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Tile Trends: 4 Homes With Unique Tilework
Few things can transform a bath like a dazzling display of tile. Featuring striking details and vibrant hues, the tile in these four unique baths—in homes from the Northeast to the Southwest—are sure to make a splash.
Video Of The Week: A Masterclass In Luxury In British Columbia, Canada
Set along the shores of Okanagan Lake, at the foot of the Naramata Bench, 587 is a masterclass in luxury, lifestyle, and design innovation. Envisioned as a modern castle, this 3-floor masterpiece is a place to enjoy life without compromise.
Cooking With Color: 5 Homes With Colorful Kitchen Cabinetry
Like a shower of fresh herbs that enlivens almost any dish, the colorful kitchen cabinets in these five homes—from East Coast to West—really spice up their spaces.
Michelin awards 13 Toronto restaurants with first stars
After years in the making, it was announced back in May that Toronto will be the first MICHELIN Guide destination in Canada and the sixth in North American.
5 Perfect Poolside Patios For Your Next Summer Party
Like a star, the summer season shines brighter and hotter as it nears its denouement—and as the weather heats up, so do the outdoor parties. But not all celebrations are alike: some ignite noisy revelry, while others invoke quiet reverie. That’s why it’s important to have a property, and a scenic poolside patio, that complements the company you want to keep. Here are five fabulous homes to inspire your future festivities.
Market Report | August 2022
There were 5,627 home sales reported through the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board9s (TRREB) MLS® System in August 2022, representing a year-over-year dip of 34.2 per cent 3 a lesser annual rate of decline compared to the previous four months. The August sales result also represented a month-over-month increase compared to July.
Summer Design Essentials You Should Know
When it comes to design for summer, it’s all about remixing, bringing the outdoors in, and embracing the unexpected. From patios to gardens to breakfast nooks, both indoor and outdoor spaces deserve a summer refresh, with sustainability and lasting quality in mind.
Sip And Splash: 5 Homes With Outdoor Bars
It’s patio season! When the hottest venue is your private porch or poolside, every day is like a vacation, and summer seems endless. Unwinding with a sumptuous drink in hand and the sun arching overhead is a sensation and sentiment that knows no borders.
Dramatic Doorways: 5 Homes With Colorful Front Doors
Everyone wants to make a good first impression. From the Hamptons to Houston and beyond, these homes feature front doors that greet guests with doses of welcoming, eye-catching color.
Q2 2022 Condo Market Report
The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) condominium apartment market followed a similar trend to the housing market as a whole in Q2 2022. With 5,687 sales, the Q2 result represented a decline of 35.2 per cent compared to Q2 2021.
Lofty Pursuits: 4 Elevated Loft Apartments
With their open floor plans, soaring ceilings, oversized windows, art-friendly walls, and stylish industrial accents, these five homes—from Chelsea to California, with Texas in between—prove that a loft is often the ultimate urban sanctuary.
Top Tier Real Estate: 2022 Mid-Year Report
The performance of Canada’s major metropolitan real estate market remained an unprecedented economic anomaly from March 2020 through to the first quarter of 2022.
Go Your Own Way: 3 Off-Grid Luxury Homes
To enjoy the most majestic landscapes on earth, you normally have to be willing to live rough for a few days. And the concept of living “off the grid” is certainly picturesque in theory, but cumbersome in practice. Have a look at three unparalleled off-grid luxury homes in the United States.
Gardens Like These Are Cause For Celebration
A grand entryway or elegant dining room can wow your guests, but nothing leaves a lasting impression like a spectacular garden.
10 Advantages of working with Sotheby’s International Realty Canada
10 Advantages of working with Sotheby’s International Realty Canada
What’s Old Is New Again: 5 Impressive Home Transformations
Whether a former barn or the onetime headquarters of a pharmaceutical company, these five homes have been carefully, stylishly altered and updated, respecting each building’s long, storied history while introducing architectural, aesthetic, and technological innovations.
Market Report | June 2022
Higher borrowing costs continued to impact home sales in June 2022. Sales totalled 6,474 – down by 41 per cent compared to last year’s strong result. The number of transactions was also down compared to May 2022, but this is often the case due to the seasonal nature of the market.
3 Mediterranean Villas To Retreat To
What is it about the Mediterranean coast that makes it such a paradisiacal place for a personal retreat? Perhaps it’s the juxtaposition of white sand beaches and translucent blue waters with beautifully preserved artifacts of history and culture, or the sense of peace brought on by the breathtaking tranquility of an open horizon. Here’s a peek inside three paragon properties whose aesthetics, caliber, and locales place them at the pinnacle of classic Mediterranean living.
The Lounge Life: Five Homes Ideal For Indoor-Outdoor Living
In desirable locales from East Hampton to San Francisco, these five homes are perfect for the long, lovely days of summer, blending spaces for enjoying the outdoors with easy access to interior comforts and conveniences.
Market Watch | May 2022
Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market conditions continued to evolve in response to higher borrowing costs. Similar to April results, May 2022 sales were down on a monthly and annual basis. Conversely, active listings at the end of May were up on a month-over-month and year-over-year basis. More balanced market conditions have provided buyers with more negotiating power. As a result, while benchmark and average home prices were up substantially compared to last year, selling prices trended lower on a month-over-month basis.