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An Attic Atelier Renovation

February 28, 2012 | Renovation, Tales Of Upper Hillsborough

The photo above shows the profile of the vintage house on Upper Hillsborough in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island which I co-own with my pal and associate James. He found this photo in the Charlottetown archives. Dating from the turn of the century, James and I wonder if those two cavorting boys might be…
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Staircase Magic

February 23, 2012 | Architecture, Worthy Websites

Whether you're going up or down, a staircase is an opportunity to make a style statement. The photo above attests to my own aesthetic. And for a giggle, click HERE for my past 'Stairway To Heaven' blog. I was perusing the amazing Houzz.com website the other day when I took a gander…
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February 2012 Home Of The Month - South Cabbagetown

February 20, 2012 | Home Of The Month

Welcome to urbaneer.com's Home Of The Month. This monthly feature provides a snap shot of what urbaneer.com's Buyers have recently bought in the City of Toronto. I know it always comes as a surprise for my buyers when I tell them that it doesn't matter how long it takes to find the…
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Ready To Buy

February 16, 2012 | Real Estate, Tales From The Real Estate Trenches

A number of my Buyers are asking me "Where are the decent listings?" And then, when they find one, they suddenly find themselves participants in a frenzied bidding war to secure it. The other night my adorable 'soon-to-have-baby' couple fought hard with their chequebook to win a downtown 480k east-side house in competition.…
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Thumpety-Thump

February 14, 2012 | Lifestyle

Whether you're single or attached, today is a day to celebrate fate casting its magic spell, Cupid pointing his bow and arrow, and the stars aligning to bring LOVE in all its forms. Click the pic of spanish diva "La Terremoto de Alcorcon" for a wickedly fun video of one of my fav…
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Coveted Outdoor Space

February 08, 2012 | Landscape, Real Estate, Selling

If you're a regular reader of my blog, you may have seen my previous writings on the importance in showcasing your outdoor space when selling. After all, in our Canadian climes, there's at least six months of each year where we can comfortably consider our outdoor space as an additional 'living room'. For…
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In The Service Of Love

February 06, 2012 | MediaPress, Real Estate

I was recently interviewed for PropertyWire.ca about the difference between working for friends and family versus clients. For me, there is no difference. I love my career so much that you'll get the same exacting prudent professional guidance regardless of who you are. However, if there's one thing my friends and…
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Groundhog Seeks Home

February 03, 2012 | Real Estate

As folklore has it, should a groundhog emerge from its burrow on Groundhog Day and see its shadow, Canucks will experience another six weeks of winter. And should the Groundhog fail to see his shadow, an early spring is in the works. Huh? To read more about this legend, click here for the National Post story…
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Home Sweet Movie House

February 01, 2012 | Real Estate

If you've ever admired this vintage conversion called The Movie House, today is the launch of our newest offering at $489,000. Click HERE to learn more, and if you'd like to view it we're offering a private Sneak Peak to clients Saturday afternoon. Email Steve @ urbaneer.com if you'd like to join.…
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