There is going to be a VIP Investor Event on February 4^th. 

The Investor Suites of 1000 Bay in the heart of Downtown Toronto. 

The lowest price goes to the people who buy VIP, not to the people who line-up and who when they get in, find red stickers covering the availability board. 

The prices range from $250,900 for a 321 sq ft studio to $882,900 for a 1,340 sq ft three-bedroom plus Den suite. Estimated completion date is May 30th 2015.

On this one-day February 4^th, you get to buy at the very 1^st price the suites are released.

So, please e-mail me rnicholas@trebnet.com to buy into this opportunity.

B. streets Condos is a new development in the Annex. Its location is the old Loretto College.

So, it is a great location on Bathurst Street just south of Bloor Street.  

Furthermore, everything is within walking distance, with a TTC station nearby, a mix of restaurants and several shops along Bloor Street. 

It is designed by Hariri Pontarini Architests and is going to be a 9 storey mid-rise with 195 units. The units will range from 380 sq ft studios to 1250 sq ft three bedroom suites. Prices range starting in the mid-$200’s to close to a million. Most of the units will have a balcony or a terrace.

There will be an outdoor patio at ground level, along with a party room, lounge, fitness room and hobby room.

About 7,500 sq ft of retail space will be available at street level. Then, facing the rear laneway, at the base of the condo there wiil be six townhouses. In addition there will also be a passenger drop-off and a second entrance at the back of the building. 

Condo developments are new to the Annex neighbourhood and this B. Streets condo project could be the start of more to come in the future.  

The Front Street East Promenade Plan will help make the neighbourhood between Downtown Toronto and the future Pan American Games Village in the West Don Lands, more sustainable.

This is to be achieved by the use of innovative drainage, heritage lighting and more plants and trees. The plan also includes wider sidewalks and the beautification of the area between the St Lawrence Market neighbourhood and the Pan Am Games Village, which will become a new residential neighbourhood after the Games in 2015.

However, to start with, the residents and businesses in the area will have to put up with road closures, for watermain replacement and road repaving, which begins this Summer.

Doors Open Toronto 2011 will be held this year on the weekend of May 28 and 29.

It is a celebration of the city and there is free access to 150 buildings that are significant architecturally, historically, culturally and socially. It began twelve years ago and is a citywide annual event, giving access to some buildings that are not usually open to the public.

The 2011 National Home Show in Toronto presented by RE/MAX. This is Canada's largest Home Show.  There will be insights from top celebrity and industry experts. You can also shop the latest products with over 700 retailers and take home new ideas for your home.

DATES | HOURS

February 18 - 27, 2011
Weekdays: 11 am - 9 pm
Saturdays: 10 am - 9 pm
Sundays: 10 am - 6 pm

**Family Day - February 21st   10am - 9pm***

LOCATION

Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place
100 Princes' Blvd.
Toronto, ON

416 263 3000

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Real Estate Agent serving clients for the Toronto Downtown and Toronto Waterfront Area. Residential and Investment Properties.

Rosalind Nicholas, ACCA,REALTOR®  

416 918 1972 

RE/MAX Condos Plus Corporation, Brokerage, Toronto, ON, Canada.

The Riviera On Queens Quay.

This Corner Suite Offers Spectacular Panoramic Lake Views From Every Room and also Views Of The City. 2 Bedrooms and Solarium With 2 Full Bathrooms. There is a Separate Shower Stall In the Master Ensuite.

Listed for $539.000. Maintenance $669.14 per month. Taxes $3,953.51/2010

Approx 970 Sq Ft. Floor To Ceiling Windows. 2 Large Walk-Out Balconies. Watch Beautiful Sunsets. Custom Upgrades/Finishes With Built-In Murphy Bed In 2nd Bedroom.

Close To Restaurants, Shops, TTC, Walk To The City Or Air Canada Centre & Rogers Centre.

Fridge, Stove, Microwave, Dishwasher. Granite Kitchen Counters. Washer & Dryer, All Window Blinds & Coverings.

Facilities include Gym And Indoor Pool. 24 Hrs Concierge.

Parking And Locker included.

The following are the stats given in the Toronto Real Estate Board Market Watch for Sept 2010:

CO1   Sales 252     Av Price $363,344

CO2   Sales   24     Av Price $740,000

CO8   Sales 133     Av Price $360,783

Overall, the level of Sales in the GTA in the 2nd half of 2010 has been trending lower. However, 2010 is still on track for being one of the best years for existing home transactions in the GTA..

Credit scores help assess a person's financial health and indicate the risk to lenders.

Credit reporting agencies create a file on a person using information gathered from sources such as banks, finance companies, credit unions, retailers and others who provide information related to the financial transactions we have with them. 

When we apply for a mortgage or loan, the lender will check our credit history. Our credit score influences the amount we can borrow and also the interest rate. Generally, most lenders like to see credit scores in the range of 700 and higher, while CMHC insured mortgages require a credit score of 640 or higher.

Many factors affect the credit score such as length of credit (at least two years), payment history (avoid late payments), any credit inquiries, types of credit, and debt ratio (less than 70% of our credit limit)

Clients who are about to make a home purchase should be careful with their credit activity, as it will avoid any unwanted surprises, at the time of closing.