cube Lofts in Little Italy

La Dolce Vita

An architectural marvel, six stories with only 21 decadent residences in Toronto's premier neighbourhood, Little Italy. This is cube -- every loft, unique from the next, individually designed to create one-of-a-kind spaces. Offering expansive sheets of glass allowing natural light to enlighten the interior space, cube is a rare entity in a market place filled with mundane so called lofts. Experience cube for yourself and you will find nirvana...where beauty is not just skin deep, rather the contrary. Open concept living with stunning european kitchens and sexy spa-like bathrooms. A fusion of italian zest with modern design, this is truly 'the sweet life'.

Located at in the Little Italy at College and Shaw, this funky loft building is a really cool and substantial alternative to highrise condo living. With each unit being distinct, these living spaces really do make a lifestyle statement. South side units offer fantastic views of the downtown skyline and a green canopy of mature trees. On the north side are unobstructed city views overlooking College Street. High end finishes and details complete these truly unique lofts.

Contact me at 416-450-0529 or email torontocondohomes@gmail.com for more info and to be invited to the VIP Broker sales event. Get first pick of the unique loft units and save thousands before the sale opens to the public.

Autumn Market Going Strong

Record number of resale housing transactions continues into September he Toronto Real Estate Board reports:

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September 20, 2007 -- With 3,236 sales so far this month, re-sale housing activity has increased 11 per cent as compared to the first half of September 2006, Toronto Real Estate Board President Maureen O’Neill announced today.

The past five consecutive months have been record-breakers and September is on track to follow suit. It is four per cent ahead of the 3,112 recorded during the first half of September 2005, which became the best September ever.

“Some economists who predicted a soft landing may have to revise their forecasts, said O’Neill. The real estate market continues to prove its strength month after month. There simply is no better investment.”

The average price for a home in the Greater Toronto Area currently stands at $364,364, an increase of nine per cent compared to first half of September 2006.

Neighbourhoods throughout the Greater Toronto Area reported strong sales in the first two weeks of this month.

“The market is showing strength in a wide range of neighbourhoods and housing types, said O’Neill. We’re seeing strong activity and stable price growth so there is a lot to be positive about.”

The Florian - The Residences of Upper Yorkville

The Florian - The Residences of Upper Yorkville will open its presentation centre in early September. These equisite condominiums priced from $700,000 to over $3 million, will offer buyers another option in the Yorkville luxury condo market. This latest Diamante Development Corporation building features just 95 residences, all with unparalled convenience and amenities.

Located at the intersections of Bay St, Davenport Rd, and McAlpine St, The Florian will be easily accessible by car. While it is still a short walk to the action, hustle, and bustle of the shops and restaurants of the Bloor-Yorkville core, this superb condo building will also offer residents a quieter and more serene alternative to the other luxury residences of Yorkville. The building will also have more unobstructed views with many units overlooking the large green spaces that surround it.

The Presentation Centre will include a model suite.

Contact me at 416-450-0529 or email torontocondohomes@gmail.com for more info and to purchase your Florian suite now.

Toronto Real Estate Board Reports Records Sales for July, 2007

TREB (Toronto Real Estate Board) members reported 8,912 total sales for July, 2007. This is all time record for the month and is an increase of 26% over July of 2006, which recorded 7,082 sales.

July 2007 is also the fourth month in a row that sales have broken records. "The local resale market is as healthy as it has ever been," said TREB President Donald Bentley.

The average Days on Market for all Central District sales for July was 26, with C01 at a low of 22, with properties selling for 100% of list price on average.

Beyond the Sea Condominiums

The biggest condo news of the week was about the opening of phase two of the Beyond the Sea Condominiums. Many waited in line for more than 24 hours to be the first in line to purchase units at the much advertised condo project.

With prices starting at $169,000, Beyond the Sea condos was especially appealing to first time home buyers and investors.

Lumiere Condominiums on Bay

Update: The Lumiere sales presentation centre has been closed permanently to make way for construction. A few units remain. Contact me at 416-450-0529 or email torontocondohomes@gmail.com to find out which condo units are still available and how to take advantage of special promotions.

Lumiere:
Lumiere is closing their sales centre after this weekend to begin construction. Only a few units remain, some of which have bonus incentives to buyers. Take advantage of the current prices and buy one of the few remaining units.

Condo projects that have just recently began selling have a much longer time before occupancy, typically in 2010. As construction is about to begin on this project, buyers will only have to wait two years before occupancy for this building in 2009.

Burano Condominiums Opens to the Public

Burano Condominiums opens its doors to the public this Saturday, July 14. Prices of all suites will be increased from the lower prices that were available during the VIP preview sale. Over 75% of the suites have been sold at the Burano.

Burano Condominiums on Bay Street - Buy Today

Update:
http://torontocondotalk.blogspot.com/2007/07/burano-condominiums-opens-to-public.html

Burano Condominiums
In the heart of the city, Burano is located between the Theatre and Financial Districts to the south and the Designer Boutiques of
Yorkville to the north. Close to TTC, Burano contains all the ingredients for an exciting city lifestyle.

Suite Features
Luxurious finishes including choice of: ceramic, engineered hardwood, or porcelain flooring in Foyer and engineered hardwood
room, dining room and den. Stunning Italian design kitchen cabinetry, granite kitchen countertops and stainless steel fridge,
and dishwasher. Integrated microwave and hood and stacked washer and dryer are also included.

Building Features
Burano will feature 24-hour concierge service, plus a third-floor amenities area that includes a pool, exercise room, internet lounge, theatre,
billiards/games room, lounge/boardroom,party room with full kitchen, coffee bar, rooftop terrace and hot tub. The Lobby designed by renowned
interior design firm Munge//Leung will be a showcase to artistic living with oversized artwork in this gallery inspired space.

Contact me at 416-450-0529 or email torontocondohomes@gmail.com for more info.

L Tower: Great Designs Make Winners

The more I look at the LTower the more I like it. This is definately one of my favorite condo projects in a very long time. Architect Daniel Libeskind (who also designed the ROM Crystal), does not disappoint with the design of the LTower at the Hummingbird Centre, creating what will certainly become an architectural landmark of Toronto. If the amount of interest I have received from condo buyers is any indication, the LTower condo development project will be very successful.

In addition to providing residents and owners with pride and joy, as an investment, distinctive buildings are rewarding owners with much greater appreciation in value than their more ordinary looking counterparts. A good example of this is the Yansong Ma designed 50-storey Abolute World 1 building in Mississauga that has been nickednamed the Marilyn Monroe tower (pictured to the right) due to its sensuous curves.

L Tower at the Sony Centre

UPDATE:
New penthouse units have been released. There are some excellent units with very nice finishes, layouts, and amazing views. Contact me at 416-450-0529 or email torontocondohomes@gmail.com for more information, and for help choosing the best suites.
UPDATE:
The Hummingbird Centre has been renamed the Sony Centre. The L-Tower is selling out fast. Although many floor plans have already sold out there are some great units are still available.



LTower
LTower is the evolution of the 21st century living. A symbol for the dynamic fusion of culture and arts. An architectural landmark, celebrating the spirit of urban diversity and the infinity of artistic expression. A reinvention of the 45-year-old Hummingbird Centre. A residential tower, rising 55-storeys, home to 470 suites and panoramic views of downtown Toronto and Lake Ontario. An icon to live in.

Building Features
-A landmark 55 storey residential tower, located at Yonge and Front
- designed by Daniel Libeskind (architect of the ROM Crystal)
- Panoramic views of downtown Toronto and Lake Ontario
- Steps to St. Lawrence Market, the PATH, fine dining and the best of Toronto
- Spectacular Munge Leung designed lobby
- Amenities include a fully equipped catering kitchen, private dining room, library, cinema, and Resident's lounge
- Luxurious spa facilities featuring treating rooms, his & her wet and dry saunas, lap pool, yoga studio, state-of-the-art fitness facility, and lounge
- Candidate for LEED Gold
- Tentative Occupany date: November 30, 2010

Suite Features
- Munge Leung designed kitchen cabinetry, featuring two glass upper cabinets
- Engineered hardwood in foyer, living/dining room, kitchen, interior bedroom, hallway, den and bedrooms as per plan
- Complete Miele stainless steel kitchen appliance package. Stainless steel exhaust hood
- Granite kitchen countertop and choice of porcelain, ceramic, or mosaic tumbled marble backsplash
- Marble countertop in master bathrooms with undermount porcelain sink
- Complete Miele laundry appliances
- Emergency voice communications system, smoke and heat detector in each suite
- Heat recovery unit in each suite for individual control of fresh air
- 9' ceiling heights in principal rooms for floors up to 50. 10' ceilings in principal rooms on penthouse floors 51-55


Please email torontocondohomes@gmail.com for more info and to purchse your L Tower condo unit today.

Festival Tower: one part condo. one part film festival. a world first.

Festival Tower One-Day-Only Agent's Sale - June 16th, 2007
Take advantage of the special preview pricing and get first pick of the condo units. Call me at 416-450-0529 or Email torontocondohomes@gmail.com for more info and to be invited to the One-Day-Only Agent's Sale.

One part Condo. One Part Film Festival. A World First.
Festival Tower is located in the heart of Toronto's Entertainment District, at the corner of King and John Streets. This 46-storey tower will rise atop Bell Festival Centre, the new permanent home of the Toronto International Film Festival Group. The tower consists of 381 suites and will feature 5-Star Hotel-Inspired services including room service, housekeeping, valet parking, and much more. Festival Tower residents will be intimately connected to Bell Festival Centre by way of membership, screenings, front of the line bookings, early access and exclusive Festival film passes. Bell Festival Centre is destined to be the cultural mecca of film in North America.

Building Features
A 24-hour Concierge and Executive Doorman will welcome you home to a dramatic 2-storey Lobby designed and furnished by an award-winning team. The lobby also features Peter Powning's intensely dramatic artwork, The Fantasm. The Tower Club, which occupies the 10th and 11th floors at the Festival Tower, offers amenities on a level of sophistication that is unprecedented. Tower Club features include: The Pool House with an indoor swimming pool, whirlpool, a cascading floor-to-ceiling waterfall, His and Hers saunas, and change rooms. The Pool House glass doors open onto a spectacular sundeck and a large rooftop terrace that offers sensational views of the city's skyline. The Tower Fitness Centre features the most advanced cardio and weight-training equipment and will have a stunning view of the pool below. The Tower Lounge is a wonderful retreat where guests can read or surf the net in a wireless environment. Festival Tower is the only condominium residence that offers an authentic cinema that provides a second-to-none viewing environment an seating for 55 people. The Tower Cinema is so state-of-the-art that the Toronto International Film Festival Group will use it for screenings. Other Tower Club Amenities include a Library, Business Centre, Meditation Garden, Spa Treatment Rooms, Yoga/Pilates/Dance Studio and a Sports Lounge. Overnight visitors can be comfortably accommodated in the fully decorated guest suites.

Suite Features
9' smooth finish ceilings in principal rooms on Floors 11 to 40. 10' smooth finish ceilings in principal rooms on Floors 41 to 44. Penthouses on flors 45 & 46 feature 11' smooth finish ceilings. Pre-engineered hardwood flooring in the foyer, kitchen, living/dining room, media, study and bedrooms. Designer kitchens will include a complete MIELE appliance package, Quartz countertops, and contemporary flat paneled wood veneer kitchen cabinetry. Luxurious bathrooms feature Quartz countertops and flooring and a custom designed vanity with stainless steel tubular frame. Balcony features include a tilt and turn door (where applicable) and custom glass balcony railings.

Email: torontocondohomes@gmail.com for more info and to be invited to the One-Day-Only Agent's Sale.

Record Sales For Toronto Housing Market!

The Toronto Real Estate Board reports a record number of sales for the month of May, 2007 with 11,146 homes sold. 4,175 sales were reported in TREB’s 28 West districts and averaged $356,836; 2,038 sales were reported in the 14 Central districts and averaged $506,172; 2,323 sales were reported in the 23 North districts and averaged $408,391; and 2,610 sales were reported in TREB’s 21 East districts and averaged $305,168.