Many are speculating that it is R.J. Barrett, newly-acquired Toronto Raptors star, who is searching for private digs here.
Social media has been buzzing with reports of a NBA star, who some speculate is newly-acquired Toronto Raptors R.J. Barrett, is house hunting for a $15 million home in the South Etobicoke area.
“Exciting news! A high-profile client, an NBA player, is currently searching for a new home in our beautiful city,” real estate agent Richard Emmanuel Foltys posted on an Etobicoke-Lakeshore Community page.
Foltys said he is scouting exclusive properties that is a minimum of 8,000 square feet, on a sizable private lot, to be sold in an off-market private sale, which is 25 minutes of the OVO Athletic Centre, on British Columbia Road.
Raptors star R.J. Barrett is from Brampton and is said to be looking for a place near the OVO Athletic Centre to be close to his team.
‘’Our client has a budget ranging from $8 million to $15 million and is ready to make an excellent offer,’’ Foltys posted. ‘’This is a unique opportunity for those considering selling their property. We are aiming to finalize the transaction swiftly, ideally within the next 30 days.’’
He asked ‘if someone you know has a property that matches these specifications and are interested in this opportunity to reach out to him.’
‘’Your prompt response could lead to a remarkable deal,’’ he said.
The post lit up the site as dozens of people wrote suggestions on where to look or pitching products to beautify the new home.
For $15 million the basketball superstar can be hanging his hat in a nice mansion like this one.
Many were speculating that the potential buyer is R.J. Barrett, the newly-acquired Toronto Raptors star who grew up in Brampton.
Dayna Mainprize suggested the agent start knocking on doors on North Drive or in the Edenbridge area, near Humber Valley Village, which features some of the most expensive properties in South Etobicoke.
‘’Not sure if it’s R.J.’s style, but the $8M house at Lake Shore and Royal York is for sale,” wrote Kathy Cruz.
Sandy Busby wrote to “check Drake’s place which sure has all the amenities a celebrity can ask for.’’
Real estate agent Richard Emmanuel Foltys previously had listed for sale Toronto’s most expensive condo for $34.7 million on Bloor Street W.
Pat Thomas said a house recently featured in Toronto Life that was owned by a former NHL player in the Edenbridge area may be available.
And Jen Love, who owns an upholstery business, said ‘’I make couches that hold and fit NBA players. I can furnish that home.’’
Realtor Foltys was not long ago selling the City’s most expensive condo that was listed for $34.7 million on Bloor Street. W.
Some suggest the basketballer may prefer this $7.5 million mansion in the Edenbridge area owned by a former NHL player.
“(The buyer) can take a whole floor and design it however they want,’’ Foltys said then. ‘’You can even have your own private pool now, your own private elevators, private roof gardens.”
In its listing, the condo is described as a “serene full-floor residence,“ with “sleek interiors of marble and wood,’ and “opulent metallic tones,” with “sunlight from every angle.”
Foltys’ website claims he is also a photographer who has taken pictures of Pope John Paul II, NATO and international events in addition to musicians Diana Ross and Kiss star Gene Simmons.