They were hosted by Haute Living's Erik Haase. Watch the full webinar below.

Highlight quotes:

Kevin Crigger: "[In Toronto], real estate has been an essential service throughout Covid. So we are still functioning; definitely not business as usual, but our associations and organizations have done really good job of setting parameters and the agents really have been very understanding of the times. We have pivoted a lot, obviously, to Zoom meetings and we've done a lot of initial virtual showings and have utilized technology to better qualify clients. Interestingly sales are up 97% year over year. We had a very substantial reduction at the beginning of Covid in March 2020. On prices, we are looking at probably 18 to 21% price growth over the course of this year, and a very strong market across all sectors... 2022 is going to be the year of the condo."

Leslie S Modell: "We've done a very great job of getting the city back on the map... New York is back. To anyone that counted us out, I am here to tell you to hurry back because we're on fire again and there is still great opportunity to purchase for a 1st time home buyer or luxury property. New York is reopening. Hopefully soon, Broadway will be back and all these other wonderful institutions. People are going back to museums. So our culture is coming back, and once we get up and running, this market will be right back at that high-end number, and once we are able to get some more International flow, the condo market will be on fire as well... I had five condos in a building. I have sold four of them, so that speaks volumes to me."

Michael LaFido: "There are two different markets. The Chicago downtown market is a totally different animal than the suburbs. I was part of a $6.8 million purchased transaction in downtown about a month ago. We are seeing a lot more people leaving the city tand moving to the suburbs. The biggest estates had been sitting on the market for years in some of our more affluent suburbs. Now, if it's bigger it's better in the suburbs. The affluent upper price points are the hottest I've ever seen; it is thriving. There's a shortage of inventory. People want yards and pools. We are riding the wave. I do national training and speaking, talking to agents across the country who say that the market is hot. Chicagoland has been a buyer's market, and now it is a seller's market."

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Kevin Crigger, Leslie S Modell, Michael LaFido

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They were hosted by Haute Living's Erik Haase. Watch the full webinar below.

Highlight quotes:

Kevin Crigger: "With all the concerns related to Covid, and all of the shutdowns and related regulatory changes, the interesting part is we had our best performance ever for the luxury sector. For a lot of our clients, and many of them own obviously multiple jurisdictions around the world, many of them had fabulous properties in Toronto but didn't spend full time in them, and with the lockdown and limitations on travel, everyone reevaluated their home situation. We saw the largest number of luxury transactions over $10 million that our market has ever seen in the single-family home sector but also in luxury condos. Prices have been getting close to $3,000 a square foot for new condo projects, and there is a huge level of local demand. An interesting conversation in the Toronto market has been around affordability; our government brought in a foreign buyer tax in 2017 and the idea was to sort of cool the market to make it more affordable for domestic purchasers. With Covid, we've had no international market here at all, so all the demands really been fueled by local buyers because people can't get into the country. And despite that, we saw an incredible 2020, and looking at the start of 2021, we have properties where we have 21 offers, selling $500-700,000 over asking and inventory remains quite low, so the demand is incredibly high.

Ryan Knowles: "Most of our interest comes from foreign buyers right. The market is driven by foreign demand. During Covid, we've had more and more people, especially from the US, looking for a safe haven where they can shelter in place, isolate, get away from the lockdowns, especially this time of year get away from the cold. A lot of them are renting but we've also been finding that some of them are looking to purchase and actually move full-time to the Bahamas to a warmer climate. We're very close to the US, with daily flights from Miami, New York, Chicago, Charlotte, and lots of different places. If you're coming from a place like New York where real estate is incredibly expensive, you get a lot more bang for your buck in a place like the Bahamas. The government shut down travel for a few months, but there were still ways to get around that if you could travel privately, which many of our clients did. Since about October they've lifted it, so now we have commercial flights coming in every day. It's not what it used to be, but we're probably at about 30 to 40% of our previous capacity. The hotels are still a little bit slow, but we're also finding that a lot of people are doing deals virtually. We do a virtual showing either on Zoom or WhatsApp video and they'll purchase sight-unseen you know, Then they get to come down here after that; they bring everything that they need, and off you go... It's a great time to buy right now. The markets are definitely moving up; inventory is limited. There's only so much land, especially in prime locations. There is only so much beachfront left."

Justin White: "When we talked in July last year, that's when he started to focus on this idea of safe haven real estate. Not JUST a safe haven for financially secure investments, but with regards to what was happening in the midst of this horrible pandemic. Similar to the Bahamas, most of our business comes from outside of Antigua, especially in the luxury area. We are a very small island nation, an independent nation, Antigua and Barbuda. There are a few really good developments to speak about, but the amount of stock or available real estate on the market at any one given time, there is not that much. There are very limited opportunities for something that you really want, and if you really are trying to secure something in a safe haven... Antigua was a very well-kept secret for a long time. It was a playground for the rich and the famous that didn't want to be seen and wanted to have a discrete holiday. Now, what we're seeing is the masses are starting to look at Antigua for all of the benefits that we were talking about here."

Craig Ryan: "Since we last spoke, our Q1 has broken all records in sales and offers accepted, so we have already hit 2021 with a bang. And a big shout out to Haute Residence for putting us on the map in July [2020] talking about safe-havens... We have more offers accepted for the months of December 2020 and January 2021 than we did for 2020. People are coming in; they understand. It's a word-of-mouth community. Owners that have a property, they're telling their friends, and when their friends visit here they are not leaving until they have a definite property... We have properties under offer right now that clients have not seen. They have seen the videos, they've seen the Matterport, and they are confident enough to say, 'We want this property.' So when they do arrive in Antigua, they now own the property. This has attributed to the entire world economic scale and understanding these people want to have no issues. When they reach Antigua, they want to go to their home. They are having meetings with lawyers while they're here to have escrows and the ability to put offers on properties in the two-week, three-week vacation that they're on the island, which has never been seen before. We are now reaching a point where if this continues for six more months, everything will be resale."

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Top: Kevin Crigger, Craig Ryan; Bottom: Justin White, Ryan Knowles

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3107 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6P 1Z9, listed by Kevin Crigger

Photo Credit: Alex Rothe

"Toronto saw an incredibly active real estate market in 2020, fueled almost exclusively by local demand. Border closures and limited international mobility-focused our market almost entirely to domestic activity, and surprisingly to some, our luxury sector saw its most active year on record with many landmark transactions. As a growing global city, Toronto has attracted increasing international interest. With the easing of travel restrictions in 2021, Toronto will see a very robust real estate market with added demand from prospective buyers around the world looking for a safe haven with stable government, a strong economy, a diverse population, premier colleges and universities, a large concentration of corporate head offices, and a high level of personal security." - Kevin Crigger, Toronto, Canada.

925 Arbutus Bay Ln, Bowen Island, West Vancouver, BC V0N 1G2, listed by Clara Hartree

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"Supply and demand for detached homes in West Vancouver will continue to favor sellers. Houses are selling very well, leaving buyers and buyers' agents looking for off-market homes. As detached homes sell, their owners flock to waterfront condos. Those are finally selling and prices are going up. Average amount of detached homes for sale in West Vancouver is 500. Over that, it's a buyers' market. Now there are only just over 360!" - Clara Hartree, West Vancouver, Canada.

7441 Treetop Lane, Whistler, BC V8E 0E9, listed by Maggi Thornhill and Max Thornhill

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“As borders open up and travel resumes, Whistler will enjoy another boom period, we anticipate the pent up demand coming from the US, Hong Kong, UK, and Mexico! The current inventory level is very low in Whistler and I don’t anticipate that increasing any time soon. Well priced homes sell very quickly, often with multiple bids. It is a seller's market and will remain so for the foreseeable future!" - Maggi Thornhill, Whistler, Canada.

Read more expectations for 2021 from members of Haute Residence, including the areas of the Caribbean, South Florida, the west coast of Florida, Southern California and Northern California, and the New York tri-state area.

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Kevin Crigger presents

With More Than 5,000 S.F. Of Sun-Filled Interior Space & 2,500 S.F. Of Private Exterior Terraces, This Modern Masterpiece Represents A Once In A Lifetime Opportunity In The Heart Of The Junction. Soaring Ceilings, 7 Sky Lights & Oversized European Windows Provide An Abundance Of Natural Light Throughout. With Wall Space To Rival A Professional Gallery & Interiors That Rival The City's Best Venues, This Is An Art Lover & Entertainer's Dream! Generac Gas Powered Whole Home Backup Generator 3 Car Built-In Garage With Laneway Access, Elevator Servicing All Levels. 1000+ S.F. Of Independent Commercial Space & So Much More!

Address: 3107 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6P 1Z9

Price: $3,798,000

For more information, please contact Kevin Crigger at 416-837-3296 or kevin@kevincrigger.com

Kevin Crigger is the exclusive agent representing the Toronto real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

Photo Credit: Alex Rothe

Photo Credit: Alex Rothe

Photo Credit: Alex Rothe

Photo Credit: Alex Rothe

Photo Credit: Alex Rothe

Photo Credit: Alex Rothe

Photo Credit: Alex Rothe

Photo Credit: Alex Rothe

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Kevin Crigger presents

Nestled between Avenue Road and Yonge Street, in one of Toronto’s most desirable neighborhoods. Designer's own contemporary residence has been extensively customized and upgraded throughout. The original two-bedroom plan has been opened to maximize the spectacular south sightlines with oversized windows providing an abundance of natural light and panoramic views of the city. This corner suite offers east and south views with soaring 10' foot ceilings, and plenty of custom built-ins throughout offer an incredible amount of space.

Hotel inspired living with exceptional services and staff. Residents enjoy access to 20,000 sq.ft. of amenities in the Imperial Club, and for the necessities, no one has to go too far thanks to the Longos and LCBO located on the ground floor. Getting around the city is easy with the streetcar at your doorstep and the subway within walking distance. Enjoy the proximity to a wide variety of parks, shopping, dining, and entertainment options.

Address: 111 St. Clair West Suite# 1207, Toronto, ON M4V 1N5

Price: $998,000

For more information, please contact Kevin Crigger at 416-837-3296 or kevin@kevincrigger.com

Kevin Crigger is the exclusive agent representing the Toronto real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

Photo Credit: Alexander Rothe

Photo Credit: Alexander Rothe

Photo Credit: Alexander Rothe

Photo Credit: Alexander Rothe

Photo Credit: Alexander Rothe

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