Muskoka Real Estate

     As much as half of the energy used in homes goes toward heating and cooling. The following are a few ways that energy bills can be reduced through adjustments to the heating and cooling systems: Install a ceiling fan. Ceiling fans can be used in place of air conditioners, which require a lar...

    Potato Island (Island 71) in Georgian Bay consists of more than 38 acres and 4000 ft of usable waterfront. Part beach, part rock, part mixed forest, both deep and shallow water, ideal for boating and swimming. Island is accessible by private road, water, and float plane. Located in South Musk...

Looking for a great fixer-upper? This 5 bedroom home is being sold under power of sale in an "as is" condition. This one is priced right to fix up and flip! Located near Utterson, Muskoka, just 10 minutes outside of Bracebridge, and on a large treed lot. Family house for sale in Utterson. Close t...

  Planning your weekend away at the 'cottage' can be so much fun! You spend your work day thinking about it...and "can't wait till Friday" when you make the 2-3 hour journey north to the peace and tranquility of Muskoka surroundings. BBQ's, boat rides, bonfires and partying with friends and famil...

Standard issue maximum speed limit signs do not work. Flashing speed trap signs work on those with a conscience. Police speeding tickets work on so few. So here is my attempt to slow you down...                      15 years ago, a small community was so perplexed with the amount of drivers who c...

Let Spring Cleaning Come Naturally Did you know that your home can sparkle this spring without using any chemicals?  Choose from a wide array of eco friendly cleaners on the market or simply make your own with household ingredients such as vinegar, baking soda, and lemon juice.  Here are a few ti...

As of July 1st 2010 there will be a new tax in Ontario Canada. The HST is a combined GST and PST giving a 13% tax payable on certain products and services. For the Real Estate market, the following applies: For new build homes HST applies to the overall cost of home. Most builders have already ap...

Because Canadians are already being charged DOUBLE for utilities, cell services, majority of everyday products, car/truck parts.....and because Canadians are not being charged quite enough in taxes already...  The provinces of Ontario and British Columbia have agreed to implement the harmonized s...

Because Canadians are already being charged DOUBLE for utilities, cell services, majority of everyday products, car/truck parts.....and because Canadians are not being charged quite enough in taxes already...  The provinces of Ontario and British Columbia have agreed to implement the harmonized s...

Here is a chart showing Muskoka Lakes Real Estate sales for the month of February 2008, 2009, 2010. The chart shows residential, recreational, condo, and vacant lot sales for Muskoka Lakes. You will notice that there are no condo sales in the Muskoka Lakes region for the past 3 years. Muskoka Lak...