Lex Sheng first became interested in real estate after a talk with his grandfather . He told Lex that in order to build generational wealth , you need to invest in real estate . He has now been in this profession for over 25 years and has been a realtor for 16 of those years . Helping clients achieve their ultimate goals is what has inspired him to go further in the industry . He always puts the clients ’ interests and needs first . Lex is an Accredited Agent , Condo and Townhouse Specialist , Certified Master Negotiation Expert , and was a Top 3 Producing Agent in 2017 . His experience in the real estate industry is what provided him with proven resilient strategies to deliver the best results when buying or selling in any area of this market . Lex advises potential clients to understand that real estate professionals are all individual businesses and no two are the same . The brand and title does not determine the type of services you will receive . Every professional offers a slightly different service so it ’ s important to do your research when selecting an agent .
CANADIAN HOME TRENDS If you could have lunch with any one person in the world , who would you pick and why ?
LEX SHENG I would pick Steve Jobs , His amazing life story tells me nothing is impossible when you are focused and determined . It ’ s not how long he lived , it ’ s what he did to help impact and improve many people ’ s lives worldwide .
CHT If you could go back 20 years , what advice would you give your younger self ?
LS Listen more , talk less . You can only learn if you keep silent and listen to the message .
CHT Name one thing on your bucket list . LS Have lunch with Elon Musk . CHT What is your favorite room in your house ? LS My living room . - Lex Sheng , www . l-sheng . remax . ca
Starting her own business was a lifetime goal for Sabrina Melendez . After taking a jewelry making class in art school , she fell in love with the challenge and knew she wanted to pursue that as a career . Janine de Dorigny was officially launched in 2011 , combining her skills as a gold and platinum smith , a CAD technician , a designer , and a stone setter . A deeper knowledge for each of these traits allows her to design things that are of exceptional quality while maintaining the essence of the original design . Instead of your jewelry going through multiple people while being made , Sabrina can do it all ! She loves to take heirloom pieces and redesign them to be more of an everyday look while still keeping parts of the original design . It ’ s the stories and meaning that inspires her . Sabrina feels like jewelry is a way of sharing and passing on our stories . Her advice to others is that this process should be fun and illuminating , so pick a jeweler you can trust .
CANADIAN HOME TRENDS If you could have lunch with any one person in the world , who would you pick and why ?
SABRINA MELENDEZ I would have to say Ru Paul . He / she has “ uniqueness , nerve and talent ” and is an all around amazing human being and a genius on branding . I would LOVE to pick his / her brain over lunch !
CHT If you could go back 20 years , what advice would you give your younger self ?
SM Funny , this is a Ru Paul question . I would say to my younger self , “ Sabrina you are always looking ahead to the future . Enjoy the present moment ! It ’ s the journey that counts .”
CHT Name one thing on your bucket list .
SM I would love to show my kids the places that held special importance when I grew up and share that experience with them . My kids are born and raised in the city of Toronto . When I was their age , I moved around the Caribbean , spending my days sailing and swimming in the ocean .
CHT What is your favorite room in your house ?
SM My living room area is my favorite space . That ’ s where the family sits and enjoys time together with jokes of the day and art projects . - Janine de Dorigny , www . janinededorigny . com