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Blues bands in garages, ballet in back-yards and arias in kitchens are a few ofthe unique amenities to be enjoyed byowners of new condo suites at ArtworksTower, in Regent Park.

The events will be staged thanks to apartnership between developer DanielsCorp. and Toronto organization Artery,which brings together artists, perform-ers and culture buffs who want to attendor host small events in everyday spaces.Artworks purchasers will receive a one-year membership to the Artery Collec-tion, which will include priority accessto events and resident-only showcasescurated by Artery.

The first of two buildings, the 32-sto-rey, 350-unit Artworks Tower willlaunch sales this fall.

At the corner of River and Dundas Sts.,it will be the latest chapter in the decade-long revitalization story that has trans-formed Regent Park from a crumbling,crime-ridden social housing project intoone of the city’s most vibrant and pop-ular neighbourhoods.

Daniels Corp. is the developer/partnerwith Toronto Community Housing.

As well as condo buildings and newretail spaces, community amenitieshave been added.

A condo suite, and a live showArtistic performances amongthe many amenities planned forArtworks Tower in Regent Park

TRACY HANESSPECIAL TO THE STAR

Dominic Tompa of Daniels Corp. and Salimah Ebrahim, co-founder of Artery, stroll outside the Pam McConnell centre.ANDREW FRANCIS WALLACE TORONTO STAR

ARTWORKS continued on H4

The party room on the fourth floor will provide a natural stage for performances.DANIELS CORP.

An open terrace is planned for the third floor of the 32-storey highrise.DANIELS CORP.

>>HOMES & CONDOSH4TORONTO STAR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2018 ON3 ON

NIAGARA, TORONTOLocation: 64 Niagara St.,Unit 221, Bathurst and Niagara Sts.Asking price: $899,900Selling price: $1,035,800Size: about 1,150 sq. ft.Parking: one owned underground space,one owned lockerMaintenance fees: $589.52 per monthTaxes: $3,975 (2018)Bedrooms: 2Bathrooms: 2Sold: July 12Close date: Aug. 30This downtown Toronto condo unit in aboutique building took seven day to sell for115 per cent of the asking price.

“This suite is located in a condo buildingcalled Sixty Lofts, situated on a tree-linedstreet. There are only two units per floor,with a semi-private elevator to each floor.The unit itself has over nine-ft. concreteceilings and exposed duct-work, twomassive bedrooms both with walk-outs, abalcony and a 175 sq. ft. terrace,” sayslisting agent Adil Dharssi.

Adjacent to the Fashion District, thebuilding is a short walk to the TTC, restau-rants, clubs, and shopping. It also has easyaccess to the Gardiner Expressway.

Unit has: hardwood floors; living roomwith walkout to balcony; dining room;kitchen with granite counters and stainlesssteel appliances; master bedroom, four-piece bathroom and walkout; secondbedroom with walkout; three-piece bath-room.

Listing agent: Adil Dharssi, iPro RealtyLtd., Brokerage, 416-364-2036;adilknowscondos.com.

BAYVIEW VILLAGELocaton: 18 Kenaston Gardens,Unit 703, Bayview Ave. and Sheppard Ave. E.Asking price: $898,000Selling price: $885,000Size: about 1,242 sq. ft.Parking: two owned underground spaces,one owned lockerMaintenance fees: $960.71 per monthTaxes: $3,577 (2018)Bedrooms: 2 plus 1Bathrooms: 2Sold: July 07 Close date: Aug. 3Complete with a separate den, this condounit sold for 99 per cent of the asking pricein three days.

“This suite has unobstructed west views.It is an updated unit featuring a living roomwith a fireplace, renovated washrooms andtwo walkouts to a large sunny terrace,”says listing agent Lauren Rebecca.

The building has easy access to Hwy. 401.It is walking distance to parks, a YMCA, ashopping centre and a library, and close torestaurants and a hospital.

Unit has: living room with fireplace andcrown moulding; dining room with hard-wood floor and walkout to terrace; eat-inkitchen with granite counter; master bed-room with hardwood floor, walk-in closetand five-piece ensuite; second bedroomwith double closet and hardwood floor;den with French doors and hardwood floor;four-piece bathroom.

Listing agent: Lauren Rebecca-The MillsTeam, Royal LePage Signature Realty,Brokerage, 647-989-6650;themillsteam.caWhat They Got: Condos is compiled by free-lance contributor Allison Harness, a Toronto-based real estate writer, from information thatis publicly available. Send recent homes salesto soldhome@rogers.com. Not all submissionscan be used.

> WHAT THEY GOT

The community amenities includeathletics grounds, the Pam McConnellAquatic Centre and the Daniels Spec-trum arts and culture venue.

Salimah Ebrahim, co-founder of Ar-tery, says a short meeting with Danielspresident Mitchell Cohen turned into a“four-hour meeting of the minds” andincluded a tour of Regent Park, whereCohen introduced her to communityorganizers, artists and residents.

“By the end of the afternoon, I couldn’twait to get back to Regent Park,” saysEbrahim. “I was really struck by howMitchell and his company understandthat Regent Park had a history and cul-tural life before they arrived.

“The downtown is a perfect fit for ourcommunity and being able to experi-ence art in this intimate way.”

Daniels has done other interconnectiv-ity packages for condo buyers — such aswith the Toronto International FilmFestival at Festival Tower and the Mis-sissauga Living Arts Centre at WesleyTower — but Artery’s is very local andunique, says Dominic Tompa, Danielsvice-president of sales.

“It creates a more personal experienceby bringing people together in an in-timate environment. It can be anythingfrom music to dance to comedy to paint-ing. We thought it was such a cool thingand absolutely perfect for the type ofcommunity we hope to create there.”

Ebrahim says Artery’s motto is everyspace is a stage. “Often condo suites arethe most powerful venues, because youinvite 20 people and are going to meeteveryone in that room. I have a 575-square-foot apartment and have hosted35 people for cello music. It engendersdeep personal connections.”

Daniels also supports local artists withthe Regent Park Rotating Gallery in itssales centre that features a new artist orartist group on a quarterly basis. As wellas animating the sales centre and engag-ing the community, it helps to fulfill thedeveloper’s commitment to local art.The Daniels Local Art Program is anoth-er initiative, where local art is purchasedor commissioned for display in Danielsbuildings — including Artworks Tower.

The arts are just one aspect of accessi-bility coming to Artworks; the tower willalso include Daniels Accessibility De-

signed Program (ADP), to accommo-date those with mobility issues. Danielsconsulted with experts in accessiblebuilding, including the StopGap Foun-dation, Accessibility Advantage andQuadrangle, to design the suites that gowell beyond Ontario Building Code bar-rier-free standards.

“We are the first condo builder to do anaccessibility program,” says Tompa,adding “ours are truly useable suites,with things such as roll-in showers, andslide-outs for wheelchairs to get out onthe balcony. It started with our WesleyTower in Mississauga and at DuEast inRegent Park before Artworks.”

Another Daniels’ program makeshome ownership more accessible forfirst-time buyers. At Artworks Tower,buyers can provide a 10 per deposit thatthey can pay gradually.

“A lot of first-timers find it virtuallyimpossible to get into the market,” saysTompa. “Instead of a 20 per cent depos-it, they only have to give us $5,000 ini-tially and can save toward their downpayment while they wait 3-1⁄2 years forArtworks to be built. We want to be theleaders in making home ownership suc-cessful.” (Buyers must qualify for mort-gage to participate in the program.)

Condo connects with cultureARTWORKS from H1

Artery’sSalimahEbrahim talkswith DominicTompa ofDaniels Corp.at the newArtworksbuilding’ssales centrewhere arotatinggalleryfeaturesworks oflocal artists.

ANDREW FRANCIS WALLACE TORONTO STAR

Artery was founded by journalistsSalimah Y. Ebrahim, in Toronto, andNew York-based Vladic Ravich.They have worked internationally, inplaces such as the Middle East andSouth Caucasus, and witnessedhow small performances occur inunconventional spaces around theworld, whether it’s in the desert,mountains or homes in Harlem.Artery started as a pilot program inToronto and New York and is nowfound in a dozen communitiesaround the world.It brings together people who wantto attend or host small 60- to 90-minute events in spaces such asrooftops, backyards, stores, livingrooms — even boats — with mu-sicians, dancers, writers and artists.Recent showcases in Toronto haveincluded a folk trio in a bookstoregarage in Scarborough, a rooftopdinner and folk music on a rooftop.Showcases can be found on theArtery website, along with ticketprices (many $10 or less). — Tracy Hanes

UP CLOSE, PERSONAL

An artist’s rendering of the 32-storeyDaniels’ Artworks building that willinclude 350 condo suites.

DANIELS CORP.

Developer: Daniels Corp.Location: Northwest corner of Dundas and River Sts. Architect: QuadrangleInterior design: U31First tower: 32 storeys, 350 unitswith suites ranging from 365-sq.-ft.studios to 1,082-sq.-ft., 3-bedroomlayouts. Starting price: from the high$300,000sAmenities: Third-floor terrace,fitness centre with indoor and out-door CrossFit zones, cardio andweights, children’s play zones.Fourth floor party room/sportslounge with kitchen, co-workingspace, arcade/games room, garden-ing plots. There will also be 22,000square feet of retail space.Occupancy: June 2021Contact: artworkstower.com, 416-955-0559.

ARTWORKS TOWER

I spoke to a real estate salespersonwho offered to buy my house if hecan’t sell it after a certain length oftime. Can he do this?

The short answer to your question isthat the type of arrangement you men-tioned isn’t specifically prohibitedunder the Real Estate and BusinessBrokers Act, 2002 (REBBA). So youmay wish to consider the offer if youneed to sell your home quickly andobtaining the highest selling price isn’tnecessarily your primary motivation.It’s a valid business practice.

Still, it’s always wise to ask questions,examine the fine print and consult areal estate lawyer.

As the regulator of real estate sales-people, brokers and brokerages in theprovince, the Real Estate Council ofOntario (RECO) has received com-plaints from consumers who enteredinto agreements similar to the one youdescribed. Many of the people whocomplained told us they believe their

salesperson wasn’t sincere when theymade that offer, that they didn’t explainthe limiting conditions properly, or thatthey used it merely as a negotiatingtactic to get them to list their homewith the salesperson’s brokerage. Wedon’t receive many complaints of thistype.

If you’re interested in the salesper-son’s offer, ask about their experienceand strategy for selling your home, aswell as more detailed questions: howmany similar homes has the brokeragepurchased? Will you be paid full marketvalue for your home? What are thelimiting conditions or details of thistype of program?

Make sure you understand all the feeconsiderations and have a clear pictureof what the net dollar (after expenses)purchase will be. You can expect theagreement to be in writing and includea written itemization of the costs in-volved, and that the salesperson walkyou through them, line by line.

When a registered salesperson orbroker gives you an offer to purchaseyour property for their own use, theymust give you written disclosure ofinformation, such as whether they are

buying it for themselves or a relatedperson; any facts that may affect theproperty’s value; and any plans theymay have for it.

Real estate salespeople, brokers andbrokerages know they must treat theirclients with honesty and integrity, andpromote and protect their clients’ bestinterests in a real estate transaction. Ifthey do not, they could face disciplinaryaction if they fall short of those obliga-tions. Accountability is important insuch important transactions; that’s whyI strongly recommend using a regis-tered real estate salesperson or brokerwhen you’re ready to buy or sell a home.

The decision to sign with this bro-kerage is entirely yours. But I encour-age you to do your homework and tounderstand the risks of the agreementyou are considering. Also, interviewseveral candidates before you decide,and remember to look them up on theRECO website.

If you have a question for Joe aboutthe home buying or selling process,please email askjoe@reco.on.ca.Joe Richer is registrar of the Real Estate Councilof Ontario (RECO) and contributor for the Star.Follow him on Twitter: @RECOhelps

> ASK JOE

An intriguing sales offer you can refuseJoe Richer

OPINION

>>HOMES & CONDOSH4TORONTO STAR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2018 ON3 ON

NIAGARA, TORONTOLocation: 64 Niagara St.,Unit 221, Bathurst and Niagara Sts.Asking price: $899,900Selling price: $1,035,800Size: about 1,150 sq. ft.Parking: one owned underground space,one owned lockerMaintenance fees: $589.52 per monthTaxes: $3,975 (2018)Bedrooms: 2Bathrooms: 2Sold: July 12Close date: Aug. 30This downtown Toronto condo unit in aboutique building took seven day to sell for115 per cent of the asking price.

“This suite is located in a condo buildingcalled Sixty Lofts, situated on a tree-linedstreet. There are only two units per floor,with a semi-private elevator to each floor.The unit itself has over nine-ft. concreteceilings and exposed duct-work, twomassive bedrooms both with walk-outs, abalcony and a 175 sq. ft. terrace,” sayslisting agent Adil Dharssi.

Adjacent to the Fashion District, thebuilding is a short walk to the TTC, restau-rants, clubs, and shopping. It also has easyaccess to the Gardiner Expressway.

Unit has: hardwood floors; living roomwith walkout to balcony; dining room;kitchen with granite counters and stainlesssteel appliances; master bedroom, four-piece bathroom and walkout; secondbedroom with walkout; three-piece bath-room.

Listing agent: Adil Dharssi, iPro RealtyLtd., Brokerage, 416-364-2036;adilknowscondos.com.

BAYVIEW VILLAGELocaton: 18 Kenaston Gardens,Unit 703, Bayview Ave. and Sheppard Ave. E.Asking price: $898,000Selling price: $885,000Size: about 1,242 sq. ft.Parking: two owned underground spaces,one owned lockerMaintenance fees: $960.71 per monthTaxes: $3,577 (2018)Bedrooms: 2 plus 1Bathrooms: 2Sold: July 07 Close date: Aug. 3Complete with a separate den, this condounit sold for 99 per cent of the asking pricein three days.

“This suite has unobstructed west views.It is an updated unit featuring a living roomwith a fireplace, renovated washrooms andtwo walkouts to a large sunny terrace,”says listing agent Lauren Rebecca.

The building has easy access to Hwy. 401.It is walking distance to parks, a YMCA, ashopping centre and a library, and close torestaurants and a hospital.

Unit has: living room with fireplace andcrown moulding; dining room with hard-wood floor and walkout to terrace; eat-inkitchen with granite counter; master bed-room with hardwood floor, walk-in closetand five-piece ensuite; second bedroomwith double closet and hardwood floor;den with French doors and hardwood floor;four-piece bathroom.

Listing agent: Lauren Rebecca-The MillsTeam, Royal LePage Signature Realty,Brokerage, 647-989-6650;themillsteam.caWhat They Got: Condos is compiled by free-lance contributor Allison Harness, a Toronto-based real estate writer, from information thatis publicly available. Send recent homes salesto soldhome@rogers.com. Not all submissionscan be used.

> WHAT THEY GOT

The community amenities includeathletics grounds, the Pam McConnellAquatic Centre and the Daniels Spec-trum arts and culture venue.

Salimah Ebrahim, co-founder of Ar-tery, says a short meeting with Danielspresident Mitchell Cohen turned into a“four-hour meeting of the minds” andincluded a tour of Regent Park, whereCohen introduced her to communityorganizers, artists and residents.

“By the end of the afternoon, I couldn’twait to get back to Regent Park,” saysEbrahim. “I was really struck by howMitchell and his company understandthat Regent Park had a history and cul-tural life before they arrived.

“The downtown is a perfect fit for ourcommunity and being able to experi-ence art in this intimate way.”

Daniels has done other interconnectiv-ity packages for condo buyers — such aswith the Toronto International FilmFestival at Festival Tower and the Mis-sissauga Living Arts Centre at WesleyTower — but Artery’s is very local andunique, says Dominic Tompa, Danielsvice-president of sales.

“It creates a more personal experienceby bringing people together in an in-timate environment. It can be anythingfrom music to dance to comedy to paint-ing. We thought it was such a cool thingand absolutely perfect for the type ofcommunity we hope to create there.”

Ebrahim says Artery’s motto is everyspace is a stage. “Often condo suites arethe most powerful venues, because youinvite 20 people and are going to meeteveryone in that room. I have a 575-square-foot apartment and have hosted35 people for cello music. It engendersdeep personal connections.”

Daniels also supports local artists withthe Regent Park Rotating Gallery in itssales centre that features a new artist orartist group on a quarterly basis. As wellas animating the sales centre and engag-ing the community, it helps to fulfill thedeveloper’s commitment to local art.The Daniels Local Art Program is anoth-er initiative, where local art is purchasedor commissioned for display in Danielsbuildings — including Artworks Tower.

The arts are just one aspect of accessi-bility coming to Artworks; the tower willalso include Daniels Accessibility De-

signed Program (ADP), to accommo-date those with mobility issues. Danielsconsulted with experts in accessiblebuilding, including the StopGap Foun-dation, Accessibility Advantage andQuadrangle, to design the suites that gowell beyond Ontario Building Code bar-rier-free standards.

“We are the first condo builder to do anaccessibility program,” says Tompa,adding “ours are truly useable suites,with things such as roll-in showers, andslide-outs for wheelchairs to get out onthe balcony. It started with our WesleyTower in Mississauga and at DuEast inRegent Park before Artworks.”

Another Daniels’ program makeshome ownership more accessible forfirst-time buyers. At Artworks Tower,buyers can provide a 10 per deposit thatthey can pay gradually.

“A lot of first-timers find it virtuallyimpossible to get into the market,” saysTompa. “Instead of a 20 per cent depos-it, they only have to give us $5,000 ini-tially and can save toward their downpayment while they wait 3-1⁄2 years forArtworks to be built. We want to be theleaders in making home ownership suc-cessful.” (Buyers must qualify for mort-gage to participate in the program.)

Condo connects with cultureARTWORKS from H1

Artery’sSalimahEbrahim talkswith DominicTompa ofDaniels Corp.at the newArtworksbuilding’ssales centrewhere arotatinggalleryfeaturesworks oflocal artists.

ANDREW FRANCIS WALLACE TORONTO STAR

Artery was founded by journalistsSalimah Y. Ebrahim, in Toronto, andNew York-based Vladic Ravich.They have worked internationally, inplaces such as the Middle East andSouth Caucasus, and witnessedhow small performances occur inunconventional spaces around theworld, whether it’s in the desert,mountains or homes in Harlem.Artery started as a pilot program inToronto and New York and is nowfound in a dozen communitiesaround the world.It brings together people who wantto attend or host small 60- to 90-minute events in spaces such asrooftops, backyards, stores, livingrooms — even boats — with mu-sicians, dancers, writers and artists.Recent showcases in Toronto haveincluded a folk trio in a bookstoregarage in Scarborough, a rooftopdinner and folk music on a rooftop.Showcases can be found on theArtery website, along with ticketprices (many $10 or less). — Tracy Hanes

UP CLOSE, PERSONAL

An artist’s rendering of the 32-storeyDaniels’ Artworks building that willinclude 350 condo suites.

DANIELS CORP.

Developer: Daniels Corp.Location: Northwest corner of Dundas and River Sts. Architect: QuadrangleInterior design: U31First tower: 32 storeys, 350 unitswith suites ranging from 365-sq.-ft.studios to 1,082-sq.-ft., 3-bedroomlayouts. Starting price: from the high$300,000sAmenities: Third-floor terrace,fitness centre with indoor and out-door CrossFit zones, cardio andweights, children’s play zones.Fourth floor party room/sportslounge with kitchen, co-workingspace, arcade/games room, garden-ing plots. There will also be 22,000square feet of retail space.Occupancy: June 2021Contact: artworkstower.com, 416-955-0559.

ARTWORKS TOWER

I spoke to a real estate salespersonwho offered to buy my house if hecan’t sell it after a certain length oftime. Can he do this?

The short answer to your question isthat the type of arrangement you men-tioned isn’t specifically prohibitedunder the Real Estate and BusinessBrokers Act, 2002 (REBBA). So youmay wish to consider the offer if youneed to sell your home quickly andobtaining the highest selling price isn’tnecessarily your primary motivation.It’s a valid business practice.

Still, it’s always wise to ask questions,examine the fine print and consult areal estate lawyer.

As the regulator of real estate sales-people, brokers and brokerages in theprovince, the Real Estate Council ofOntario (RECO) has received com-plaints from consumers who enteredinto agreements similar to the one youdescribed. Many of the people whocomplained told us they believe their

salesperson wasn’t sincere when theymade that offer, that they didn’t explainthe limiting conditions properly, or thatthey used it merely as a negotiatingtactic to get them to list their homewith the salesperson’s brokerage. Wedon’t receive many complaints of thistype.

If you’re interested in the salesper-son’s offer, ask about their experienceand strategy for selling your home, aswell as more detailed questions: howmany similar homes has the brokeragepurchased? Will you be paid full marketvalue for your home? What are thelimiting conditions or details of thistype of program?

Make sure you understand all the feeconsiderations and have a clear pictureof what the net dollar (after expenses)purchase will be. You can expect theagreement to be in writing and includea written itemization of the costs in-volved, and that the salesperson walkyou through them, line by line.

When a registered salesperson orbroker gives you an offer to purchaseyour property for their own use, theymust give you written disclosure ofinformation, such as whether they are

buying it for themselves or a relatedperson; any facts that may affect theproperty’s value; and any plans theymay have for it.

Real estate salespeople, brokers andbrokerages know they must treat theirclients with honesty and integrity, andpromote and protect their clients’ bestinterests in a real estate transaction. Ifthey do not, they could face disciplinaryaction if they fall short of those obliga-tions. Accountability is important insuch important transactions; that’s whyI strongly recommend using a regis-tered real estate salesperson or brokerwhen you’re ready to buy or sell a home.

The decision to sign with this bro-kerage is entirely yours. But I encour-age you to do your homework and tounderstand the risks of the agreementyou are considering. Also, interviewseveral candidates before you decide,and remember to look them up on theRECO website.

If you have a question for Joe aboutthe home buying or selling process,please email askjoe@reco.on.ca.Joe Richer is registrar of the Real Estate Councilof Ontario (RECO) and contributor for the Star.Follow him on Twitter: @RECOhelps

> ASK JOE

An intriguing sales offer you can refuseJoe Richer

OPINION

>>HOMES & CONDOSH4TORONTO STAR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2018 ON3 ON

NIAGARA, TORONTOLocation: 64 Niagara St.,Unit 221, Bathurst and Niagara Sts.Asking price: $899,900Selling price: $1,035,800Size: about 1,150 sq. ft.Parking: one owned underground space,one owned lockerMaintenance fees: $589.52 per monthTaxes: $3,975 (2018)Bedrooms: 2Bathrooms: 2Sold: July 12Close date: Aug. 30This downtown Toronto condo unit in aboutique building took seven day to sell for115 per cent of the asking price.

“This suite is located in a condo buildingcalled Sixty Lofts, situated on a tree-linedstreet. There are only two units per floor,with a semi-private elevator to each floor.The unit itself has over nine-ft. concreteceilings and exposed duct-work, twomassive bedrooms both with walk-outs, abalcony and a 175 sq. ft. terrace,” sayslisting agent Adil Dharssi.

Adjacent to the Fashion District, thebuilding is a short walk to the TTC, restau-rants, clubs, and shopping. It also has easyaccess to the Gardiner Expressway.

Unit has: hardwood floors; living roomwith walkout to balcony; dining room;kitchen with granite counters and stainlesssteel appliances; master bedroom, four-piece bathroom and walkout; secondbedroom with walkout; three-piece bath-room.

Listing agent: Adil Dharssi, iPro RealtyLtd., Brokerage, 416-364-2036;adilknowscondos.com.

BAYVIEW VILLAGELocaton: 18 Kenaston Gardens,Unit 703, Bayview Ave. and Sheppard Ave. E.Asking price: $898,000Selling price: $885,000Size: about 1,242 sq. ft.Parking: two owned underground spaces,one owned lockerMaintenance fees: $960.71 per monthTaxes: $3,577 (2018)Bedrooms: 2 plus 1Bathrooms: 2Sold: July 07 Close date: Aug. 3Complete with a separate den, this condounit sold for 99 per cent of the asking pricein three days.

“This suite has unobstructed west views.It is an updated unit featuring a living roomwith a fireplace, renovated washrooms andtwo walkouts to a large sunny terrace,”says listing agent Lauren Rebecca.

The building has easy access to Hwy. 401.It is walking distance to parks, a YMCA, ashopping centre and a library, and close torestaurants and a hospital.

Unit has: living room with fireplace andcrown moulding; dining room with hard-wood floor and walkout to terrace; eat-inkitchen with granite counter; master bed-room with hardwood floor, walk-in closetand five-piece ensuite; second bedroomwith double closet and hardwood floor;den with French doors and hardwood floor;four-piece bathroom.

Listing agent: Lauren Rebecca-The MillsTeam, Royal LePage Signature Realty,Brokerage, 647-989-6650;themillsteam.caWhat They Got: Condos is compiled by free-lance contributor Allison Harness, a Toronto-based real estate writer, from information thatis publicly available. Send recent homes salesto soldhome@rogers.com. Not all submissionscan be used.

> WHAT THEY GOT

The community amenities includeathletics grounds, the Pam McConnellAquatic Centre and the Daniels Spec-trum arts and culture venue.

Salimah Ebrahim, co-founder of Ar-tery, says a short meeting with Danielspresident Mitchell Cohen turned into a“four-hour meeting of the minds” andincluded a tour of Regent Park, whereCohen introduced her to communityorganizers, artists and residents.

“By the end of the afternoon, I couldn’twait to get back to Regent Park,” saysEbrahim. “I was really struck by howMitchell and his company understandthat Regent Park had a history and cul-tural life before they arrived.

“The downtown is a perfect fit for ourcommunity and being able to experi-ence art in this intimate way.”

Daniels has done other interconnectiv-ity packages for condo buyers — such aswith the Toronto International FilmFestival at Festival Tower and the Mis-sissauga Living Arts Centre at WesleyTower — but Artery’s is very local andunique, says Dominic Tompa, Danielsvice-president of sales.

“It creates a more personal experienceby bringing people together in an in-timate environment. It can be anythingfrom music to dance to comedy to paint-ing. We thought it was such a cool thingand absolutely perfect for the type ofcommunity we hope to create there.”

Ebrahim says Artery’s motto is everyspace is a stage. “Often condo suites arethe most powerful venues, because youinvite 20 people and are going to meeteveryone in that room. I have a 575-square-foot apartment and have hosted35 people for cello music. It engendersdeep personal connections.”

Daniels also supports local artists withthe Regent Park Rotating Gallery in itssales centre that features a new artist orartist group on a quarterly basis. As wellas animating the sales centre and engag-ing the community, it helps to fulfill thedeveloper’s commitment to local art.The Daniels Local Art Program is anoth-er initiative, where local art is purchasedor commissioned for display in Danielsbuildings — including Artworks Tower.

The arts are just one aspect of accessi-bility coming to Artworks; the tower willalso include Daniels Accessibility De-

signed Program (ADP), to accommo-date those with mobility issues. Danielsconsulted with experts in accessiblebuilding, including the StopGap Foun-dation, Accessibility Advantage andQuadrangle, to design the suites that gowell beyond Ontario Building Code bar-rier-free standards.

“We are the first condo builder to do anaccessibility program,” says Tompa,adding “ours are truly useable suites,with things such as roll-in showers, andslide-outs for wheelchairs to get out onthe balcony. It started with our WesleyTower in Mississauga and at DuEast inRegent Park before Artworks.”

Another Daniels’ program makeshome ownership more accessible forfirst-time buyers. At Artworks Tower,buyers can provide a 10 per deposit thatthey can pay gradually.

“A lot of first-timers find it virtuallyimpossible to get into the market,” saysTompa. “Instead of a 20 per cent depos-it, they only have to give us $5,000 ini-tially and can save toward their downpayment while they wait 3-1⁄2 years forArtworks to be built. We want to be theleaders in making home ownership suc-cessful.” (Buyers must qualify for mort-gage to participate in the program.)

Condo connects with cultureARTWORKS from H1

Artery’sSalimahEbrahim talkswith DominicTompa ofDaniels Corp.at the newArtworksbuilding’ssales centrewhere arotatinggalleryfeaturesworks oflocal artists.

ANDREW FRANCIS WALLACE TORONTO STAR

Artery was founded by journalistsSalimah Y. Ebrahim, in Toronto, andNew York-based Vladic Ravich.They have worked internationally, inplaces such as the Middle East andSouth Caucasus, and witnessedhow small performances occur inunconventional spaces around theworld, whether it’s in the desert,mountains or homes in Harlem.Artery started as a pilot program inToronto and New York and is nowfound in a dozen communitiesaround the world.It brings together people who wantto attend or host small 60- to 90-minute events in spaces such asrooftops, backyards, stores, livingrooms — even boats — with mu-sicians, dancers, writers and artists.Recent showcases in Toronto haveincluded a folk trio in a bookstoregarage in Scarborough, a rooftopdinner and folk music on a rooftop.Showcases can be found on theArtery website, along with ticketprices (many $10 or less). — Tracy Hanes

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An artist’s rendering of the 32-storeyDaniels’ Artworks building that willinclude 350 condo suites.

DANIELS CORP.

Developer: Daniels Corp.Location: Northwest corner of Dundas and River Sts. Architect: QuadrangleInterior design: U31First tower: 32 storeys, 350 unitswith suites ranging from 365-sq.-ft.studios to 1,082-sq.-ft., 3-bedroomlayouts. Starting price: from the high$300,000sAmenities: Third-floor terrace,fitness centre with indoor and out-door CrossFit zones, cardio andweights, children’s play zones.Fourth floor party room/sportslounge with kitchen, co-workingspace, arcade/games room, garden-ing plots. There will also be 22,000square feet of retail space.Occupancy: June 2021Contact: artworkstower.com, 416-955-0559.

ARTWORKS TOWER

I spoke to a real estate salespersonwho offered to buy my house if hecan’t sell it after a certain length oftime. Can he do this?

The short answer to your question isthat the type of arrangement you men-tioned isn’t specifically prohibitedunder the Real Estate and BusinessBrokers Act, 2002 (REBBA). So youmay wish to consider the offer if youneed to sell your home quickly andobtaining the highest selling price isn’tnecessarily your primary motivation.It’s a valid business practice.

Still, it’s always wise to ask questions,examine the fine print and consult areal estate lawyer.

As the regulator of real estate sales-people, brokers and brokerages in theprovince, the Real Estate Council ofOntario (RECO) has received com-plaints from consumers who enteredinto agreements similar to the one youdescribed. Many of the people whocomplained told us they believe their

salesperson wasn’t sincere when theymade that offer, that they didn’t explainthe limiting conditions properly, or thatthey used it merely as a negotiatingtactic to get them to list their homewith the salesperson’s brokerage. Wedon’t receive many complaints of thistype.

If you’re interested in the salesper-son’s offer, ask about their experienceand strategy for selling your home, aswell as more detailed questions: howmany similar homes has the brokeragepurchased? Will you be paid full marketvalue for your home? What are thelimiting conditions or details of thistype of program?

Make sure you understand all the feeconsiderations and have a clear pictureof what the net dollar (after expenses)purchase will be. You can expect theagreement to be in writing and includea written itemization of the costs in-volved, and that the salesperson walkyou through them, line by line.

When a registered salesperson orbroker gives you an offer to purchaseyour property for their own use, theymust give you written disclosure ofinformation, such as whether they are

buying it for themselves or a relatedperson; any facts that may affect theproperty’s value; and any plans theymay have for it.

Real estate salespeople, brokers andbrokerages know they must treat theirclients with honesty and integrity, andpromote and protect their clients’ bestinterests in a real estate transaction. Ifthey do not, they could face disciplinaryaction if they fall short of those obliga-tions. Accountability is important insuch important transactions; that’s whyI strongly recommend using a regis-tered real estate salesperson or brokerwhen you’re ready to buy or sell a home.

The decision to sign with this bro-kerage is entirely yours. But I encour-age you to do your homework and tounderstand the risks of the agreementyou are considering. Also, interviewseveral candidates before you decide,and remember to look them up on theRECO website.

If you have a question for Joe aboutthe home buying or selling process,please email askjoe@reco.on.ca.Joe Richer is registrar of the Real Estate Councilof Ontario (RECO) and contributor for the Star.Follow him on Twitter: @RECOhelps

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