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06/12/2026

Perfectly staged rooms are starting to feel less important — people want homes that actually feel comfortable and personal again.

This year’s home design trends are leaning warmer, softer, and a lot more personal. Instead of ultra-polished spaces that look untouched, more people are gravitating toward homes that feel comfortable, layered, and lived in. The article covers everything from colour palettes to furniture and déco...

06/12/2026

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06/11/2026

If you’re thinking about moving but love your current mortgage rate, porting your mortgage may be worth asking about.

Mortgage porting lets some homeowners move their existing mortgage to a new property, which can matter a lot if your current rate is lower than what’s available now. It’s not automatic, and the details depend on your lender, mortgage terms, timing, and whether you need to borrow more. Still, if ...

06/10/2026

Even in a city as large as Toronto, high-profile home sales always offer an interesting glimpse into the luxury end of the market.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer has sold his Toronto-area home for approximately $6 million, putting another spotlight on the city's luxury real estate market. Celebrity home sales often draw attention because they offer a look inside some of the region's most distinctive properties whi...

06/09/2026

Former "Today" show host Kathie Lee Gifford has put her enormous Connecticut estate on the market for the staggering price of $100 million—32 years after she purchased the expansive abode with her late husband, Frank Gifford.

The TV personality—who left "Today" in 2019—also built an in-home recording studio where she was able to pursue her music career from the comfort of her own house, which is known as Cedar Cliff and is listed with Leslie McElwreath of Sotheby’s International Realty.

06/08/2026

These upgrades are geared toward achieving those objectives, and you can check each of them off your list in the time it takes to watch a movie or binge your favorite show.

Whether you're thinking of selling your home or you've already put it on the market, it's safe to say that you want it to sell as quickly as possible so you can move forward with the next phase of your life. Luckily, there are simple upgrades and tweaks you can make to help your home sell faster. Th...

06/07/2026

If you're buying in Toronto this summer, the market isn't moving evenly—semis under $2 million are getting attention while smaller condos are still having a tougher time.

Toronto’s summer market is showing a few different stories at once. Semi-detached homes under $2 million are drawing strong interest, smaller condos are still struggling, and some luxury neighbourhoods are seeing more activity than they did last year. For anyone watching the city closely, the take...

06/07/2026

06/06/2026

Interior design trends cycle a whole lot faster these days. One minute, a particular style is trending with billions of views on TikTok and Instagram, and the next minute, it’s completely over. So, how do you keep up? The answer is: Maybe you don’t.

Instead of chasing trends, it makes a lot more sense to go for timeless designs that you can enjoy for years to come. This approach not only takes the guesswork out of what to choose, but also saves you money because you aren’t constantly buying new things—and you're less likely to grow tired of...

06/05/2026

If you’re dreaming about a cottage in Ontario, this guide is a helpful reminder that location matters just as much as the property itself.

Ontario has no shortage of cottage country options, and this guide compares several popular areas, including Muskoka Lakes, Haliburton, Parry Sound, Prince Edward County, Tobermory, Kawartha Lakes, and Grand Bend. It’s useful because it looks beyond the idea of “buying a cottage” and gets into...