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Clean-cut condo and honest pricing a winning combo in Toronto sale

21/07/2023
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25 Fontenay Crt. No. 1605, Toronto

Asking price: $529,900 (May, 2023)

Selling price: $535,000 (June, 2023)

Previous selling price: $496,500 (May, 2020)

Taxes: $2,074 (2022)

Days on the market: 14

Listing agents: Natercia Cacador, Nigel Denham and Penny Brown, Sotheby’s International Realty Canada

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The unit had an estimated value of about $529,900, so it was simply listed for that amount and deep cleaned.Handout

In a high-rise across from the Humber River and Scarlett Woods Golf Course, this one-bedroom unit had an estimated value of about $529,900, so it was simply listed for that amount and deep cleaned. The condo, located in a building that had three other units for sale, attracted two offers, including one that was $5,100 above asking.

“At that moment of time, with higher interest rates, I didn’t think it would sell over the

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Could this condo be more awesome? Friends-themed apartment in Victoria for sale

04/05/2023

Oh. My. God. 

One of New York City’s most famous apartments is for sale in B.C.’s capital.

The condo is styled to resemble that of the purple apartment in the 90s phenomenon Friends, a setting that’s remained iconic and recognizable even decades after the series aired. 

Though not the same layout as Monica Geller’s apartment, the home certainly gives off similar vibes: the French poster is there, as are the teal cabinets, black and white bathroom tiles, and a replica of Phoebe Buffay’s work of art, Gladys. 

Can you spot all the references to Phoebe Buffay, a.ka. Regina Phalange, a.ka. Princess Consuela Banana Hammock? (Adam van der Zwan/CBC)

The staircase is tight, so if you’re moving a couch upstairs, you may be forced to pivot.

A loft above the main living area features some of the items from Joey Tribbiani and Chandler Bing’s apartment, including Hugsy, Joey’s bedtime penguin

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