Happy Valentine's Day to you and yours! It's the day to show that special someone in your life just how special they are to you. Chocolates supposedly mean I love you, so they are often a good bet. Now just don't go eating them all in one sitting! Flowers supposedly mean I'm sorry so if you haven't been a good guy this may be your go to gift.. Then there is jewelry, now this is...
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Are some people looking awfully smug and carefree to you on this very snowy day? Don't be puzzled, you see the thing is those smug, carefree looking people are living the condo lifestyle. So, basically when house residents woke up today they looked out the window at all the snow and immediately thought of how they were going to be late to work because of all the shovelling they would have to...
Arthouse condos in Markham is celebrating the Chinese New Year in a big way! For a limited time purchasers will receive: 6 month free presto pass (ideal for you GO Train travellers) $250 in Flato Home Products gift card (they have some seriously affordable nice stuff) 6 Flato Markham Theatre tickets (get some culture in your life) 1 year...
Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the condo Not a resident was stirring, not even John Doe. They had hung their stockings with great detail, In hopes that Santa would remember and not fail. Don't worry, he will be there with what you asked for and more, His helper, the concierge will let him in through the front door. So come in from your balcony and turn off the light, The...
Many average Canadian families are finding home affordability out of reach with higher prices and increases in mortgage rates, says a recent report from RBC. It states that the average household has to give 43.3 percent of its much needed pre-tax income just to service the cost of owning a bungalow at current market values. For a two-storey home, the affordability measure rose to 48.9 percent...
Nirel Photography Community feel is a reason many people enjoy condo living. One likely receives a pleasant "good morning" or "cold weather out there" comment from one of their neighbours or concierge on most days. Perhaps even a funny anecdote shared by a neighbour that makes you chuckle. The truth is unless you are on Discovery's Life Below Zero show and crave...
Why do so many people love the condominium lifestyle? Everyone has their unique reasons, such as they like the cute girl on the 7th floor, but one reason that is pretty common among those who reside in condos is the fact that it is virtually maintenance-free living. We don't mean that one doesn't pay a maintenance fee of course, as the vast majority of people who live in condos do. ...
Thanksgiving weekend is so near we can taste it! Turkey, stuffing, cranberries, scallop potatoes and pumpkin pie oh my.. please expect to see us next week in the loosest pants possible. Thanksgiving is a special time of year to share with loved ones and just be grateful for all that makes you smile. Are you hosting Thanksgiving dinner in your condo this year? Many may doubt that you can...
Do you think your condo is small? Perhaps you could use a bit more space but surely it is larger than 230 sq ft. Well, yes you are saying but what does that have to do with anything? Would you believe a fellow Torontonian recently invested in a 230 sq ft house (converted garage actually but we digress) in the east end area of Greenwood and Coxwell. It has no running water but it sold...
Now I definitely don't leave my door unlocked at night or know anyone else who does as Michael Moore claimed we Canadians do in his movie Bowling for Columbine. I also don't recommend we start doing that but perhaps in our busy work all day lives maybe there is something to getting to know and becoming friendly with your neighbours. Those living in condos you might often run into your...