April has arrived with its usual mix of grey skies and anticipation for brighter days ahead – and while recent headlines have been dominated by economic uncertainty and a looming federal election, we’re starting to see some encouraging signs that Toronto’s spring market is beginning to stir.

Though TRREB’s March numbers showed a dip in sales compared to last year, the data doesn’t quite tell the full story, as can often be the case. From our front-line perspective, momentum is  in fact building: since the end of March Break, for example, open houses have been busier, showings have increased, and – notably – multiple offers are starting to resurface.

This is typical of early spring activity, but what’s unique about this moment is the…

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Big Little Spaces

FOUR INTERIOR DESIGNERS SHARE CREATIVE INSIGHTS FOR MAKING THE MOST OUT OF TIGHT SPOTS.

Every home, regardless of size, has at least one of those spots that seems too small to do anything with. Maybe you’ve considered putting in a table habillée with a vase of flowers and calling it a day. But there are big opportunities in small places — just ask anyone who’s joined the tiny house movement. And while it’s unlikely that downsizing to that point will have broad appeal, there’s a lesson to be learned in looking to those who live in more constrained square footage, which is that small spaces can be the ideal spot for big design ideas. “Small spaces are often underutilized, particularly in Canada and the U.S.,” says Nicci Harrison,…

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