Can you believe this weather? Yesterday it was 8.5 degrees in Muskoka, one year ago we had so much snow you couldn't see outside. It is still a perfect time to buy a cottage right before the holidays.  You can still see the the bottom of the lake to see if it is deep, shallow, mucky or rocky.  You can tell if the lot is level, too steep, grassy or full of pine needles and you can still ...

With this amazing weather maybe you are wondering what has sold in Muskoka this past month?Lets take a look....Since November 9th 2015 until Dec 9th 2015Lake Rosseau1 cottage sold for 2.6Million in Little Morgan Bay.3 cottages sold last year during this time.Lake Joseph2 cottages have sold between 5,999,000 - 12.5Million.  A record for the Big 3 lakes.No cottages sold last year at this time.L ...

Should you rent or buy a cottage in Muskoka? So you want to enjoy Muksoka just like every other Canadian and you aren't sure if you would like to rent a cottage or buy one, let’s look at each scenario. If you don't know Muskoka, I would suggest that you rent in different areas first and see what you like and don't like about each area.  If you have friends that own a cottage in Muskoka tha ...

I was curious and looked at what has sold on Fairy lake, Peninsula Lake, Mary Lake and Vernon lake in the last 3 years and this is what I found.From 2012 - present day 132 cottages in around Huntsville in Muskoka have sold on the water.  Does this surprise you, did you think more cottages have sold or not?Let me know.

Mountains of excitement all year round in Muskoka.   Chestnut Park has launched their new lifestyle magazine.  www.investinstyle.ca. From city properties, recreational, waterfront, vineyards and so much more. The pleasure of being active outdoors should be a common thread in our lives, especially when there are so many great areas to choose from. Muskoka isn’t only for summer fun but is n ...

 I took my clients to view many mainland cottages from Bracebridge to Huntsville and after some deliberation they chose to purchase an Island cottage. If you can't find a cottage on the mainland that you love why not purchase a Muskoka cottage on one of the many Islands?    Lakes Joseph, Lake Muskoka, Lake Rosseau and Lake of Bays are dotted with many island's, you could have a big Island or ...

Do you know what the words Original Shore Road Allowance mean in Muskoka? I certainly didn't a few years ago - I have to be honest, I sold condos in Yorkville and maybe I sold a few on the Lakeshore but that was as close as I got to the water.So when I moved to Muskoka and had to learn the location of  22,000 lakes,  I also had to learn what Original Shore Road Allowance means (OSRA).From so ...

Recenently I was asked if Cottage Real Estate on the bigger lakes is busy right now?I know that I have slowed down the last 2 weeks beacuse of the weather change ....yes we just had snow in Muskoka!  I also know that when I have previewed cottages on Lake of Bays, Lake Muskoka, Lake Rosseau and Lake Joseph that many of them have been closed up for the season; the docks are in, the deck furnit ...

I just sold this House at 1513 Ahmic Lake Road, Magnetawan, ON . View this recently sold House or see all my home sales

I just sold this House at 1012 Deepwater, Lake of Bays, Dwight, ON . View this recently sold House or see all my home sales