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April 2025

When Disaster Strikes Before Closing

Posted on Apr 18, 2025 in News and Views


When Disaster Strikes Before Closing:
The Case of McDonald v. Lowrie

What every Muskoka buyer and seller should know about risk, insurance, and deposits.


The deal that went up in smoke

In May 2024, a buyer signed an Agreement of Purchase and Sale (APS) for a charming century home near Tillsonburg, Ontario: purchase price $775,000, deposit $25,000. Two...

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Remote Work in Cottage Country: Shaping the Future of Cottage Living

Posted on Apr 16, 2025 in News and Views



The rise of remote work in cottage country has fuelled an exciting transformation in many picturesque regions across the nation. Once considered purely seasonal retreats, these scenic havens are now thriving, year-round communities where people can seamlessly blend work with leisure. As technology continues to advance, professionals are discovering...

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Stop Asking These 2 Cottage Questions (And What to Ask Instead)

Posted on Apr 15, 2025 in News and Views


Two of the Most Common Cottage Questions—That Won’t Actually Help You Buy the Right One And What to Ask Instead if You’re Serious About Finding Your Dream Muskoka Getaway


When you’re touring cottages in Lake of Bays or North Muskoka with a trusted local real estate team (hello from us at The Richardson Team 👋), you probably have a list of questions...

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Welcome to Muskoka

Posted on Apr 06, 2025 in Videos


About two hours north of Toronto via Highways 400 and 11 is a place that is a world away from the skyscrapers and busy streets of Toronto. Here beats the heart of Ontario’s cottage country, Muskoka. Families have gathered here for generations to revel in the beauty of the region. The 2,500-square-mile area includes 8,699 miles of shoreline, 17 hist...

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Marsh’s Falls, Oxtongue River Trip

Posted on Apr 06, 2025 in Videos



Marsh’s Falls on the Oxtongue River is a wonderful spot to visit. The Oxtongue River stretches approximately 35km from Lake of Bays to Algonquin Park, and is the largest source of water for Lake of Bays. Lower Oxtongue, which runs between Marsh Falls at Hwy 35 and Lake of Bays, is recognized for its ecological importance in the Township of Lake of...

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Come Home to Lake of Bays

Posted on Apr 06, 2025 in Videos



The Township of Lake of Bays is located in the northeast corner of Muskoka. Encompassing approximately 163,000 acres of land, and containing 108 lakes, including beautiful Lake of Bays the second largest lake in the Muskoka region. Adjacent to world famous Algonquin Park, Lake of Bays is a vast and spectacular lake boasting 563 kilometres of shorel...

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