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The Carvery

As all small business owners know, it usually takes a few big shakeups before things fall into place. For Michael Cowan and Kun Sun it meant relocating their growing family across the country, to a city they didn’t know much about. Their journey started in Vancouver, after Kun had recently moved from China and Mike from the Okanagan. From working together and then going on to open their own successful west-coast sandwich shop, they knew their success could mean more to their family in an affordable city. In 2014, with open minds and serious sandwich know-how they found themselves transforming a once-abandoned corner into a Windsor mainstay.

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While Vancouver may be a prettier city, according to Mike, “It’s not twenty times prettier. It’s not so pretty that some guy making six figures shouldn’t be able to afford to buy a house”. After living in the city for years the little things they loved about it, the shops in Gastown, Granville Island and China Town, were being squeezed out.  “When Tommy Hilfiger is closing because they can’t afford the rent, how’s a small independent business meant to thrive?”, Mike pointed out. For us Windsor lovers, affordability is one of the great things about our city – it allows businesses like The Carvery to shine.

After googling around in 2013 and stumbling on an article where Windsor was listed as one of the top medium-sized cities poised for growth (with pluses like a waterfront and local university) Mike’s family took the plunge – considering they could afford to buy a house and open a business. When they first contemplated the location, an empty sushi restaurant next to a pawn shop on the corner of Wyandotte and Hall, they heard from the usual naysayers. Against local advice, they went for it anyway, keeping it small with no staff,  knowing they only needed to serve 20-30 people a day to survive. Almost 4 years later they’re serving up to 250 people a day, who drive in from all over the city, proof that the number of parking spots doesn’t determine a business’ viability.

The Carvery first got noticed as a local roasted meat sandwich shop, with options like porchetta and pulled pork. But according to Mike, they cater to everyone’s tastes with veggie sammies, different bun choices and rotating soups that are always gluten-free. I come in for a big salad and either the blackened fish or, their best-seller, the herb chicken. Follow The Carvery on the links below for updates on menu additions in the new year.

Contact Information:

  1301 Wyandotte St East, N9A 3K8
  The Carvery Windsor
  @thecarvery

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Freya is one of our favourite spots in Detroit and it is also featured in the latest issue of the BCL magazine ~ Who else has been? 🙋🏼‍♀️

We cook, you eat. A food menu? How old-fashioned. At Freya, a multi-course meal, consisting of several small plates is paired meticulously with a corresponding beverage. The only important decision you'll make is what to have from the 'music menu' passed from guest to guest throughout the evening🎶

Perfect for the, "I don't know what I feel like tonight, you choose", person in your life-- as long as you're into Moodyman. 
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Freya is one of our favourite spots in Detroit and it is also featured in the latest issue of the BCL magazine ~ Who else has been? 🙋🏼‍♀️

We cook, you eat. A food menu? How old-fashioned. At Freya, a multi-course meal, consisting of several small plates is paired meticulously with a corresponding beverage. The only important decision you'll make is what to have from the 'music menu' passed from guest to guest throughout the evening🎶

Perfect for the, "I don't know what I feel like tonight, you choose", person in your life-- as long as you're into Moodyman. 
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Freya is one of our favourite spots in Detroit and it is also featured in the latest issue of the BCL magazine ~ Who else has been? 🙋🏼‍♀️

We cook, you eat. A food menu? How old-fashioned. At Freya, a multi-course meal, consisting of several small plates is paired meticulously with a corresponding beverage. The only important decision you'll make is what to have from the 'music menu' passed from guest to guest throughout the evening🎶

Perfect for the, "I don't know what I feel like tonight, you choose", person in your life-- as long as you're into Moodyman. 
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Freya is one of our favourite spots in Detroit and it is also featured in the latest issue of the BCL magazine ~ Who else has been? 🙋🏼‍♀️

We cook, you eat. A food menu? How old-fashioned. At Freya, a multi-course meal, consisting of several small plates is paired meticulously with a corresponding beverage. The only important decision you'll make is what to have from the 'music menu' passed from guest to guest throughout the evening🎶

Perfect for the, "I don't know what I feel like tonight, you choose", person in your life-- as long as you're into Moodyman. 
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Freya is one of our favourite spots in Detroit and it is also featured in the latest issue of the BCL magazine ~ Who else has been? 🙋🏼‍♀️ We cook, you eat. A food menu? How old-fashioned. At Freya, a multi-course meal, consisting of several small plates is paired meticulously with a corresponding beverage. The only important decision you'll make is what to have from the 'music menu' passed from guest to guest throughout the evening🎶 Perfect for the, "I don't know what I feel like tonight, you choose", person in your life-- as long as you're into Moodyman.  . Photos by @emmadavidsonphoto . . . #YQG #Detroit #313 #yourstorystartshere #BCL #bordercityliving #kellerwilliams #realestate #lifestyle #design #Freya #food #resturants #trendy #magazine #indie #explore #bordercity
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~What does 'supporting small business' mean to us?~

Helping hardworking visionaries to achieve their dreams is what we do at BCL. So we're unbelievably grateful that many of our favourite small business owners have become our real estate clients.

Amor and Mauricio, owners of Walkerville's Café Amor on Ottawa St., are just the kind of people we love to work with. They do everything it takes to make their dreams a reality — and they always do it with a smile 🤗. Fantastic coffee, a colourful atmosphere and excellent service; it's no wonder they were busting at the seams and needed an upgrade.
 
To secure their new location, we helped them navigate the process of selling properties, and purchasing off-market with non-traditional financing, construction and permitting. 

Their grit, perseverance, creativity and positive attitudes helped them keep their eyes on the prize throughout the entire process. As a result, we couldn't be happier to see them operating in a location double the size to accommodate their growing number of customers. 

Read the full story about why we 💖 @cafe_amor_art on our blog (link in bio).
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~What does 'supporting small business' mean to us?~

Helping hardworking visionaries to achieve their dreams is what we do at BCL. So we're unbelievably grateful that many of our favourite small business owners have become our real estate clients.

Amor and Mauricio, owners of Walkerville's Café Amor on Ottawa St., are just the kind of people we love to work with. They do everything it takes to make their dreams a reality — and they always do it with a smile 🤗. Fantastic coffee, a colourful atmosphere and excellent service; it's no wonder they were busting at the seams and needed an upgrade.
 
To secure their new location, we helped them navigate the process of selling properties, and purchasing off-market with non-traditional financing, construction and permitting. 

Their grit, perseverance, creativity and positive attitudes helped them keep their eyes on the prize throughout the entire process. As a result, we couldn't be happier to see them operating in a location double the size to accommodate their growing number of customers. 

Read the full story about why we 💖 @cafe_amor_art on our blog (link in bio).
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#YQG #CafeAmor #BCL #bordercityliving #kellerwilliams #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #growth #yourstorystartshere #Commercial #realestate #community
~What does 'supporting small business' mean to us?~

Helping hardworking visionaries to achieve their dreams is what we do at BCL. So we're unbelievably grateful that many of our favourite small business owners have become our real estate clients.

Amor and Mauricio, owners of Walkerville's Café Amor on Ottawa St., are just the kind of people we love to work with. They do everything it takes to make their dreams a reality — and they always do it with a smile 🤗. Fantastic coffee, a colourful atmosphere and excellent service; it's no wonder they were busting at the seams and needed an upgrade.
 
To secure their new location, we helped them navigate the process of selling properties, and purchasing off-market with non-traditional financing, construction and permitting. 

Their grit, perseverance, creativity and positive attitudes helped them keep their eyes on the prize throughout the entire process. As a result, we couldn't be happier to see them operating in a location double the size to accommodate their growing number of customers. 

Read the full story about why we 💖 @cafe_amor_art on our blog (link in bio).
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Photos by @emmadavidsonphoto 
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#YQG #CafeAmor #BCL #bordercityliving #kellerwilliams #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #growth #yourstorystartshere #Commercial #realestate #community
~What does 'supporting small business' mean to us?~

Helping hardworking visionaries to achieve their dreams is what we do at BCL. So we're unbelievably grateful that many of our favourite small business owners have become our real estate clients.

Amor and Mauricio, owners of Walkerville's Café Amor on Ottawa St., are just the kind of people we love to work with. They do everything it takes to make their dreams a reality — and they always do it with a smile 🤗. Fantastic coffee, a colourful atmosphere and excellent service; it's no wonder they were busting at the seams and needed an upgrade.
 
To secure their new location, we helped them navigate the process of selling properties, and purchasing off-market with non-traditional financing, construction and permitting. 

Their grit, perseverance, creativity and positive attitudes helped them keep their eyes on the prize throughout the entire process. As a result, we couldn't be happier to see them operating in a location double the size to accommodate their growing number of customers. 

Read the full story about why we 💖 @cafe_amor_art on our blog (link in bio).
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Photos by @emmadavidsonphoto 
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#YQG #CafeAmor #BCL #bordercityliving #kellerwilliams #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #growth #yourstorystartshere #Commercial #realestate #community
~What does 'supporting small business' mean to us?~

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Amor and Mauricio, owners of Walkerville's Café Amor on Ottawa St., are just the kind of people we love to work with. They do everything it takes to make their dreams a reality — and they always do it with a smile 🤗. Fantastic coffee, a colourful atmosphere and excellent service; it's no wonder they were busting at the seams and needed an upgrade.
 
To secure their new location, we helped them navigate the process of selling properties, and purchasing off-market with non-traditional financing, construction and permitting. 

Their grit, perseverance, creativity and positive attitudes helped them keep their eyes on the prize throughout the entire process. As a result, we couldn't be happier to see them operating in a location double the size to accommodate their growing number of customers. 

Read the full story about why we 💖 @cafe_amor_art on our blog (link in bio).
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Photos by @emmadavidsonphoto 
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#YQG #CafeAmor #BCL #bordercityliving #kellerwilliams #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #growth #yourstorystartshere #Commercial #realestate #community
~What does 'supporting small business' mean to us?~

Helping hardworking visionaries to achieve their dreams is what we do at BCL. So we're unbelievably grateful that many of our favourite small business owners have become our real estate clients.

Amor and Mauricio, owners of Walkerville's Café Amor on Ottawa St., are just the kind of people we love to work with. They do everything it takes to make their dreams a reality — and they always do it with a smile 🤗. Fantastic coffee, a colourful atmosphere and excellent service; it's no wonder they were busting at the seams and needed an upgrade.
 
To secure their new location, we helped them navigate the process of selling properties, and purchasing off-market with non-traditional financing, construction and permitting. 

Their grit, perseverance, creativity and positive attitudes helped them keep their eyes on the prize throughout the entire process. As a result, we couldn't be happier to see them operating in a location double the size to accommodate their growing number of customers. 

Read the full story about why we 💖 @cafe_amor_art on our blog (link in bio).
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Photos by @emmadavidsonphoto 
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#YQG #CafeAmor #BCL #bordercityliving #kellerwilliams #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #growth #yourstorystartshere #Commercial #realestate #community
~What does 'supporting small business' mean to us?~

Helping hardworking visionaries to achieve their dreams is what we do at BCL. So we're unbelievably grateful that many of our favourite small business owners have become our real estate clients.

Amor and Mauricio, owners of Walkerville's Café Amor on Ottawa St., are just the kind of people we love to work with. They do everything it takes to make their dreams a reality — and they always do it with a smile 🤗. Fantastic coffee, a colourful atmosphere and excellent service; it's no wonder they were busting at the seams and needed an upgrade.
 
To secure their new location, we helped them navigate the process of selling properties, and purchasing off-market with non-traditional financing, construction and permitting. 

Their grit, perseverance, creativity and positive attitudes helped them keep their eyes on the prize throughout the entire process. As a result, we couldn't be happier to see them operating in a location double the size to accommodate their growing number of customers. 

Read the full story about why we 💖 @cafe_amor_art on our blog (link in bio).
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Photos by @emmadavidsonphoto 
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#YQG #CafeAmor #BCL #bordercityliving #kellerwilliams #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #growth #yourstorystartshere #Commercial #realestate #community
~What does 'supporting small business' mean to us?~

Helping hardworking visionaries to achieve their dreams is what we do at BCL. So we're unbelievably grateful that many of our favourite small business owners have become our real estate clients.

Amor and Mauricio, owners of Walkerville's Café Amor on Ottawa St., are just the kind of people we love to work with. They do everything it takes to make their dreams a reality — and they always do it with a smile 🤗. Fantastic coffee, a colourful atmosphere and excellent service; it's no wonder they were busting at the seams and needed an upgrade.
 
To secure their new location, we helped them navigate the process of selling properties, and purchasing off-market with non-traditional financing, construction and permitting. 

Their grit, perseverance, creativity and positive attitudes helped them keep their eyes on the prize throughout the entire process. As a result, we couldn't be happier to see them operating in a location double the size to accommodate their growing number of customers. 

Read the full story about why we 💖 @cafe_amor_art on our blog (link in bio).
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Photos by @emmadavidsonphoto 
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#YQG #CafeAmor #BCL #bordercityliving #kellerwilliams #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #growth #yourstorystartshere #Commercial #realestate #community
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~What does 'supporting small business' mean to us?~ Helping hardworking visionaries to achieve their dreams is what we do at BCL. So we're unbelievably grateful that many of our favourite small business owners have become our real estate clients. Amor and Mauricio, owners of Walkerville's Café Amor on Ottawa St., are just the kind of people we love to work with. They do everything it takes to make their dreams a reality — and they always do it with a smile 🤗. Fantastic coffee, a colourful atmosphere and excellent service; it's no wonder they were busting at the seams and needed an upgrade. To secure their new location, we helped them navigate the process of selling properties, and purchasing off-market with non-traditional financing, construction and permitting. Their grit, perseverance, creativity and positive attitudes helped them keep their eyes on the prize throughout the entire process. As a result, we couldn't be happier to see them operating in a location double the size to accommodate their growing number of customers. Read the full story about why we 💖 @cafe_amor_art on our blog (link in bio). . Photos by @emmadavidsonphoto . . . #YQG #CafeAmor #BCL #bordercityliving #kellerwilliams #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #growth #yourstorystartshere #Commercial #realestate #community
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We’ve been quieter than usual this last quarter of 2022 as we hunkered down to work on something that has changed the direction of our company’s future. Until we’re able to share the news officially in 2023, we’d like to announce that our print magazine, blog and socials will begin to reflect more of our own projects after six years of documenting what’s been happening out there in the Windsor community.

Not to say that we won’t still be sharing our favourite destinations and designs with you, because we definitely still will be. Now, as it happens, many of our favourite, well-designed destinations throughout the county are BCL projects in some way. Connecting people with inspiring properties is what we do best, and we want to keep doing it!

From colourful, creative homes to the city’s best cafés, we’ll be pivoting to share stories with you of homes that BCL has designed as well as homes and properties that our clients have developed and reimagined in an inspiring way. 

We’ll also be documenting more behind-the-scenes of our staging projects, new BCL flips, and insights into how we believe thoughtfully acquired and developed real estate can make Windsor & Essex a more beautiful place for generations to come.

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We’ve been quieter than usual this last quarter of 2022 as we hunkered down to work on something that has changed the direction of our company’s future. Until we’re able to share the news officially in 2023, we’d like to announce that our print magazine, blog and socials will begin to reflect more of our own projects after six years of documenting what’s been happening out there in the Windsor community. Not to say that we won’t still be sharing our favourite destinations and designs with you, because we definitely still will be. Now, as it happens, many of our favourite, well-designed destinations throughout the county are BCL projects in some way. Connecting people with inspiring properties is what we do best, and we want to keep doing it! From colourful, creative homes to the city’s best cafés, we’ll be pivoting to share stories with you of homes that BCL has designed as well as homes and properties that our clients have developed and reimagined in an inspiring way.  We’ll also be documenting more behind-the-scenes of our staging projects, new BCL flips, and insights into how we believe thoughtfully acquired and developed real estate can make Windsor & Essex a more beautiful place for generations to come. Happy Holidays and cheers to our clients, collaborators, friends and future clients-to-be! 📷 @emmadavidsonphoto . . #BCL #YQG #bordercityliving #realestate #community #houseflippers #design #home #renovation #DIY #holidays #KW #WindsorRealestate
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Unique opportunity to own one of Drouillard Roads totally reimagined mixed use spaces. This two storey building is located in the Centre of Ford City and has been completely transformed with no detail spared. Office and retail space that offer beautiful terrazzo floors, high ceilings, exposed ductwork, new windows and doors. The list of improvements goes on. Plus a workshop with a garage door to the alley and private boardroom with custom furniture included. 

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#ForSale 1008 Drouillard Rd.

Unique opportunity to own one of Drouillard Roads totally reimagined mixed use spaces. This two storey building is located in the Centre of Ford City and has been completely transformed with no detail spared. Office and retail space that offer beautiful terrazzo floors, high ceilings, exposed ductwork, new windows and doors. The list of improvements goes on. Plus a workshop with a garage door to the alley and private boardroom with custom furniture included. 

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#ForSale 1008 Drouillard Rd.

Unique opportunity to own one of Drouillard Roads totally reimagined mixed use spaces. This two storey building is located in the Centre of Ford City and has been completely transformed with no detail spared. Office and retail space that offer beautiful terrazzo floors, high ceilings, exposed ductwork, new windows and doors. The list of improvements goes on. Plus a workshop with a garage door to the alley and private boardroom with custom furniture included. 

Click the link in our bio for full sales listing or send us a DM to learn more

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Keller Williams Lifestyles Realty, Brokerage
Deidre Ritsche & Stephanie Bradt
Real Estate Agents
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#YQG #BCL #realestate #investment #KW #FordCity #FC #bordercityliving #Windsor #rennovated #office
#ForSale 1008 Drouillard Rd.

Unique opportunity to own one of Drouillard Roads totally reimagined mixed use spaces. This two storey building is located in the Centre of Ford City and has been completely transformed with no detail spared. Office and retail space that offer beautiful terrazzo floors, high ceilings, exposed ductwork, new windows and doors. The list of improvements goes on. Plus a workshop with a garage door to the alley and private boardroom with custom furniture included. 

Click the link in our bio for full sales listing or send us a DM to learn more

MLS #22028045
Keller Williams Lifestyles Realty, Brokerage
Deidre Ritsche & Stephanie Bradt
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#YQG #BCL #realestate #investment #KW #FordCity #FC #bordercityliving #Windsor #rennovated #office
#ForSale 1008 Drouillard Rd.

Unique opportunity to own one of Drouillard Roads totally reimagined mixed use spaces. This two storey building is located in the Centre of Ford City and has been completely transformed with no detail spared. Office and retail space that offer beautiful terrazzo floors, high ceilings, exposed ductwork, new windows and doors. The list of improvements goes on. Plus a workshop with a garage door to the alley and private boardroom with custom furniture included. 

Click the link in our bio for full sales listing or send us a DM to learn more

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Deidre Ritsche & Stephanie Bradt
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#YQG #BCL #realestate #investment #KW #FordCity #FC #bordercityliving #Windsor #rennovated #office
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#ForSale 1008 Drouillard Rd. Unique opportunity to own one of Drouillard Roads totally reimagined mixed use spaces. This two storey building is located in the Centre of Ford City and has been completely transformed with no detail spared. Office and retail space that offer beautiful terrazzo floors, high ceilings, exposed ductwork, new windows and doors. The list of improvements goes on. Plus a workshop with a garage door to the alley and private boardroom with custom furniture included. Click the link in our bio for full sales listing or send us a DM to learn more MLS #22028045 Keller Williams Lifestyles Realty, Brokerage Deidre Ritsche & Stephanie Bradt Real Estate Agents . . #YQG #BCL #realestate #investment #KW #FordCity #FC #bordercityliving #Windsor #rennovated #office
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Freya is one of our favourite spots in Detroit and it is also featured in the latest issue of the BCL magazine ~ Who else has been? 🙋🏼‍♀️

We cook, you eat. A food menu? How old-fashioned. At Freya, a multi-course meal, consisting of several small plates is paired meticulously with a corresponding beverage. The only important decision you'll make is what to have from the 'music menu' passed from guest to guest throughout the evening🎶

Perfect for the, "I don't know what I feel like tonight, you choose", person in your life-- as long as you're into Moodyman. 
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Photos by @emmadavidsonphoto
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#YQG #Detroit #313 #yourstorystartshere #BCL #bordercityliving #kellerwilliams #realestate #lifestyle #design #Freya #food #resturants #trendy #magazine #indie #explore #bordercity
Freya is one of our favourite spots in Detroit and it is also featured in the latest issue of the BCL magazine ~ Who else has been? 🙋🏼‍♀️

We cook, you eat. A food menu? How old-fashioned. At Freya, a multi-course meal, consisting of several small plates is paired meticulously with a corresponding beverage. The only important decision you'll make is what to have from the 'music menu' passed from guest to guest throughout the evening🎶

Perfect for the, "I don't know what I feel like tonight, you choose", person in your life-- as long as you're into Moodyman. 
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Photos by @emmadavidsonphoto
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#YQG #Detroit #313 #yourstorystartshere #BCL #bordercityliving #kellerwilliams #realestate #lifestyle #design #Freya #food #resturants #trendy #magazine #indie #explore #bordercity
Freya is one of our favourite spots in Detroit and it is also featured in the latest issue of the BCL magazine ~ Who else has been? 🙋🏼‍♀️

We cook, you eat. A food menu? How old-fashioned. At Freya, a multi-course meal, consisting of several small plates is paired meticulously with a corresponding beverage. The only important decision you'll make is what to have from the 'music menu' passed from guest to guest throughout the evening🎶

Perfect for the, "I don't know what I feel like tonight, you choose", person in your life-- as long as you're into Moodyman. 
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Photos by @emmadavidsonphoto
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#YQG #Detroit #313 #yourstorystartshere #BCL #bordercityliving #kellerwilliams #realestate #lifestyle #design #Freya #food #resturants #trendy #magazine #indie #explore #bordercity
Freya is one of our favourite spots in Detroit and it is also featured in the latest issue of the BCL magazine ~ Who else has been? 🙋🏼‍♀️

We cook, you eat. A food menu? How old-fashioned. At Freya, a multi-course meal, consisting of several small plates is paired meticulously with a corresponding beverage. The only important decision you'll make is what to have from the 'music menu' passed from guest to guest throughout the evening🎶

Perfect for the, "I don't know what I feel like tonight, you choose", person in your life-- as long as you're into Moodyman. 
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Photos by @emmadavidsonphoto
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#YQG #Detroit #313 #yourstorystartshere #BCL #bordercityliving #kellerwilliams #realestate #lifestyle #design #Freya #food #resturants #trendy #magazine #indie #explore #bordercity
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Freya is one of our favourite spots in Detroit and it is also featured in the latest issue of the BCL magazine ~ Who else has been? 🙋🏼‍♀️ We cook, you eat. A food menu? How old-fashioned. At Freya, a multi-course meal, consisting of several small plates is paired meticulously with a corresponding beverage. The only important decision you'll make is what to have from the 'music menu' passed from guest to guest throughout the evening🎶 Perfect for the, "I don't know what I feel like tonight, you choose", person in your life-- as long as you're into Moodyman.  . Photos by @emmadavidsonphoto . . . #YQG #Detroit #313 #yourstorystartshere #BCL #bordercityliving #kellerwilliams #realestate #lifestyle #design #Freya #food #resturants #trendy #magazine #indie #explore #bordercity
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~What does 'supporting small business' mean to us?~

Helping hardworking visionaries to achieve their dreams is what we do at BCL. So we're unbelievably grateful that many of our favourite small business owners have become our real estate clients.

Amor and Mauricio, owners of Walkerville's Café Amor on Ottawa St., are just the kind of people we love to work with. They do everything it takes to make their dreams a reality — and they always do it with a smile 🤗. Fantastic coffee, a colourful atmosphere and excellent service; it's no wonder they were busting at the seams and needed an upgrade.
 
To secure their new location, we helped them navigate the process of selling properties, and purchasing off-market with non-traditional financing, construction and permitting. 

Their grit, perseverance, creativity and positive attitudes helped them keep their eyes on the prize throughout the entire process. As a result, we couldn't be happier to see them operating in a location double the size to accommodate their growing number of customers. 

Read the full story about why we 💖 @cafe_amor_art on our blog (link in bio).
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#YQG #CafeAmor #BCL #bordercityliving #kellerwilliams #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #growth #yourstorystartshere #Commercial #realestate #community
~What does 'supporting small business' mean to us?~

Helping hardworking visionaries to achieve their dreams is what we do at BCL. So we're unbelievably grateful that many of our favourite small business owners have become our real estate clients.

Amor and Mauricio, owners of Walkerville's Café Amor on Ottawa St., are just the kind of people we love to work with. They do everything it takes to make their dreams a reality — and they always do it with a smile 🤗. Fantastic coffee, a colourful atmosphere and excellent service; it's no wonder they were busting at the seams and needed an upgrade.
 
To secure their new location, we helped them navigate the process of selling properties, and purchasing off-market with non-traditional financing, construction and permitting. 

Their grit, perseverance, creativity and positive attitudes helped them keep their eyes on the prize throughout the entire process. As a result, we couldn't be happier to see them operating in a location double the size to accommodate their growing number of customers. 

Read the full story about why we 💖 @cafe_amor_art on our blog (link in bio).
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Photos by @emmadavidsonphoto 
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#YQG #CafeAmor #BCL #bordercityliving #kellerwilliams #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #growth #yourstorystartshere #Commercial #realestate #community
~What does 'supporting small business' mean to us?~

Helping hardworking visionaries to achieve their dreams is what we do at BCL. So we're unbelievably grateful that many of our favourite small business owners have become our real estate clients.

Amor and Mauricio, owners of Walkerville's Café Amor on Ottawa St., are just the kind of people we love to work with. They do everything it takes to make their dreams a reality — and they always do it with a smile 🤗. Fantastic coffee, a colourful atmosphere and excellent service; it's no wonder they were busting at the seams and needed an upgrade.
 
To secure their new location, we helped them navigate the process of selling properties, and purchasing off-market with non-traditional financing, construction and permitting. 

Their grit, perseverance, creativity and positive attitudes helped them keep their eyes on the prize throughout the entire process. As a result, we couldn't be happier to see them operating in a location double the size to accommodate their growing number of customers. 

Read the full story about why we 💖 @cafe_amor_art on our blog (link in bio).
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Photos by @emmadavidsonphoto 
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#YQG #CafeAmor #BCL #bordercityliving #kellerwilliams #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #growth #yourstorystartshere #Commercial #realestate #community
~What does 'supporting small business' mean to us?~

Helping hardworking visionaries to achieve their dreams is what we do at BCL. So we're unbelievably grateful that many of our favourite small business owners have become our real estate clients.

Amor and Mauricio, owners of Walkerville's Café Amor on Ottawa St., are just the kind of people we love to work with. They do everything it takes to make their dreams a reality — and they always do it with a smile 🤗. Fantastic coffee, a colourful atmosphere and excellent service; it's no wonder they were busting at the seams and needed an upgrade.
 
To secure their new location, we helped them navigate the process of selling properties, and purchasing off-market with non-traditional financing, construction and permitting. 

Their grit, perseverance, creativity and positive attitudes helped them keep their eyes on the prize throughout the entire process. As a result, we couldn't be happier to see them operating in a location double the size to accommodate their growing number of customers. 

Read the full story about why we 💖 @cafe_amor_art on our blog (link in bio).
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Photos by @emmadavidsonphoto 
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#YQG #CafeAmor #BCL #bordercityliving #kellerwilliams #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #growth #yourstorystartshere #Commercial #realestate #community
~What does 'supporting small business' mean to us?~

Helping hardworking visionaries to achieve their dreams is what we do at BCL. So we're unbelievably grateful that many of our favourite small business owners have become our real estate clients.

Amor and Mauricio, owners of Walkerville's Café Amor on Ottawa St., are just the kind of people we love to work with. They do everything it takes to make their dreams a reality — and they always do it with a smile 🤗. Fantastic coffee, a colourful atmosphere and excellent service; it's no wonder they were busting at the seams and needed an upgrade.
 
To secure their new location, we helped them navigate the process of selling properties, and purchasing off-market with non-traditional financing, construction and permitting. 

Their grit, perseverance, creativity and positive attitudes helped them keep their eyes on the prize throughout the entire process. As a result, we couldn't be happier to see them operating in a location double the size to accommodate their growing number of customers. 

Read the full story about why we 💖 @cafe_amor_art on our blog (link in bio).
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Photos by @emmadavidsonphoto 
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#YQG #CafeAmor #BCL #bordercityliving #kellerwilliams #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #growth #yourstorystartshere #Commercial #realestate #community
~What does 'supporting small business' mean to us?~

Helping hardworking visionaries to achieve their dreams is what we do at BCL. So we're unbelievably grateful that many of our favourite small business owners have become our real estate clients.

Amor and Mauricio, owners of Walkerville's Café Amor on Ottawa St., are just the kind of people we love to work with. They do everything it takes to make their dreams a reality — and they always do it with a smile 🤗. Fantastic coffee, a colourful atmosphere and excellent service; it's no wonder they were busting at the seams and needed an upgrade.
 
To secure their new location, we helped them navigate the process of selling properties, and purchasing off-market with non-traditional financing, construction and permitting. 

Their grit, perseverance, creativity and positive attitudes helped them keep their eyes on the prize throughout the entire process. As a result, we couldn't be happier to see them operating in a location double the size to accommodate their growing number of customers. 

Read the full story about why we 💖 @cafe_amor_art on our blog (link in bio).
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Photos by @emmadavidsonphoto 
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#YQG #CafeAmor #BCL #bordercityliving #kellerwilliams #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #growth #yourstorystartshere #Commercial #realestate #community
~What does 'supporting small business' mean to us?~

Helping hardworking visionaries to achieve their dreams is what we do at BCL. So we're unbelievably grateful that many of our favourite small business owners have become our real estate clients.

Amor and Mauricio, owners of Walkerville's Café Amor on Ottawa St., are just the kind of people we love to work with. They do everything it takes to make their dreams a reality — and they always do it with a smile 🤗. Fantastic coffee, a colourful atmosphere and excellent service; it's no wonder they were busting at the seams and needed an upgrade.
 
To secure their new location, we helped them navigate the process of selling properties, and purchasing off-market with non-traditional financing, construction and permitting. 

Their grit, perseverance, creativity and positive attitudes helped them keep their eyes on the prize throughout the entire process. As a result, we couldn't be happier to see them operating in a location double the size to accommodate their growing number of customers. 

Read the full story about why we 💖 @cafe_amor_art on our blog (link in bio).
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Photos by @emmadavidsonphoto 
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#YQG #CafeAmor #BCL #bordercityliving #kellerwilliams #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #growth #yourstorystartshere #Commercial #realestate #community
~What does 'supporting small business' mean to us?~

Helping hardworking visionaries to achieve their dreams is what we do at BCL. So we're unbelievably grateful that many of our favourite small business owners have become our real estate clients.

Amor and Mauricio, owners of Walkerville's Café Amor on Ottawa St., are just the kind of people we love to work with. They do everything it takes to make their dreams a reality — and they always do it with a smile 🤗. Fantastic coffee, a colourful atmosphere and excellent service; it's no wonder they were busting at the seams and needed an upgrade.
 
To secure their new location, we helped them navigate the process of selling properties, and purchasing off-market with non-traditional financing, construction and permitting. 

Their grit, perseverance, creativity and positive attitudes helped them keep their eyes on the prize throughout the entire process. As a result, we couldn't be happier to see them operating in a location double the size to accommodate their growing number of customers. 

Read the full story about why we 💖 @cafe_amor_art on our blog (link in bio).
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Photos by @emmadavidsonphoto 
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#YQG #CafeAmor #BCL #bordercityliving #kellerwilliams #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #growth #yourstorystartshere #Commercial #realestate #community
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~What does 'supporting small business' mean to us?~ Helping hardworking visionaries to achieve their dreams is what we do at BCL. So we're unbelievably grateful that many of our favourite small business owners have become our real estate clients. Amor and Mauricio, owners of Walkerville's Café Amor on Ottawa St., are just the kind of people we love to work with. They do everything it takes to make their dreams a reality — and they always do it with a smile 🤗. Fantastic coffee, a colourful atmosphere and excellent service; it's no wonder they were busting at the seams and needed an upgrade. To secure their new location, we helped them navigate the process of selling properties, and purchasing off-market with non-traditional financing, construction and permitting. Their grit, perseverance, creativity and positive attitudes helped them keep their eyes on the prize throughout the entire process. As a result, we couldn't be happier to see them operating in a location double the size to accommodate their growing number of customers. Read the full story about why we 💖 @cafe_amor_art on our blog (link in bio). . Photos by @emmadavidsonphoto . . . #YQG #CafeAmor #BCL #bordercityliving #kellerwilliams #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #growth #yourstorystartshere #Commercial #realestate #community
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We’ve been quieter than usual this last quarter of 2022 as we hunkered down to work on something that has changed the direction of our company’s future. Until we’re able to share the news officially in 2023, we’d like to announce that our print magazine, blog and socials will begin to reflect more of our own projects after six years of documenting what’s been happening out there in the Windsor community.

Not to say that we won’t still be sharing our favourite destinations and designs with you, because we definitely still will be. Now, as it happens, many of our favourite, well-designed destinations throughout the county are BCL projects in some way. Connecting people with inspiring properties is what we do best, and we want to keep doing it!

From colourful, creative homes to the city’s best cafés, we’ll be pivoting to share stories with you of homes that BCL has designed as well as homes and properties that our clients have developed and reimagined in an inspiring way. 

We’ll also be documenting more behind-the-scenes of our staging projects, new BCL flips, and insights into how we believe thoughtfully acquired and developed real estate can make Windsor & Essex a more beautiful place for generations to come.

Happy Holidays and cheers to our clients, collaborators, friends and future clients-to-be!

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We’ve been quieter than usual this last quarter of 2022 as we hunkered down to work on something that has changed the direction of our company’s future. Until we’re able to share the news officially in 2023, we’d like to announce that our print magazine, blog and socials will begin to reflect more of our own projects after six years of documenting what’s been happening out there in the Windsor community. Not to say that we won’t still be sharing our favourite destinations and designs with you, because we definitely still will be. Now, as it happens, many of our favourite, well-designed destinations throughout the county are BCL projects in some way. Connecting people with inspiring properties is what we do best, and we want to keep doing it! From colourful, creative homes to the city’s best cafés, we’ll be pivoting to share stories with you of homes that BCL has designed as well as homes and properties that our clients have developed and reimagined in an inspiring way.  We’ll also be documenting more behind-the-scenes of our staging projects, new BCL flips, and insights into how we believe thoughtfully acquired and developed real estate can make Windsor & Essex a more beautiful place for generations to come. Happy Holidays and cheers to our clients, collaborators, friends and future clients-to-be! 📷 @emmadavidsonphoto . . #BCL #YQG #bordercityliving #realestate #community #houseflippers #design #home #renovation #DIY #holidays #KW #WindsorRealestate
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#ForSale 1008 Drouillard Rd.

Unique opportunity to own one of Drouillard Roads totally reimagined mixed use spaces. This two storey building is located in the Centre of Ford City and has been completely transformed with no detail spared. Office and retail space that offer beautiful terrazzo floors, high ceilings, exposed ductwork, new windows and doors. The list of improvements goes on. Plus a workshop with a garage door to the alley and private boardroom with custom furniture included. 

Click the link in our bio for full sales listing or send us a DM to learn more

MLS #22028045
Keller Williams Lifestyles Realty, Brokerage
Deidre Ritsche & Stephanie Bradt
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#ForSale 1008 Drouillard Rd.

Unique opportunity to own one of Drouillard Roads totally reimagined mixed use spaces. This two storey building is located in the Centre of Ford City and has been completely transformed with no detail spared. Office and retail space that offer beautiful terrazzo floors, high ceilings, exposed ductwork, new windows and doors. The list of improvements goes on. Plus a workshop with a garage door to the alley and private boardroom with custom furniture included. 

Click the link in our bio for full sales listing or send us a DM to learn more

MLS #22028045
Keller Williams Lifestyles Realty, Brokerage
Deidre Ritsche & Stephanie Bradt
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#YQG #BCL #realestate #investment #KW #FordCity #FC #bordercityliving #Windsor #rennovated #office
#ForSale 1008 Drouillard Rd.

Unique opportunity to own one of Drouillard Roads totally reimagined mixed use spaces. This two storey building is located in the Centre of Ford City and has been completely transformed with no detail spared. Office and retail space that offer beautiful terrazzo floors, high ceilings, exposed ductwork, new windows and doors. The list of improvements goes on. Plus a workshop with a garage door to the alley and private boardroom with custom furniture included. 

Click the link in our bio for full sales listing or send us a DM to learn more

MLS #22028045
Keller Williams Lifestyles Realty, Brokerage
Deidre Ritsche & Stephanie Bradt
Real Estate Agents
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#YQG #BCL #realestate #investment #KW #FordCity #FC #bordercityliving #Windsor #rennovated #office
#ForSale 1008 Drouillard Rd.

Unique opportunity to own one of Drouillard Roads totally reimagined mixed use spaces. This two storey building is located in the Centre of Ford City and has been completely transformed with no detail spared. Office and retail space that offer beautiful terrazzo floors, high ceilings, exposed ductwork, new windows and doors. The list of improvements goes on. Plus a workshop with a garage door to the alley and private boardroom with custom furniture included. 

Click the link in our bio for full sales listing or send us a DM to learn more

MLS #22028045
Keller Williams Lifestyles Realty, Brokerage
Deidre Ritsche & Stephanie Bradt
Real Estate Agents
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#YQG #BCL #realestate #investment #KW #FordCity #FC #bordercityliving #Windsor #rennovated #office
#ForSale 1008 Drouillard Rd.

Unique opportunity to own one of Drouillard Roads totally reimagined mixed use spaces. This two storey building is located in the Centre of Ford City and has been completely transformed with no detail spared. Office and retail space that offer beautiful terrazzo floors, high ceilings, exposed ductwork, new windows and doors. The list of improvements goes on. Plus a workshop with a garage door to the alley and private boardroom with custom furniture included. 

Click the link in our bio for full sales listing or send us a DM to learn more

MLS #22028045
Keller Williams Lifestyles Realty, Brokerage
Deidre Ritsche & Stephanie Bradt
Real Estate Agents
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#YQG #BCL #realestate #investment #KW #FordCity #FC #bordercityliving #Windsor #rennovated #office
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#ForSale 1008 Drouillard Rd. Unique opportunity to own one of Drouillard Roads totally reimagined mixed use spaces. This two storey building is located in the Centre of Ford City and has been completely transformed with no detail spared. Office and retail space that offer beautiful terrazzo floors, high ceilings, exposed ductwork, new windows and doors. The list of improvements goes on. Plus a workshop with a garage door to the alley and private boardroom with custom furniture included. Click the link in our bio for full sales listing or send us a DM to learn more MLS #22028045 Keller Williams Lifestyles Realty, Brokerage Deidre Ritsche & Stephanie Bradt Real Estate Agents . . #YQG #BCL #realestate #investment #KW #FordCity #FC #bordercityliving #Windsor #rennovated #office
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#ForSale Exquisite Commercial Space in prime Walkerville location, rich in architectural character and tons of modern updates. Building and land for sale only. 

Tap the link in our bio for the full sales listing ⬆️

MLS# 22027911
Keller Williams Lifestyles Realty, Brokerage
Deidre Ritsche & Stephanie Bradt
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#YQG #Windsor #realestate #Walkerville #Investment #neighborhood #newlisting #Commercial #BCL #bordercityliving #lifestyle #kellerwilliams
#ForSale Exquisite Commercial Space in prime Walkerville location, rich in architectural character and tons of modern updates. Building and land for sale only. 

Tap the link in our bio for the full sales listing ⬆️

MLS# 22027911
Keller Williams Lifestyles Realty, Brokerage
Deidre Ritsche & Stephanie Bradt
Real Estate Agents
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#forsale
#YQG #Windsor #realestate #Walkerville #Investment #neighborhood #newlisting #Commercial #BCL #bordercityliving #lifestyle #kellerwilliams
#ForSale Exquisite Commercial Space in prime Walkerville location, rich in architectural character and tons of modern updates. Building and land for sale only. 

Tap the link in our bio for the full sales listing ⬆️

MLS# 22027911
Keller Williams Lifestyles Realty, Brokerage
Deidre Ritsche & Stephanie Bradt
Real Estate Agents
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#forsale
#YQG #Windsor #realestate #Walkerville #Investment #neighborhood #newlisting #Commercial #BCL #bordercityliving #lifestyle #kellerwilliams
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#ForSale Exquisite Commercial Space in prime Walkerville location, rich in architectural character and tons of modern updates. Building and land for sale only. Tap the link in our bio for the full sales listing ⬆️ MLS# 22027911 Keller Williams Lifestyles Realty, Brokerage Deidre Ritsche & Stephanie Bradt Real Estate Agents . . . #forsale #YQG #Windsor #realestate #Walkerville #Investment #neighborhood #newlisting #Commercial #BCL #bordercityliving #lifestyle #kellerwilliams
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