CASA looks great from a distance but up close the finish on the balconies does not look good. The glass covers the concrete on the side (which is a good thing because the glass goes all the way to the edge maximizing the space) however, it looks terrible with the unpainted concrete. And Im quite certain it's going to remain that way because I don't see how you can do anything once it's already covered.
I must make a comparison as I drive by the The ARC condo every day going to work and the quality of the exterior finish is immaculate by comparison and that condo is basically in the same price category. I bought a unit at CASA because of the location and the floor plan but it's very apparent that the Cresford is more concerned with their pocket books in the short term than their long term reputation. When I was in my rescission period they bumped the prices up 18% in one shot (yes I was lucky to have bought before although wouldn't have paid the new price) I requested to switch my unit number by paying the few thousand difference to go up a couple floors between the two. They said no, they said I would have to pay the new unit price if I wanted to do that. I even offered to pay extra...but they actually wanted me to pay whatever the $55,000 greater new price was or something like that. What a bunch of pricks.
Many people with more experience than I had told me to go with a more reputable developer. Yes CASA is beautiful and I don't regret my purchase at all but you can really see a huge difference between a company like Cresford and one like the Daniel's group that actually take pride in their reputation. I'm a financial advisor and I see many people in my industry that are just in it for the money and don't care who they rip off as long as it makes them money today. I built my practice on always doing what's right for the client even if I put in work for someone without making a penny on it. I didn't make the money I could have early on, but I've never lost a client and they all send me their family and friends today. In every industry there are those in it to make the most money at any cost, and there are those that are in it for the long haul that build a reputation by putting out the best product. Sure CASA will be a good condo, but Cresford will save a penny anywhere they can...if you've been past the CASA site...do yourself a favour and go by the ARC, you'll know exactly what I'm talking about and be amazed.