New Condos Market - Aug. 2011

If you are a friend of my Facebook, it is not news that we share new condo sales data periodically.  RealNet is the data source.  The August 2011 statistic has become available.

This Aug. is the best Aug. in the last 12 years (the whole Chinese zodiac cycle).  2,011 new GTA high rises were sold.  That is +105% of last August.  We see 18,055 condos sales in the first 8 months.  It is the best performing Jan.-Aug. in the record.  If the trend goes on, 2011 could make new milestone.


Based on the chart above, you can see the remaining inventory (supplies) is at the lowest since 2007.  You also know that 1 Bedroom + Den condo is the configuration with the most sales.

The average GTA new condo price was $580 per sq.ft., +8% from Aug. 2010.  Among 20 GTA submarkets, Bloor - Yonge new condos fetch the highest price, followed by Downtown Core, Yonge - St Clair, Central Waterfront and North Toronto ... etc.  (refer to the chart on the right)


We will make an effort to keep you abreast of the GTA new condo market here.  Should be interested in getting the latest new condo news, write us with your email address, we will include you in the notification list.


GTA is going urban.

Web / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Linkedin  /  Profile / Google+

THANK YOU

Dear friends, 

This is the time to harvest,

                the time to gather,

                      the time to rejoice; and most importantly

                            the time to THANK YOU for 

                                 your support, kindness and friendship

                                      throughout all seasons.

Thank you for being there for us.  We truly appreciate.

Choose To Work With Me

Quarter began.  We greeted the Q4 with a round of flyer named "Choose To Work With Me" at an area.  Did it reach you?  What do you think?

Of course, this cannot be done without my wonderful clients who are willing to provide us with their invaluable testimonials.  If you haven't, watch them here.

Web / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Linkedin  /  Profile / Google+

Talk about Homes on WOW tv

It is a very small world even in the Greater Toronto Area.  I went into an old colleague from '90s, when my family first immigrated here.  She went: "Was it you on WOWtv last week?  Where can watch more?"

The answers are "Yes" and "YouTube".  We put together list of appearances, interviewed in Cantonese with the corresponding links.

DATE            PROGRAM           TOPIC / LINK

2011.09.28  活在五點(Life@5)   買賣樓花知多少(About purchasing preconstruction condos)
2011.08.17  活在五點(Life@5)   專家教您選購新Condo(Tips on buying new condos)
2011.04.06  活在五點(Life@5)   房屋校網區及其升值潛力 (Home's school zone & price impact)

2011.04.06  晨早360 (BT360)    新區介紹 : 萬錦Cornell (Neighbourhood briefing: Cornell)

2011.03.09  晨早360 (BT360)    訂造屋例子: North York (A custom built home in North York)

2010.08.18  晨早360 (BT360)    讓房屋升值的佈置 (Staging)  

2010.06.30  晨早360 (BT360)    新區介紹 : 萬錦Greensborough  (Neighbourhood briefing: Greensborough) 

2010.06.01  晨早360 (BT360)    如何選擇有潛力的房屋 (Tips on shopping for potential home)

2010.05.25  晨早360 (BT360)    如何裝修佈置達取好價 I (Staging II)

2010.05.06  晨早360 (BT360)    如何裝修佈置達取好價 I (Staging I)

2010.04.22  晨早360 (BT360)    如何舊樓番新圖利 (Flipping old houses)

We will update this list from time to time.  Our YouTube channel and the WOWtv playlist will keep you current.  Enjoy.


Thank WOWtv for the opportunities.

Web / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Linkedin  /  Profile / Google+

New Condos - Paintbox

It was a honour to be invited to Daniels Platinum Producers Club preview of PAINTBOX.  When I shared the news of this exciting project only a couple of blocks east of Eaton Centre, some of the older colleagues said with a frown: "Regent Park?!"

YES!  Paintbox is phase 2 of an award winning Regent Revitalization Project (the city plan).  During the preview (photos from the event here), the developer  unveiled the depth and breath of this 6-phase undertaking.  Check out the master scheme below.

The new Regent Park community will feature Regent Park Arts and Cultural Centre (currently being built along with Paintbox), Regional Aquatic Centre and a 6-acre Community Park (Toronto 's Central Park?).  The new Recent Park community will take centre stage of a new vibrant and colorful Downtown East.


Project:                         Paintbox
Location:                       Dundas St & Parliament St
Developer:                     Daniels Corp.
Architect:                       Diamond + Schmitt Architects
Storeys & Units:              284 units in 26 storeys
Status:                           Under Construction
Target Occupancy:          Commencing May 2012


Features & Finishes    (here & here)


Preview Price:                  $5,000 discount from Public Preview price
                                       - Studio from $201,900
                                       - One bedroom from $269,900
                                       - One bedroom + Den from $316,900
                                       - Two bedroom from $355,900
                                       - Two bedroom + Den from $417,900
                                                    
Floor Plans & Inquiry   (email)


Remember, Paintbox is ONLY PHASE 2 of a massive 6-phase complete area transformation.  The potential is enormous.

Web / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Linkedin  /  Profile / Google+