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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
8 Summer Home Maintenance Tasks to Tackle Now
Once the weather warms up, we’re all eager to head outside. That’s why it’s important to take care of these eight outdoor home maintenance tasks, so you can then enjoy your property to its fullest.
Explore These 7 Neighbourhoods in Québec City
Québec City welcomes people with open arms, and offers the perfect balance of history, culture, nature and modern living.
City Limits: Right-Sizing Your Home
The idea of “right-sizing” is actually a misnomer, according to Christian Vermast, a Toronto-based Senior Vice-President of Sales at Sotheby’s International Realty Canada. “The term suggests a conversation focused around size.
The Top Private Schools in Toronto by Neighbourhood
Victoria may be located on Vancouver Island, but it’s a city with British roots: red double-decker buses, horse-drawn carriages, and blooming flowers reminiscent of stately English gardens dot its streets and thoroughfares.
Living Large in a Small Space: Maximizing Your Home’s Outdoor Space
A smaller outdoor space doesn’t mean sacrificing when it comes to relaxing. With a few strategic choices, you can create something truly special out of even the smallest yard or deck.
What to Look for in a Real Estate Broker
We deliver exemplary marketing and service to every client, regardless of a home’s neighbourhood or price range. If you’re considering buying or selling a home, here are 10 advantages of working with us.
5 Reasons to Move to the Laurentians
Success relies on a mix of design principles and personal taste, not to mention some savvy handling of décor tips. Here are some contemporary living room design ideas that will help you craft a space that is at once inviting, modern, and recognizably your own.
5 Contemporary Living Room Design Ideas
Success relies on a mix of design principles and personal taste, not to mention some savvy handling of décor tips. Here are some contemporary living room design ideas that will help you craft a space that is at once inviting, modern, and recognizably your own.
Art Collectors: The Unlikely Heroes of the Art Community
Driven by passion, here’s the story behind some of the most unlikely heroes of the art community – art collectors.
What Buyers Need to Know to Secure Financing
As a general guideline, total monthly housing costs for your primary home, including mortgage payments, taxes, maintenance fees, insurance, interest charges and utilities, should not exceed 32% of your gross monthly household income.
What are Toronto's Safest Neighbourhoods?
Frequently called one of the world’s most livable cities, Toronto ranks high on lists of the most desirable cities for many reasons.
5 Simple Upgrades to Increase Your Condo’s Market Value
Victoria may be located on Vancouver Island, but it’s a city with British roots: red double-decker buses, horse-drawn carriages, and blooming flowers reminiscent of stately English gardens dot its streets and thoroughfares.
The Best Neighbourhoods in Victoria, B.C.
Victoria may be located on Vancouver Island, but it’s a city with British roots: red double-decker buses, horse-drawn carriages, and blooming flowers reminiscent of stately English gardens dot its streets and thoroughfares.
2023 Generational Trends Report The Canadian Sentiment
The country’s major metropolitan luxury real estate markets broke consecutive records throughout 2021 as Canadians’ urgent, pandemic-influenced demand for housing mobility and strengthening confidence in the country’s economic recovery drove price gains, eroded inventory and propelled markets to historic highs.
5 Keys To A Calming Meditation Space
Carving out a dedicated spot at home for meditative practices is a great way to cultivate mental wellness, and incorporating certain elements can help establish the right energy and mood.
Strong Appeal For Luxury Property, Despite Interest-Rate Hikes
Dial up the comfort and utility in your day with any of these bathroom renovations that best suit your style:
Stability Is the Watchword in These Tax-Friendly Markets
Post-pandemic rental rates have skyrocketed in various markets as residents have begun returning to cities.
Highs and Lows: Luxury Rental Markets React to Return-to-Cities
Post-pandemic rental rates have skyrocketed in various markets as residents have begun returning to cities.
3 Bathroom Renovation Ideas to Transform Your Morning Routine
Dial up the comfort and utility in your day with any of these bathroom renovations that best suit your style:
5 Essential Tips for Downsizing
Maybe your children are grown, or you’ve decided to relocate from a sprawling suburban property to a chic downtown condo. Either way, moving into a smaller home that better suits your new lifestyle usually means bringing less with you. Here’s a stress-free way to downsize by working smarter, not harder.