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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...

September Market Snapshot

Posted on Oct 10, 2025 in Market Reports

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...

Will AI Replace Real Estate Agents

Posted on Sep 10, 2025 in News and Views

What AI Does Really Well

You're absolutely right—AI has revolutionized property valuations. Tools like Zolo and Redfin can crunch massive data sets in seconds, analyzing comparable sales, market trends, and property features faster than any human ever could. For a quick ballpark figure, they're remarkably useful.
But here's where it gets interesting...

When Docks Talk -But Neighbours Don’t

Posted on Sep 08, 2025 in News and Views

Dock Politics and Neighbour Dynamics: The Unspoken Rules of Waterfront Living

Navigate the complex social ecosystem of waterfront communities and what can go wrong

The pristine waters of Lake of Bays shimmer in the morning sun as you sip your coffee on the deck, watching a great blue heron fish in the shallows. This is precisely why you invested in w...

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...

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