Condo's Biggest Concern? Maintenance Fees

Ongoing Maintenance costs are the biggest concern for ALL condominium buyers.  The largest categories are Hydro Electric, Heat, Security Staff, Water, Garbage Disposal, Management and then the mandatory  Reserve Fund Contribution  mandated by engineering studies of how long things should last [Remaining Economic Life] Many of these issues are not within the control of the building or management as Rates and Schedules are set by outside parties.

The largest expense by far is Heat and Hydro. In a hi Rise structure we share Common Elements and a garage.  We can eliminate heat as an expense and build in a Condo Building Long Term efficiency tool.   

How? Using a Heat Pump and Ground Loop Geothermal Heating


The ground loops operate by utilizing the ground to provide heating or cooling energy to the building. In the winter, the pumps draw energy out of the ground to heat the building. In the summer, the process is reversed, with heat from the building being returned to the ground. http://www.4e2.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=44&Itemid=12

Where? On the Go in Mimico
Let's combine  Neighbourhood and Community,  Mimico, then add access to Rapid Transit at the Mimico Go Train Station with protected entry.... a 12 minute train ride to Union Station via the Go!

Then you have ... On the Go Mimico 
Floor plans, price list and Limited Time *Special Offers that are available here;

• 3 years No Maintenance Fees
• Free Parking Spot Included
• Island included in Kitchen design....   

*Contact me for details and Current Price List.

416 233 9000 or direct at 647 218 2414

Mr Christie's Go Train Stop - Park Lawn and Lake shore

Why can't we have a MR Christie's Go Station PLUS the Mimico?  They serve two distinct and growing communities.

Mimico is established and HUmber Bay Shore is nearing 12,000 condo units immediately at Park Lawn Road and Lake Shore Blvd., West.

http://news.ca.msn.com/ontario/toronto/councillor-grimes-residents-slam-proposal-to-relocate-mimico-go-station

“Fundamentally the issue is because the Mr. Christie’s bakery owned by Mondelez is going to close, which creates the opportunity to acquire land for a new GO station at Parklawn.” 
Milczyn said the point of his original motion was to get Metrolinx, which is carrying out $44 million in renovations to the Mimico GO station, to provide feedback to the city on relocation. But according to the report presented at committee, the transit planning agency, which recently announced extended service for the entire Lakeshore GO Train line, didn’t respond to the city’s requests for consultation. 
“The key issue is engaging Metrolinx in a discussion on the potential opportunities to improve access to GO service routes for south Etobicoke,” he said. 
Spokesperson Vanessa Thomas said Metrolinx has had frequent conversations with city staff on the Mimico station renovations which includes constructing a pedestrian tunnel and expanding the north passenger platform to accommodate 12-car trains. 
“Currently, we have no plans to build a GO Station at the Parklawn location. Currently, we are working on upgrading Mimico Station,” 

The Mimico community is bountiful and thriving with Bake Shops, Grocers, Cafe and Restaurants.   Why relocate the station?   Better to create an additional station at Park Lawn Road and Lake Shore to serve a completely different community; being Humber Bay Shore.

What do you think?

What Happened to Pickin' Chicken? Living in Mimico

Do you remember driving past the Picken Chicken Restaurant on the south side of Lake shore in Mimico?    Do you recall the dinners?   Or the Parking Lot?   What ever happened to that place?  Its right at the bend that divides Humber Bay Shore and the thousands of Condominium units that now comprise Humber Bay Shore.  


This happened;  waterfront development, new marina and access to the waterfront via Norris Ave (The Birds and The Beans) and what we hope will be access for thousands of people to wander the Martin Goodman Trail.

Mimico Waterfront;  That is Humber Bay Shore

Mimico Waterfront Park was officially open June 07th, 2013 with an addition of 1.1 kilometers of continuous park and walking trail that joined the Norris Crescent Parkette and Humber Bay Park West.  (west side of the Humber River and on the North bank opposite the Mimico and Etobicoke Yacht clubs)

The Phase 2 extension added 500 metres of waterfront trail, three sections of cantilevered pedestrian boardwalk and a separate multi use trail located along the backshore that provides cycling, inline skating adjacent to the boardwalk, small pockets of wetland habitat, landscaping and park lighting.

Total Budget was $18.2 Million shared between $6.5 Million City of Toronto, $6.2 Million by the Province of Ontario and $5.5 Million by the Government of Canada.

The Mimico BIA @MimicoByTheLake has been actively working to promote this neighbourhood and community to those living in the Humber Bay Shore Condo concentration that is a mere few blocks away.   There has been a revival of late with restaurants and bistro, streetfront patios that welcome your walkin traffic.

Its the community that makes you love living in Mimico.

If you would like some details  send me an email or check out a few buildings.