What's the biggest cost when selling your home? The real estate commission paid to your agent's brokerage is your largest expense. There are various service and commission options based on different marketing skills and inclusions, agent experience and track record, etc. Rates range from 1 percent to 6 percent to…
An overview for the North Muskoka real estate market shows home sales down and listings up from October of the previous year. The October 2022 market was balanced, favouring neither buyer or seller.
The number of sales for both waterfront and non-waterfront decreased and remain well below average levels for this time of the year. The latest interest rate increases and the concern of future rate hikes are a concern to buyers. The increase in the number of listings is welcome news to…
August saw slow sales across the region when compared with the previous year. Overall active listings were up while sales activity was down.
July sales slowed over the previous year as active listings increased and days on market increased. Multiple bids on properties are in the past.
The market in June shows listings are up and sales are down. The low number of sales are not reflecting price drops, simply more inventory and a slower market. Updates 4
Spring is here and it's time to Open the Cottage. Let's pack up the car and head north to the cottage. Now that the snow has finally melted and the road into the cottage is open, I can hardly wait to get to the cottage and get it open and…
5 tips to help kickstart your spring clean These 5 tips will help you kickstart your cottage spring cleaning because after a long winter, spring is in the air. It's time to get that spring cleaning out of the way so we can be outside and enjoy those lovely summer…
Sale prices of both waterfront and non-waterfront remain at record levels. February inventory levels are at record lows with continuing strong demand from buyers. Overall sales activity throughout the region recorded the second-best February on record.
The time has come to sell your home. The decision is made, and now the work begins because selling a home is stressful and lots of work. If only it was as simple as a sign on your lawn – but it's not. Things you don't like to hear from…
A lack of available waterfront properties continues to have a large impact on the Muskoka and North Muskoka real estate markets. Buyer demand is robust but without an increase in available listings, the current Seller’s market will continue with prices expected to rise again in 2022.
Muskoka’s real estate market continues to be hot as 2021 draws to a close. December stats show Muskoka ended the year with a median price increase of 27% year over year for waterfront properties and a 42% increase year over year for residential non-waterfront properties. The strong Seller’s market doesn’t…