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Comments (21)Added to the fact that Toronto is one of the most populous cities in North America, I heard that it is also one of the fastest growing cities in N.A.. Not sure how true that is, but the housing market is very hot, which could account for the large number of designers and decorators. There are design schools, firms, etc. to train and employ designers. Being a big city, ther'es also a lot of money to fuel the design industry. Every new condo building hires a designer/firm to do their models and marketing material. I think HGTV is based in Toronto. Toronto and Montreal have almost nothing in common. The feel is very different, the culture is very different. I love both cities, Montreal has old-world charm and a new-world grit that is very alluring. Toronto feels much larger (because it is) and much more cosmopolitan. People compare the feel of it to New York, I'm not sure I totally agree, but the architecture, climate, those sorts of things, are comparable. Toronto always leaves something to be discovered. I've been living in the city proper for over ten years and every year discover a fun new neighbourhood. Those who don't like it usually came and went only to the Eaton's centre in the core, which isn't very charming. The small old neighbourhoods and little enclaves of century homes are full of charm and character; the sleek new condos are equally beautiful and create an urban culture all on their own. My husband's family is from BC, they definitely agree that Vancouver has a wonderful small-town feel. Niagara Falls is about an hour and a half drive from Toronto, maybe less; not really close to the border, unless you come across the lake from NY. I'll agree that Banff might be the prettiest place on earth, I was only 13 when I went and it has never left me. It's nice that you're interested in our little city, so happy to share my feelings on it :)...See MoreHow many times did you visit your current home before you chose it?
Comments (145)We had been searching for just the right home for a year, making the 1700 mile round trip drive approximately every 6 to 8 weeks. After a particularly rough drive that had us arriving at 4 am, I checked my email before bed. Lo and behold, a new listing that appeared perfect AND vacant (which is nice when waiting for an appointment and a 36 hour visit don't really mix!) Our realtor got us in before our other appointments, and we agreed that with a few cosmetic changes, this was the one. We saw our other showings, went back to the office and wrote up a full price offer. A bit of negotiating after the inspection and it's ours!...See MoreWould You Rather: Sell Your Home or Improve Your Home?
Comments (17)Depends on a lot of parameters. Some places I know will slap you with horrendous taxes and really stringent inspections... if you do 'new construction' instead of a remodel, I've seen houses ripped to a small piece left and a new home built around a small inner wall piece, to make it a 'remodel' instead. Overbuilding your neighborhood, you will never get out of it what you put into it. It's fine if this is what you want to do, just realize that end fact. Home prices in the whole area have risen so dramatically that it may be more practical to add on to what you have instead of moving to different/bigger/better. And other places, home values took such a bath that bigger and better is affordable IF you could unload what you have now. As some others have mentioned, having put so much into it, not going to leave. Not willing to put any more into what you have, moving to something more like what you want and save the time and labor; may be an option. Depends on market (what's available) as well. Me, I hit my 'last move I ever want to do' point. I am not moving again, I am not caring about my resale, as I plan to use here until I'm no longer able, and redoing things to suit ME and to aid with aging in place. In some ways that is so freeing... being able to do what I want, and can afford....See MoreNeed your opinion on my current home foyer.
Comments (18)HI -- Lovely things but it is just all lined up . It needs to be styled . Put the lamp off center left or right . Now set the flower items with the lamp. Put the Buddha and the candle sticks on the other side . Anything left over ,find another place for them but not on this table . Displayed items should be in odd numbers such as 1,3,5, and so on . Group like items together . And don't do ,left , right and center displays . You could possibly have two and two stacked smaller square pictures on each side of the mirror and making sure it's not bigger than the mirrors height . It already looks like you have enough or more than enough for this space . Sometimes less is more . I think if your putting up anything else , it would look better with four decorative plates with two stacked on each side . Getting to be too many square shapes ....See Moreomelet
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