New Condo Projects

Parkside at Atria, by Tridel

Parkside at Atria, by Tridel

I am pleased to introduce Tridel Dorsay’s newest residence at Atria community – Parkside at Atria. Overlooking the adjacent green parklands, Parkside at Atria is 8 storeys high, and is accessed from a  private courtyard shared with the prestigious ALTO at ATRIA residence.  The 1 Bedroom + Den, 2 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom + Den and [...]

Grand Genesis Construction Underway…

Grand Genesis Construction Underway…

Construction at Grand Genesis condominium in Richmond Hill is now underway, and so far, great!  Guizzetti Developments and Holborn are certainly living up to their reputation. See a few photos below. Expected occupancy date is December 2013 as originally planned. Now, Grand Genesis  is almost sold out … but there are still a few great [...]

Video: Upcoming Early 2012 Projects…

Video: Upcoming Early 2012 Projects…

Here’s a glance at 2011, and a quick update on some of the VIP Condo projects I’ll be involved with in early 2012: Beverly Hills Condos, Grand Palace Condos, Xpression Condos, Ten York Condos … If you are thinking of Buying, Selling, or Investing in Real Estate, please contact me and let us have an [...]

Real Estate News

December 2011 Market Report

December 2011 Market Report

Today Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 4,718 transactions through the TorontoMLS® system in December 2011. The December result capped off the second-best year on record under the current Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) boundaries. Total sales for 2011 amounted to 89,347 – up four per cent in comparison to 2010. “Low borrowing costs kept Buyers confident [...]

November 2011 Market Report

November 2011 Market Report

Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 7,092 residential transactions through the TorontoMLS® system in November – up 11 per cent in comparison to November 2010.  At the same time, the number of new listings was up by 14 per cent in comparison to last year. “We have seen strong annual sales growth through the 2011 fall market.  [...]

October 2011 Market Report

October 2011 Market Report

Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 7,642 home sales through the TorontoMLS® in October 2011.  This represented an increase of 17.5 per cent compared to the 6,504 transactions reported in October 2010.  Monthly sales data follow a recurring seasonal trend that should be removed before comparing monthly results within the same year.  After adjusting for seasonality, the [...]

Business

Dealing With Objections

Dealing With Objections

There are two “combat strategies” regarding objections. The first is pre-empting them–in other words by anticipating and responding to the objection before the prospect has even had a chance to voice it. And the second is by dealing with the objection as it arises. If you are prepared to incorporate both strategies, then you’ll encounter [...]

Thriving on challenges

Thriving on challenges

Most successful people thrive on challenges — on doing what others think cannot be done. We use challenges for self-motivation. Usually, the best challenges are the ones you can give yourself.

Integrity

Integrity

Establishing integrity and never wavering from it supports everything you do through good and bad times. People may not agree with you all the time — or you may not be right all the time — but they always will know that they were getting it straight and honest. Integrity helps to build better relationships [...]

Offbeat

Facebook, a Country?!

Facebook, a Country?!

In a bold , surprising and unexpected move, the Executive Management of Facebook, have officially filed an application to United Nations Cyber Council for becoming the world’s first official online country, but review of their filing is not expected for several months to come. “We have made the important decision to submit this formal request [...]

Blue Moon Wish!

Blue Moon Wish!

It happens only once in a blue moon — and a blue moon is exactly what we’ll see in the skies this New Year’s Eve. Don’t expect an azure glow over our lunar satellite, however. The term “blue moon” simply refers to the second full moon in a calendar month, something that hasn’t happened on [...]

Shippai wa seiko no motoi nari

Shippai wa seiko no motoi nari

A wise Japanese warrior once said: “Failure is the foundation of success.” And how true it is. Failure is a very powerful lesson. Note to self: something to seriously think about. If you’ve never failed, you’ve never lived. Watch this (another note to self).