Housing & Politics

Making Housing Affordable: When Hotels & SRO’s Were Homes

December 16, 2022

Welcome to my blog on housing, culture, and design! I’m Steve Fudge and I’m celebrating my 31st year as a realtor and property consultant in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In this post I’m going to explore how hotels have historically been not only been accommodations for travellers but homes for those…

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Realtor Steven Fudge Joins The Panelists On theZoomer To Discuss Housing Innovations

November 3, 2022

Housing & Politics, Media/Press, News, Real Estate

Welcome to my blog on housing, culture, and design, where I explore all the facets of real estate, housing, and home. I’m Steve Fudge, and I’ve been a realtor and housing consultant in Toronto, Ontario, Canada for 30 years. The Toronto real estate market is always oscillating which, for me,…

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Design Innovations For A More Affordable Canadian Housing Future

August 12, 2022

Architecture, Design, For Buyers, Housing & Politics

Welcome to my blog on housing, culture, and design, where I explore all the facets of real estate, shelter, and home. I’m Steve Fudge, and I’ve been selling real estate in Toronto, Ontario, Canada for over 30 years. Today I’m continuing my exploration of the topic of affordable housing. With…

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Making Housing Affordable… Around the World!

July 21, 2022

Architecture, Housing & Politics, Real Estate

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Dear Urbaneer: What’s Being Done To Create Affordable Housing In Toronto?

June 29, 2022

Architecture, Housing & Politics, News, Real Estate

Welcome to this month’s installment of Dear Urbaneer, where I take on tough real estate questions from my followers. This month, I am helping a prospective dwell hunter who is grappling with the issue of affordability in the City of Toronto. This is one of the most common issues I’ve…

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How Canada’s 3 Levels Of Government Shape Housing Policy & Programs

June 24, 2022

Housing & Politics, News, Real Estate

I’m Steve Fudge, and I’ve been selling real estate in Toronto, Ontario, Canada for over 30 years. Welcome to my blog on housing, culture and design, where I explore all the facets of real estate, shelter and home. Today I’m breaking down how Canada’s three levels of government – the…

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Dear Urbaneer: Does Canada Have A History Of Building Affordable Economical Housing?

May 27, 2022

Architecture, Dear Urbaneer, Housing & Politics, Real Estate

Welcome to this month’s installment of Dear Urbaneer, where I take on real estate questions from my ever-inquisitive readers. This time, I am talking to a reader who – like so many dwell hunters these days – is struggling to reconcile the high price of housing and the dream…

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Affordable Housing Remains At The Forefront Of Federal Election Campaigns

September 10, 2021

City Living, Housing & Politics, Real Estate

We are now at the midway point of the Federal election campaign, and affordable housing continues to be a major talking point. This particular platform is also receiving a lot of press- and encouraging different discussions on the viability of some of the party promises, and what solutions to the…

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Dear Urbaneer: What Are The Important Considerations Surrounding Multi-Generational Housing?

October 25, 2019

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Welcome to this month’s edition of Dear Urbaneer. Every month I field real estate questions from my clients and then open my vault of real estate experience to provide them with answers. This month, I offer my guidance to a buyer whose family is considering the possibility of purchasing a home…

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