by Chris Chopik | Dec 8, 2023 | Advice for Agents
On September 24, 2022, as Hurricane Fiona barrelled toward the east coast of Canada, the full cost of damage to homes and properties up and down the Atlantic coast could not have been anticipated. In the end, the actual losses exceed the insurable losses which are...
by Chris Chopik | Jun 17, 2021 | Columnists
At this years’ Ontario Association of Architects annual conference, the opening plenary focused on valuing zero carbon emissions and net zero energy in buildings. Experts discussed at length the role of architecture and design in building and valuing low-emission...
by Chris Chopik | Jun 10, 2021 | Columnists, Featured
At this years’ Ontario Association of Architects annual conference, the opening plenary focused on valuing zero carbon emissions and net zero energy in buildings. Experts discussed at length the role of architecture and design in building and valuing low-emission...
by Chris Chopik | Apr 22, 2021 | Columnists, Featured
This year we see a re-orientation of life toward family, friends, community and nature. As Realtors we are active contributors to our community. As such we have an important leadership role to consider. Are we agents of change? Deloitte’s 2021 Global Marketing Trends...
by Chris Chopik | Feb 17, 2021 | Columnists
Bio (nature) philia (love). Biophilic design refers to design that is oriented to an inherent human understanding and attraction toward nature. In real estate we experience this in diverse ways. The easiest way of understanding how nature affects us is measured in how...