Nestled on the entire top floor of Crystal Blu at 21 Balmuto Street in the Bloor-Yorkville neighbourhood is The Blu Diamond Suite.

The Blu Diamond Suite is an enormous penthouse that is a whopping 4000 square feet. Occupying the whole 35th floor, it has fantastic views of the city skyline in all directions. The lucky owner of this magnificent condominium residence will be able to custom design the suite by the architect of Crystal Blu, Burka Varacalli, and its interior designers, Bryon Patton & Associates.

The Blu Diamond Suite is set to “be a testament to the best of living on the globe”.

Talk to the Free Condo Guide Team to get more information about this fabulous property.

As one of the hottest new developments in the city, Aura at Yonge and Gerrard is ready to sell its units - almost.

If you haven’t already seen the lineup at Aura, you’ll probably hear about it in the news. The media loves to pick up on these types of stories, especially when it’s about the hot Toronto condo market. Remember 1 Bloor? People, shivering in the freezing temperatures of a Canadian winter for days, just to be able to get the sweetest units in the building.

Well, for Aura, the lineup apparently has already started - 2 weeks before the sales event on March 8. People were out there just this past weekend. I guess it comes to no surprise, since Aura is scheduled to be one of the highest residential buildings in the city at 75 storeys. The move-in date has been set for June 2012.

Modernist design is the serene simplicity of straight lines of Corten steel sheathed in glass, free of unnecessary ornament. This is gläs condominiums, in the heart of the Entertainment District at Spadina and King.

The suites of gläs are a combination of patented lofthouses, chic flats, and sprawling penthouses. Each suite features an exposed concrete structure, open concept spaces, airy ceilings at 9′ to 20′, and terraces or balconies. Its glass walls serve not only to create a delightful architectural element – it is also to allow the maximum amount of natural sunlight into each suite. Finishes include Italian-design kitchens, stainless steel appliances, and hardwood floors.

Contact Chad Bradley and the Free Condo Guide Team for more information about glas.

Steps to the subway, near Yorkdale Shopping Mall and surrounded by the tranquility of a private park and green spaces that are exclusive to residents, Gramercy Park Condominium Residences has been deemed an “urban oasis” in North York.

There are a number of suites available:

Jr. 1 bedrooms/studios

1 bedrooms

1 bedrooms plus den

2 bedrooms

2 bedrooms plus den

The Grand Opening is Saturday, January 26, starting from 12.00pm (noon). Don’t be late, because this is one development that is going to be in high demand!

To get in early, call Chad Bradley to accompany you to the event at 416-495-2727. Chad will also be able to help you get your preferred suite.

Gramercy Park is located at the corner of Wilson Avenue and Tippet Road, just east of the Allen.

A Note to Buyers

Buyers should never go into a sales office without representation. Although the sales staff at openings are helpful, providing detailed information on the project, they still represent the seller (the builder) and any project that they are hired to sell the suites.

However, when accompanied by Chad, he’ll ensure that not only will you have proper representation, but all of your best interests are taken care of as well.

For a better picture, picture a courtroom. When you go into a courtroom there is a lawyer representing each side, but you wouldn’t want a prosecutor acting as your defence at the same time.

Buyers should always have someone that is looking out for their interests, and the best part….it’s free! Developers actually pay agents to bring in clients. In fact, most condos are sold by agents that bring their clients in to the sales office.

These days, it’s all about size in the Toronto real estate business. Developers and architects are vying to create the biggest or tallest building in the city, outdoing each other by a few more storeys or square feet. And in the struggle is Aura, presented as “Canada’s largest condominium tower” by Canderel Stoneridge.

Aura hovers over the corner of Yonge and Gerrard at a massive 75 storeys, with a potential 10 more floors added pending approval by the city. Designed not just to be some gigantic eyesore, it will boast a dazzling facade of sculpted glass and stone. Indeed, the “aura” it wishes to present is luxury and sophistication.

There are 918 suites to choose from, with a mix of recreational and retail space located on the bottom floors to add to the vibrancy of the Yonge Street strip. Aura is phase three of the Residences of College Park.

Prices and floorplans of Aura are available. Please contact Chad Bradley to learn more.

As the snow flies and the icy winds blow this winter, feel free to snicker just a little as you gaze out your condo at the hapless folks grimacing as they go about the endless chores of the season.

Hey, you have a right to be smug. Your wise purchase has freed you up from a lot of hassle and back-breaking labour. Pour yourself another hot chocolate and review the reasons you can feel superior this frosty season. We know you have some time because you’re not:
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Moved into a condominium and hearing talks about a “reserve fund” but don’t know what it is?

A reserve fund is collected by the condominium corporation to cover the costs of major repairs of common elements and assets, as well as for their replacement, such as the billiards table in the party room. The amount collected depends on the amount predicted to repair or replace these items (over $500), and is determined by a reserve fund study.

Before you move into a condo, make sure to ask about the reserve fund, since you’ll be contributing to it as part of your monthly maintenance fees. Many older buildings may require a higher amount to cover costs for aging equipment.