Fresh Beginnings
This time of year always feels like a new beginning. There’s a change in the air; a freshness, a crispness about our late summer mornings here in Ontario. September evokes a feeling of anticipation. What has made this season even more exciting, is that many of us have...
The New Engel & Volkers Yachting Magazine is Here
Engel & Völkers is excited to release the new GG Yachting Magazine - Americas First Edition. Focused on yacht sales, yacht charters and the beautiful boat brands. they recommend including McConaghy Catamarans, MJM Yachts, Icon Seaplane and more. Click on the cover...
Luxury – It’s Personally Yours
As I write this, Engel and Völkers has just announced that Permira, a global private equity firm, has just purchased a major stake in Engel & Völkers International. We are pretty excited about this as it is "a move that would position Engel & Völkers for...
Let’s Talk Water
Last year in March I was on Lake Powell with Tam on a houseboat watching and listening as Covid 19 spread ferociously across the globe. I wrote a short blog on “space” being the new luxury; not outer space but the space around us and the distance (now a common term,...
Pride
In addition to Father's Day and the first day of summer, June is filled with many other national holidays, special observances, and celebrations. June 20 is the longest day of the year with the most daylight hours in the Northern Hemisphere. In recognition that the...
April Showers Bring May Flowers
Looking around you will notice beautiful yellow daffodils and colorful bright tulips, Mother Nature is incredible. After the long, cold wintery months follow warm and rainy days, the opportunity for providing new life. A period of discomfort can provide the basis for...
It’s All About the Outdoors
We all know what this time of the year means. The days are getting longer, the temperature is getting warmer and that means we will spend more time outdoors. Thankfully we live in an area that provides plenty of options when it comes to outdoor activities such as bike...
A Year Later
It has been one year since the WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic and so many things have happened since then. We have all been affected one way or another and while there is still a way to go, we can see the light at the end of the tunnel. With more vaccines being...
Family, Friendship and Love.
It is hard to believe we are already halfway through February. As you may have already heard Wiarton Willie predicted an early spring and I can't wait to enjoy warmer weather. My barista skills continue to improve, just don't ask Tam who still thinks my creative...