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October 2025

Smile, You’re (Illegally) on Camera

Posted on Oct 20, 2025 in News and Views

Living room at Cottage with Smart Camera

Can a Seller Legally Record Buyers During a Showing?

by Jay Richardson 

Imagine this:
A couple walks through your cottage, marvelling at the lake view. One whispers, “I love it — but not at this price.”

You’re the seller, watching later on your security camera. You catch every word. A small thrill hits — you’ve just learned their negotiation strategy!

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When the Leaves Fall, the Truth Appears 

Posted on Oct 16, 2025 in News and Views



Trees, Clear Truths & Smart Moves: Why Savvy Buyers Explore Muskoka in Late Fall


Trees losing their leaves in fall making it easier to see the surrounding properties.
In Muskoka, timing is everything — and sometimes the clearest picture of a property comes after the leaves have fallen.

The Beauty of Seeing Beyond Summer

When most buyers think of Muskoka real estate, they picture summer afternoons: glassy water, leafy canopies, and the...

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When Upgrades Undermine Value

Posted on Oct 13, 2025 in News and Views


Why Some Cottage Renovations Quietly Sink Your Waterfront ROI

By Jay Richardson | The Richardson Team

Before you splurge on a spa bathroom or downtown-style kitchen, discover which renovations hurt waterfront value in Muskoka and Lake of Bays — and which ones pay off beautifully. 

It often starts the same way. You’re sitting on the dock with a coffee...

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September Market Snapshot

Posted on Oct 10, 2025 in Market Reports


Picture of Lake of Bays

September’s numbers confirm what many of us have been feeling on the docks: a measured, selectively active market across Bracebridge, Huntsville, Lake of Bays, and Muskoka Lakes. Inventory remains varied by price band, days-on-market have stretched in the upper tiers, and serious buyers are taking a more deliberate path to offers. In this month’s r...

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