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Jon Dekel

Jonathan Dekel is a writer in Toronto. A former contributing editor at the National Post and CBC, his work has appeared everywhere form The Globe and Mail and Toronto Life to Spin Magazine.

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Oct

2023

The “Wheat City” of Brandon, Manitoba

This article was originally posted on November 7, 2018, and has been updated to ...

Neighbourhood Guides

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By Jon Dekel

21

Jan

2019

Is Buying an Airbnb a Good Investment?

Thinking of buying a house or condo to put up on Airbnb? Whether you’re hoping t...

Real Estate 101

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By Jon Dekel

28

Nov

2018

Celebrating Family and Diversity in Thornhill, Ontario

Just north of Toronto you’ll find Thornhill, a family-friendly community in the ...

Neighbourhood Guides

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By Jon Dekel

12

Nov

2018

Using Social Media to Sell a House

In the modern digital age, location, location, location is almost as important o...

Buying or Selling

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By Jon Dekel

7

Nov

2018

The “Wheat City” of Brandon, Manitoba

In the heart of the southwest Manitoba and very close to the geographical centre...

Neighbourhood Guides

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By Jon Dekel

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