THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS OF CONDO BUYERS #2 – ENVY (and Johnny Depp’s House) © 2007 Yossi Kaplan So, couple of summers ago I’m hanging out at this amazing 1920’s Mexican-style Hollywood hills 3-bedroom, 4,000 sq ft house. Yes, it’s that one in the picture on the left. Click to enlarge. To my right lives
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THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS OF CONDO BUYERS: PRIDE The original and worst of all Seven Deadly Sins, Pride tops our list. Wikipedia states: “It is identified as a desire to be more important or attractive than others, failing to give compliments to others though they may be deserving of them, and excessive love of self”
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Dear and friends: we are the proud sponsors for this excellent event, in support of five films from Israel. Please join us 9pm Monday, Sep 10. Free w/RSVP. TO RSVP GO HERE: www.kaplanmediagroup.com/tiff2007/register.php Dear friends,It is our pleasure to invite you to the Israeli Cinema Reception @TIFF 2007, taking place 9pm Monday, September 10th at
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DOWNLOAD PDF FLYER HERE 2-Story Open Concept Artist Loft Approx. 1,000 sq. ft. Private Rooftop Deck Working Wood Burning Fireplace Permit or Rental Parking Cherry Hardwood Floors 2 New A/C Units All New SS Appliances Ensuite Storage & Laundry Freshly Painted White FOR SALE $369,900 MLS#: C1212464 CONTACT: YOSSI KAPLAN, MBA DOWNLOAD PDF FLYER HERE
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So what are condo fees? these are the funds that are required for the building’s operation, such as maintenance, security, waste management, cleaning, water, power to common elements, boilers, etc. For a typical 800 sq. ft. condo expect to pay approx $400/mo. in condo fees, and remember that in most cases, the larger the complex
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Here is a little secret: right about now, most buildings in the city will run you about 50 cents per foot for your condo fees. So say for example your condo is 750 square feet, your condo fees would come in at $375/mo. more or less. Parking and Locker also carry a maintenance charge, if
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When it comes to condos, ignorance is risk. Take, for example, Nick Clayton quoted in Eye Weekly’s Unreal Estate article, who in my opinion, is naive and was not given professional advice: “Now I understand what the maintenance fees are for”.Poor Nick got himself a house he could barely afford, forgetting that ALL EXPENSES, REPAIRS
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Sapphire Tower cost investors $28 million dollars in bad debts. Sapphire (planned) and 1 King West (completed) are two projects gone belly up this past week, taking with them a lot of investor’s money that was not properly protected. Doubt if they will ever see their hard-earned bucks back. So here’s what I want you
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The good people at Habitat for Humanity are throwing a party & a silent auction in order to buy a cement mixer, and to promote their re-stores.Kim Smiley, VP Matketing & Development at Habitat told me that every dollar donated to Habitat, incl. funds from cement mixer party go directly towards building homes for families
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So the date went pretty well and she obviously likes the amenities, especially the easy access and everything else lookin’ good, neat and in working order. The swanky condo comes complete with three star coffee and breakfast right in bed. Or maybe it’s not the weekend and someone is waking up in horror of being
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You scored a super hot date and you’re contemplating these choices: spa treatment for two, private film screening, ashtanga yoga or hot yoga class, roof top drinks and bbq, an open bar friend’s birthday at the party room, go for a swim, the jacuzzi, playing scrabble at the library in front of the fireplace. Perhaps
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There’s something in common between Toronto downtown condo living and dating. First, it’s about the size: “how big is YOUR condo?” – don’t tell me you never asked or were asked this question… ok then… a few more pearls: “How is the view?” “Does it look good from the back? or just the front?” “Are
With significant upwards momentum in real-estate pricing especially this year marking a phenomenal increase in condo values, clients often ask me these two questions: “my friend told me the market is going to go under” and “my friend told me that it’s better to buy a house then a condo”. So lets look at these
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VIP Registration click here Episode II of the saga is written as recent changes in the market require highlighting. New Developments are fueling the market with injections of new, sexy, ultra-modern architecture, replacing older structure with desired ones. Buying from plans is still the cheapest way to get into new buildings, although expect to pay
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N1 is a new CityPlace 42-story tower on the West side of Spadina towards Lakeshore Blvd. N1 is a part of the N1, N2, O and WEST ONE complex. The facilities are spread and shared between the buildings, offering a unique Sky Garden on the 27th with a bookable private party room seating 16, The
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