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.
The Impact Of The ‘Bank Of Mom & Dad’ On Canadian Real Estate
Welcome to CREHH! I’m Steve Fudge, the creator of this collaborative community, 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 the recent instalments from my Dear Urbaneer blog series. In this piece, I counsel a couple whose adult son […]
How Green Does Your Roof Grow?
Welcome! Today I’m sharing one of my recent blogs from my site Urbaneer.com that focuses on the intersection of sustainability and housing. Being sustainable is not an all-or-nothing approach. From a housing and design standpoint, it’s about identifying those environmentally-conscious practices and habits that you can realistically adopt and maintain over time. That’s the […]
One Of Toronto’s First 4-Unit Condos Replacing Single Family Houses
Welcome to Canadian Real Estate, Housing & Home – I’m Steve Fudge! Today I’m sharing one of my recent blogs from my site – Urbaneer.com. This one focuses Toronto’s new housing by-laws, or rather, the fruits of the City’s labour. We’ve crested the incoming wave of new builds that have been made possible by […]
City Of Toronto’s New ‘Major Streets Bylaw’ Paves The Way For Higher Density Housing
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 brand new blogs published on my site Urbaneer.com. In this one, I discuss a […]
The Ways In Which Trees Can Affect The Value Of Toronto 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 the recent instalments from my Dear Urbaneer blog series. In this one, I am guiding a […]
What Are The Buyer Profiles For Multiplex Properties In Toronto, Ontario?
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 the recent instalments from my Dear Urbaneer blog series. In this one, I am guiding […]
These Are The Architectural Design Features That Elevate Property Values
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 the instalments from my Dear Urbaneer blog series, where I guide homeowners and readers with topical advice to their questions. Read on! […]
Why Has Canada Lacked Purpose-Built Rentals?
I’m Steve Fudge – Welcome to Canadian Real Estate, Housing & Home! Today I’m sharing one of my recent blogs from my site Urbaneer.com about Canada’s history with rental apartments – Read on! APRIL 2024 It’s well-known that Canada is in a housing crisis, with supply trailing far behind […]
Toronto’s Richard Jarvis: ‘Mechanical’ Precision In Furniture
What happens when an engineer becomes a furniture maker? Precise craftsmanship, intuitive design, and some of the most incredibly creative thinking you’ve ever seen. Richard Jarvis is actually a mechanical engineer, and his work is informed by a foundation of engineering principles and a nearly scientific understanding of materials and construction methods. Jarvis’ style […]
It’s A Very Different Real Estate Market In Toronto
Welcome to Canadian Real Estate, Housing & Home – I’m Steve Fudge! Today I’m sharing one of my recent blogs from my site Urbaneer.com about the challenges realtors are now facing as Torontonians collectively navigate a real estate market where – over the past two years – its core dynamics have been in major […]
When Selling Toronto Real Estate, Is Staging Worth it?
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 the recent instalments from my Dear Urbaneer blog series, where I guide homeowners – a […]
Now All Toronto Residential Properties Can Become Four Units As-Of-Right!
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. Below is a recent piece from my Urbaneer.com website about Toronto real estate, housing, and home. Read on! […]
Exploring The Ways That CMHC & The Federal Government Are Trying To Manage Canada’s Housing Crisis
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. Below is the latest deep dive from my Urbaneer.com website about Toronto real estate, housing and home. Read on! […]
Renovating An Empty Nest: How To Embrace The Next Chapter In Your Domestic Journey
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 the recent instalments from my Dear Urbaneer blog series, where I guide homeowners – a […]
Toronto’s Brutalist Furniture By Kate Duncan
Based out of her studio in Toronto, Kate Duncan has spent the last two decades crafting handmade furniture largely inspired by the Brutalist movement of the second half of the 20th century. Duncan is a passionate advocate of what I call the 21st-century neo-arts and crafts movement. Let me explain: In the […]
Ten Tips From A Home Organizing Convert
About two years ago I was asked to produce a TV series following the work of professional organizers. Knowing that other shows like The Home Edit and Tidying Up with Marie Kondo were enjoying success with viewers, I said yes. After all, it would not be the first time I have produced and/or directed […]
The Role of Brick In Toronto’s Architectural History
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 October 2023 articles from my Toronto website Urbaneer.com about a sliver of Toronto’s rich […]
An Interview With HGTV Delight & Interior Designer Trish Johnston
Trish Johnston, founder of Trish Johnston Interior Design, is a force to be reckoned with in design and home improvement. Her impressive resume speaks volumes about her expertise and passion for creating beautiful spaces. She has worked with Canadian House & Home Magazine, been a Design Expert on CBC’s Steven and Chris co-designed and […]
The Zibi House & Development In Gatineau, Quebec: Connecting An Ancient Past To A Net Zero Future
The Zibi House in Gatineau is an 8-storey tower of transformed shipping containers overlooking the Ottawa River that serves as the architectural brand ambassador for a new waterfront community known as the Zibi Development – a 34 acre net-zero residential & office complex being constructed by Dream Unlimited Corporation. Along with serving as the development’s […]
The Laundry Room: The Busiest Room In Your 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 […]
The Annual Cabbagetown Tour Of Homes 2023
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 […]
Toronto’s Lubo Design – The Intersection of Architecture And Furniture
“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 […]
The Effect Of Extending Mortgage Amortizations On The Toronto Real Estate Market
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 […]
Toronto Real Estate Then & Now: The Lost Decade Of The 1990s
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 […]
Mid-Century Modern Apartments & The Post-War Immigration Boom In Toronto
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 […]
Montreal’s The Machine, And The Nature Of Art & Design
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 […]
We’re Celebrating Canada’s Birthday!
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 […]
Densification Projects Like Boutique Condo Townhomes Are Trending In Toronto, ON
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!
Bridge House By LLAMA Urban Design In Huntsville, Ontario
LLAMA Urban Design creates a modern, open-concept home in Huntsville which highlights the beautiful Canadian wilderness.