November 16th, 2010 | City LivingRejuvenating The Button FactoryCollege Street/Little Italy
Not to be present myself as too ornery, but this blog was originally going to be a rant on one of my many housing pet peeves. As a realtor unlocking the doors of dozens of homes each month, I'm constantly seeing the Number One no-no of showcasing art. What is it you… Read Full Entry
November 12th, 2010 | House And HomeReal Estate
When I was a student twenty-five years ago my pal Mark asked me where I saw myself twenty years in the future. My reply? "I see myself in an incredible space like I've never seen before, sitting at a huge table with all my friends feasting and laughing. It's my Dream Home." When I asked Mark… Read Full Entry
November 10th, 2010 | City Living
Back in 1994, while my pal Len and I were on a west coast road trip through Washington State, we caught the Australian movie 'The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert' during a stopover in Seattle. An unwitting entree into the campy spectacle of over-the-top drag queens performing to 'down memory lane' disco… Read Full Entry
November 8th, 2010 | House And HomeReal EstateThe Danforth
Featured this past Friday in Dave Leblanc's Globe and Mail Architecture column, this pared down not-quite-600 square foot mini house located on Craven Avenue in Toronto's central east end is one answer to the question "How big a house do you really need?". Craven Avenue is a quirky half-laneway-half-street that often appeals to… Read Full Entry
November 5th, 2010 | Buy Of The MonthReal EstateCollege Street/Little ItalyLittle Portugal
Here's a new blog feature...as the realtor with the reputation of "talking you out of buying most real estate", each month herein I'll post a property where I represented the buyers in their intelligent purchase. At $750,000, here's what made this dwelling a great opportunity. When it comes to securing a… Read Full Entry
November 3rd, 2010 | City Living
My talented pal Michael Rae will be exhibiting some of his work from his ongoing series 'Urban Trees' (example above) at an upcoming Fundraiser in support of the Institute of Cultural Affairs.
Michael will be one of twenty-seven artists offering their work for perusal and purchase this Saturday November 6th from 5 to 9…
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November 1st, 2010 | House And Home
Sometimes I dream of owning a cool pad I can take with me wherever I go. I absolutely adore this miniature contemporary palace on wheels by Caravanolic, based in Madrid. This feature was recently posted on DigsDigs.com Check it out here! ~ Steven Read Full Entry