Breathtaking is the word that best describes Palace Place, which is the most prestigious and luxurious waterfront condominium residence in Canada. Suite 3906 is a visually arresting condominium residence, with approximately 2,028 square feet of luxury living space, 2-bedrooms, and the most enchanting views of the lake, the city, and the Humber Bay Shores parklands.
Luke Dalinda achieves historic record prices for Humber Bay Shores in 2018!
In 1997, after the end of 3 seasons of my TV series, Dance Nation, I had decided to focus on selling real estate in a remote, run down part of Toronto that was not yet known as Humber Bay Shores, primarily focussing on Palace Place, where the developer had just gone bankrupt after having spent a record $200-million building it. At the time, the area was infested with seedy motels, with reports every Monday of weekend crimes. People thought I was nuts, but I believed in the area and my product. I had launched The Dalinda Report as a way for local residents to track sales without obligation. Other realtors hated me because I was giving out market information for free, but I had figured what better way to elevate prices in the area than by educating everyone on sales activity.
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Palace Place, Suite 3602 – Toronto Life Condo of the Week!
Breathtaking is the word that best describes Palace Place, which is the most prestigious and luxurious waterfront condominium residence in Canada. Suite 3602 is a visually arresting condominium residence, with approximately 1,186 square feet of luxury living space, 2-bedrooms, and the most enchanting views of the lake, the city skyline, and High Park. This suite has been meticulously renovated for the discerning buyer, who appreciates quality workmanship and sophisticated styling.
Palace Place Special Announcement: Palace Place, 1 Palace Pier Court, Suite 3805 sold for $975,000!
I have written to proudly announce that I have set yet another record price at Palace Place by having just sold Suite 2905 for $975,000,or $653 per square foot, by having represented the seller.
Where else in Toronto can you get such fit and finish, such a spacious size, and such an enchanting view?
These marketing efforts have left me with several more buyers looking for similar Palace Place suites! In fact, they are ready to pay even more given the recognized value proposition Palace Place represents. If you have such a Palace Place suite, please call me ASAP!
In the condo world, newer is not better!
Do the math! This sale price of $638 per square foot is a bargain when new, inferior construction is charging up to $1,200 per square foot. Furthermore, this suite size in the downtown core would easily fetch $2,000 per square foot or more. Why buy the K-car when you can own the Mercedes-Benz?
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Palace Place, Toronto’s most luxurious waterfront condominium residence. On a clear day, you can see forever! Suite 3805 is an immaculate, meticulously renovated condominium residence, with approximately 1,491 square feet of living space and the most enchanting view of Lake Ontario.
Palace Place Special Announcement: Palace Place, 1 Palace Pier Court, Suite 2905 sold for $950,000!
I have written to proudly announce that I have set yet another record price at Palace Place by having just sold Suite 2905 for $950,000,or $638 per square foot, by having represented the seller.
Palace Place, Toronto’s most luxurious waterfront condominium residence. On a clear day, you can see forever! Suite 2905 is an immaculate, meticulously renovated condominium residence, with approximately 1,491 square feet of living space and the most enchanting view of Lake Ontario.
Breaking: Luke Dalinda lands 2nd ever Toronto Life Condo of the Week for Palace Place!
I am just thrilled to have been awarded Toronto Life Condo of the Week for Palace Place, Suite 3602! This is the SECOND ever Toronto Life Condo of the Week award for Palace Place (See my first one here)!
Palace Place is the most luxurious waterfront condominium residence in Toronto, and it is great when the media takes notice.
BREAKING: Luke Dalinda has achieved #1 Top Selling Realtor status for Humber Bay Shores!
Just In: I am so thrilled and honoured to announce that I have achieved #1 Top Selling Realtor status for Humber Bay Shores, Toronto for both total combined units sold and total selling dollar volume! I would like to thank my incredible clients and amazing dream team for your support in this milestone. Thank you Daiva, Valentina, Leidy, Alexa, and Lara!
Achieve your goals, and get the deal done!
Breathtaking is the word that best describes Palace Place, which is the most prestigious and luxurious waterfront condominium residence in Canada. Suite 4206 is a visually arresting condominium residence, with approximately 2,028 square feet of luxury living space, 2-bedrooms, and the most enchanting views of the lake, the city, and the Humber Bay Shores parklands. This suite has been meticulously renovated for the discerning buyer, who appreciates quality workmanship and sophisticated styling.
Today, we had talked about the common questions of how to approach renovations.
1) First meet with your realtor (That’s me!) to discuss the investment you wish to make. For example, renovating your current home or condo might be a good idea, but, in the end, you are still in the same space. With proper guidance, you can decide if that money is not better spent upgrading to a new, larger home or if the investment you intend to make will justify a proper return.
2) Meet with an experienced designer (That’s Ramsin) to properly plan and design your renovation to your budget. This can be broken into two parts, the creation of a timeless design and a thoughtful plan and process for the renovation. For example, you might renovate the bathroom not realizing that the shower liner needs to be replaced. These little things can be costly and experience is what saves you a lot of money in the end, even if it costs a little more in the beginning. Most importantly, you will know it was done right and done to last.
3) Do not follow the crowd. Ignore what your neighbor did, what you saw on TV, or what the Home Depot guy tried to sell you. Good design is timeless, and it considers space continuity, use, form, and function. In the early 2000s, everyone thought Jatoba wood floors were cool. Today, they are viewed like carpet. A good designer will help you avoid fads in favor of timeless solutions. 80-year old homes in Rosedale have stood the test of time better than homes from the 70s because of good timeless design.
4) Top quality is top quality, cheap is cheap, and fast is fast, but you cannot have all three. You also have to be aware of where you are going to compromise and accept those compromises. Maybe you will pick more modest cabinets in favor of a better countertop and better appliances.
Tip of the week: If you are living in a condo, consider installing a central humidification system. Not only is this a critical solution for the protection of your wood floors and cabinetry, but also, most importantly, it will serve your health the most!
Check out: General Air Filters, Elite Steam Series.
I had the good fortune of meeting Martino, the original Site Clerk for Bramalea for the construction of Palace Place. When Martino was 19, he had landed a dream job with Bramalea. He was onsite for every day of the construction of this now iconic landmark. It was amazing to share stories and learn new ones. People make the mistake thinking Palace Place is just another condo or the second Pier. When you learn of the advanced methods and technologies used in the construction of Palace Place, you really begin to appreciate its unrivalled reputation of excellence in the construction industry.
Stay tuned for the 25th Anniversary Edition of my Palace Place book!
BREAKING NEWS: Luke sells at Palace Pier in a day!
Special Announcement: Palace Pier, 2045 Lake Shore Boulevard West, Suite 3305 sold for $1,800,000!
I have written to proudly announce that I have set a new sale price at Palace Pier by having just sold Suite 3305 for $1,800,000 by having represented the seller.
When other realtors had this property listed for as long as 65-days at a lower price, I have just sold this suite in just 1-day! This is a new price is great for the 3-bedroom suites at Palace Pier!
This is a great accomplishment for Palace Pier. It clearly demonstrates the value of a realtor who knows his product, has key connections, and can walk his talk.
Looking to sell? Call Luke Dalinda today!
Hardwood flooring has become a standard for condominiums these days. However, as longtime condo owners will appreciate, wood is not an ideal material for condominium environments, as it is susceptible to humidity and water. It is also not ideal for soundproofing.
Today, Ramsin Khachi and I had discussed viable solutions for condominium flooring, the best and most interesting being vinyl flooring.
Vinyl flooring has come a long way. It is no longer the vinyl tile from your grandmother’s house. It can look just like wood, offers the durability and versatility that wood cannot, and comes in a full spectrum of options from any wood type to even stone finishes.
Vinyl flooring costs about $3 per square foot, which is much less than traditional wood flooring.
When choosing vinyl flooring, it is critical to look at the overall thickness of the product and the wear layer (the top layer) quality to ensure durability and longevity. It is best to have the supplier of the product install it as well instead of a third party. This will help with any potential warranty concerns.
By far, one of the best choices for vinyl flooring is the LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile) collection by Interface, a company recognized not only for its high quality product but for its commitment to the environment as well.
Getting ready to launch the crown jewel of Humber Bay Shores. Fit for royalty. Stay tuned!
As a realtor, staying on top of the latest trends in interior design helps me guide my clients in making the right decisions and investments. Today, I caught up with my friend Ramsin Khachi, one of Toronto’s top design experts.
We spoke about the importance of sound proofing when renovating your condo and compliance with condo rules. Sound complaints have become a major, costly issue for condos. When tiling, there is a new product called Schluter Ditra-sound, which is specifically designed for ceramic and stone tile installations. This innovative new product prevents tile cracking, offers superior waterproofing, and helps prevent sound transmission.
Condos today are becoming smaller and smaller, with these confined spaces, opportunities to renovate to create more space are becoming very difficult. Your realtor and design expert should be able to guide you to making innovative design solutions with impact while avoiding structural obstacles and complex condo rules.
Palace Place Special Announcement: Palace Place, 1 Palace Pier Court, Suite 703 sold for $1,210,000!
I have written to proudly announce that I have sold yet another residence at Palace Place by having just sold Suite 703 for $1,210,000 by having represented the seller.
Earlier, I had set the historic record price at Palace Place by having sold Suite 4001 for $1,980,000, or $700 per square foot, by having represented the seller. This achievement had allowed for a subsequent sale to achieve $831 per square foot!
Do the math! This sale price of $609 per square foot is a bargain when new, inferior construction is charging up to $1,000 per square foot. Furthermore, this suite size in the downtown core would easily fetch $2,000 per square foot or more. Why buy the K-car when you can own the Mercedes-Benz?