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Made-over Upper Beach detached causes a stir

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Gainsborough RdToronto
Gainsborough RdToronto

The Action:

Several open houses and private showings at this detached, two-storey house created a frenzy of activity in the quiet, Upper Beach community.

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Three offers drive up Bloor West home’s sale price

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374 Armadale Avenue
374 Armadale Avenue

The Action:

A trio of offers emerged from a crowd of buyers who visited this 2,130-square-foot house on a treed street just east of Jane Street in Bloor West Village.

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What you can got in Toronto for $1 million in 2011?

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363 Howland Avenue
363 Howland Avenue

Globe Real Estate has taken a trip back through a year’s worth of home sales in Toronto to see what $1 million could buy in 2011.
 

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Renovated Victorian goes $54,800 over asking

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110 Fern Avenue
110 Fern Avenue

The Action:

About 60 groups explored this 2½-storey town home at a private showing or weekend open houses. More than one interested party presented an offer to the sellers on the day bids were reviewed. 

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Three bids result in $101,000 premium

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274 Wychwood Avenue
274 Wychwood Avenue

The Action:

Showings and open houses allowed buyers to conduct their own tour of this renovated 2½-storey residence, which compelled a trio of buyers to draw up competing offers. More related to this story.

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Home value in a hidden pocket of Toronto

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174 Hamilton Street
174 Hamilton Street

The Action:

Between private showings and two weekend open houses for this semi-detached house in Riverdale, there were nearly four dozen potential buyers who made an in-person visit.

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Swansea Bidding Goes Three-way

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101 The Queensway TH2
101 The Queensway TH2

The Action:

About 20 buyers requested a private viewing of this three-storey townhouse in Swansea, while larger crowds flocked to public and agents-only open houses. Three would-be buyers quickly stepped forward to make an offer.

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Pre-emptive Bid Locks Up Hillside Bungalow

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11 Morningside Avenue
11 Morningside Avenue

The Action:

Any offers for this detached bungalow were originally to be reviewed on a specific date to allow time for an open house and private showings. However, one eager buyer drafted a pre-emptive bid of $1.2-million.

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A home priced too low gets pushed up a notch

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318 Indian Road Crescent

The Action:

This 1½-storey house was first listed for $449,900, which may have scared away buyers who felt the price would ignite an aggressive bidding war that would spiral far beyond reach.

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Etobicoke bungalow draws $44,400 over asking

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1 Edgemore Drive
1 Edgemore Drive

The action:
Multiple offers were generated for this 1½-storey residence in Etobicoke quickly after two weekend open houses.

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Updated Swansea home goes over asking

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54 Morningside Avenue
54 Morningside Avenue

The action: Two public open houses allowed buyers to explore this 1,300-square-foot house, which is down the street from Rennie Park, and Swansea community centre and school. After nearly one week of market exposure, three bids were placed on this property.

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Little Italy home sells quickly

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158 ROXTON ROAD
158 ROXTON ROAD

The Agent’s Take:

“It was a great old house with lots of potential, and was right across from a park,” agent Julie Kinnear says. “And of course, it’s steps to all the cool stuff in Little Italy.”

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Upper Annex Edwardian draws multiple offers

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343 ALBANY AVENUE
343 ALBANY AVENUE

“It wasn’t your average house because it was totally done and ready to go, but part of it was also that it had character,” says Ms. Kinnear, who was especially fond of the lower level.

“It wasn’t your average house because it was totally done and ready to go, but part of it was also that it had character,” says Ms. Kinnear, who was especially fond of the lower level.”

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King condo has Starbucks at the door

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1 SHAW Street
1 SHAW STREET

“It’s a new gorgeous building, and the best part is that it has a balcony that’s significantly larger than your average condo balcony,” agent Julie Kinnear says.

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Modern amenities in Victorian-style setting

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363 HOWLAND AVE
363 HOWLAND AVE

“The fact it was three storeys with a double garage – those two things tend to attract more people,” says agent Julie Kinnear, who also notes the property is more modern than most. “It has amenities you definitely don’t get in an old house.”

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Twelve bids for hot Market condo

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109 FRONT ST  E
109 FRONT ST E

“They added so much character and charm, it was really cool,” agent Julie Kinnear says. “When you invest in kitchens and bathrooms, it pays back.”

This suite also contains more space than newer counterparts in the area, which is home to an increasing number of restaurants, designer shops, waterfront amenities and the Distillery District. “King East is pretty hot and hip,” Ms. Kinnear says.

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Re-listing catches a more receptive market

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18 William Carson Crescent 117
18 William Carson Crescent 117

In a decade-old building set alongside a ravine in Hoggs Hollow, this two-bedroom plus den corner suite lingered on the market for four months last fall.

“It was big and on the main floor with outdoor space, so it was good for somebody downsizing from a house,” says Ms. Kinnear.

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A high-end reno helps for quick sale in West Toronto

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46 Glenwood Avenue
46 Glenwood Avenue

This updated two-storey house in the west end had more than 60 visitors between private showings and two open houses.

“A 30-foot lot rarely comes up,” says agent Julie Kinnear, who explains that most properties on the treed street are 25-feet wide and share a driveway. “The 30-foot lot allows for it to [have] a private drive.”

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Detached near Bedford Park sells quickly

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84 Ranleigh Avenue
84 Ranleigh Avenue

“It was actually a pretty big house for a typical detached, three-bedroom house there because it was a four-bedroom house originally,” agent Julie Kinnear says.

“[Plus] it’s in a very demand pocket because its right across from Bedford Park school, so it would work well for a family … and you’re right near the subway.”

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Front and Spadina

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25 Capreol Court
25 Capreol Court

“They call it a two bedroom [plan], but really it was three or four bedrooms,” agent Julie Kinnear says. “I haven’t seen that before by any other builder.”

Surrounded by the entertainment, fashion and financial districts, this 1,381-square-foot corner suite was only open for private showings given tight building security.

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