[policyenthusiast]

Nobody is going to argue against more appealing exteriors but builders won't throw in an exterior upgrade for nothing just like car dealers don't throw in an option on a new car for nothing. Their profit margins don't allow it. Is there anything special about the lot in question that would prompt a builder to upgrade the facade to something above the threshold minimum standard? Unfortunately, not that I can see.

Disagree. The homes are already selling at a considerable premium, as David mentioned.

If the choice is 460k for one that looks like it's worth 200k, or 500k for something that looks premium (see most of the Edgemont developments), I don't see anyone taking the former.

 

[fjordgard]

Disagree. The homes are already selling at a considerable premium, as David mentioned.

If the choice is 460k for one that looks like it's worth 200k, or 500k for something that looks premium (see most of the Edgemont developments), I don't see anyone taking the former.

Edgemont is such an apples to oranges comparison though... You probably couldn't pay a lot of Blatchfordians to live out there. I agree that a lot of Blatchford's exteriors leave something to be desired, but the comparison should be to other central neighbourhoods, not neighbourhoods outside the Henday.

 

[policyenthusiast]

Edgemont is such an apples to oranges comparison though... You probably couldn't pay a lot of Blatchfordians to live out there. I agree that a lot of Blatchford's exteriors leave something to be desired, but the comparison should be to other central neighbourhoods, not neighbourhoods outside the Henday.

When talking about looks and not size, I'm not sure that the neighborhood is a factor in the potential for improvement in the facade of these buildings. For higher density, those bubble window lofts in Wihkwentowin have a fantastic street-facing side.

 

[David A]

Edgemont is such an apples to oranges comparison though... You probably couldn't pay a lot of Blatchfordians to live out there. I agree that a lot of Blatchford's exteriors leave something to be desired, but the comparison should be to other central neighbourhoods, not neighbourhoods outside the Henday.

Obviously those people who chose to live in Blatchford are probably not that interested in Edgemont. The central location does have some appeal and value, although it comes with pluses and minuses.

The problem seems to be getting it to appeal to more people and there is a limited market for expensive houses that don't look premium.