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Real estate prices have skyrocketed Real estate prices have skyrocketed in this area.in this area. Condos on Portland, Brant, Morrison, Condos on Portland, Brant, Morrison, Camden, Oxley, Charlotte and of Camden, Oxley, Charlotte and of course King Street, have become the course King Street, have become the most sought after in this growing most sought after in this growing residential area.residential area.

Peter Freed of Freed Developments Peter Freed of Freed Developments has been quoted as saying that:has been quoted as saying that: King West is going to be a $700 per King West is going to be a $700 per square foot neighborhood. With the square foot neighborhood. With the launch of his flagship “Thompson launch of his flagship “Thompson Residences,” his vision is coming to Residences,” his vision is coming to fruition.fruition.

King West real estate prices will King West real estate prices will continue to rise in value and the area is continue to rise in value and the area is still number one for young hip still number one for young hip professionals.professionals. King West is Yorkville on steroids!King West is Yorkville on steroids!

Maryam Sanati – Toronto Life Wrote:Maryam Sanati – Toronto Life Wrote: Lately, King West is an urban cloud Lately, King West is an urban cloud nine: designer condos, old brick nine: designer condos, old brick studio spaces, fantastic carpaccio. studio spaces, fantastic carpaccio. Only 15 years ago, no one had much Only 15 years ago, no one had much reason to venture down here—not reason to venture down here—not for work, not to live, not for a dining for work, not to live, not for a dining scene, because there wasn’t one.scene, because there wasn’t one.

NATIONAL POST, Friday May 8, 2009:

Compared with other cities, we still sell and build more condos in all price ranges.The increased cost comparisons for Toronto’s super-luxury condos range from 1.8 times versus Tokyo, Japan to 3.7 times in Los Angeles to a whopping 8.4 times in London. Taking that 750-sq.-ft. unit again-- it would be $1.05-million here, $5.18-million in L. A. and $8.85-million in London.

Barbara Lawlor, president of Baker Real Barbara Lawlor, president of Baker Real Estate, an industry expert who’s been Estate, an industry expert who’s been selling condos since 1987 says:selling condos since 1987 says:““Today, the international spotlight is focused Today, the international spotlight is focused on Toronto, and our properties here are a on Toronto, and our properties here are a steal by comparison,”steal by comparison,”““Newcomers to Canada are snapping up Newcomers to Canada are snapping up condos and luxury condos because they condos and luxury condos because they realize their investment potential down the realize their investment potential down the road.”road.”

The demand for Toronto’s luxury condos The demand for Toronto’s luxury condos originates from a variety of sources. originates from a variety of sources. Affluent immigrants and foreign investors Affluent immigrants and foreign investors are lining up with the traditional buyers that are lining up with the traditional buyers that include empty nesters, Boomers, young include empty nesters, Boomers, young professional couples and individuals. professional couples and individuals.

Investors from overseas, these two Investors from overseas, these two groups are still playing a major role in groups are still playing a major role in driving the market. driving the market.

Single professionals, young families, and even some Single professionals, young families, and even some retired couples have made the community their own, retired couples have made the community their own, changing it into a modern residential oasis.changing it into a modern residential oasis. Just a short walk from everything the star studded art Just a short walk from everything the star studded art galleries, bars, restaurants, clubs and shopping on galleries, bars, restaurants, clubs and shopping on Queen West and on King itself. Queen West and on King itself. Easy access to the TTC, the Gardiner, and the nearby Easy access to the TTC, the Gardiner, and the nearby Dominion supermarket complete the picture of Dominion supermarket complete the picture of neighbourhood convenience. neighbourhood convenience.

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$ 2575

50 Portland St   

PORTLAND-WELLINGTON

50 Portland at Wellington" The Premium Choice in Rental Living" 2 bdrm + terrace renting for $2575.- 858 sq ft Includes heat, water and basic cable. 50 Portland offers exceptional living right in the heart of King West. Only, minutes from Toronto Financial, Entertainment and Theatre District and easy access to local transit and major highways. All the units feature Euro-inspired kitchens with 5 piece appliances including dishwasher and ensuite washer and dryer, and dark granite countertops. Laminate wood floors throughout, floor-to-ceiling windows, and double door closets are also among the desired features. Indoor parking available for $150 a month.