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Designed by famous Montreal interior designer, Daniel Rochon and architects Turcott and Pilon in 2006, this modern estate can be described as a true modern masterpiece. While many contemporary homes can appear cold, this home is as warm and inviting as it is sophisticated and modern.

The estate in the northern Montreal borough of Ahuntsic-Cartierville is situated on the banks of Rivière-des-Prairies. While all of the homes in this neighbourhood are beautiful, this estate in particular is an architectural marvel, enhanced by the Turcott and Pilon’s clever use of high-quality natural elements and materials including stone, steel, marble, and wood.

With ‘staycations’ on the rise, more and more homeowners are designing and creating their very own backyard retreats, complete with high-end outdoor flat screen televisions, luxurious all-weather furniture, chic accessories, gorgeous outdoor kitchens, and luminous lighting. Designers have truly set the bar in terms of landscaping and décor and we are pleased to share some top-notch design and décor tips for creating an outdoor space you’ll never want to leave.

Birds are singing, flowers are blooming, and the sun is shining; the return of spring heralds a feeling of renewal and inspires us to shake off the winter doldrums. Bring spring into your home – inside and out – by following these spring home décor and design ideas.

With spring here and the busiest real estate season just around the corner, now is the time to maximize your home’s curb appeal.

Curb appeal is the first impression your home makes on potential buyers. Often, buyers will do an initial drive by before attending your open house or scheduling an appointment to view your home. If you make a great first impression, they will want to see more. Alternatively, if your home makes a negative first impression, there is a chance that they will simply forego viewing your home all together.

We are pleased to announce our new listing of one of North America’s largest and most remarkable privately held pieces of land: Kenauk.

We are pleased to announce that Sotheby’s International Realty Canada has sold a 14,500 square foot estate in Aspen Woods for $10,350,000 — the largest sale in the city of Calgary to date. The two-storey home, listed by Corinne Poffenroth, was built in 2010 and had a list price of $11.495 million.

If your children have moved out, or you’re growing tired of the upkeep required of your 2+ bedroom house, you may be considering downsizing. Doing so may save you time, energy and money, and allow you to design the life you’ve been dreaming about.

While there are limitless reasons you may want to downsize, this decision may raise a lot of questions and feelings of uncertainty. Factors to consider when thinking about living in a smaller space include getting rid of bulky furniture and possessions or putting them in storage, having a smaller kitchen, having less outdoor space, and having more limited accommodation for guests.

If considerations like this are holding you back, remember that this is an adjustment phase, and that it will bring plenty of new lifestyle perks. Downsizing your home doesn’t mean you need to downgrade your lifestyle; a small luxury house, a large penthouse condo, or an upscale townhouse could offer a significant improvement in quality of life. Below, we outline a few of the great upsides of downsizing.

The 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES)® introduced a plethora of innovative home technologies, from the ultra-luxurious and eccentric, to the affordable and classy. Popular home technology themes this year included wireless appliances, appliances equipped with USB ports and digital screens, and mobile phone-controlled appliances. CES guests also saw refrigerators that stream music, smart stovetops that adapt their temperature as pots and pans are moved along the surface, and “Ultra HD” 4K flatscreen TVs.

Below, we’ve highlighted four of our favourite new technologies, including an intelligent thermostat, a mobile-compatible home monitoring system, a private wine cellar management system, and a smart oven.

Each year, many Canadians head south to escape brisk winter weather. For those who like to explore new places, staying at a hotel or renting condo in an exotic location is ideal, but for those who have fallen in love with a particular region, purchasing a second property could make more sense both from a practical and financial perspective – it could even lead to a positive cash flow investment on the side.