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Inside A Chic Coastal Home On Historic Culloden Point

In January of 1781—during the last years of the Revolutionary War—George Balfour, captain of the British ship HMS Culloden, encountered severe weather while trying to navigate from Block Island Sound to the Atlantic and ran ashore on a peninsula near Montauk.

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A Masterplanned Community in the Heart of Richmond Hill

The planned dense community at Bathurst and 7 has generated significant buzz, as it aims to provide a blend of residential, commercial, and recreational spaces. In this blog post, we will explore some of the key features and benefits of this upcoming development.

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Inside An Architectural Landmark In Altadena

With a timeless white stucco façade and iconic barrel-tiled roofline framed by towering palms, manicured hedges, and a regal circular motor court with classical fountain, this Spanish-inspired estate exudes an air of Old Hollywood glamor.

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Things Are Looking Up: 5 Homes With Dramatic Ceilings

From an idyllic ranch in the expansive Texas countryside to a chic condominium perched on the verge of Central Park, these homes feature dramatic ceilings that create visual appeal or make room for glorious light.

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Market Report | July 2023


In July 2023, the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) witnessed an increase in home sales, new listings, and prices compared to July 2022. Despite this growth, the momentum slowed following the Bank of Canada's rate adjustments in June. TRREB officials have voiced concerns over the future impact of uncertain borrowing costs and the need for cohesive housing policies amid rising immigration targets.

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4 Trends In Indoor-Outdoor Architecture And Design

While architecture and decor constantly evolve, styles that holistically unite a home’s interior and exterior environments will always maintain their value. That’s particularly true as homeowners look for ways to improve their physical and mental well-being and reconnect with nature by spending more time outdoors.

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Video Of The Week: Stonebrook In Brisbane, Australia

Cocooned within an exceptionally secluded and rare five-acre sanctuary, Stonebrook was brought to life by celebrated New Zealand architects Sumich Chaplin, and seamlessly intertwines opulence and comfort to create a landmark residence.

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What’s Old Is New Again: 4 Ingenious Home Transformations

Whether a restyled former synagogue or a transfigured community theater, these four properties have been painstakingly, fashionably modified, respecting each one’s provenance while introducing architectural and aesthetic innovations

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4 Homes With Astonishing Water Features

Luxury estates often feature water, an element that affords a sense of total relaxation and peacefulness. While conventional pools remain incredibly popular amenities, water features offer unique visual resplendence and musical rhythms. 

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Market Report | June 2023

Home sales and the average selling price in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) in June 2023 remained above last year’s levels. Seasonally adjusted sales dipped on a month-over-month basis. The seasonally adjusted average selling price and the MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) Composite benchmark were up compared to the previous month.

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Inside Billy Joel’s Spectacular Long Island Waterfront Mansion

Billy Joel is not only celebrated in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, but in the Long Island Music Hall of Fame as well—since it’s in New York’s scenic town of Oyster Bay that he came of age.

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