blinds If anyone needs a referral pls email me - we deal with many condos and have worked with some great local suppliers

Obc Look up the Ontario Building Code http://www.obc.mah.gov.on.ca/site4.aspx

48 Abell 48 Abell was a great building and we used to hang out there long time ago (in the 90's)... nonetheless it will be sold for development sooner or later - it's just a matter of price as the asking price at the moment is out of whack and the owners are making a lot of cash on the rents so...

New West Queen West park Believe it's coming behind (south) of what is now the Post Office. As far as I know the city has negotiated with the area builders to allow for community related (ie park in this case) in return for permits.

Condos vs. Clubs? The city controls the clubs by licensing, not the condos. Some people have difficulties understanding the change that a city goes through, and it clearly shows in this forums. Nonetheless imagine this amazing city in 20 years and you won;t miss nasty ugly dirty Richmond st. as...

Bohemian Embassy There are approx 30 units left out of approx 365 in total. In the next years we will see West Queen West growing leaps and bounds and changing from what it is today into a modern neighbourhood incl a new park, retail, community, etc. Personally I am very excited about this...

Garth is no fool (but) As a Real Estate professional I had to pick up Garth's book and check it out. Surely I can write it off so why not? Garth makes no real news... his main point is... "boo!" lets scare them all and get them to buy more books. Yes he's got some interesting points but...

What to do at 1 Bloorin the meantime? I take my lunch around Yonge and Bloor every now and then. It'd be real nice if the unused space would be - temporarily at least - a park with greenery and benches (hint; not the knee breaking concrete filled H2O 'park'). Who's with me on this one? YK

how to bring prices down if there was a store selling beer on every corner the price would come down - assuming it's not the same chain monopolizing an industry sector (i.e. Shoppers). YK.

BoHo going ahead From what I have heard the developer got a partner in the development so it's going ahead.

Plaza WHC Plaza is a solid builder with conservative approach to architecture and very good level of finishes, similar to what the poster before me said. Nonetheless, when you pick a unit, it's location and lifestyle first. thx

What is the value of builder upgrades? from my experience you'll gain a bit from SS or HW, but it's never a deal breaker.

Keswick Love Keswick! a great mix of old money and Labatt 50 drinkers.

$380-400PSF is ok price for the area, but not exactly a steal. This could be a great solution for younger end-users with smaller wallets, but, from an investment perspective we prefer to stay in the core for appreciation and rents.

source for lofts You're welcome to give me a call at 416 441 2888 (weekdays 10-6) and I will help you out. thx

remember i deal with many int'l clients and they deem canadian dollar and r.e. as cheap... they are 50-100% cash buyers. for proof, just call around the sales centers to get current prices and what they are asking for d.p. it's 15-25%. thx

inflation vs. prices yes guy! that's why ppl are locking fixed now. below from the trenches: about half of my buyers are cash buyers converting entire portfolios into r.e. holdings b/c concerns of inflation i.e. devaluation of their wealth. the other half of my buyers are first timers...

Prices Up Now - Perhaps Down Later ??? Re-sale and new devs alike prices are currently inching up. The "hot" buildings have seen significant gains, while older buildings (7+yrs) don't appreciate that much, especially if the condo fees are relatively higher, and seem even higher to most buyers...

Prices falling? perhaps not. I'm not certain prices are falling. I have seen reduction in prices from builders and on MLS, yet my observation is that prices have stabilized and with low interest rates there is no reason for prices to drop further, at the moment. If prices were to drop further...

Idiot's Market??? if everyone bought in the fall wouldn't it be the worst time to buy since it causes demand > supply can you reason your statement? - yossi