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Marco Chiappetta Marco Chiappetta

A Transformative Home Journey from the "Unhabitable Garage " to the "The Modern Abode"

With demand for ownership housing remaining strong throughout the Greater Toronto Area, we are seeing resourceful planning and ingenuity being applied to opportune lots. This property at 915B Greenwood Avenue in the Danforth neighborhood of Toronto, is a prime example of such a lot, and gained its notoriety in 2019 when the listing of this aging garage was featured repeatedly in the media. The lot itself, although narrow, is a good size at 20 by 100 feet and was originally severed from the neighbouring home and subsequently marketed as a rare building opportunity.

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Mood Board | Stay Cozy In Cold Weather

The antidote to chilly winter weather? Slow activities like curling up indoors and staying warm by a fireplace, or taking a long, luxurious bath. There are also design elements that can help create cozy surroundings to provide maximum comfort when temperatures drop. Here are a few ways to set the mood for coziness.

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Inspired By Travel | Bringing The Colors Of Iceland Home

Picture Iceland. Does it conjure images of azure fjords, steely volcanoes, aquamarine hot springs, rolling green hills, and crisp white glaciers? It’s an esteemed travel destination with enticing scenery—and with such a particular and recognizable color scheme, it’s no surprise that Iceland’s enchanting landscapes also inspire home decor.

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Market Watch | February 2022

There were 5,636 sales reported through the TRREB MLS® System in January 2022 – down by 18.2 per cent compared to 6,888 sales in January 2021. While sales were down substantially compared last year’s record result, the January 2022 result was the second best in history for the month. This result is in line with TRREB’s forecast for a strong sales result in 2022, but off the 2021 record.

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Simple Tips to Maximize Condo Space

With their endless amenities, ultramodern finishes, panoramic views, and trendy locales, today’s condos offer extensive value to the discerning buyer. Yet streamlining a space can help elevate a condo even further, and these design tips squeeze every drop out of square footage, without compromising on luxury to help you maximize your condo space.

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Introducing Pantone’s 2022 Color Of The Year | A Conversation With Leatrice Eiseman

Pantone’s Color of the Year is a highly anticipated announcement for design aficionados and consumers alike, and the color institute’s heralded shade for 2022 is Very Peri—a blue hue with warm red undertones that “encourages personal inventiveness and creativity”. As expected, there are many factors at play when making this selection. Here, Pantone Color Institute Executive Director Leatrice Eiseman shares her insights on this celebrated new shade, and suggests how to embrace it in one’s home.

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5 Tips for Listing Your Home in the Winter

Buying and selling homes typically spikes in spring and summer when the inventory of homes for sale tends to be at its highest, and the buyer pool tends to be at its largest. However, as we monitor today’s hot seller’s market conditions, we have seen a shift towards selling during the cold weather months with advantages like less competition with fewer properties on the market and the opportunity to have buyers’ undivided attention. If you are considering listing your property this winter season, here are a few tips to helping your home feel welcoming and bright to a potential buyer.

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10 Advantages of Working with Sotheby’s International Realty Canada

Luxury is an experience, not a price point. We strive to uphold exceptional standards in every aspect of our services and take great pride in our national team of professional and specialized agents. Whether you’re planning on buying or selling a home, our commitment at Sotheby’s International Realty Canada remains the same: we deliver exemplary marketing and service to every client, regardless of a home’s neighbourhood or price range. f you’re considering buying or selling a home, here are at least 10 advantages of working with us.

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5 Keys To A Calming Meditation Room

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 meditation room, take inspiration from five exceptional properties around the globe that have exemplary spaces for enjoying the present moment.

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Top-Tier Real Estate Report: 2021 Year in Review*

The country’s major metropolitan luxury real estate markets broke consecutive records throughout 2021 as Canadians’ urgent, pandemic-influenced demand for housing mobility and strengthening confidence in the country’s economic recovery drove price gains, eroded inventory and propelled markets to historic highs.

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