Welcome! I’m Steve Fudge, the purveyor of CREHH.ca and a first-generation Canadian born in Oakville, Ontario. There is enormous importance and meaning attributed to 'Home' in our contemporary culture. As an extremely proud Canadian who has always been fascinated with all the facets of domestic space and its contents, I'm thrilled to launch this labour of love; CREHH.ca is an exploration and showcase of Canada's astounding diverse homegrown talent for everything housing & home.

Laundry. Is there anyone who truly likes to do it? We all love having clean, fresh-smelling clothing and linens, but no matter if you are looking after yourself or are the provider of clean laundry to your family, you’re literally running a wash, steam & folding service out of your laundry room. But, do we […]

  For those who are captivated by history and curious about architecture – if not entirely housing-obsessed, like I am – it’s a real treat when you get the opportunity to take a peek inside unique and historic homes. After all, houses each have stories to tell, and opening the front door of a residence […]

  “Creativity is seeing what others see and thinking what no one else ever thought.” – Albert Einstein.   This quote is the perfect way to introduce you to Lubo Brezina, a talented multidisciplinary furniture maker based out of the city of Toronto. One of the most interesting things about Lubo is that he is […]

Welcome to Canadian Real Estate, Housing & Home. Allow me to introduce myself! I’m Steve Fudge and I’m celebrating over three decades as a realtor, property consultant, and proud resident of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Today I’m sharing one of my May 2023 articles from my Toronto website Urbaneer.com that offers my perspective on the big […]

  Welcome to Canadian Real Estate, Housing & Home. Allow me to introduce myself! I’m Steve Fudge and I’m celebrating over three decades as a realtor, property consultant, and proud resident of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Today I’m sharing one of my articles from my Toronto website Urbaneer.com that discusses the fluctuation of Toronto’s real estate […]

  Welcome to Canadian Real Estate, Housing & Home. Allow me to introduce myself! I’m Steve Fudge and I’m celebrating over three decades as a realtor, property consultant, and proud resident of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Today I’m sharing one of my articles from my Toronto website Urbaneer.com that revolves around the midcentury architectural style of […]

  The Machine is a fascinating multidisciplinary firm situated in Montreal, Quebec. What I love about them is their work sits on the fence between the worlds of art and design. Founder Joel Desmarais and project managers Marie France Paquette & Julian Perreault work with a variety of mediums and formats, including but not limited […]

  Welcome to Canadian Real Estate, Housing & Home. Allow me to introduce myself! I’m Steve Fudge and I’m celebrating over three decades as a realtor, property consultant, and proud resident of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Today I’m sharing one of my articles from my Toronto website Urbaneer.com that offers my perspective on the recent City […]

In honour of our beautiful country – Canada – today I’m eating birthday cake! ( Hey – it’s what Canada would want! )   Tina Fey GIFfrom Tina GIFs   Welcome to our newly rebranded Canadian Real Estate, Housing & Home.ca – formerly known as That Which Shall Not Be Named – after the server suffered […]

There's a recent arrival to the Toronto real estate market which is still in its infancy but now appearing in the urban core: demolishing ageing freehold houses with newly constructed, contemporary, two or three-unit family-friendly condominiums!

LLAMA Urban Design creates a modern, open-concept home in Huntsville which highlights the beautiful Canadian wilderness.

Toronto’s Lightmaker Studio has been creating unique yet timeless lighting pieces since 2014. Their designs are uniquely versatile and cleverly customizable. Looking for a nostalgic sconce, or a whimsical pendant? Lightmaker Studio will create a piece that is perfectly suited to you.

Home sales recorded over Canadian MLS Systems increased a further 6.6% from January to February 2021, raising them to another new all-time monthly record.

Need some cozy, comfort, or a good night's sleep? Right now my head is resting on Cottage Cloth & Vintage Map Co. pillows, while tucked under a weighted Hush Blanket wrapped in a classic by MacAusland's Woollen Mills! Wake me up in 20, k?

From challenging markets often emerge creative solutions! In response to Toronto real estate values exceeding financial feasibility for many, Key has created a co-equity model for affordable homeownership.

Bridgewater, a small town in Nova Scotia, is leading an innovative approach for Atlantic Canada’s first co-housing community called Treehouse Village.

As the COVID-19 lockdown continues across Canada, many of us are having to adapt our dwellings to accommodate our expanding 'Work From Home' offices. This post is about how I improved my apartment's space plan using Magicplan & 3Dream.net for work and relaxation.

A 2020 Royal Architecture Institute of Canada laureate, MBAC (Marc Boutin Architectural Collaborative) showcases a house designed for people who love privacy, nature, and their pet tortoise.

In January 2021, national home sales recorded through MLS rose 2% compared to January 2020, and activity was up over 35%. The national average home price was up 22.8.% year-over-year.

Di Tao and Bob Dodd of Objects & Ideas create beautifully unique, geometric designs that marry minimalism and traditional woodwork.

These three wallcovering companies are reinvigorating and elevating homes across Canada with colour, pattern, and texture!

Hamilton, Ontario is a growing city that is home to many ambitious creative professionals. Two of the cities’ emerging interior design stars are married couple Krista Salter and Nicholas Hamilton Holmes.

Millions enjoy the cosmopolitan, interconnected, amenity-rich atmospheres that define iconic Canadian cities like Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal. Yet, this excitement, and the efficiencies bred by proximity, may carry a substantial price tag.

As with any real estate purchase, there are upsides, downsides, and particular considerations when downsizing into a smaller space!

Wondering what makes for a great outdoor space in Winter? Check out The Mayfair garden by John Minty Design and outdoor living by Wiedemann Architectural Design in Vancouver, BC.

Contributor Sarah Wright interviews Jeff Forrest, Designer and Founder of STACKLAB, to discuss the creative inspiration and the power of thoughtful design.

In December 2020, national home sales recorded through MLS were up by a whopping 47.2% compared to December 2019. The month also saw a significant 3.4% increase in new listings from November to December.

canadianrealestatehousingandhome.ca contributor Sarah Wright interviews designer Jamie Wolfond, founder of Jamie Wolfond Studio, to discuss furniture design, affordable housing, and basket weaving.

We made it! Happy New Year to all our readers and contributors! While we formulate plans to make 2021 Houseporn's best year yet, here are canadianrealestatehousingandhome.ca's Top 5 most popular posts of 2020!