Heather Wright – Urbaneer

Lickety-Split By GO Transit

September 19, 2023

For homeowners, one of the most important amenities is access to public transit. Why? Because having a great ‘bricks & mortar’ dwelling is one thing… but having that home well-positioned – and loving how it connects to the neighbourhood, the places you most frequent, and other spheres in your…

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Convenience & Choice Await In The Junction’s St. Clair West Village

September 18, 2023

City Living, Real Estate, St. Clair West Village

In our hectic A-to-Z lives, what is the most valuable? There are a number of things that might top that list, but no doubt one thing that we covet, never have enough of- and are immensely grateful for when we do have it- is time. The secret to happiness?…

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New Urbanism & The Junction’s St. Clair West Village

September 15, 2023

High Park North / The Junction, St. Clair West Village

As a city evolves to accommodate and reflect the people who call it home, new developments emerge to create welcoming enclaves, nestled and new, in the midst of established neighbourhoods. There are communities- and villages- that are designated and delineated by geography, and there are those that are created…

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Savour Elevated Street Food At La Carnita

September 9, 2023

Mississauga, Restaurants

Of life’s simple pleasures, is there anything more enjoyable than a good meal at one of your favourite eateries? Having a spot close to home that you love adds extra comfort to the concept of comfort food. That’s how we feel about La Carnita, where Mexican cuisine meets elevated…

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There’s Much To Celebrate At Mississauga’s Celebration Square

September 7, 2023

City Living, Mississauga

What’s in a name? A lot, as it turns out, when it comes to Celebration Square in Mississauga! This recreational community hub is abuzz with activity and opportunity year-round – from concerts to food festivals to cultural celebrations. Plus there are fun amenities to take advantage of! In the…

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Dear Urbaneer: Are More High-Rise Towers Coming To My Neighbourhood?

August 29, 2023

Dear Urbaneer, Real Estate

Welcome to this month’s installment of Dear Urbaneer, where I help my readers by answering their real estate questions. This month, I am responding to a query from a reader who is concerned about the amount of high-rise construction at the end of his residential street in a neighbourhood that…

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Dear Urbaneer: What Are The Tasks & Timeline When Selling Your Home?

July 28, 2023

Dear Urbaneer

Welcome to this month’s installment of Dear Urbaneer where I answer real estate questions from my ever-inquisitive readers. This month, I am responding to an elderly property owner who is planning to sell their residence of nearly 4 decades to downsize into assisted living. Given it’s been a long time…

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Is The Toronto Real Estate Market Crashing?

July 25, 2023

Real Estate

Welcome to the Urbaneer blog on housing, culture, and design. My name is Steven Fudge, and I’m a realtor and housing consultant who has been guiding Buyers & Sellers through the Toronto real estate market for over three decades. In fact, I started my career in 1989 just weeks…

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How Mid-Century Modern Apartments Housed The Post War Immigration Boom In Toronto

July 11, 2023

Architecture, Design, Finance

Welcome to The Urbaneer blog on housing, culture, and design! I’m Steve Fudge and I’m celebrating over three decades as a realtor and property consultant. Today I’m writing about Midcentury Modern Apartments – which were built in the late 1940s through 1960s in Toronto – for three reasons. The first…

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Dear Urbaneer: Which Property Owners Are Selling Their Toronto Real Estate Now In 2023?

June 30, 2023

COVID-19 & Toronto Real Estate, Dear Urbaneer

Welcome to my blog on housing, culture, and design! I’m Steve Fudge and I’m celebrating over three decades as a realtor and property consultant in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. First, did you know that any realtor in Toronto with 25 years of experience or less has never worked in a…

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