Halloween At The Black House On PEI (During The COVID-19 Pandemic)

November 3rd, 2020 | COVID-19 & Toronto Real EstateTales Of Upper Hillsborough

Have you ever wanted to host an epic Fright Night for Halloween? This post is dedicated as a 'How To Guide' for haunted pleasures, including some of the approaches I embraced for Safety and Comfort during the COVID-19 Pandemic. But first... Welcome to the Tales From Upper Hillsborough, where I share the journey… Read Full Entry

Serenity Blooms In The Garden Suite At The Black House In Charlottetown, PEI

September 4th, 2019 | Tales Of Upper Hillsborough

Welcome to the Tales From Upper Hillsborough, where I share the journey of Urbaneer team member James Ormston and I who, eleven years ago, bought a dilapidated vintage triplex in idyllic Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Once a stately manse dating from the 1880s, this property had been neglected until we purchased it in 2008 as a… Read Full Entry

I Love The Houses In Historic Charlottetown, PEI

December 31st, 2018 | House And HomeTales Of Upper HillsboroughTravel

Welcome to my blog on housing, culture, and design. If you're new to it - many of my posts focus on Toronto where I make my living as a realtor - but there are many occasions when I cast my net more broadly. Like today, where I'm going to share my love for the homes in Historic Charlottetown, PEI.… Read Full Entry

Inside The Captain’s Quarters At The Black House In Charlottetown, PEI

November 2nd, 2018 | House And HomeTales Of Upper Hillsborough

Welcome to the latest Tales From Upper Hillsborough, which shares the journey of Urbaneer team member James Ormston and I who, ten years ago, bought a dilapidated vintage triplex in idyllic Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Since purchasing the property a decade ago, this vintage 1880s dwelling has undergone a significant transformation. What… Read Full Entry

Dear Urbaneer: How Should We Renovate Our Kitchen With Resale In Mind?

October 25th, 2018 | Dear UrbaneerRejuvenating The Button FactoryRenovating The Movie House LoftTales From Tennis CrescentTales Of Upper Hillsborough

Welcome to this month’s edition of Dear Urbaneer, where I share my advice to clients seeking counsel on their housing issues, design dilemmas, and real estate endeavours. This month, I'm fielding questions from clients interested in replacing their dated eat-in condo kitchen without over-improving it, as well as whether it's ok… Read Full Entry

A Black House Bedroom Takes Centre Stage In The Fall Issue Of PEI Living Magazine

October 17th, 2018 | Tales Of Upper Hillsborough

If you're new to Urbaneer.com, you may not know our boutique Toronto real estate site isn't limited to properties for sale or rent, but also explores all manners of housing as it relates to place, culture and design. That's why, if you go through our Blog Categories, you'll see a… Read Full Entry

Elevating A Vintage Bedroom At The Black House In Charlottetown, PEI

September 18th, 2018 | House And HomeTales Of Upper Hillsborough

Welcome to our latest Tales Of Upper Hillsborough post, which shares the journey of a bestie and I who, ten years ago, bought a dilapidated vintage triplex in idyllic Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. It was originally intended to be a slow-simmer upgrade programme to be finished by the time we reached 'retirement age'… Read Full Entry

Dear Urbaneer: Can I Sell Part Of My House For Co-Ownership?

August 23rd, 2018 | Dear UrbaneerTales Of Upper Hillsborough

Welcome to this midsummer edition of Dear Urbaneer, where I dig into the depths of my real estate knowledge to help clients with their housing questions. In this August installment, I talk to a client who is a landlord, and who is considering selling the rental suite portion of his… Read Full Entry

How To Elevate The Value Of Your Balcony, Patio, Or Terrace

May 11th, 2018 | House And HomeRejuvenating The Button FactoryRenovating The Movie House LoftTales Of Upper HillsboroughCollege Street/Little Italy

If you're new to my blog, welcome to my insights on housing, culture and design in the City of Toronto. In this post, I wanted to offer my thoughts on how to elevate the value of your outdoor space. When it comes to having a personal slice of paradise, I… Read Full Entry

A Black Garden At The Black House In PEI By Dan Does Design

March 7th, 2018 | House And HomeTales Of Upper Hillsborough