History of Lake Muskoka and Cottages
Lake Muskoka is among the most beautiful getaways for Canadian families and tourists. Its geography and waterfront features are second to none, and you can expect a fun-filled vacation whenever you’re there. But how did Lake Muskoka become the cottage country that it is today? Here, we talk about Muskoka’s geography, history, and evolution to […]
House of the Week
House of the Week: $5 million for a woodsy cottage on Lake Muskoka TORONTO LIFE REAL ESTATE BY ALI AMAD | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANDRE CARRIERE | NOVEMBER 8, 2021 Address: 1067 Marina RoadRegion: MuskokaAgent: Kelly Fallis, Sales Representative, Chestnut Park Real Estate Ltd., BrokeragePrice: $4,995,000 The place A bungalow on Lake Muskoka, located a 20-minute drive north […]
Muskoka’s new cottagers: Pandemic has supercharged our real estate market
City dwellers from southern Ontario have fled north to become first-time Muskoka home and cottage owners, setting new records for property prices and sales By Patti Vipond MuskokaRegion.com Thursday, May 13, 2021 6 min to read Muskoka’s real estate market from spring 2020 to the present could best be summarized in two words: unprecedented demand. […]
Lakes in Muskoka
The Big Three Lake Joseph Maximum Depth: 93 metres Major Fish Species: Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Whitefish, Northern PikeDistance from Toronto: 2-2.5 hours Lake Rosseau Maximum Depth: 60 metres Major Fish Species: Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Whitefish, Northern PikeDistance from Toronto: 2.5 hours Lake Muskoka Largest of the Big 3 Maximum Depth: 67 metres Major Fish Species: Lake Trout, Rainbow […]
5 Steps to Generating Multiple Offers on your Home
Home sales (and values) have been on a strong uptick nationwide thanks to low interest rates, freer lending standards and a drop in the foreclosure rate. Sellers everywhere are breathing a giant, collective sigh of relief! But for all of the buyer activity, it seems like most houses sit on one end of two extremes: […]
5 Sources of Down Payment Money you Already Have
5 Sources of Down Payment Money Whether you are planning to put down a full 20 percent or pull together the cash for a 3.5 percent down payment for an FHA loan, your down payment might be the biggest single cash expenditure you ever make. Some scrimp and save for years, while others can ready […]
‘It’s wild’: Demand for homes in recreational markets outpacing supply, brokers say
TARA DESCHAMPSTHE CANADIAN PRESS PUBLISHED APRIL 3, 2023 When Jamie Robinson thinks about the number of properties available in and around Alberta’s mountain mecca Banff, one word comes to mind: “horrendous.” “Basically, anything that’s for sale at this moment is selling fairly quickly, and so supply is definitely an issue,” said the real estate agent. […]
Bracebridge, the Muskoka Town with a Big Personality
Bracebridge is benefitting from all the Muskoka hype! This small Muskoka town has seen growth in so many areas over the past five years, but particularly since the pandemic. The result of the influx of interest in Muskoka, is growth in population, tourists, and therefore opportunity for many new entrepreneurial businesses from bagel bakery, to […]
Details of Expected Costs for Southern Muskoka – Blog
Building in Southern Muskoka Recall me saying I never knew someone buying a new cottage that thought it was 100% perfect! So renovation or rebuild ahead it likely is. And, whether you are new or old to Muskoka the education of options, requirements and providers is half the battle! Navigating how building permit fees goes […]
Entrepreneurs & Business Owners: Are You Considering Calling Gravenhurst Home?
If you are considering calling Gravenhurst home, bringing your business to town, and/or hiring employees who are new to town listen up. The economic development arm of the town just launched the Gravenhurst Workforce Program to help which is super useful. Why? Because anyone that’s made the move from the big smoke or other doesn’t […]
