Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Dec 14, 2009, 10:39 pm
Click here to view the embedded video. Get updated with this week’s mortgage rates, provided by everybody’s favourite S.O.B….Chris Molder! Related posts:Mortgage Minute with a S.O....
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Dec 9, 2009, 12:24 am
Click here to view the embedded video. It’s no secret to those who know me…I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with the City. From supporting the Leafs (even during the loses) to co...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Dec 8, 2009, 12:24 am
Click here to view the embedded video. Chris Molder from SonOfABroker.com is back with another installment of his Mortgage Minute.  For a full list of rates, check out his blog. Related posts:Monda...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Dec 3, 2009, 4:58 pm
Great news for all the Murano Condo Owners out there! I was handling some business in the North Tower the other day and saw the bright pink notices announcing the registration of the Condo with the C...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Dec 1, 2009, 1:11 am
Click here to view the embedded video. For the past few weeks I’ve been covering Toronto’s River City project pretty closely. Last week I attended the Realtors info session. We were given floor p...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Nov 27, 2009, 6:19 pm
The whole point of my blog is to share my experience in the Toronto Real Estate Market, and on Wednesday, booooooy did I ever have an experience! As reported by every news channel in Toronto, Condo-Ma...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Nov 25, 2009, 2:43 pm
This is what lining up at 7 in the morning for a condo looks like!  If you’ve turned on the radio today i’m sure you’ve already heard about the chaos that ensued at the X2 condo lau...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Nov 23, 2009, 8:55 pm
Click here to view the embedded video. Here’s that SOB I was talking about in my other post! Watch Chris in action as he breaks down this weeks mortgage rates.  If you don’t see a rate that...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Nov 20, 2009, 7:02 pm
In my last post, I took a step back and looked at the West Don Lands Park and the value it provided River City.  In this one, I’m taking a step forward and looking at “green” initiativ...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Nov 19, 2009, 1:37 pm
Have you found yourself  trying to find a condo based on mattress size?  Too often, I find buyers having to choose a space based on which one will fit their bed!  In some cases it’s inevita...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Nov 17, 2009, 12:35 pm
Right in the middle of a new construction launch (River City) my email decides to crash! (actually all Realtors using an @Trebnet.com account)  If i’m late to respond to any emails…please...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Nov 16, 2009, 2:51 pm
Pop quiz readers! What’s the number ONE rule in real estate? Thaaat’s riiight! LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! No matter what type of real estate you’re buying, you should always be f...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Nov 12, 2009, 3:03 pm
Chris Molder, Toronto Mortgage Broker, recently launched his newest blog appropriately named “SonOfABroker.com” The name came to be from the fact that he literally is the son of a mortgage...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Nov 11, 2009, 1:14 pm
The long awaited launch of River City Condos is finally here. I’ve been following this one closely over the past year…and for good reason! The River City development won’t be your t...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Nov 9, 2009, 11:46 am
I’m not really a fan of re-posting material, but for this story I’m making an exception.  I had originally wrote this post on BloorCondos.com, and had a lot of people check it out.  Sinc...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Nov 6, 2009, 4:11 pm
Yipppppeee, we’re two for two! Last week I videoblogged about Pier 27 starting construction, and now it looks like Market Wharf is breaking ground as well: Playful and robust modern architect...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Nov 4, 2009, 1:26 am
Click here to view the embedded video. I’m growing a reaaaaaaly big Moustache for MOVEMBER.  I need your support and donation to raise funds for the charity and create awareness!  I’ll ...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Oct 31, 2009, 2:35 pm
Happy Halloween Toronto!  I usually don’t post on weekends, but not only is it Halloween, it’s also the start of day light savings time (or in our case: day light losing time).  Remembe...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Oct 30, 2009, 3:54 pm
Click here to view the embedded video. On Thursday I attended an intimate party hosted by Fernbrook Homes and Cityzen Development Group, for those Realtors who sold at Pier 27.   During the event,...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Oct 29, 2009, 12:25 am
The Toronto Raptors celebrated a HUGE win last night against King James, Big Shaq and the Cleveland Cavaliers! The win couldn’t have come at a better time…with the Leafs in dead last and ...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Oct 26, 2009, 2:09 pm
The time has come my cell-phone-using-while-car-driving-friends!  It is now illegal to to tweet, text, email, call or do anything else that requires holding a phone (and other devices) while driving!...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Oct 22, 2009, 11:43 pm
Yippppeeee! Today I received my “Realtors Invite” to the for Pier 27’s contruction party…and you know what that means?? Free food and information, my favourite! What’s...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Oct 20, 2009, 4:38 pm
Saturday October 24th and 25th 2009 marks the grand opening of Tridel’s newest downtown condo known simply as: Rêve. Located in King West Village, Rêve will be a 14 story condo stretching fro...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Oct 19, 2009, 3:44 pm
Fashion and Real Estate share a lot of similarities…be it the curves, the lines, the trends or the style!  What better place for the two to meet than at the future home of DNA3 (by Canderel St...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Oct 19, 2009, 12:50 pm
Though a lot of my business is done in Toronto’s downtown condos, many of my sellers eventually make the move into a house.  A common issue in some of  Toronto’s older neighbourhoods...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Oct 11, 2009, 10:14 pm
On my last 2 Gladstone post, I wrote about the project selling out…and technically they did, but a few units are still available. With all preconstruction condo deals, buyers are given 10 days ...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Oct 8, 2009, 11:43 pm
This kind of post should probably appear in my “Make You Laugh Monday” series, but it’s been a loooong week, and I’m sure someone could use a laugh! Nigerian Prince’s, Daug...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Oct 6, 2009, 11:26 pm
Hey Leaf Fans, this one’s for you! So you want to love Toronto? Well, you’ll have to love every bit of it…including the Leafs!  Sure, at times its hard  BUT this year could be di...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Oct 5, 2009, 8:33 pm
Streetcar Developments had it’s grand launch this weekend at its appropriately named “2 Gladstone” project! Sales started at 12:00pm sharply, and the crowd couldn’t wait to get in. Shortly bef...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Oct 4, 2009, 3:34 pm
Click here to view the embedded video. So much to see in our City, especially when Nuit Blance comes to town.  What started off as a rainy cold day, ended as long creative night. Tons of Torontonia...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Sep 30, 2009, 6:37 pm
Click here to view the embedded video. If you thought you were smarter than the City…think again.  I prepaid my vehicle registration fee BEFORE the September 1st,2008 deadline and still got ch...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Sep 29, 2009, 9:48 am
Hey there 2 Gladstone lovers! I’ve been swamped this past week with tons of calls, questions and emails about details of the project. This got me thinking… there are probably a lot of readers ...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Sep 28, 2009, 7:10 pm
*warning* I’m going all real estate on this one! Whenever I write a contract with a buyer on a property, I, along with most other agents insert a clause that allows the buyer to return to the home ...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Sep 23, 2009, 11:22 pm
The busy bees at BuzzBuzzHome have whipped up another cool feature!  Keeping with the apidae theme (that’s nerd talk for bee) they’ve just launched the “Hive” .  It’s ...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Sep 22, 2009, 11:25 pm
Toronto is home to many things but most notably it’s been the base for “World’s Tallest Free Standing Structure.” At 553 meters it is the tallest and most recognized structure in t...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Sep 22, 2009, 1:17 am
As I alluded to in my last post, a new blog has been launched! BloorCondos.com is its name… information, education and condomaniazation (possibly a new word) is it’s game. There’s be...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Sep 18, 2009, 1:58 pm
Finally, the new kid on the block makes their debut! We’ve all heard about the 1Bloor story (click here in case you haven’t) and the roller coaster ride that followed, but that book is don...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Sep 15, 2009, 10:59 pm
Looking for an out-of-this-world bath experience? Look no further…the future is here, and boooooy is it cool looking.  The Nirvana Bathtub (pictured above) is the latest creation from Bathroom ...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Sep 13, 2009, 9:20 pm
Circle your calendar…October 3rd and 4th are the official launch dates of 2 Gladstone, the newest loft to launch on Queen St West.  I’ve already reserved one of the first spots for the 3r...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Sep 11, 2009, 9:08 pm
The future headquarters of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is releasing its final batch of units at the much sought after Festival Tower.  September 19,2009 will be the only day to ge...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Sep 10, 2009, 4:40 pm
Context just announced new floor plans at their Market Wharf condo! I had a few details about this in the past, but it looks like its now official. From what I gather, the two bedroom units weren&#...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Sep 10, 2009, 1:25 am
August, which is typically a slow month for the real estate world, is keeping in line with the previous summer months!!  The Toronto Real Estate Board is reporting 8,035 sales, up 27% per cent from A...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Sep 7, 2009, 9:54 pm
I spent my labour day weekend with friends and family, thankful for the wonderful summer I’ve had!  No, it wasn’t the hottest on record but I did meet a lot of great people and helped ma...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Sep 3, 2009, 5:27 pm
Wordpress users from around the world have been targeted by bogus user accounts! One of my readers emailed me with a story of some strange activity that she’s been seeing on other Wordpress Bl...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Sep 2, 2009, 1:08 am
“Good things come to those who wait, But only those left by those who hustle.” – Abe Lincoln I’ve waited along time on this one, and now the time has come to hustle my dare-...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Aug 31, 2009, 12:02 am
  This October, new laws are being introduced in Ontario that will affect how we use our cellphones.  The purpose is to prevent drivers from getting distracted by texting, twittering and good ol...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Aug 28, 2009, 12:14 am
So last weekend I had a email enquiry asking for prices at the Giraffe Condo development.  The events that followed went something like this: 12:04- called sales centre 12:07- was pleased to h...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Aug 25, 2009, 1:53 pm
In keeping with the ” Bohemian” theme, I thought it would be a fitting to use inspiration from the late Freddy Mercury to describe the situation at the Bohemian Embassy site… I ...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Aug 20, 2009, 11:26 pm
Sadly, the dreams of an 80 story tower and Yonge at Bloor are pretty much done…or at least the dream of it being built by Bazis is.  Several of my sources have informed me that the land has bee...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Aug 20, 2009, 12:33 am
Click here to view the embedded video. The other day I was doing my nightly ritual (Starbucks Frappuccino and exploring the city) in the Uptown area when I passed by the Petroff Art Gallery.  I...
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