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The Generational Handoff

Posted on Sep 08, 2025 in News and Views

How to Pass Down Your Muskoka Cottage Without the Headaches

A family cottage is more than a property—it’s where memories live. But when it’s time to pass it down, families often face unexpected tax bills, legal surprises and even conflict between siblings. Here’s a straightforward guide to help you structure a waterfront handoff that actually works...

August Market Snapshot

Posted on Sep 02, 2025 in Market Reports

Looking at the August 2025 market statistics across Muskoka's key municipalities, several compelling trends emerge that paint a nuanced picture of our regional waterfront market.

Key Takeaways

The most striking feature this month is the coordinated softening in benchmark prices across all four municipalities, with particularly pronounced adjustments...

July Market Snapshot

Posted on Aug 06, 2025 in Market Reports

July 2025 Market Update: Muskoka Lakes, Huntsville, Lake of Bays & Bracebridge

A clear summer pattern emerged in July: more choice for buyers across the District, steady movement on well-positioned cottages, and a widening spread between waterfront and inland values. Here’s the picture—succinct and actionable.

Key Takeaways

• Fastest market: Bracebr...

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...

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