Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Feb 9, 2012, 5:31 pm
The Sutton Place made it’s first major break into the mainstream news!  I first wrote about back in November then again in January. Yesterday, The Toronto Star’s Susan Pigg interviewed Barry Fenton from Lanterra Developments and unearthed a ton a juicy details on the project, it’s Hollyw...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Feb 8, 2012, 12:48 am
I was driving down Davenport the other day, and noticed a massive ad for the South Hill Condos on Madison by the Burnac Group! This project is the long awaited answer to the vacant land next to the Madison Lofts (also by the Burnac Group) pictured above. For years, the site has been sitting empty a...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Feb 6, 2012, 11:59 pm
Like the chicken and the egg, the Realtor and the Mortgage broker are fundamentally connected! Regardless of who you call first, the financing has to be in place before the shopping can begin.  Mortgages aren’t something I talk much about on the blog, because I believe there’s a lot of other pe...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Feb 2, 2012, 4:37 pm
River City has been making a lot of headway these past few months, and because of it, they’re now gearing up for the release of their penthouse collection!  We still don’t know all of the exact details but some key features I was able to find out are: 10′ ceilings, Saucier and Perrotte sign...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Feb 1, 2012, 5:47 pm
Treviso Condos (at Dufferin and Lawrence)  is a development that I’ve been writing about for several months on the blog… in fact, I like the project so much, I even bought a suite there for my self!  I’ve helped several people purchase at Treviso and because of it, I’ve become one of the t...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Jan 31, 2012, 12:57 am
The east end of Toronto’s waterfront is rapidly changing!  Once finished, Pier 27 will be a predominate jewel on the condo crown that outlines the waterfront… but those days are still a while away, so until then let’s look at what Cityzen Developments has built thus far! Below is an update (w...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Jan 30, 2012, 3:32 pm
Sick and tired of all BrokerBabble online and in the blogosphere?  Can’t justify paying $1,000,000 for that one bedroom bungalow? … you’re not alone! Last week, @BigVeech suggested I check out FML Listings – an anonymous Tumblr blogger who shares their opinion on everything from the hig...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Jan 27, 2012, 2:41 am
As I first wrote back in December, Symmetry Developments has a brand new condo/loft in the works!  At the time all we had to work with was a rough preliminary rendering … but now we have a much more refined image (pictured above), a name to call this gorgeous structure, and even an address! Very...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Jan 25, 2012, 1:18 am
On Tuesday night, the Lanterra development team hosted an exclusive dinner for their top sales representatives!  I was invited to the dinner and had a wonderful time listening to Mark Mandelbaum and Barry Fenton (who is incredibly funny and very witty) unveil the companies new development sites f...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Jan 23, 2012, 3:40 pm
A trip to New York City is not complete without a stop at the LEGO store! As a lifetime lover of the multicoloured bricks, I made it one of my first stops in the City.  The store boasts some of it’s most intricate models on display and several replicas of local NY landmarks. Before the high-ris...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Jan 20, 2012, 12:04 pm
According to a rezoning application submitted to the City, Baker Street Bakery (located at 396 Hopewell Ave) may soon be home to townhomes instead of cakes and tarts! The application reads: The proposed development is comprised of a combination of stack townhouse buildings, arranged in four blocks....
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Jan 19, 2012, 4:29 pm
Broadview and Danforth, look out… because some Bold neighbours are moving in!  I was driving through the area the other day when I saw sandwich boards up for Bildcrests (think The Swanwick Lofts church conversion in the Upper Beaches) latest development – Bold Towns. Not much is currently k...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Jan 19, 2012, 8:00 am
If you’re looking for a home with both turn of the century history and new world drama, the Maclean Estate at 7 Austin Terrace is the perfect fit for you! Sitting on the quite streets of the Casa Loma neighbourhood, The Maclean house was built in 1910 for Mr. John B. Maclean. Mr. Mclean was the f...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Jan 17, 2012, 4:56 pm
In an effort to sell off the remaining units at 3018 Yonge St, the developers are offering a purchasers the opportunity to buy with just 5% down!  Buyer’s only need to give $2000 at time of signing the offer with the remaining 5% due in 30 days. The remaining 15% isn’t due until occupancy! F...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Jan 17, 2012, 12:28 pm
It’s not often that I promote leases on my blog, so when I do, you know it’s going to be a good one! This spacious suite is located at 380 Macpherson and also goes by the name Madison Lofts. It’s 1 bedroom plus den loft that comes in at about 785 sq.ft. and features two separate marble bathr...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Jan 10, 2012, 9:00 am
Photo from the "Ruins of Detroit" by Yves Marchand and Romain Meffre Over the Christmas break I developed a bit of a vice to… well,Vice.com! For those unfamiliar with the name, Vice started out as a Canadian magazine from Montreal back in 94. Today they’re based out of New York City and have o...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Jan 9, 2012, 9:00 am
By the time this post see’s the light of day, I’ll be somewhere in the sky between Toronto and NYC…  I’m heading to the Big Apple for a week of sights, sounds and a little creative inspiration!  Whenever I fly, I like to use the time to catch up on a few books in my never ending “must re...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Jan 6, 2012, 1:05 am
Believe it or not… there’s a bit of Brooklyn in Toronto’s CityPlace neighbourhood.  In fact, there’s even a bit of Tokyo, London, and Hong Kong! Next time you’re in the area, pop into the lobby of 10 Capreol Court and look up over the concierges desk.  That’s where you’ll find B...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Nov 3, 2011, 1:34 am
The Hill Condominiums has a lot more in store for it’s inside, than I previously wrote about it’s change on the outside!  I attended a very intimate dinner hosted by the broker in-charge of sales and The Hill and got a first hand look at what the building will offer! The Hill will contain a ...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Oct 24, 2011, 1:37 pm
Hey there sports fans! We’ve all been there before…you know the feeling, you’re so mad at your teams performance that you could put your fist through a wall.  As a die-hard leaf fan for the last 25 years, I can definitely attest to those enraging emotions! Alas, a solution is here! The So...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Oct 22, 2011, 9:00 am
There was an old woman that lived in a Shoe, She’s also made an appearance in the latest CREA commercial, or two. Long live the ad agency that created the Canadian Real Estate Association latest commercial! The 30 second spot is a spoof of the popular Mother Goose rhyme - The Old Woman Who Liv...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Oct 20, 2011, 2:27 am
So yesterday I told all about the features and amenities at Rise Condos…it’s only right that today I follow it up with a first hand look of the latest renderings at Rise! Rooftop Terrace (Infinity Pool) Soaring above the St. Clair escarpment, a seductive infinity pool spans across the buildin...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Oct 19, 2011, 2:30 pm
Stop the press!!!  The first media release for Rise Condos at 1451 Bathurst St has just been released: Marking the momentous rebirth of Toronto’s St. Clair West neighbourhood, RISE Condominiums by Reserve Properties places this emerging residential community into the spotlight. The free-spirite...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Oct 19, 2011, 9:00 am
Prior to real estate, I was on a very different career path – counting beans aka Accounting.  Thankfully, I realized fairly early on that it wasn’t the profession for me and dropped out to pursue Real Estate.  During my studies I took an eye opening  marketing course that taught me about ...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Oct 18, 2011, 2:52 pm
A few weeks ago I wrote a post about the construction underway at 1451 Bathurst (or Rise Condos as it is now called)… This week, we get our first look at what Rise will look like! The building is to be built on the South East corner of St. Clair and Bathurst.  I haven’t seen any City applica...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Oct 17, 2011, 5:09 pm
If you’re following me on twitter, there’s a good chance you’ve seen the bromance blossom between me and Roy Bhandari of TalkCondo.com!  Roy along with his older brother Amit have been nothing but supportive to me an my business from the early beginning. The purpose of this post is to share w...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Oct 17, 2011, 1:56 am
You’ve gotta love Mondays… Long gone are the worries of last weeks marathon-running-traffic-disruptions, protesters occupying parks and Blackberry’s breaking down! Typically, I try to pick items of value that can enhance the condo living lifestyle for my Must Have Mondays… but after all of ...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Oct 13, 2011, 11:28 am
While at the River City site last year, I discovered a tiny bit of info that lead to learning about The Daniels Corporations involvment at the West Done Lands revitalization! A year later and I found out more… The Core Architects website, had some rendering and a short snippet on what the buildin...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Oct 12, 2011, 9:00 am
Zài Jiàn China House Restaurant (that’s “good bye” in Mandarin Chinese)… and a big heeeeeeello to The Hill Condominiums! The old China House Restaurant at 925 Eglinton Ave West has closed it’s doors to make way for The Hill Condominiums by the BSaR development group (think 12 Degrees at ...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Oct 11, 2011, 9:00 am
There’s a new neighbour moving into Lawrence Park!  What was once the Yonge Lawrence Toyota car dealership is now the furutre home of 3018 Yonge St.  Developed by Lanterra Developments and Pinedale Properties Ltd, 3018 will one day be a 12 storey midrise boutique building! Lanterra is no strage...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Oct 10, 2011, 3:38 pm
This weeks Must Have Monday comes to you “Live from the Hive”… that’s an inside joke BuzzBuzzHome co-founder Matthew Slutsky shared while I visited their new office last week!  The busy BuzzBuzzHomies have expanded their colony quite a bit since I first wrote about them back in June of ...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Oct 7, 2011, 6:40 pm
To many, the Annex has everything one could possibly want… But for me, it’s missing one key ingredient – a new condo! The old brown bricked school that sits across from Honest Eds’ will one day be home to the 9 storey B.Streets Condos. Designed by Hariri Pontarini Architects, the building ...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Oct 5, 2011, 9:30 am
If you’re a Toronto Start reader, chances are, you woke up yesterday to a story that featured a very well known Realtor! He’s tall, successful, knows a lot about Toronto condos and has no hair on his head - Brad J. Lamb… just below him was the words of an average sized, modest Realtor, with a...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Oct 5, 2011, 9:00 am
Big news from the River City development in the West Don Lands… For starters, construction is well underway at Phase 1 and work is moving forward at Underpass Park, Don River Park and the Pan Am Village! In keeping with the good news trend, Phase 2 has started releasing units to it’s VIP Realt...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Oct 4, 2011, 9:00 am
Can’t wait for the launch of Monde Condos?  Me neither!  Thankfully, we have some new renderings to keep us excited until the official launch.  The latest release includes more exterior renderings and as a special treat…our first look at the amenities and interior living space! This is our ...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Oct 3, 2011, 1:20 am
If you’re like me, chances are you have more remotes in your living room than you do devices!  You’ve got a TV remote, a Rogers box remote, and PlayStation remote, a DVD remote…and the list goes on. Worry no more iPhone friends, a solution is here! The VooMote Zapper is the only device yo...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Oct 2, 2011, 5:34 pm
Finally… a new condominium project in Roncesvalles! In an area with very few new construction projects to choose from comes Triumph Developments newest project – Howard Park! Appropriately named for it it’s location (24-66 Howard Park Ave) Howard Park Condos will be built in two phases, 8 ...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Sep 28, 2011, 5:50 pm
Have you ever wondered what they’re building at St. Clair and Bathurst?  I have! I drive through the intersection several times a week and was curious to see what’s happening with the construction at the corner.  So I did what I always do… a little online and onstreet research! Reserve Prop...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Sep 27, 2011, 3:43 pm
The fall pre-construction market has brought us a ton of new condos, all over the City! We’ve seen launches such as 3018 Yonge to the North, B Street in the Annex, The Carlaw and River City in the West Donlands and Leslieville neighbourhoods… but nothing in the East Bayfront Area. Thanks to Grea...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Sep 26, 2011, 8:37 pm
River City Phase 2 will feature approximately 240 loft style spaces… along with a small collection of double storey Loft houses! As highlighted above, the Loft Houses will be on the ground level Phase 2 and will extend along the base of the three glass towers. They will be located on the East sid...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Sep 26, 2011, 2:23 am
If you thought I was excited with all my posts about the River City developments back in 2009… look out, becuase you have’nt seen anything yet.  The second phase of the master planned community is coming, and boooy am I excited. Before I get into the details Phase 2, let’s take a quick minut...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Sep 23, 2011, 9:20 am
It was one of those weeks that took me all over the City…from River City in the Queen East area to 8 Gladstone in the West! As per my usual shutterbug ways, I stopped at each project to take a few photos of the progress.  It was interesting to see the progress 8 Gladstone has made in a mere 7 mon...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Sep 22, 2011, 7:58 pm
The Minto Condo Group gave us our first look at what the Caledonia Towns On The Park will one day look like…well sort of. They were clear to mention that this is just … “the outline geometry check. The goal at this point is for the architect to sign off on the views to be rendered and check ...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Sep 19, 2011, 3:23 pm
My mother often says “i’m worst than her with all the shoes I have”…and this past weekend, I discovered she may very well be right!  I’ve got my running shoes, working shoes, weekend shoes, house shoes, water shoes, gardening shoes etc etc. BUT what I don’t have is a lot of space to kee...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Sep 16, 2011, 10:01 am
Surprise Surprise… The Ford brothers have it all wrong again!  As I’m sure you’ve heard, the two have come up with all sorts of plans for Toronto’s Lower Don Lands.  I’m not even going to bother debating the stupidity of the ideas they’ve announced, but rather offer a different perspec...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Sep 14, 2011, 12:05 pm
After the success of 2 and 8 Gladstone, Streetcar Developments is taking it back to where it all started… the east end! Located on the north-east corner of Dundas and Carlaw, Streetcar plans to build a 12-storey mid-rise condo with loft style suites. The rendering above is the first glance we got...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Sep 13, 2011, 1:12 am
  Love’m or hate’m, tall towers are as much a part of Toronto as the “gravy train” was to Rob Ford winning the election!  The growth of these towers, both in height and numbers, has attracted a of attention from various members of the community. The biggest complaint I hear from people on...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Sep 12, 2011, 8:00 am
With TIFF in town, there’s only one thing to do…parrrrr-tay!  This past weekend, I took full advantage of all the swanky festivites taking place in TO.  My drink of choice was the was the ever popular “Black Russian” topped with a ruby red red maraschino cherry…which had me thinking “h...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Sep 10, 2011, 12:43 am
Treviso Condos at Dufferin and Lawrence has just announced an extension of their summer promotion!  All remaining suites at Phase 2 are available with a 1/2 percent discount off current prices PLUS an additional $2000 towards upgrades… and for those thinking of assigning their contract before...
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Mark S. posted an article on SavelBlogs - Mark Savels Toronto Real Estate Blog - Sep 7, 2011, 4:30 pm
Click here to view the embedded video. During the next few months I’ll be introducing my readers to a slew of new condo developments coming to Toronto…before I do, I thought it would be a good idea to share a story of a different note! Back in January I wrote a post about a rather creative mar...
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