Some panhandlers have been very aggressive and said derogatory things to me, making me feel unsafe. I was quite shaken afterward for awhile, so now I actively try to avoid direct encounters, including going through a different route because I don't want to chance an unpleasant encounter, even...

I'm glad you had a good experience. But just because the Sun Project cost you less, doesn't mean the profit for the store is less. I'm not talking about Hunter Douglas specifically, because I don't know about these products. However, sometimes the non-name brand actually has a larger profit...

As you know, the profit in 3 years is not guaranteed. Also the closing date might be delayed, so you might not even be able to sell (post-closing) as planned. If you assign now, you will pocket the profit today....presumably when you need the money for other uses. I know it hurts a bit when...

Has anything this size ever sold for that price per sqft (>$600)? People can list for whatever they want....maybe the seller is a bit too optimistic, especially since many now under-price a bit on purpose when listing.

Now wishing I had purchased at the Met. That corner is beautiful at times, and this will be a fantastic addition to the area. I wonder what's going to happen to Metro at College Park after this ginormous Loblaws is built and operational.

The Star has a news piece on this now too: http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/732794--ryerson-and-loblaws-make-a-deal-for-maple-leaf-gardens?bn=1 Yeah! My expectations are fairly low with this, so I'm very excited. Anything is bound to be better than what's there now.

I guess it doesn't really much matter if you purchased at around $300/sqft.... (aside from wondering when you'll be able to resell it) When I walked past 2 months ago, it looked like they were just starting to dig.

No, I don't think 95c dollar is low. Meant to convey that I agree that our low dollar (in the past) was a strong incentive to film here, along with a number of other attractive features - but these have very little weight without the support of a low dollar.

EDIT: I agree. I was always under the impression that our low dollar was the main attraction of Toronto/Vancouver. Of course proximity and having many skilled people here also made it more attractive, but only because the dollar was also low. I like recognizing scenes filmed in Toronto though!

I agree with zoned fares - so many other cities use this system. However, many people might decide to drive instead if this were to happen... however, maybe not if accompanied by increased fees for driving (e.g. parking, toll to get into downtown, etc.)

But he purchased at a different time, presumably when he felt conditions were more favourable :confused:

Does this frenzy take away much of the bargaining power from potential buyers? How can you negotiate effectively if there are 40 agents behind you willing to purchase on terms more favorable to the builder?

Ha! - never thought about that. But zeeden did say s/he was "sold on the unit". If you already purchased the unit, try to enjoy it! Although I guess you don't know when it'll be ready for occupancy...

Don't know if this is true, but heard: - (lower) ~15 to 19 storeys along Dundas - maybe 30 storeys (or maybe 29 according to previous posts) along Bay - don't know about underground parking

I agree with you. Look at 1/1+1 bedrooms: can be anywhere from 450-800 sqft, but the same number of people usually live in both. I can see how this could be another hurdle for larger, "family-friendly" 3 bdrm condo units.

When I see this, I see "student housing". This is how I lived as a student...

I don't know about condos being green, but I agree about the heat issue. I haven't turned on my heat at all, and usually don't for most of the winter. In fact, sometimes I need to open the balcony doors because it is too warm. But does this mean condo units require more A/C in the summer...

I don't understand the local business or demographics, but why wasn't this working? In Kingston, the Screening Room was always bustling with both students and locals. Played only independent films, although usually a bit later than when the big cities would start showing, and almost always had...

Not commenting about this unit in particular, but don't get fooled by crafty staging (or the lack of staging). Sometimes you can find good value with a poorly presented or unstaged unit that other buyers have passed on.

Resale, especially older buildings, might be your best chance. But like you said, there isn't much in your range. Some stuff is purposely under-priced too, I think. http://www.realtor.ca/propertyDetails.aspx?propertyId=8876894.....under-priced...