Lifestyle, design, home technology, architecture, the market
Stories on lifestyle, design, home technology, architecture and the market, from the estate neighbourhoods of Richmond Hill, Thornhill, Markham and Vaughan. Written by Marco Lamees & Associates.
South Richvale, Bayview Hill or Mill Pond?
Comparing Richmond Hill's three estate neighbourhoods for a buyer: lot character, house eras, commute, schools in general terms and who each one suits.
How Estate Homes in Richmond Hill Actually Sell
A plain guide for owners of significant Richmond Hill homes: why the top of the market is thin, pricing without comparables, privacy and off-market sales.
The York Region Estate Home, Then and Now
How the York Region estate home moved from 1980s centre-hall and château builds to today's modern, farmhouse and transitional houses, and what holds value.
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Home Technology That Belongs in an Estate Home
Lighting control, climate zones, security, networks, audio, EV charging and backup power for a large house, and what dates quickly versus what lasts.
What Makes a Custom Home Feel Custom
Ten details buyers notice in the first ten minutes of a custom home, from ceiling proportion and the stair to millwork, stone, lighting and the garage.
A Saturday in Mill Pond
A day in Richmond Hill's heritage heart, from an early walk around the pond to the old village streets, the Heritage Centre and dinner on Yonge Street.
The private register
Tell us the house you are looking for.
Architect-designed, a ravine lot, a particular street, a lot to build on. Marco and Lamees reply personally and send matches, including homes that never reach the portals.