Daily Archives: August 1, 2019

LIVABL Women who build: The rise of women running their own home renos

In 1994, Despina bought a fixer-upper in Little Italy and renovated it herself. In this interview with Livabl magazine*, she tells us about her experience renovating as a woman, and shares tips from other female contractors and architects that are challenging the idea that home renos are a “man’s job.” Read interview

*Livable is your source for the latest news that’s shaping the fast-moving world of new construction, home buying, and investing.

LIVABL Canada’s first all-women development team on designing an innovative and inclusive condo

Fact: Condo developers and architects are typically men — which means they don’t tend to consider the needs and wants of women. That’s why Despina was super pumped to join a brainstorming session held by the Reina Condos* team, helping them understand what works best for women and families, from the perspective of a female homeowner and real estate agent. She shared her thoughts about the experience in Livabl Magazine.