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I'm new to posting here but have been lurking for a bit - so Hello everyone!
I've been renting near Mt. Pleasant and Eglinton for about a year now and love that area. My search to buy has begun, and I've resigned being able to afford a 550 sq foot 1 bedroom in my price range (Approx 270K is my top end budget) . I work near dufferin and steeles, and so transit is not that big a deal for daily work commute - I will be driving regardless. The yonge line / vomit comet is key for the weekends though!!
I've tentatively decided that Yonge/Sheppard will likely be where I choose to buy my first condo (Approx April 2010). I've dismissed Yonge / Finch as it is a bit too deserted for my taste (despite really liking the building and facilities offered at 7 Bishop ave). I enjoy being able to walk to a mall / amenities, and I find there is more in the yonge / Shep area than yonge / finch (and especially the case at Bayview/Shep, another option I had considered!)
Finally, Here are my questions to the forum - I'd value any opinions offered, specifically from those who have first-hand experience in the North York (Specifically the Shep - Finch corridor of Yonge St.).
1) I see that the condos up at Yonge/Shep are priced in the 250 to 270 range, am I crazy in still holding on to a dream of living near Yonge + Eg for that kind of money? The alternative isn't so bad, although I would be the first to admit Yonge/Shep is nowhere near as exciting as Yonge/Eg, but I believe it offers a similar (if diminished) feel. At least close to that I have felt while living at Mt. Pleasant and Eg.
2) Currently my radar is tuned at resale condos in the Y&Shep area, specifically the Ultima towers at 4968 & 4978 Yonge going for 250K - 270K currently (1 bedroom, approx 530 - 550 sq foot). Does anyone have experience in other buildings near yonge/sheppard that I may want to consider? Connected to subway is a huge plus, but not a dealbreaker if the price / space is right. My eye is on MLS and working with a broker to get new updates daily on the area, but if anyone on the forum knows of a great building to keep an eye on, it would be appreciated!
Thanks everyone, this is the biggest decision of my life and am trying to get opinion everywhere I can! Much obliged - have a good one!
I've been renting near Mt. Pleasant and Eglinton for about a year now and love that area. My search to buy has begun, and I've resigned being able to afford a 550 sq foot 1 bedroom in my price range (Approx 270K is my top end budget) . I work near dufferin and steeles, and so transit is not that big a deal for daily work commute - I will be driving regardless. The yonge line / vomit comet is key for the weekends though!!
I've tentatively decided that Yonge/Sheppard will likely be where I choose to buy my first condo (Approx April 2010). I've dismissed Yonge / Finch as it is a bit too deserted for my taste (despite really liking the building and facilities offered at 7 Bishop ave). I enjoy being able to walk to a mall / amenities, and I find there is more in the yonge / Shep area than yonge / finch (and especially the case at Bayview/Shep, another option I had considered!)
Finally, Here are my questions to the forum - I'd value any opinions offered, specifically from those who have first-hand experience in the North York (Specifically the Shep - Finch corridor of Yonge St.).
1) I see that the condos up at Yonge/Shep are priced in the 250 to 270 range, am I crazy in still holding on to a dream of living near Yonge + Eg for that kind of money? The alternative isn't so bad, although I would be the first to admit Yonge/Shep is nowhere near as exciting as Yonge/Eg, but I believe it offers a similar (if diminished) feel. At least close to that I have felt while living at Mt. Pleasant and Eg.
2) Currently my radar is tuned at resale condos in the Y&Shep area, specifically the Ultima towers at 4968 & 4978 Yonge going for 250K - 270K currently (1 bedroom, approx 530 - 550 sq foot). Does anyone have experience in other buildings near yonge/sheppard that I may want to consider? Connected to subway is a huge plus, but not a dealbreaker if the price / space is right. My eye is on MLS and working with a broker to get new updates daily on the area, but if anyone on the forum knows of a great building to keep an eye on, it would be appreciated!
Thanks everyone, this is the biggest decision of my life and am trying to get opinion everywhere I can! Much obliged - have a good one!