Eataly’s “La Scuola At Home”
posted by Allyson Scott Each year, our family goes out of their way to find unique experiences to give one another as Christmas gifts, so that it equals more time together instead of more stuff. One year my mom arranged an escape room challenge, the next I bought a wine tasting event, last year my s ...Cottage Country Challenges
posted by Allyson Scott I recently received a phone call from a close friend asking for some real estate advice, and the excitement in her voice was palpable. “I think we’ve found our dream property…but you’re going to think we’re crazy!” she laughed. She and her ...Jenn & Mark: A Piece of Heaven in Haliburton
posted by Allyson Scott In early August, our friends Jenn and Mark contacted us to ask if we could help their family with exploring a cottage purchase, most likely in the Haliburton area. Our answer was absolutely! Realtors are licensed provincially, and our team regularly helps our clients buy and ...Happy Trails
posted by Allyson Scott – all photographs courtesy of and copyright © Alex Armstrong Our friend Alex was taking a walk on the Qplex trail in Quispamsis, New Brunswick, when she spotted a colourful rock. Further along, she spotted another…and then another. (more…)Nicole & Tyler: From Lawrence Park to Monarch Park
posted by Allyson Scott Our story with Tyler and Nicole actually begins with a man named Tim, back in the spring of 2014. He walked into our Royal LePage Supreme Bloor Street office, and asked for Jody’s help finding a lease. Most of our clients come from personal referrals, so this was a rel ...Not Just A Weed
When you buy a new home in the colder months, as we did, you often have no idea what treasures are contained in your garden. And sometimes even when spring and summer unveil the wondrous greens and colourful flowers of perennial plants…you still have no clue what you’ve actually got! Tak ...It’s Grow Time
Each October, as we haul brown bags around the yard, dismantling the remains of the garden, I swear I’m going to take a season off. Surely it would take less effort, be more affordable, and definitely more reliable, to stop at one of the nearby farmers’ markets for fresh produce. But the ...Same-Day Bathroom Transformation
posted by Allyson Scott It was just another grey day in the city of Toronto, but inside this house, things were starting to look a bit brighter! The house has been a work in progress and a labour of love since we bought it, which is only fair at 84 years young. We’ve tried to alternate the ...How Does Your Listing Look?
As a buyer, a new home is one of the biggest purchases you’ll make in your life. As a seller, your home is likely your largest asset. Recent reports put the statistic for online house-hunting at around 80%, meaning many buyers are deciding whether they are interested in a property just by look ...Expect The Unexpected
When we bought our house, the back yard was as blank a slate as it could be. We had dreams & good intentions, but a cascading list of challenges (financial and logistical), plus a set of hard-partying neighbours just made us want to stay indoors. Over time we took some baby steps: a hand-built r ...
Stunning Scarborough Townhome
This beautifully-upgraded freehold townhome offers three separate levels of living space for your family! The main floor is a full guest suite with 3-pc bath, double closet, and walk-out to the back yard. (more…)
Wasaga Beach Raised Bungalow
This surprisingly spacious home has everything you need to enjoy living, entertaining, and relaxing! It features three bedrooms upstairs, and two in the basement (one currently used as a gym), separate living and dining rooms, and massive eat-in kitchen with premium Kitchen Aid fridge! (more…)
Junction Starter Home
This bright 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom suite is condo living at its best! Featuring a superb layout with no wasted space, granite kitchen counters with breakfast bar, and amazing city views from the balcony! (more…)
King Street West Lease
Bright, beautiful 1-bedroom plus sunroom suite in trendy King West Village for lease! Featuring a master bedroom that fits a king-sized bed, large hallway storage closet, open-concept living area with solarium/den (could also be used as second small bedroom), and a pass-through to the kitchen. (more…)