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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
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.
7 Futuristic Materials Having a Moment
What makes a house truly feel like a home? Aside from the events that take place between its walls, much of a home’s personality is found in the materials, textures, and accents that bring it together.
Create A Relaxing Haven At Home
The best escapes aren’t always at a five-star hotel. A well-appointed home can be the place you let go, relax, and indulge in the good life in a style perfectly suited to your tastes.
5 Year-Round Markets for Vacation Homes in Canada
Canada — the very definition of the great escape. A nation of snowy peaks, waving prairie, coastal cliffs, and azure lakes, this maple country offers year-round opportunities for every vacation impulse and style.
Furnishing Your Home for Extended Remote Work
For many people, the “office” isn’t a corner office in a high-rise building—it’s at home.
Tips for Selling Your Home from Our Agents Across Canada
When it comes to selling that all-important investment, your home, there are many factors to consider.
2021 Mid-Year Top-Tier Real Estate Report*
Renewed confidence in Canada’s post-pandemic return and economic recovery bolstered gains across the country’s major metropolitan luxury real estate markets through the first half of 2021.
The Great Escape: Moving Beyond Urban City Limits
It’s 2021 and with the world still grappling with the Covid-19 pandemic, the suburbs are being seen as a haven from the city’s clamour and close quarters — value-laden, wide-open spaces with increasing appeal.
6 Simple Ways to Add Glamour to Your Bathroom Design
Whether a spacious ensuite or a curated powder room, the bathroom is a space replete with design possibilities.
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.
Home Staging: 5 Expert Tips for Every Room in the Home
Over the years, home staging has graduated from a necessary afterthought to an elevated art form.
Patio Furniture Inspiration: How to Bring Luxury Outdoors
There’s an unspoken elegance to a well-arranged outdoor living space. Thankfully, folding chairs and clunky tables too focused on durability are a thing of the past.
Is Toronto a world-class food city destination?
Toronto has slowly opened up to welcome and embrace the summer season.
Eight Proven Ways to Women's Healthy Aging
Women have been challenged with finding the right balance between family and career for years.
The Meaning of Life, Leaving A Living Legacy
I believe that preparing for our future, and legacy is so important.
How to Write a Book to Increase your Sales
Do you own a business and wondered what you could do to increase your sales? How about writing a book!
Top Tech Trends to Make Your Home Smarter & More Efficient with Tech
Marc is a prolific tech expert with one simple goal: to break down geek speak into street speak.
Culture From The Comfort of Your Home
What happens when you mix your love for culture, and all things arts, music, theatre, and literature?
How does the Environment Affect Property Value?
Biophilic Design is a topic that is becoming more popular. It's not just about having plants in your home, but how "green space" is utilized. Chris Chopik of EvolutionGreen.