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For this week’s Curb Appeal: a Q&A with a tech exec who’s discovered an alternative to hiring real estate agents. Plus, a chalet in Hastings County with a fishbowl sauna overlooking a forest and a Prince Edward County house that's too quirky to miss. 

Benjy Katchen is the founder of Wahi, a start-up that uses AI to help homebuyers navigate the market—and even earn some commission. Here, Katchen dishes on whether consumers should be skeptical of smart machines, and whether the new tech will one-day replace realtors altogether. 

How about a 5,000-square-foot Wollaston home right on North Lake selling for $2.6 million? It comes with four bedrooms, sparkling Douglas fir ceilings and 12-foot window walls. 

This modular house just north of Prince Edward County has a deck the size of a basketball court. All of it, plus a guest house and a stunning 36-metre shoreline, is on the market for $2.4 million.

TikTok turned Josh Richards from an ordinary small-town teen into a multimillionaire, CEO and venture capitalist—and he’s still only 21 years old. In this issue, how to make a fortune via bedroom eyes, 10-second lip syncs and a signature ’do. Plus, a nostalgic trip to Ontario Place, the best roadside diners, a shocking bio dad discovery story, and more. Still not receiving Toronto Life at home? Subscribe today.