Melissa Girimonte

Melissa is an entertainment and lifestyle writer, podcaster and digital media producer. In the age of Peak TV, she believes that sleep is basically a wasted viewing opportunity.

A map of Canada illustrating the average income required to buy a house across Canada

Real Estate

How Much You Need to Earn to Afford a House in Each Major...

Purchasing a home in 2024? Here’s what you need to earn to enter the housing market in each major Canadian city.

Melissa Girimonte

June 28, 2024

Inside the Glamis Suite at the Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Travel

Hotels.com Reveals Its 2024 Hotels of the Year

Find out which properties made the list of "Perfect Somewheres," the first-of-its-kind based on how hotels treat their guests.

Melissa Girimonte

June 3, 2024

A photo of Muhammad Ali next to his house in LA that is going to auction

Real Estate

Muhammad Ali’s Italian Renaissance Mansion in LA Is Up for...

Take a tour of the Hancock Park home that once belonged to boxing great Muhammad Ali.

Melissa Girimonte

May 16, 2024

Trending

IKEA’s New Collab is the Colour Therapy We All Need Right...

The new colour-happy collection will launch across all IKEA markets in April 2024.

Melissa Girimonte

March 14, 2024

The Downtown Calgary skyline on a sunny day.

Real Estate

These Are the 10 Best Neighbourhoods in Calgary Right Now

Does the promise of more affordable home prices have you considering a move? Read on.

Melissa Girimonte

March 8, 2024

Person holding keys in new home with moving boxed blurred in distance

Trending

What is the ‘Cash for Keys’ Rental Debate in Canada...

Are tenants taking advantage of landlords? We break down the latest rental market trend.

Melissa Girimonte

March 4, 2024

Illustration of the average cost of a one-bedroom apartment in Canada

Real Estate

The Average Cost to Rent a One-Bedroom Apartment in Canada

The average cost of a one bedroom increased by nearly 14 per cent this past year.

Melissa Girimonte

February 26, 2024

Harry and Meghan next to the house they filmed their Netflix documentary in

Celebrity Real Estate

The Top Celebrity Homes That Hit the Market in 2023

Let's take a look back at the top celebrity homes that were available for sale or rent this year.

Melissa Girimonte

December 13, 2023

Brad and Angelina's former New Orleans house

Celebrity Real Estate

Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt’s Former New Orleans Pad Hits...

Brangelina owned the estate from 2006 to 2016.

Melissa Girimonte

December 11, 2023

Renovations

Home Upgrades You Should Never Tackle During the Colder Months

Here are 10 home upgrades that you should avoid this winter.

Melissa Girimonte

December 9, 2023

professional gift wrapping under the Christmas tree

Holidays

How to Gift Wrap Like a Pro

Learn how to gift wrap like a pro this holiday season with these helpful tips.

Melissa Girimonte

December 6, 2023

Brightly coloured homes by the seaside in Lunenberg, Nova Scotia

Real Estate

The Hottest Real Estate Markets in Canada Right Now

The hottest real estate markets in Canada might surprise you.

Melissa Girimonte

November 27, 2023