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Muskoka Waterfront May 2026

Posted on Jun 04, 2026 in Market Reports

by Jay Richardson, Broker

Overall Market Direction

May brought a noticeable lift in waterfront activity, with 43 sales recorded across the four reporting areas — 10 in Lake of Bays, 9 in Huntsville, 17 in Muskoka Lakes and 7 in Bracebridge. It is the strongest monthly volume of the year so far.

In North Muskoka, the story is encouraging. Lake of Bays...

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...

The Shoreline Rules Just Changed

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...

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...

Look Left. Look Right. Then Make Your Offer.

Posted on Apr 15, 2026 in News and Views

The Muskoka Neighbour Effect: How Adjacent Properties Shape Your Waterfront Value

By Jay Richardson, Broker | The Richardson Team — Refined Real Estate
Royal LePage Lakes of Muskoka | lakeofbayscottages.ca

When buyers and sellers think about what determines the value of a Muskoka waterfront property, the conversation usually centres on the obvious: fr...

The Laneway on Rabbit Bay

Posted on Apr 13, 2026 in News and Views

What 25 Years on Lake of Bays Has Taught Me About Cottages, Clients & Moments That Last

By Jay Richardson, Broker | The Richardson Team — Refined Real Estate
Royal LePage Lakes of Muskoka | lakeofbayscottages.ca

I want to tell you about a couple I met at the Cottage Life Show almost 25 years ago.

They were exactly the kind of people this work is made f...

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