Buying “New” can be the best way to go $$$

Currently the re-sale condo market is still going strong, there is also no end to the new building developments popping up and being developed all over the city skyline. One of the number one benefits of purchasing a new condo in the development stage is the selection.

Most developers offer all potential home owners the opportunity to have a hand in the design, layout and interior decoration of their unit. This also means fantastic upgrades are always there for you to choose. Of course, the standard fixtures are cheaper and do their job just fine but sometimes a custom upgrade is worth the splurge, especially when it comes to resale market, which is something every condo purchaser should keep in mind. In some cases, it’s cheaper to choose an upgrade and benefit from the wholesale prices developers have available to them, rather then choose to remodel your condo or townhouse at full price later. This also means living through a renovation, your better off having it done prior to move in day through the builder.

Here is a list of some fantastic upgrade options guaranteed to pay off in the end when you enter a re-sale market:

Custom design cabinetry

Pot Lights/ Recessed lighting

Granite/ Stone countertops

Kitchen islands

Engineered Floors

Glass Tiled backsplashes

Marble/Stone/Travertine entranceways

Jacuzzi or Deep soaker tubs

Luxury spa inspired showerheads /Rain showerhead

Courtyard-style terraces, bricked with interlocking stone

Built-in sound system with speakers or preinstalled wiring

High-quality durable broadloom