*I had to put an asterisk right in the title of this post because of course there are plenty of stipulations on this promotion from Concord Adex. It may sound too good to be true…but it’s not entirely. It’s starting to feel like 2007 all over again as would-be buyers have been lined up at […]
Some of my readers have picked up on the fact that I am calling 2009 “The Year of the Assignment“.  Last year it was all about getting into the VIP sales events. This year, savvy investors and first time buyers alike are taking a serious look at assignment sales as possibly the best way to […]
In this installment of the Toronto Condo Assignment series, we will be looking at some of the key differences between buying or selling resale compared to buying or selling an assignment. The biggest difference is that when you are buying resale you are buying real real estate. The property exists and it is registered in […]
Continuing my series on Toronto Condo Assignments, I want to address a common question that many people who have bought pre-construction condos in Toronto have, “Can I assign my Condo?”. The answer is it depends. It depends what is in your contract, or your Agreement of Purchase and Sale that you have with the developer. […]
Continuing the Toronto Condo Assignment series, let’s take a look at the key advantages for buyers of assignment listings. Lower purchase price. Buying an assignment is sort of like having a time machine and being able to go back in time to purchase a condo today, at yesterday’s prices. Sellers know they have to price […]
In this installment of the Toronto Condo Assignment series, I want to talk about some assignment advantages from the seller’s perspective. It may seem that all the advantages in assignments are owned by the buyer, but this is not true. Some things to consider: Get your money back! Let’s face it, 20-25% of the average […]
Buying an assignment may seem at first like something very similar to buying pre-sale (or buying new directly from the developer), but there are many key differences to consider. Buying an assignment usually means you are getting a better price than if you just bought directly from the developer. However, instead of dealing directly with […]
Giraffe Condos is offering a three-part guarantee for buyers. From their website: EMPLOYMENT GUARANTEE: Worried about the financial crisis and possibly losing your job? Purchase with confidence that in the case of a job loss, we will refund all deposits made towards your new home.* PRICING GUARANTEE: Take the fear out of buying at the […]
This pretty much speaks for itself, but it looks like Brad Lamb is looking to generate some quick sales by lowering prices and offer incentives much in the same way FLY, California, and most recently Liberty Market Lofts have done. Flatiron and Work Lofts are to be located at Dundas and Carlaw in the Leslieville […]
Cityplace Offers 20% Off Units*
March 26, 2009 / by Andrew la Fleur / Uncategorized
*I had to put an asterisk right in the title of this post because of course there are plenty of stipulations on this promotion from Concord Adex. It may sound too good to be true…but it’s not entirely. It’s starting to feel like 2007 all over again as would-be buyers have been lined up at […]
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What is An Assignment?
April 6, 2009 / by Andrew la Fleur / Uncategorized
Some of my readers have picked up on the fact that I am calling 2009 “The Year of the Assignment“.  Last year it was all about getting into the VIP sales events. This year, savvy investors and first time buyers alike are taking a serious look at assignment sales as possibly the best way to […]
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Resale vs. Assignment
April 10, 2009 / by Andrew la Fleur / Uncategorized
In this installment of the Toronto Condo Assignment series, we will be looking at some of the key differences between buying or selling resale compared to buying or selling an assignment. The biggest difference is that when you are buying resale you are buying real real estate. The property exists and it is registered in […]
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Can I Assign My Condo?
April 8, 2009 / by Andrew la Fleur / Uncategorized
Continuing my series on Toronto Condo Assignments, I want to address a common question that many people who have bought pre-construction condos in Toronto have, “Can I assign my Condo?”. The answer is it depends. It depends what is in your contract, or your Agreement of Purchase and Sale that you have with the developer. […]
Read more
Assignment Advantages For Buyers
April 15, 2009 / by Andrew la Fleur / Uncategorized
Continuing the Toronto Condo Assignment series, let’s take a look at the key advantages for buyers of assignment listings. Lower purchase price. Buying an assignment is sort of like having a time machine and being able to go back in time to purchase a condo today, at yesterday’s prices. Sellers know they have to price […]
Read more
Assignment Advantages For Sellers
April 17, 2009 / by Andrew la Fleur / Uncategorized
In this installment of the Toronto Condo Assignment series, I want to talk about some assignment advantages from the seller’s perspective. It may seem that all the advantages in assignments are owned by the buyer, but this is not true. Some things to consider: Get your money back! Let’s face it, 20-25% of the average […]
Read more
Pre-Sale vs. Assignments
April 13, 2009 / by Andrew la Fleur / Uncategorized
Buying an assignment may seem at first like something very similar to buying pre-sale (or buying new directly from the developer), but there are many key differences to consider. Buying an assignment usually means you are getting a better price than if you just bought directly from the developer. However, instead of dealing directly with […]
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Giraffe Condos Offers Confidence Guarantee
April 27, 2009 / by Andrew la Fleur / Uncategorized
Giraffe Condos is offering a three-part guarantee for buyers. From their website: EMPLOYMENT GUARANTEE: Worried about the financial crisis and possibly losing your job? Purchase with confidence that in the case of a job loss, we will refund all deposits made towards your new home.* PRICING GUARANTEE: Take the fear out of buying at the […]
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Pre-Construction Sale This Weekend at Flat Iron and Work Lofts
July 9, 2009 / by Andrew la Fleur / Uncategorized
This pretty much speaks for itself, but it looks like Brad Lamb is looking to generate some quick sales by lowering prices and offer incentives much in the same way FLY, California, and most recently Liberty Market Lofts have done. Flatiron and Work Lofts are to be located at Dundas and Carlaw in the Leslieville […]
Read more