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The Never Ending Move

May 13, 2011

I know, moving isn’t fun for anyone. In fact, I’m one of those realtors who can keep calm, carry on guiding other people through the stress of relocating yet practically falls apart when undertaking it himself. I loathe it. Especially when it takes four days to complete! Yesterday the movers came, loaded…

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Have 2 Wheels, Will Travel

May 10, 2011

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For years I’ve envied the residents of Amsterdam for their ubiquitous hop on hop off use of the bicycle as a standard means of local transportation. Granted, those narrow medieval roads and abundance of canals were constructed long before the arrival of the automobile, subsequently making vehicular navigation irksome and leaving the bicycle ideally-suited to the charms of Amsterdam’s built environment. Regardless, I admire…

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The Politics Of Real Estate

May 6, 2011

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This week we Canadians cast our votes for our Federal Election and subsequently cemented the Conservative Party in its now majority rule. Wow! I thought I’d poke a little fun at Politics this week. Here’s my Innovative Space ad column as it appears in today’s Globe and Mail. ~ Steven Amusing Ads – Globe & Mail

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Barnyard Bliss

May 4, 2011

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I was scrolling through the fantastic www.DigsDigs.com site and came across this stellar barn conversion in the Cotswalds of England. if you’ve been reading my blogs for awhile, you know I love the marriage of stone, wood and glass, especially when it’s in a sensational character adaptive reuse space like this! Nothing delights me…

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Did You See The Royal Jewels?

May 2, 2011

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So The Royal Wedding went off without a hitch, beyond the one that now binds William and Kate. I toast prosperity and happiness to the lovely couple! And I love the official wedding portrait! First, if you missed my recent post on my fascination with the Royal Wedding, one that…

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The Yucky Part 3 Of Renovation

April 30, 2011

College Street / Little Italy

If smarty pants Benjamin Franklin had written in 1789 “Nothing is certain but death, taxes and construction delays“, I have an inkling this founding father’s legacy as genius polymath might have been elevated to enlightened soothsayer. This alternative quip as common lore could have single handedly slowed down America’s quest to build bigger and better, which might have lowered the collective blood pressure, improved relations with their contractors, and…

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Sex Sells!

April 27, 2011

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It’s no secret that Sex is used to Sell everything in this day and age. Even real estate. Here’s a new video sent to me care of my broker Tom Bosley that is drawing a lot of attention. Made for two snazzy realtors promoting a AUS$6.5 million dollar waterfront estate, this is sure to…

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The Power Of Words

April 25, 2011

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My darling mother sent me this very cool video clip the other day. The message? The power of words can be used to radically change your message and your effect upon the world. Created by U.K.s Purplefeather, a firm that provides powerful, optimised web content to get companies noticed, this video tells a moving story with heart…

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April Prices Up, Sales Down

April 21, 2011

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April has shown a small decline in sales from last year but an increase in prices in the Greater Toronto Area. An article in yesterday’s PropertyWire, including a quote by Yours Truly, offers a summary overview. My thoughts? Winter’s linger has postponed the arrival of new listings as homeowners’…

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Canadian Vernacular

April 20, 2011

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My fab associate Trish Bonguard brought this fantastic Atlantic Canada property to my attention, which was recently posted in ArchDaily.com. This house represents the east coast Canadian vernacular to a tea. Located in Prospect, Nova Scotia, the timber post and beam construction is favoured in isolated locations for its ease of installation,…

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The Never Ending Move

Have 2 Wheels, Will Travel

The Politics Of Real Estate

Barnyard Bliss

Did You See The Royal Jewels?

The Yucky Part 3 Of Renovation

Sex Sells!

The Power Of Words

April Prices Up, Sales Down

Canadian Vernacular

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