tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252501134741308412010-09-08T21:24:15.307-04:00Welcome to the official blog of LiveHigh.com. Whether you're a buyer, seller, investor or renter, LiveHigh.com is your source for everything condos!livehighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15535798782028693398noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725250113474130841.post-11871980353500339622010-08-30T09:00:00.002-04:002010-08-30T09:54:44.671-04:00

 If you’ve ever looked at a standard Builder’s floorplan, then you know that it’s not always easy to visualize a space in full dimension, especially if you’re a newbie who’s unfamiliar with standard floorplan drawings. Enter RapidFloorplans.com.  Intrigued by the company’s name, we sat down with founder Noorein Ladha, a Mechanical Engineer with over 10 years experience in the 3-D design field,

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As mentioned in our earlier post, the winner announcement for the NameOurCondo contest was scheduled earlier today at the opening ceremonies of Buskerfest. As blogged by Cityzen Developments this afternoon, the official name of the newest addition to the St Lawrence neighbourhood will be...BACKSTAGE! Congratulations to Cityzen, Castle Point and Fernbrook on their latest achievement!  And a big

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If you've been following our blog, then you know that we've been following Cityzen, Castle Point and Fernbrook's Name Our Condo contest.  How exciting that the winner will finally be announced this Thursday, August 26 at this year's Buskerfest!  The announcement will be made just shortly after noon as part of the opening ceremonies of the four-day annual event (details below). Over 3,000 names

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If you haven't entered the contest yet, this is just a friendly reminder that you still have a chance to submit your best condo shots for a chance to win our second iPad giveaway!  Click here for CondoCapture contest details. The winner of our first giveaway is pictured here with his prize. Congratulations again on your win, Sticker24!

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Wondering what was going on last night on Blue Jays Way?   Jazz players on an outdoor balcony, and passers-by looked curiously at the entourage who welcomed guests as they arrived.  It was the long-awaited launch of Bisha Hotel and Residences! Rising to 41 storeys and designed by award-winning Rudy Wallman of Wallman Architects, Bisha Hotel and Residences will be situated in the heart of the

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Ever wondered what goes into naming a condo? Well if you've been keeping up with the latest in Toronto's condosphere, then you know that the folks over at Castlepoint, Fernbrook and Cityzen have left that task in the capable hands of the project's potential buyers, residents and spectators. With their Name Our Condo contest well underway, the name of the highly anticipated development at the

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Yup, you heard that right.  We're giving away TWO Apple iPads this summer! We've shared over 10,000 photos through LiveHigh.com (and yes, we took all those pictures) and now it's your turn: CondoCapture 2010 is your opportunity to share what the condo lifestyle means to you. All you have to do is submit a photo that best captures the essence of the "condo lifestyle" in the Greater Toronto Area.  

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After six weeks of receiving your incredible photo submissions and votes, we're pleased to announce the first winner of LiveHigh.com's CondoCapture 2010, presented by Tridel. Congratulations to Sticker24 who won an Apple iPad with their photo entry titled Tridel Element Condo View.  Congrats, Sticker24!  We'll be contacting you shortly with prizing details. Remember, the contest is not over! 

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A perfect way to celebrate the summer heat, the official opening of Canada's Sugar Beach is slated for this coming Monday (August 9).  While its official opening will surely garner more attention to its sandy beach, candy-striped rocks and gorgeous water views, Torontonians are already reveling in the delight of the city's latest gem. So what does this have to do with condos?  Sugar Beach is

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The LiveHigh Team is at it again!  We recently hit the streets to capture some new photos for our already extensive picture gallery (so in case you've ever wondered whether we personally snapped the existing photos, the answer is yes!) Two hundred new photos were added over this past weekend to 12 different projects, as follows:London on the Esplanade by Cityzen (30 new photos) EQ1 at Equinox

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The LiveHigh Team recently visited a couple of Sales Centres: The Sales Centre for Fuzion condos held its Grand Opening to the public last weekend. The project will be located near King St West, just north of Liberty Village. For more details, please click here to access the Fuzion page.  Metro Place will be located at the NW corner of Sheppard Ave W and Allen Rd. For more details, please

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In March, they braved the cold and rain for a chance at affordable new home ownership in Mississauga.  This time around, hundreds of prospective new home owners have braved the sweltering heat for their chance at one of 150 pre-built condo townhomes in Brampton.  Lineups to preview these homes started on Saturday, July 3. With prices starting from $159,900 and flexible down payment and

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After seeing some interest on our website, we met with Chris, a condo investor, and asked him to share his recent experience of condo unit pre-delivery inspection (PDI).  Given that he was going through this process for the third time, he already had a pretty clear idea of what should be expected. Chris arrived at the condo for his PDI a week prior to occupancy, as scheduled by the builder.  The

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A number of new condo projects were recently added to our website. For more details about each project, please click on the links below to access their respective profile pages. •  Bravo Boutique Condominiums (Yonge & Norton, North York) by Pemberton Group •  The East Yorker (Donlands & Cosborn, Toronto) by Neighbourhood Concepts To receive e-mail notifications for future updates, please

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A number of new condo projects were recently added to our website. For more details about each project, please click on the links below to access their respective profile pages. •  Langston Hall (Spadina & Adelaide, Toronto) by OESI Group in association with HUSH •  Tango at Park Place (Bayview & Sheppard, North York) by Concord Adex •  Upper Village - South Tower (Markham Rd & 16th, Markham)

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Google Street View has now been added to all of our condo profile pages to provide you with better access to each building's immediate surroundings.   Google Street View allows you to zoom in or out, and pan 360 degrees around a property, street or neighbourhood from the convenience of your home or office -- virtually the next best thing to physically standing on the street yourself! Check out

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There will be dancing in the streets in Toronto on June 12, 2010 from 1 to 4 p.m., when a celebration will be held to mark the unveiling of the first new street in the Regent Park Revitalization - Cole Street - with the support of Toronto Community Housing and The Daniels Corporation. Elected officials and dignitaries will be on hand to celebrate this milestone, which reconnects the neighbourhood

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The King Edward Private Residences (affectionately known as the King Eddy) kicked off the launch of their new condo project last night in the Vanity Ballroom of the legendary King Edward Hotel, which first opened its doors in 1903. Three floors of what was formerly commercial space will soon be converted into new private condo residences at this renowned address on 37 King St. E., just west of

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With over 10,000 condo photos shared through LiveHigh.com (and counting!), it's pretty safe to say that the LiveHigh Team loves photography. If you share the same passion, you'll be interested to know that Daniels Corporation’s OnePark West Boutique Condominiums and Townhomes Presentation Centre in Regent Park will be the location for “Personal Spaces” – a unique photography exhibition which is 

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With such high demand for pre-construction condo projects, the LiveHigh Team recently interviewed some buyers who have purchased units in pre-construction condo projects - both for principal residence and investment - to gain some insight into their experiences. Benefits buyers sought from a pre-construction project:Appeal of moving into a brand new, never-been-lived-in home  For investors,

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With the spring market upon us, many buyers, sellers and renters are preparing for a move. While moving day can be very exciting, it can also bring with it a lot of stress. Here are some tips that will better prepare you for moving day and help to make the transition a little easier. Before Moving DayWhen looking for a mover, inquire about potential surcharges for moving heavier items such as

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A 'free Metropass' policy was introduced by the City of Toronto late last year, which will require condo developers to provide complimentary one-year Metropasses to eligible purchasers of new condos. This new rule is intended to promote the use of public transit and will apply to development applications made after April 28, 2010 on buildings with 20 or more units, in designated areas around the

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Situated at the southwest corner of Avenue Rd and Pears Ave ("where Yorkville meets the Annex"), the luxurious Pears on the Avenue by Menkes was launched last night.  This new project will not only have an address to brag about, but some lavish features and finishes too! Some impressive highlights include: 9' ceilings in all principal rooms with a smooth-finish throughout; Choice of 60-oz

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The LiveHigh Team recently visited the Sales Centre for Kingsway Terrace - a luxury condominium to be situated on Prince Edward Drive at Dundas St W, in the prestigious Kingsway neighbourhood.  The exquisite residences range from 608 to 2,895 sq ft, some offering large terraces with views overlooking the Humber River Valley and beyond. For more details and other information from our visit,

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For many, home improvements are a more attainable goal over climbing the housing ladder in today’s competitive real estate market, and can also be a practical way of quickly increasing property value. Condo units with original or otherwise outdated finishes in older buildings can hold a ton of potential for those who’ve caught the reno bug; not only were suites generally built larger prior to the

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