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I Was Selected For Neighbours of Yorkville & The Annex Magazine Cover
Vivien’s second niche, working with Boomers and seniors, is deeply personal to her. As a Lifestyle 55+ Master Realtor®, she understands the unique challenges older adults face when transitioning to a new lifestyle, especially when downsizing.
Recent Blogs
Top 7 Pet Friendly Parks That Make Yorkville Annex a Dog Lover’s Dream
One of the greatest joys of living in Yorkville & The Annex is how beautifully city life meets nature.
The Top 10 Coffee Spots Locals Love in Yorkville-Annex
No matter who you are or where you’re from, the café scene brings everyone together.
Ontario's 2025 spring forecast has arrived and here's what's in store.
Ontario may be in the depths of a brutal winter right now, but the province's 2025 spring forecast could be just the thing to snap you out of your seasonal blues.
How much home prices are expected to rise across Ontario in 2025
Despite little public faith that Canada's housing market is going to suddenly recuperate following months of meagre sales, one of the nation's biggest real estate organizations has high hopes for 2025.
10 Sought-After Areas on Nova Scotia’s South Shore Exempt from the Foreign Buyers’ Ban*
Nova Scotia’s South Shore is a treasure trove of stunning landscapes, charming communities, and rich history. For homebuyers, this region offers an idyllic lifestyle and unique investment opportunities, particularly in areas exempt from the foreign buyers’ ban.*
What Makes Toronto One of the World’s Most Liveable Cities?
More than two million people call Toronto home, making it Canada’s largest city and one of North America’s biggest in terms of population. But what makes it one of the world’s most liveable cities? In fact, it placed fourth in both 2010 and 2015 in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s annual liveable cities list.
William Ashley Exclusive Tour
The William Ashley Toronto Store, located at The Colonade on Bloor Street West, is home to an exquisite collection of tableware, giftware, and art pieces.
Boomers Are Living Longer — How does that Affect the Real Estate Market?
The number of seniors aged 65 and over is projected to almost double from 2.6 million, or 17.6% of the population to 4.5 million, or 22.2%, by 2046.
The Mink Mile and Bloor Street Will Return
It has been recognized as one of the most luxurious shopping streets in North America, being compared to New York's Fifth Avenue, Chicago's Magnificent Mile, and Los Angeles' Rodeo Drive.
Don’t Just Sell Luxury, Sell The Lifestyle!
L’Elegante Boutique is one of the finest consignment fashion boutiques and has proudly served Toronto’s Yorkville neighbourhood for over 40 years.
L'Elegante Boutique in Yorkville. Luxury Designers at Attainable Prices
L’Elegante Boutique is one of the finest consignment fashion boutiques and has proudly served Toronto’s Yorkville neighbourhood for over 40 years.
Lisa Gozlan Jewelry is a Gem of a Boutique in Yorkville
Lisa Gozlan started her namesake brand out of the desire to find jewelry pieces that she could style both on herself and her clients without compromising style or quality.
AMAL is a Modern Lebanese Experience in Yorkville
I discovered Amal a modern Lebanese culinary experience that opened in Yorkville in the Colonnade on Bloor during Covid.
Dessert Lady's vision is "Great People, Great Products, Great Service, and Great Results !"
As a dessert-lover and roving Yorkville Lifestyle expert named by InTheKnowLocal, I discovered Dessert Lady.
Relaunching Enigma Fine Dining a Modern European Restaurant.
As a roving Yorkville Lifestyle expert named by Intheknowlocal, I discovered this hidden gem which has glorious old-world decor and an outside patio facing the Windsor Arms Hotel.
The Power of YouTube and Real Estate
It is truly incredible how the world is connected through the power of YouTube. Here is the story of Francesca and Gabriel.