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May 2026

What Lies Beneath

Posted on May 30, 2026 in News and Views



by Jay Richardson, Broker

Lake of Bays' new septic inspection program — and why the savviest cottage owners are already getting ahead of it.

There is no glamorous way to write about a septic system. I have made my peace with this. In over twenty‑five years of practising real estate in Muskoka and Lake of Bays, I have watched buyers tour properties a...

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The Shoreline Rule Changes

Posted on May 12, 2026 in News and Views


A 2026 Guide for Lake of Bays Buyers and Sellers


By Jay Richardson — The Richardson Team, Refined Real Estate

Whether you are preparing to list a treasured cottage or quietly searching for the right one, the rules governing your shoreline are no longer a back office detail. They are a central pillar of value. In Muskoka’s luxury waterfront market, co...

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 March / April 2026

Posted on May 04, 2026 in The Cottage Compass


Spring is so close I can taste it — though I'll admit I'm impatiently counting the days until official ice-out!

This month we explore why wellness has become the true luxury in cottage country and how the properties next door quietly shape your waterfront value. I also tackle the conversation no one wants to have but everyone needs to: what happens...

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April 2026

Posted on May 04, 2026 in Market Reports

Jay Richardson, Broker – The Richardson Team / Royal LePage Lakes of Muskoka 

Muskoka Waterfront Market Report — April 2026


 Overall Market Direction 

April 2026 waterfront activity across the four reporting areas reflects a market that is beginning to show meaningful divergence between municipalities. A total of 14 waterfront sales were recorded acros...

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