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Property of the Month: Living the Lac-Brome Dream

In the heart of Quebec’s enchanting Eastern Townships lies 18 Allée Darbe, a residence so extraordinary it could be the setting for your most decadent dreams. This sprawling Lac-Brome estate isn’t just a home—it’s an experience, an escape, and an embodiment of effortless elegance. Think soaring cathedral ceilings, refined living spaces, and an outdoor sanctuary that whispers of endless summer afternoons.

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8 Easy 60-Minute DIY Projects to Enhance Your Condo’s Value

If you’re looking to sell your condo, small upgrades can go a long way in boosting the value of your home and ensuring you get the best return on investment. Whether you’re short on time, money, or both, here are eight DIY projects that will enhance your condo’s value in only an hour or less.

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Inside the Rise of Toronto’s Harbourfront

A hundred years ago, Toronto’s Harbourfront was a bustling and dirty port full of noise and industrial activity. Ships hauling cargo frequented a landscape of huge wooden wharves and smokestack chimneys overlooking Lake Ontario. Although Toronto surpassed Montreal as Canada’s leading city in the 1970s, its industrial decline meant this waterfront district needed new purpose, starting an ambitious process of transformation into an area for recreation and culture.

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The Rise of Home Libraries in a Screen-Saturated Era

No matter how many bookshelves a home may have, there’s something special about a dedicated library. Who hasn’t dreamt of curating their own shelves, dusting off old favorites and getting lost for countless hours between the pages? The popularity of the personal library as a luxury home feature seems to have increased over the past few years, perhaps as a reaction to the pervasive presence of digital consumption. In the online era, a room of books is a regular reminder to reconnect with the pleasure of reading, to surround yourself in words with personal meaning, and to define a space that’s screen-free.

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The Rise of Multi-Generational Living in Toronto: What It Means for Homebuyers and Investors

As Toronto real estate prices continue to soar, a significant trend has emerged: multi-generational living. Families are coming together under one roof to share resources, split expenses, and provide mutual support. This trend is particularly strong in Toronto, where the cost of homeownership and the demand for housing have led families to rethink traditional living arrangements.

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Maximizing Your Home’s Value with Simple Upgrades Before Listing

When it comes to selling your home, the key to maximizing value without draining your wallet lies in simple, effective upgrades. Potential buyers make quick judgments based on first impressions, which can often be swayed with just a few strategic enhancements.

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Art Deco Makes an Elegant Comeback

There aren’t many artists who encapsulate the essence of art deco as magnificently as Tamara de Lempicka—and this fall, the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco are presenting her first major US retrospective. Renowned for vibrant, captivating portraits of the wealthy and famous, the Polish-born painter’s highly stylized works helped define the art deco movement, which flourished throughout the 1920s and early 1930s.

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What Makes a Great Home for an Art Collection?

With art fairs such as Frieze London, Paris+ par Art Basel, Art Toronto and The Art Show (ADAA) taking place this October, many homeowners will be adding to, or building, their collections. Though a white box gallery may be art’s stereotypical display, replicating that environment once a beloved work goes to a buyer’s home isn’t always possible—or necessary. A modern, pared-back room can certainly center attention toward paintings, sculptures, or art installations, but so too can the juxtaposition of a historic house’s rich material palette or a traditional home’s delicate details. What’s most important to a home with a great art collection is intentional design.

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Embracing The ’70s Revival In Luxury Home Design

It may be true that minimalism will always be in vogue — after all, it’s the very definition of a safe choice. But today, many luxury designers and architects are no longer interested in merely playing it safe, and maximalism has become the style du jour.

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The Great Outdoors: 4 Homes Ideal For Indoor-Outdoor Living

In legendary locales from Easthampton to Southern California, these estates were designed to take advantage of summer’s long, lovely days and nights, effortlessly blending indoor comforts and conveniences with easy access to enchanting outdoor spaces.

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Open Houses 101 | 5 Important Things to Look For

When looking for your next home, attending open houses can be a great way to get a sense of a potential property and decide if you can imagine yourself or your family living there. It can be easy to be influenced by the curb appeal or the staging of a home, but there are other equally important things to consider. Here are the most important things to check out at an open house.

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