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Old Posted Nov 17, 2011, 6:25 PM
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Pre-release sales start tonight. We'll hopefully get some pics and price points posted shortly after.
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I am kind of disappointed in prices. I had high hopes for this one. More like $200k for a 650 sqft. At current economy situation this kind of prices are silly and only for show-offs with extra money. Tiny apartments, no walk-in closets. I don't even know if building will have any amenities. Will it have a 24 hour concierge? Movie theater? Anything? It supposed to be a modern condo similar to the ones built in Toronto and Vancouver. Com on!

And what is this colour on the roof? Once built it would look like erected p***s, if you excuse me. Change the color before people will nickname it P***s Tower instead of Pearl Tower. Ouch!

It reminds me of Earls restaurant across the street. Nothing special for so much.
     
     
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Old Posted Nov 20, 2011, 4:47 PM
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/\ 650 sq. ft for $200k? That is just over $300k a square foot! You can't even break-even selling at those prices considering current prices of materials and labour. These units are priced between $450-550 sq/ft. A little on the high side as I was hoping they'd be closer to $400-45 sq/ft, but not ridiculous. What Edmonton does need is more options in terms of smaller spaces and prices points for young professionals. The first developer who really understands this, and capitalizes on it in a good location will do very well and have quick sales numbers.

As for tiny, I'm not sure what you mean. A whole range of sq. ft. options, at different price points. You can't argue it both ways. You want lots of space for small-town Nova Scotia prices.

And, yes it will have amenities. But note that as amenities space increases, so do your condo fees to reflect that. With condo fees for new construction in Toronto's multi-family market ranging between 0.37-0.48 cents/sq.ft., it can get pricy very fast. Developers are taking note of this, and are being more conservative with what they build.

As for the current economic situations in Edmonton, things are on such an accelerated pace as of late, the reality is far from the recession 2-3 yrs ago. The Pearl will likely sell a good 70% rather quickly. The sub-penthouse and penthouse units may take some more time.
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Old Posted Feb 13, 2012, 11:31 PM
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3rd floor progress

It looks like they will be pouring the floor slab for the third floor soon. (Third floor above grade that is) Progress has seemed slow but should improve as we get closer to spring.
     
     
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^I would have to agree. Here are some pictures I took of the site earlier today.


The Pearl: February 13, 2012 by brenGT2, on Flickr


The Pearl: February 13, 2012 by brenGT2, on Flickr


The Pearl: February 13, 2012 by brenGT2, on Flickr


The Pearl: February 13, 2012 by brenGT2, on Flickr


The Pearl: February 13, 2012 by brenGT2, on Flickr


The Pearl: February 13, 2012 by brenGT2, on Flickr
     
     
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Wow, I REALLY love the rendering of this building!
     
     
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It'll be interesting to watch the construction now that's above ground.
     
     
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Old Posted Feb 15, 2012, 2:57 PM
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Yeah, now that they are above grade, and at the 2nd floor, things should really start to fly. How fast was Epcor going once they hit stride? How long per floor? Completely different scenario, I know. Just looking for comparison.
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Yeah, now that they are above grade, and at the 2nd floor, things should really start to fly. How fast was Epcor going once they hit stride? How long per floor? Completely different scenario, I know. Just looking for comparison.
Could probably do a floor/week if the weather holds up. I think Epcor was around that and the footprint was much bigger for them.
     
     
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A floor a week give or take should be achievable once above 2 or 3.
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Old Posted Apr 4, 2012, 2:22 AM
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That second/third floor atrium must be what's slowing the construction down at this point. Hopefully things will pick up once this is completed.
     
     
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We should see some good progress over the summer.
     
     
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Old Posted Jun 16, 2012, 3:05 AM
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I stopped by the Pearl earlier this evening to check out the construction. It has progressed significantly since I last had a chance to see it. Here are some photos I took. The tenth floor is currently under construction, and judging by the new apparatus near the crane, we should be expecting a jump pretty soon.


Pearl Construction Update: June 15, 2012 by brenGT2, on Flickr


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Update from yesterday:

2012-06-18 Pearl by bulliver too, on Flickr

2012-06-18 Pearl by bulliver too, on Flickr

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Old Posted Jun 20, 2012, 3:55 AM
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this one is going to look great. it should stand out lots and in a good way.
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