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

March 7, 2018

House And Home, 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…

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A Little Prayer For My Valentine!

February 14, 2018

House And Home, Lifestyle

Whether you’re single or attached, today is a day to celebrate Cupid – the god of desire, erotic love, attraction and affection – pointing his arrow at YOU. For the past seven years, in honour of today, I’ve chosen a song which reflects my own sentiment on matters of the heart.…

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Toronto’s Interior Design Show Is Celebrating Its 20th Anniversary!

January 10, 2018

House And Home

The Interior Design Show, returning to Toronto next week, is January’s hottest ticket! Since it first opened its doors in 1999, the annual fair has consistently showcased an awe-inspiring collection of new products and furniture, fresh ideas, and cutting edge design concepts. But there’s definitely extra excitement in the air this time around, as IDS will…

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The Psychology Of Real Estate, Housing & Home

January 8, 2018

House And Home, Real Estate

Welcome to my blog on Toronto real estate, culture, and design. Today I wanted to further explore one of my favourite subjects: the psychology of housing and home! It isn’t a topic that a lot of realtors focus on, yet I consider it to be one of the most critical influences on our…

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Best Of Urbaneer: Style And Design

November 13, 2017

House And Home

Hello, Dear Reader! I recently celebrated my 25th anniversary as a realtor in Toronto’s high-octane real estate market. Given the length and breadth of my career – which started with a multi-disciplinary university education on housing and home – I’ve both seen and experienced a lot. I’m also, by nature,…

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Understanding Party Wall Agreements In The City Of Toronto

October 26, 2017

House And Home, Tales From Tennis Crescent

Welcome to a new instalment of Tales From Tennis Crescent where I’m sharing my journey re-inventing a 1960s super-solid utilitarian plain-jane duplex on Tennis Crescent in Riverdale. In my last post – which offered guidance to a follower in I Need Help With Architects, Builders And Toronto’s Committee Of Adjustment – I…

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Urbaneer’s September 2017 E-Promo

September 29, 2017

City Living, House And Home, Real Estate

Hold up! Did you know we publish a monthly newsletter that you can subscribe to for FREE? Just click the link at the bottom of this post! It’s the month of back-to-school and back-to-routine! And while you’re easing into the swing of things – after the lazy, hazy summer months –…

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Urbaneer’s August 2017 E-Promo

August 31, 2017

House And Home, Media/Press, Real Estate

Psst! Have you heard?? We publish a monthly newsletter that you can subscribe to for FREE? Just click the link at the bottom of this post! While you savour the last lazy days of summer, as the nights slowly grow longer, why not give our August 2017 e-newsletter a read? Here is…

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The Parking Spot

August 22, 2017

City Living, House And Home, Lifestyle, Real Estate

I’m often asked: “Why do I need a realtor?” It’s a fair question, especially in today’s real estate climate, where an overabundance of real estate, interior design, and home renovation television shows have created what I like to call “The ‘HGTV’ Effect”; these attractively packaged, story-driven programs often give viewers a…

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Dear Urbaneer: What Essentials Do I Need For My House And Garden?

August 21, 2017

House And Home

Welcome to this month’s installment of Dear Urbaneer, where our readers put our real estate knowledge to task with their questions. This time around, our Buyer is on the cusp of home ownership, seeking our advice on how to properly outfit their new house. What household and garden essentials will they need, in…

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