Recent content by Petko

The tower is indeed shaping up very nicely. Certainly, this is one of the rare instances of a project looking better in reality than shown in the renderings. Quality of construction materials does go a long way. (Ugh.)

This is pretty horrible. Hopefully any additional forthcoming renders will help change my opinion, but if not, then I certainly hope that GGH does not cheap out on construction materials, particularly that of the glass used for the balconies. In either case, I'm not holding my breath.

All religious behavior is totally irrational. :P However, what reason do you have to not respect the religious beliefs and practices of others? Whether it is a Jew adhering to kashrut law or a Christian fasting during lent, or a Muslim for Ramadan, what is so intolerable about letting people...

The point I was trying to make is that both practices are an important - if not integral - rite of passage for members into their respective faiths. Given such significance and symbolism, neither are ever going to fall into disuse on account of our more modern times. The question of...

Was there a problem with Google? The OP's argument doesn't really make all that much sense, at least in its application to kashrut law. In a (most basic) nutshell, it's essentially a list of dietary laws outlining which animals are considered treif, and for those that are not, rules governing...

There's always the option of holding onto it to later assign/sell.

It should also be noted that agents often have a say in what fees they pay their brokerages when negotiating their contracts. An agent that expects a large volume of deals will certainly push for higher desk fees so that he/she can enjoy a more favorable commission split, whereas a more novice...

In terms of the layout, I'm concerned about the linear kitchen. While this is often a reality with many of the new (eg. small) condominium units being built these days, in regards to this particularly unit, the washroom right in front of it does exacerbate things. In other open-space units...

That's where the interior finishes and amenities come in. ;) In terms of the architecture itself, anything too "grand" risks coming off as rather gaudy. I think they did a phenomenal job with this building; it is respectful to context and exudes a sophisticated elegance in its simplicity. It's...

This is not exactly a question that one can really provide a clear-cut answer to. Honestly, it really depends on both the brokerage. Some brokerages offer something as low as a 50/50 split with their agents (Brad J. Lamb Realty comes to mind). While this, at first, does seem to unreasonably...