There’s quite a bit that impresses me about this home – the level of finish and very clever integration of balconies from upper levels for example – but my overwhelming response is to the brick.  I greatly appreciate modern homes expressed in brick, not just for their contextual resonance, but for the boldness and durability that brick implies.  And geez, it’s a handsome brick. Welcome to 9 Carey Road in midtown Toronto. Located on a

During 15 years of specializing in unique urban homes, I’ve had the privilege to present a number of great laneway properties.  What sets this apart is not just the lot size, and not just the location, but the fact that this represents an extremely rare opportunity to acquire a property with tremendous garden space, exposure, scale and parking.  The possibilities here are endless. Welcome to 24 Treford Place in Toronto. The first time offered for

We had the pleasure of presenting this development several years ago, and I am profoundly proud of how well this building has enhanced the neighbourhood.  Some great retail at the base, and just over 100 suites above – to me, a perfect scale in an attractive and distinctive building, in one of the city’s most adored neighbrouhoods. Welcome to Suite 316 at 109 Ossington Avenue in Toronto. Rarely available, this large suite provides 1 bedroom

I admire these homes so much, I live in one myself!  So I can speak pretty personally about the quality of construction, thanks to the partnership between Urban Capital and Shram Homes, who delivered properties of rare craftsmanship downtown.  And I can also speak pretty enthusiastically about the community and neighbourhood – an amazing range of families who have chosen to call this development home. Welcome to 247 Claremont Street, Toronto. This modern home is

I adore this type of thinking – solve the PRECISE challenges of a typical semi, by imagining the division of space in a much more elegant manner.  Don’t just chop-her-down-the-middle, but rather carefully intermingle the spaces to emphasize width, natural light, unexpected volumes and truly joyous floorplans.  I think some company uses the term “think different”, but may I propose it applies here? Brilliantly? Welcome to 180 Munro Street, the Modern Semi in Toronto. This