Jay Richardson

Summer Waterfront Market

Posted on Jul 26, 2025 in Market Reports

Waterfront Market: A Summer of Unprecedented Buyer Opportunity

Market Overview: June-July 2025

The Muskoka waterfront market has entered an unmistakably buyer-favourable territory this summer, presenting sophisticated purchasers with opportunities rarely seen in recent decades. Current conditions represent a fundamental shift from the seller's market...

5 Hidden Gems - Lake of Bays

Posted on Jul 26, 2025 in News and Views

5 Hidden Gems of Lake of Bays: An Insider Guide

Discovering the extraordinary in Ontario's most sophisticated waterfront region

After years of showcasing Lake of Bays' premier waterfront properties, I've discovered that our region's greatest treasures often lie beyond the obvious attractions. These hidden gems represent the authentic character that m...

Loon Calls: Muskoka's Water Quality Report

Posted on Jul 19, 2025 in News and Views

Understanding nature's most sophisticated water quality monitoring system

Nature's Quality Assurance Programme

Across Muskoka's pristine lakes this July, an ancient conversation unfolds each dawn and dusk. The call of the loon is different. Wherever, whenever and however you happen to be reading this — on a crowded subway or home in bed, in a dentis...

June Market Snapshot

Posted on Jul 17, 2025 in Market Reports

What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

The June market statistics from OnePoint highlight a range of activity across Muskoka’s key regions—Muskoka Lakes, Lake of Bays, Huntsville, and Bracebridge. From surging prices in premium waterfront areas to longer market times in quieter inland pockets, buyers and sellers are navigating very different landscape...

Dorset Tower: Forest Guardian

Posted on Jul 17, 2025 in News and Views

A century-old sentinel transforms from life-saving lookout to a Lake of Bays' beloved landmark

High above Lake of Bays, where eagles soar and autumn paints the landscape in brilliant hues, stands one of Muskoka's most treasured landmarks. The Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower isn't simply a tourist attraction—it's a testament to ingenuity, dedication, and...