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Sold: Spectacular View of the City

May 16th, 2012

A spectacular view of the city can be enjoyed from this suite, in a luxury condo on Bay Street,” says listing agent Elli Davis.

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1001 Bay Street 

The one-bedroom, one-bathroom suite has a combination living and dining room, stainless steel appliances in the kitchen and French doors and a four-piece ensuite bathroom in the master suite. The den has an east view of the city.

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Yonge Street Rarity Snapped Up Quickly

May 14th, 2012

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1177 Yonge Street

The Action:

Few suites are listed for sale at The Ports, so when the opportunity presents itself, they sell quickly like this two-bedroom penthouse, which was purchased in a bidding war after just two dozen showings in two days.

 

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North Toronto Detached Home Fetches $80,000 Over Asking

May 11th, 2012

31 Fairfield Road
31 Fairfield Road

The Action:

Amid a mix of semi and detached homes – many with three bedrooms – this detached, two-bedroom house received about three dozen visitors before one paid $80,000 over the list price to buy it.

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How to Keep Your Clients Loyal

April 12th, 2012

REM online
REM online

Real Estate Magazine, an informative resource for those in the industry, features an article this month on “How to Keep Your Clients Loyal”. I was interviewed for the article, and it reminded me of how great it is to have worked with so many of my clients on several of their real estate ventures over the past 29 years. To work in Real Estate you have to be a “people person”, and I must say it is one of my favourite aspects of what I do each day. Read the article to see what top realtors across Canada say about keeping their clients loyal!

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Two Contenders For Large Yonge Street Condo

April 11th, 2012

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55 Delisle Avenue 505

The Action:

There were about two dozen showings for this two-bedroom-plus-den corner suite situated in a brick mid-rise around the corner from popular restaurants, shops and subway at Yonge Street and St. Clair Avenue. With little turnover in the roughly six-year-old building, two contenders negotiated offers and the property was sold within days.

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Older Toronto Condo Delivers Space Bonus

April 10th, 2012

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61 St. Clair Avenue West 807

The Action:

On a stretch of St. Clair Avenue West between Yonge Street and Avenue Road, this two-bedroom corner suite at Granite Place welcomed 25 potential buyers, from young professionals to downsizing homeowners.

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A Tiny Price Cut Moves a Big Casa Loma Home

March 27th, 2012

Done Deal  337 Spadina Road
Done Deal 337 Spadina Road

The Action

Situated across the street from Sir Winston Churchill Park and down the street from St. Clair West subway station, this four-storey executive townhouse was initially listed for over $1.2-million. After visits from roughly 40 shoppers and a price reduction to $1,195,000, it ultimately sold for $1,190,000.

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Nine Visitors to One Bedford, One Buyer

March 26th, 2012

Done Deal 1 BEDFORD RD  NO  2101 TORONTO
Done Deal – 1 Bedford Rd. NO 2101

The Action

In a new luxury high-rise on Bloor Street, just across from Varsity Stadium by the Royal Ontario Museum, this two-bedroom plus den suite was initially listed for $1,795,000 and later reduced to $1,750,000. Nine serious buyers had private tours before one signed a deal.

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Four Bidders Vie For Casa Loma Home

March 23rd, 2012

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44 Wells Hill Avenue

The Action:

In a residential pocket between the St. Clair West subway station and the historic Casa Loma landmark, fierce bidding wars have broken out over the last few properties listed for sale, including this detached, brick residence.

Four buyers out of 26 who booked private showings later submitted strong offers.

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Elli Davis Interviewed: Home Sales, Prices up in February

March 22nd, 2012

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THE CANADIAN PRESS
[Paul Chiasson]

By: Sunny Freeman, The Canadian Press
Posted by brandonsun.com

TORONTO – An early bout of spring weather helped Canadian home sales pick up in February following two months of declines, defying predictions the market is starting to cool.

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Royal LePage 2011 Awards Gala

February 13th, 2012

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Phil Soper, Elli Davis,
Gino Romanese & George Heos

The Royal LePage 2011 Awards Gala was held at Le Parc banquet hall this year. It was a lively evening of dancing, music and merriment…and, of course, a celebration of the achievements of some of Ontario’s top real estate agents!

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Toronto Home Magazine Features 110 Bloor Street West #1905

February 9th, 2012

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Toronto Home Magazine
100 Bloor Street West 1905

Toronto Home Magazine featured one of Elli’s listings in their Winter Issue. A stunning suite at 110 Bloor Street West was chosen for its beautiful interior design and architecture. William Mockler and Stuart Watson, of Drawing Room Architect Inc., turned a dark, outdated suite into a modern space, with clean, contemporary design. Read “The Big Picture”.

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Toronto Life Real Estate Advice Column

January 30th, 2012

Advice on Market by Elli
 

Elli’s advice column in the recently published Toronto Life Real Estate Magazine offers some great insight to those considering buying or selling a home in today’s market.

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CTV News Speaks With Elli Davis: Housing Market Momentum Carries on Into 2012

January 27th, 2012

CTV News asked Elli Davis to join them in their studios to discuss a recent bidding war on one of her listings that resulted in 15 offers. In this clip Zuraidah Alman speaks with Elli and takes a look at how the momentum of last year’s housing market is continuing in early 2012.

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Casa Loma Area Home Goes $425,000 Over Asking

January 12th, 2012

39 Wells hill ave
39 Wells hill ave

Residential properties in the Casa Loma area rarely come on the market, so it was a good bet there’d be some interest in this three-storey home. But to ensure a quick sale, the home was listed with a price under $1-million.

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