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Video Of The Week: An Architectural Masterpiece In Vancouver, Canada

Featuring curated videos from the most sought-after destinations the world over, discover this  week’s Video of the Week. This residence was designed by award-winning Architect Nick Milkovich, whose vision was to create a private oasis for those who appreciate nature by integrating the natural landscape into the design. Located within steps of Sandy Cove Beach, the home is situated to maximize ocean views.

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Putting The Japanese Art Of Wabi Sabi Into Practice

Is wabi sabi a philosophy or a design style? It’s notoriously difficult to delineate as a concept—so much so that in Wabi Sabi: The Japanese Art of Impermanence, author Andrew Juniper notes that “even the most ambitious Japanese scholars would give it a wide berth and uphold the Japanese tradition of talking about it in only the most poetic terms.”

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Market Report | March 2023

Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market conditions tightened in March 2023. Sales accounted for an increased share of listings in comparison to March 2022, suggesting that competition between buyers is on the rise. The average sale price was above the average list price for the first time since May 2022.

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Guiding Light: 5 Homes With Natural Light

These five bright and beautiful residences use plentiful windows or full walls of glass to maximize natural light and make the most of their singular settings, from Southern California to Central Park South.

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Green With Envy: 5 Homes With Gloriously Green Spaces

Green is a soothing, refreshing hue that brings to mind lush meadows, leafy groves, and idyllic forests. It fills spaces with cheer, optimism, and a welcome reminder of the long, warmer days ahead.

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Beautiful Brick: 4 Stately Brick Homes

Sturdy and stately, brick residences can trace their origins back to 3500 B.C., when the first fired brick allowed for the creation of permanent structures. Simultaneously durable and beautiful, brick homes have a special allure due to their environmental friendliness, energy efficiency, easy maintenance, and enduring style.

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Workin’ It: 4 Fabulous And Functional Home Offices

For the busy professional, an office at home is often non-negotiable. With designs that are both efficient and elegant, these quiet, contemplative spaces may well increase productivity and inspire new ideas.

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5 Keys To A Calming Meditation Space

In our busy world, finding time and making space to unwind and disconnect is increasingly vital. 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. To create your own calming space for meditation start with these tips and get started on enjoying the present.

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Inside An Elegant Waterfront Mansion In Vaud, Switzerland

Ideally situated in a lakeside setting, this luxurious property offers a unique  location near Geneva. Built in the 19th century, this sumptuous property was renovated between 2016 and 2017 using refined materials.

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Market Report | February 2023

The report shows that sales of homes in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) in February 2023 were down 47% compared to the same month the previous year due to the impact of higher borrowing costs resulting from interest rate hikes. Additionally, there was a drop in new listings by 40.9% compared to the previous year, which will lead to increased competition between buyers, eventually resulting in renewed price growth in the market. The report also suggests that new and innovative solutions, such as the City of Toronto's initiative to allow duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes in all neighbourhoods citywide, need to come to fruition to achieve an adequate and diverse housing supply. Overall, the report highlights the impact of interest rate hikes on the real estate market in the GTA and the need for innovative solutions to support record population growth in the years to come.

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Bank of Canada Holds Key Interest Rate

The Bank of Canada has decided to maintain its target for the overnight rate at 4½%, with the Bank Rate at 4¾% and the deposit rate at 4½%. This announcement is expected to add to the already strong real estate market in Toronto, which has seen increasing prices due to historically low levels of supply.

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Morning Glory: 4 Charming Breakfast Areas

Designed for effortless day-to-day dining, these delightful breakfast areas adjoin expertly outfitted kitchens and feature built-in banquettes, bright windows with enviable views, and distinctive styles that make them appealing morning, noon, and night.

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Inside A Tudor-Style Home In Presidio Heights

In the early years of the 20th century, appealing tree-lined streets with grand Edwardian- and Tudor-style estates of San Francisco’s prestigious Presidio Heights enclave attracted an array of local notable families.

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One With Nature | Exteriors That Blend Seamlessly With Their Surroundings

Visionary works of architecture are among the most compelling showcases of human ingenuity, but is there anything more perfectly designed than nature? Across oceans and continents, terrains and biomes, the planet’s diverse vitality provides a panoply of beautiful locations where people can dwell—and supplies boundless inspiration for the forms, functions, and materiality of what they build.

Here are eight of the earth’s most enchanting and memorable landscapes and eight majestic homes that make the most of them.

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