Modern Abode JournalLifestyle, design, home technology, architecture and the market in the estate neighbourhoods of York Region.https://modernabode.ca/en-caSouth Richvale, Bayview Hill or Mill Pond?https://modernabode.ca/journal/choosing-between-richmond-hills-estate-neighbourhoods/https://modernabode.ca/journal/choosing-between-richmond-hills-estate-neighbourhoods/Comparing Richmond Hill's three estate neighbourhoods for a buyer: lot character, house eras, commute, schools in general terms and who each one suits.Sun, 08 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTNeighbourhoodsRichmond HillSouth RichvaleBayview HillMill PondBuyingNeighbourhoodsLamees ChiappettaHow Estate Homes in Richmond Hill Actually Sellhttps://modernabode.ca/journal/how-estate-homes-in-richmond-hill-sell/https://modernabode.ca/journal/how-estate-homes-in-richmond-hill-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.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTMarketSellingRichmond HillEstate homesMarketOff-marketMarco ChiappettaThe York Region Estate Home, Then and Nowhttps://modernabode.ca/journal/the-york-region-estate-home-then-and-now/https://modernabode.ca/journal/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.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTArchitectureArchitectureEstate homesYork RegionDesign historyCustom homesMarco ChiappettaHome Technology That Belongs in an Estate Homehttps://modernabode.ca/journal/home-technology-for-an-estate-home/https://modernabode.ca/journal/home-technology-for-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.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHome TechHome technologySmart homeEstate homesBuildingInfrastructureMarco ChiappettaWhat Makes a Custom Home Feel Customhttps://modernabode.ca/journal/what-makes-a-custom-home-feel-custom/https://modernabode.ca/journal/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.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTDesignCustom homesDesignArchitectureBuyingMillworkMarco ChiappettaA Saturday in Mill Pondhttps://modernabode.ca/journal/a-saturday-in-mill-pond/https://modernabode.ca/journal/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.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTLifestyleMill PondRichmond HillHeritageWeekendWalksLamees Chiappetta