In May, the Globe and Mail reported that the 55th floor penthouse at the new Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences in Toronto sold for a record-breaking $28 million. The nearly 10,000-sq.-ft.

Unless you’ve been under a rock for the past 5 years, you’re well aware of the exploding world of social media and now mobile device applications or “apps”.

Perhaps you’re stuck in a snowstorm, yearning for a long soak in the bath the second you get home. Maybe you’re travelling abroad, and would love to check in on your home and personal belongs (since you left the teenagers home alone).

I grew up in the Lower Mainland and have seen the downtown core change dramatically from 3 and 4 level walk ups to the residential high rises we see today.

I am not an interior designer. I do, however, have the lucky distinction of working with some of Vancouver’s best designers and builders to help design hundreds of new kitchens every year. The kitchen continues to be the most adored and expensive room in a home, and with good reason.

Due to the current cost of housing, developers and home owners are constantly searching out creative and intelligent uses for space. Homes are becoming more efficient in size in order to appeal to a wider variety of home buyers.

Hit the gym in 30 seconds. Get a little space from the in-laws. Host a party that will be the ‘talk of the town’. Swim laps before work. Know you’re in good hands with a personal concierge. Unwind without any disruptions in your private movie theatre.

A friend recently asked me, "I’m looking to invest in a condo – what do you recommend?” Wow, that's a doozie as there are so many things to consider! As I proceeded to pontificate this fabulous question for over half an hour, I'm sure I thoroughly confused my learned friend.

As the weather turns cooler, and we begin to spend more time indoors, many people like to refresh their décor and invest in some fresh furnishings. With a few new pieces, your home can quickly and easily be updated. And for the budget conscious, you don’t have to spend a ton of money either!

Much has been said on the “City of Glass” in Vancouver. As usual, some people love our shiny and reflective city while others moan about how boring and simple the architecture is.