well, it’s something that makes a huge impact on the ‘feel’ of an apartment, but most people who have never owned a condo or loft take […]
The spring market doesn’t officially start until, well, spring. But anyone who is shopping for a condo (or a house) in Toronto knows that the market is H-O-T right now, and multiple offers are not the exception, but the norm. Over the years of working with buyers and sellers in multiple offer situations, you learn […]
The market is hot. Sellers are still driving the bus in this market and so when I’m working with buyers I often have to get very creative to get my clients what they are looking for. After viewing 6-8 condos with my buyer clients, I can usually figure out exactly what condo would be perfect […]
This is the second installment in this new series whereby I am attempting to give my readers a street-level, in the trenches sort of perspective of what the condo market is actually like. “Temperature Check” will help show what it’s like to be a seller in the current market and what you can expect if […]
Summer can be a great time to be a buyer in the resale market. There are a few months a year where the market cools down long enough to actually create the right conditions for a deal to be had. The first is obvious to most people: December and January when everyone is distracted by […]
Location is the most important factor when considering any real estate investment. You can change many things about a property, but you can’t change its location, therefore it’s vitally important for any condo buyer to understand exactly what makes a good location good. Why do some condos appreciate at higher rates and command higher resale […]
You may or may not have experienced a bidding war when you bought your condo, however, when you are shopping for a house in Toronto, bidding wars are a reality that just about everyone has to deal with. First of all, bidding wars are extremely common in Toronto’s best neighbourhoods. Even though people like […]
If you are having trouble viewing this video, go here. Unless you live on the penthouse level of your condo, the roof of your building is probably something you have never thought about. HOWEVER, when selling your condo and buying a house, you need to know that the roof of your home is one of […]
Unlike a condo, the curb appeal of a house can dramatically affect its value. This is one of several videos in my series about “How to Sell Your Condo and Buy a House“. Check out my Youtube Channel for the entire series. A house with a good curb appeal will attract a lot of interest […]
Are 8-Foot Ceilings a Deal Breaker?
January 19, 2011 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
Ceiling height is usually one of the last things a first time buyer thinks about, and one of the first things a repeat or move-up buyer thinks about. Why? Well, it’s something that makes a huge impact on the ‘feel’ of an apartment, but most people who have never owned a condo or loft take […]
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One Came by Fax
March 3, 2011 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
The spring market doesn’t officially start until, well, spring. But anyone who is shopping for a condo (or a house) in Toronto knows that the market is H-O-T right now, and multiple offers are not the exception, but the norm. Over the years of working with buyers and sellers in multiple offer situations, you learn […]
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Time to get Creative
April 7, 2011 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
The market is hot. Sellers are still driving the bus in this market and so when I’m working with buyers I often have to get very creative to get my clients what they are looking for. After viewing 6-8 condos with my buyer clients, I can usually figure out exactly what condo would be perfect […]
Read more
Temperature Check: Bathurst and Lake Shore Edition
May 20, 2011 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
This is the second installment in this new series whereby I am attempting to give my readers a street-level, in the trenches sort of perspective of what the condo market is actually like. “Temperature Check” will help show what it’s like to be a seller in the current market and what you can expect if […]
Read more
Summer is a Great Time to Buy
July 6, 2011 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
Summer can be a great time to be a buyer in the resale market. There are a few months a year where the market cools down long enough to actually create the right conditions for a deal to be had. The first is obvious to most people: December and January when everyone is distracted by […]
Read more
What Makes a Good Location Good?
September 1, 2011 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
Location is the most important factor when considering any real estate investment. You can change many things about a property, but you can’t change its location, therefore it’s vitally important for any condo buyer to understand exactly what makes a good location good. Why do some condos appreciate at higher rates and command higher resale […]
Read more
How to Sell Your Condo and Buy a House: BIDDING WARS
April 16, 2012 / by Andrew la Fleur / Videos
You may or may not have experienced a bidding war when you bought your condo, however, when you are shopping for a house in Toronto, bidding wars are a reality that just about everyone has to deal with. First of all, bidding wars are extremely common in Toronto’s best neighbourhoods. Even though people like […]
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How to sell your condo and buy a house: ROOFS
April 20, 2012 / by Andrew la Fleur / Videos
If you are having trouble viewing this video, go here. Unless you live on the penthouse level of your condo, the roof of your building is probably something you have never thought about. HOWEVER, when selling your condo and buying a house, you need to know that the roof of your home is one of […]
Read more
How to Sell your Condo and Buy a House: CURB APPEAL AND LANDSCAPING
April 30, 2012 / by Andrew la Fleur / Videos
Unlike a condo, the curb appeal of a house can dramatically affect its value. This is one of several videos in my series about “How to Sell Your Condo and Buy a House“. Check out my Youtube Channel for the entire series. A house with a good curb appeal will attract a lot of interest […]
Read more