ISSUE 10 • 2014
HomeNews the
.ca
North York
This Month’s Cover Home Provided By:
Sharon Soltanian Sales Representative
416.892.0188
REALTRON REALTY INC. INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED
sharonsoltanian.com See Page 2 & 3 for details on this and other great properties.
WIN 4 LEAFS TICKETS PG.10 • REAL ESTATE TIPS TO HELP BUYERS & SELLERS PG.06
416.892.0188 REALTRON REALTY INC. INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED
SharonSoltanian.com #1 Female Agent Across RE/MAX Canada in 2013
JUST LISTED 15 DONCREST DRIVE • $4,880,000
36 PHEASANT ROAD • $2,380,000
353 GREENFIED AVENUE • $2,198,000
Spectacular brand new custom built designer home nestled on a private treed lot. Custom gourmet kitchen with Bosch appliances, auto sensor faucets, Ceasarstone countertops. Master with 10-piece ensuite. Guest bedroom. 12’ ceilings on main. 8,000 + 3,000 sq ft total living space!
Very rare on the market. Impressive finishes, high ceilings, marble floor, amazing skylight. Gourmet kitchen with granite countertop and backsplash. Top-of-the-line appliances. Master with 7-piece ensuite. Gorgeous walk-out recreation room with wet bar/stone wall and fireplace.
Attention builders/investors! Ready to build severed land in prime Willowdale with permit for custom home! Rare offering 88’ x 116’ lot! Build a dream home in this child safe cul-de-sac surrounded by custom-built million dollar homes! Walk to Bayview Village, subway, Earl Haig School!
JUST LISTED 116 NIPIGON AVENUE • $2,168,000
200 CHURCHILL AVENUE • $2,098,000
221 BYNG AVENUE • $1,398,000
Gorgeous brand new luxury home with a very unique layout. Top-of-the-line materials throughout. 4+2 bedrooms and 7 washrooms!
Magnificent 5+2 luxury custom home on 294’ deep lot! Approx 6,000 sq ft. Walk-out basement with bar and nanny’s quarter. Luxurious 3 level area! Custom gourmet kitchen with built-in appliances and granite. Spa-like master ensuite, walk-in closet and vaulted ceiling. 4 fireplaces.
Completely upgraded 6,400 sq ft home in Willowdale. New hardwood, granite in kitchen/laundry/bathrooms, master ensuite, gourmet kitchen with appliances. Interlocking patio and walkway, double door entry, newer roof, enclosed front porch, attached 2-car garage.
32 ALTAMONT ROAD • $1,398,000
21 CLAIRTRELL ROAD, PH 701 • $1,388,000
232 HILLCREST AVENUE • $1,268,000
Gorgeous 4-bed 2-storey executive house on great location. Close to Yonge/Finch subway and all amenities. Brand new: roof, bathrooms, fridge, washer and dryer. Grand 2-storey granite foyer with skylight. Large deck, o/c kitchen with breakfast area. Finished basement with walk-out.
Brand new 2 bed luxury penthouse in the heart of Bayview Village! Huge private rooftop terrace with breathtaking views, bbq, kitchen & fireplace! Perfect for entertaining! Approx 3,000 sf of total space. Gourmet kitchen with granite, appliances! Steps to subway, 401 & Bayview Village Mall!
Totally renovated 3+1 bedroom home with addition. Lots of sky lights. Modern gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertop. Marble and hardwood, open concept living/dining with high ceiling and fireplace. Fantastic views overlooking vista! Open newer patio.
JUST LISTED 12 VONDA AVENUE • $1,238,000
123 ARROWHEAD DRIVE • $899,000
2 ANNDALE DRIVE, #1302 • $580,000
Custom built 2 storey home at an unbelievable price! Steps from subway! Masterfully renovated 4+2 bedroom. Rare opportunity on 50’ lot in Willowdale! Finished basement. Fully renovated master ensuite, newer kitchen on both main and basement. Huge deck, 2 skylights, French doors.
Great value for excellent home on quiet cul-de-sac with finished walk-out basement. Quality materials throughout. Close to all amenities, highways, airport, schools and parks.
Brand new luxury corner unit in Tridel Hallmark Centre. Approximately 880 sq ft with 2 separate bedrooms, sauna, steam room, swimming pool, 24hr concierge, whole food market, and fitness centre. Direct access to 2 subways.
#1
WILLOWDALE AREA Since 2009
.com
(volume of sales)
Broker • Interior Designer
#3
IN CANADA
Re/Max 2012
#4
WORLDWIDE
Re/Max 2012
Call SHARON now for your SOLD sign
SOLD CONDITIONALLY
SOLD
2 ANNDALE DRIVE, #204 • $498,000
1 CLAIRTRELL ROAD, #1201 • $550,000
331 SPRING GARDEN AVENUE
Large brand new luxury 1+1 unit with approximately 200’ terrace. Feels like a house with back yard. Direct access to 2 subways, 24hr concierge, whole food market, fitness centre, sauna, steam room, and swimming pool.
Rarely found 3 bed unit in Bayview & Sheppard just steps from subway! Bright and spacious with breathtaking unobstructed views! 1,336 sq ft + 50 sq ft balcony! Over $100K in renovations! New kitchen with granite and top-of-the-line appliances, new hardwood floors, new bathrooms!
SHARON RAISED THE PRICE IN WILLOWDALE BY SELLING 331 SPRING GARDEN FOR $2,830,000!
SOLD
SOLD
SOLD
316 HOLLYWOOD AVENUE
4 STUART AVENUE
73 STUART AVENUE
SOLD IN JUST 1 WEEK FOR OVER THE ASKING PRICE!
SOLD IN 1 DAY FOR ASKING PRICE!
SOLD!
SOLD
SOLD
SOLD
371 HOLLYWOOD AVENUE
73 KINGSDALE AVENUE
223 BYNG AVENUE
SOLD!
SOLD!
JUST SOLD!
My Standard is to Give You More!
• • • • •
Free Home Evaluation Record-Breaking Results Extensive Online Presence Unparalleled Marketing Plan Complimentary Staging Service
Marketing Toronto’s Most Elegant Homes and Luxury Real Estate Sharon!
contents ISSUE 10 / 2014
PRESIDENT James Baker james@thehomenews.ca
06
CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jason Stacey jason@homenewscreative.com
REAL ESTATE TIPS
CREATIVE PRODUCTION Dana Sedlak Tim Frankiw
FOR BUYERS & SELLERS
ADVERTISING SALES David Joubarne david@thehomenews.ca
Everyone wants to win in the real estate market, but not all do. Fortunately, some simple steps can help ensure both buyers and sellers achieve the best possible outcomes.
Marianne Kennedy marianne@thehomenews.ca ADMINISTRATION Terry Johnson Diana Lynas PRINTING Best Choice Printing
F E A T U R E D R E A LT O R S
02 05 11 BC
The Home News Magazine is published monthly and delivered to homes in North York by Canada Post, agreement #41362062.
Sharon Soltanian**
Re/Max Realtron Realty Inc., Brokerage
Bijan Barati**
THN Publications Inc. 2902 South Sheridan Way Suite 203 Oakville, ON L6J 7L6 Phone 905-278-1111 Fax 905-829-2885 www.thehomenews.ca
Re/Max Realtron Realty Inc., Brokerage
Mary Zhang** AndrĂŠ Tarjan* Royal LePage Golden Ridge Realty, Brokerage The Mulholland & Ross Team
Keller Williams Real Estate Service, Brokerage
Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to publish this magazine as accurately as possible; however errors and omissions can occur. THN Publications Inc., their employees, agents, representatives and vendors are not liable for any damages relating to errors or omissions in the editorials or advertising which may appear herein except where a specific charge has been made. In such cases THN Publications Inc. shall have limited liability only to the charge for such advertising or editorials.
*Sales Representative
4
thehomenews.ca
**Broker
***Broker of Record
Realtron Realty Inc. Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated
183 Willowdale Avenue, Toronto, ON
Bijan Barati Civil Eng., Broker
direct
416.825.7373 Professional Service with Proven Results!
ice
Pr
,6
$2
99
0
Pr
0 ,0 88
g
kin
As
,3
$3
ice
0
0 ,0 38
g
kin
As
www.bijanbarati.com
,9 39 1,9
$
SOLD!
109% OF ASKING PRICE IN 1 WEEK 206 BYNG AVENUE
277 HILLCREST AVENUE
333 PARKVIEW AVENUE
Gorgeous custom home with superior quality and finishing. Professional walk-out basement, 60’ x 160’ lot size, over 5,000 square feet.
Spectacular custom home in best part of area! Southern 50’ lot! Timeless elegant design.
Renovated custom home 2 houses away from parkview park! Steps to TTC, subway, schools, Bayview village, tennis court, ravine and Hwy 401! 50’ x 122’ lot size!
ice
Pr
0
g
in sk
$2
00 8,
Pr
Pr
0
80
, 68
g
in
k As
9 ,4
A
ice
0
ice
80
, 98 ,4 g
in
k As
,6
$2
$2
321 MCKEE AVENUE
248 HOLMES AVENUE
111 HOLLYWOOD AVENUE
Beautiful solid custom home on deep 50’ x 150’ lot. Unique layout, top workmanship.
Spectacular custom built home! Elegantly designed and masterfully crafted on a deep 43’ x 160’ pool sized lot! Great value! Best schools!
Magnificent custom built ‘Smart Home’ backing onto green space! Lovely backyard. Steps to Yonge and all amenities.
ice
Pr
,4
$2
ice
0
0 ,0 58
g
kin
As
SOLD!
98% OF ASKING PRICE
Pr
,2
$2
0 ,0 88
g
kin
As
SOLD!
0
ice
0
80
, 98
g
kin
As
Pr
,0
$2
97% OF ASKING PRICE
272 BYNG AVENUE
49 CITATION DRIVE
381 HORSHAM AVENUE
Spectacular custom home with superior quality and finishes. Approx 4,000 square feet (1st and 2nd floor) plus professional heated flooring. Walk-out basement, 41’ x 164.5’ pool size lot!
Fantastic south facing ravine home! Built in 1993 and fully professionally renovated in 2012.
Magnificent custom built home on wide 57’ x 132.5’ lot! Superbly designed and crafted! Large bedroom with own Ensuite! Approx 4,500 sf + lower level!
ice
g
in sk
2 ,0
A
$2
0
00 8,
Pr
SOLD!
ice
g
in sk
Pr
38 $5
A
ice
0
0 ,8
g
A
$
99% OF ASKING PRICE IN 2 DAYS
Pr
0
80
, 98 1,6 in sk
SOLD!
97% OF ASKING PRICE
231 OLIVE AVENUE
PH 107-17 ANNDALE DRIVE
140 PARK HOME AVENUE
Stunning custom built home on 45’ x 160’ pool sized lot! Finished walk-out basement! Beautiful landscaping!
Spotless PENTHOUSE unit in luxurious Menkes condo building! 10’ ceiling height! Very bright and spacious! Fantastic unobstructed view! Split 2 bedrooms!
Magnificent custom built home on a prime lot! Beautifully appointed and lavishly crafted! Superb craftsmanship! Steps to all Amenities
Office: 416.222.8600
Direct: 416.825.7373
bijan_barati@yahoo.com
real estate
REAL ESTATE TIPS 4 to help
Buyers & Sellers
both WIN this fall
T
he real estate market is heating up and spring and fall are traditionally the most active seasons for home sales. This year, industry experts predict that home prices will continue to rise and, with mortgage rates remaining low, the spring and fall real estate season will be competitive for both buyers and sellers. Buying the right house, especially under pressure, isn’t always a sure thing. A quarter of North American homeowners who bought the home they currently live in said they would not buy their same home again, according to a nationwide survey conducted online of more than 2,000 adults.
6
thehomenews.ca
STEP ONE
Don't go it alone.
Everyone wants to win
in the real estate market, but not all do. Fortunately, some simple steps can help ensure both buyers and sellers achieve the best possible outcomes.
Use a Real Estate Agent. Real Estate Agents bring value to both sides of a home sale, ensuring that sellers get top dollar and spend less time waiting for their homes to sell, and that buyers get the best home at the best price. To find a good agent, search this Real Estate Magazine and search online. Interview several agents, read online reviews, get recommendations from family and friends and take your time. Look for an agent who makes you feel comfortable. An agent should never pressure buyers to bid on any house, and sellers should never feel pressured to list their home for a price they're not comfortable with. If selling, look for an Agent that has a comprehensive marketing plan, including printed Real Estate publications and an online strategy to sell your home. Historically, Real Estate Agent have asked for commissions up to a total of 6% of the sell price of the home. Today, Real Estate Agents will negotiate their commissions. Typically the Agent that brings in the buyer will receive 2.5% and the listing Agent (the one that sells the home) will also receive 2.5%. The listing Agents commission is usually negotiable. However, don't be fooled by a low commission that may not offer full service or a marketing plan. Âť
thehomenews.ca
7
real estate
STEP TWO
Know what's going on in your market. When it's a hot market Agents get competing in multiple offer situations. In order to maximize their chance of success, both buyers and sellers should thoroughly research home prices in their area. Knowing what other homes are selling for will help sellers competitively price their homes, and buyers who do their research will be less likely to overpay. Buyers may also be able to avoid unproductive bidding wars if they're armed with price information and know ahead of time how much they are willing to stretch their budget for any given home. Most agents will be happy to provide buyers and sellers with a comparative market analysis of home values and prices in their area.
STEP THREE
be creative. Sellers don't want to set prices too low and buyers don't want to pay too much. Creativity can help close the deal for both groups. Rather than listing a home for a lower price, sellers can enhance their listing's attractiveness in a number of ways, such as offering to help buyers with closing costs or including a home warranty in the sale. Buyers - especially those in multiple offer situations - can make their offers more attractive by getting mortgage pre-approval, waiving contingencies or offering to rent the home back to sellers for a short period of time to help them with their transition.
8
thehomenews.ca
STEP FOUR
know when to walk away. Sometimes a deal just isn't right. Perhaps the other party's agent makes you uncomfortable, a buyer is adamant about a lowball offer or a seller refuses to make necessary repairs. Flash sales, bidding wars, price jumps and inventory crunches can also make you feel uncomfortable. When a bad scenario occurs, the best course of action may just be to walk away. With 25 percent of current homeowners feeling buyer's remorse over the home they're currently in, it pays to do everything you can to make sure the deal you're considering is right for you. To learn more about buying and selling homes, contact any Real Estate Agent advertising in this Magazine. THN Courtesy of BPC
thehomenews.ca
9
2,498,999 NORTH YORK
$1,580,000 RICHMOND HILL
Bayview and Finch, brand new custom-built home in Willowdale area. 48’ × 161.83’ lot with over 4,000 square feet, 5+1 bedrooms, 6 washrooms, and a 2-car garage. Stone and brick façade with copper accents. Grand marble foyer, beautiful spiral staircase with wrought iron. 10’ ceilings on main floor, hardwood flooring and crown moulding throughout. Gourmet kitchen with centre island, granite countertop, marble backsplash, spacious breakfast area overlooking beautiful yard. Famous school zone, close to TTC, subway and high end shopping mall. NEW LISTING
Yonge,16th and Bayview, very sanctuary in the heart of Richmond Hill. 83’ × 315’ with approximately 2,300 square feet of living space, 4+1 bedrooms, 3 washrooms, with a circular driveway. The possibilities are endless. Close to everything. Traffic lights are a big bonus.
$1,380,000 NORTH YORK
$1,380,000 NORTH YORK
$1,380,000 NORTH YORK
Bayview and Finch, great brick bungalow located at Prime Bayview Village. 50’ x 120’. 3+2 bedrooms, 3 washrooms with a single-car garage and driveway to accommodate 2 vehicles. Famous school zone, district Earl High School, close to many amenities, easy access to TTC and subway station. NEW LISTING
Bayview and Finch, great brick bungalow located at Prime Bayview Village. 50’ x 120’. 3 bedrooms, 2 washrooms with a single-car garage and driveway to accommodate 5 vehicles. Famous school zone, district Earl High School, close to many amenities, easy access to TTC and subway station. NEW LISTING
Bayview and Finch, great brick bungalow located at Prime Bayview Village. 50’ x 120’. 3+1 bedrooms, 3 washrooms with a double-car garage and driveway to accommodate 2 vehicles. Famous school zone, district Earl High School, close to many amenities, easy access to TTC and subway station. NEW LISTING