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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 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...

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...

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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