Saturday, 12 April 2014

Fifty Shades of Black

The Black is a new neutral colour in an interior design. Trends 2014 - black window frames, doors, baseboards. Black interior is dramatic yet elegant. Add accents of red or pink, royal blue or gold and make it to your own liking. Be bold, brave and trendy! Impress your friends and family!

This Bold and Bright condo loft is offered for sale in Etobicoke at 2 Fieldway Rd. 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, 10.6 Ft ceiling, floor to ceiling windows, engineered hardwood floors throughout, marble counters in the kitchen, 1 parking and 1 locker (on same floor) are included in price.



Open concept kitchen, dining, living rooms - excellent space for entertaining.


Black lacquer kitchen cupboards, marble counters, stainless steel appliances, built-in microwave, movable kitchen island, double sink, stainless steel backsplash - this is an impressive kitchen!


Floor to ceiling windows, West exposure with unobstructed views and beautiful sunsets. Juliette balcony. Grey custom made $5k drapes.


Master bedroom, currently used as a family room. Accent tiled wall perfectly suits the style of this loft. 


Master bathroom. Black granite counter, beautiful crystal chandelier, carrera marble accent wall - all flows together and creates an elegant and chic look. 


Offered for sale at $398,900. Condo fee - $434,39. Property tax - $2,062.04. Building amenities include: Concierge, Gym, Party/Meeting Room, Whirlpool, Rooftop Deck/Garden with Barbeque Area, Visitor Parking. Hydro is extra.





 ~ Donna Bulika



Wednesday, 22 August 2012

Why some people think that the market will crash?



Some people are so convinced the market will crash, that they won't buy anything, even though they have a strong down payment, good credit and interest rates are very low.
Remember 2008, when the Real Estate market went down a little bit (unlike the stock market) and after that we have had almost a 10% increase in prices each year.
People talk every year and actually around this time of the year that the market will crash, "It will go down by 25%" has been reported. The media helps this along with every negative and scary story to keep you watching TV and buying newspapers. Has this happened yet? The answer is no. So why are people so afraid?
The inventory across GTA is very low at this moment, the population is growing, government has many regulations in place, so if they see any signs of the economy going south, they would make some changes right away. Canada unlike the United States, recently instructed banks to lowered the amortization period to 25 years. I think people who are afraid, they will be afraid of many other things as well and instead of taking action now, they will wait and then may regret why they haven't stepped into housing earlier. These people are procrastinators and who go with a flow.

Smart people plan and take action right away and will win in a long term. They will take advantage of higher condo inventories and could get a better deal on a newly build condo units. Just because there are so many units for sale in the same building Sellers are anxious to compete for BUYERS while they are sitting on the market for 2-3 months or more. Your realtor could negotiate the price and voila! You are the new home owner or investor!


~ Donna Bulika - City Condo Agent

Monday, 20 August 2012

How to increase the value of your home?


This small west end Toronto condominium has been transformed from old dated into an open space, modern and cozy. The value in 1.5 years has gone up by 30%.  It took just 2 weeks and minimum cost to renovate it. Ask me how?


Living Room Before




Living Room After


Living Room/Kitchen Before
Living Room/Kitchen After


Kitchen Before
Kitchen After

Contact me for your home evaluation and advice: http://www.yourrealestateagent.ca/#

~ Donna Bulika - City Condo Agent