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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
What the Foreign Buyers Ban Means For You
On January 1, 2023, the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act (the “Foreign Buyers Ban”) came into effect in Canada and will be in place for two years.
2023 Luxury Outlook Report
The third annual 2023 Luxury Outlook report is an ambitious exploration into high-end residential markets across the globe.
5 Properties With Ultimate Privacy
As more and more people move back to densified urban centres, and the constant means of connecting with others is literally at our fingertips, it’s more difficult than ever to grab a little slice of solitude.
Mood Board Rustic Luxury Designs
With the cold weather months here, what better way to ensure your home is a cozy oasis than by embracing the tenets of rustic luxury?
5 Simple Ways to Make Your Home Cozy This Winter
This quality of calm and coziness has been mastered particularly well by the Danes, who embrace hygge in every aspect of their lives—particularly in the cold, dark months of winter. Adding these elements of warmth to your home is simple—here are a few ideas to start.
5 Gift Ideas for the Modern Homeowner
The season for giving is not over yet. Whether it’s for your holiday party host, a coworker, a friend or a loved one, we rounded up the trending and timeless gift ideas for any homeowner.
Prepare for Shorter Days With These Home Design Tips
Sunny skies, warm weather, and days that seem to go on forever—spring and summer pull us into the great outdoors. But as the days grow shorter, autumn and winter draw us back into our homes—to visit and to enjoy quiet moments as dusk falls, leaves turn, and winter arrives.
How to Create the Perfect Modern Bedroom
Whether you enjoy sipping your coffee in bed or relaxing with a book at the end of the day, your bedroom is the perfect place to slow down and sink in.
How to Design Your Home With Autumnal Colours
With the inevitable shift from one season to the next comes a natural desire for change, not only in our wardrobes or our choice of weekend activities, but in our homes.
Lobby, Lobby: The Grand Entrances of Today’s Hotel Lobbies
Until now, luxury real estate buyers have found inspiration in properties with a sense of grandeur.
What the Next Generation of Luxury Real Estate Buyers Wants in a Home
Until now, luxury real estate buyers have found inspiration in properties with a sense of grandeur.
Homing in on Health: How Real Estate is Embracing Wellness to Promote Healthy Living
The past two years have triggered a reinforced approach to personal health, prompting the housing market to start evaluating properties in terms of how our homes might contribute to our physical and mental well-being.
Top-Tier Real Estate: Fall 2022 State of Luxury Report
Canada’s luxury real estate market continued to recede from anomalous historic highs over the third quarter of 2022, as top-tier inventory faded across key metropolitan areas.
5 Ways To Welcome In Maximalism Through Colour
Minimalism has its appeal, but it’s hard to argue that maximalism doesn’t deserve its share of the design spotlight.
Dream Homes: Iconic Estates in Canada’s Wine Country
To be at their very best, grapes require a warm, dry climate with mild winters and little rainfall—coincidentally, a climate that also tends to appeal to humans.
Less is More: 8 Minimalist Interior Design Trends
True minimal design is all about letting the design elements in a space speak for themselves.
Canada’s 2022 Federal Budget: How Can It Impact You?
On April 7, 2022, the Canadian federal government tabled the annual 2022 Federal Budget, including a $10.14 billion housing investment over the next five years.
Insight: The Art Of Living Magazine, The Community Issue
In modern society, the human desire to develop meaningful connections and a sense of belonging has never been stronger, and yet for many, a sense of isolation prevails.
Forever Home: The Considerations of Ageing in Place
As more Canadians prefer ageing in place, selecting the right community and making sound design choices can mean all the difference.
7 Characteristics of Truly Smart Homes in 2022
Working in unison, the best home automation systems are woven into the house’s design and framework to make life more effortless, more secure, and even more eco-friendly.