Many Canadians are choosing to head out of the city when they retire and focus their money and energy on recreational properties! Lake Country Calendar reported, "Ash noted these buyers are seeking more active forms of retirement, choosing to maintain a physical fitness lifestyle and emotional fulfillment by pursuing passion projects, and seeing recreational properties as the means to achieve those goals." Sounds like a great idea! We love the beautiful Kawartha Lakes and can't think of a better place to retire!
The line is becoming increasingly blurred between residential and recreational properties, says a 2018 recreation property report released by RE/MAX Canada. The report find that housing characteristic change is being propelled by both retirees and those planning for their retirement. “Last year, we found that Baby Boomers and retirees were increasingly selling their homes in urban centres like Toronto and Vancouver,” said Elton Ash, regional executive vice-president, RE/MAX of Western Canada, based out of Kelowna.
Many Canadians are choosing to head out of the city when they retire and focus their money and energy on recreational properties! Lake Country Calendar reported, "Ash noted these buyers are seeking more active forms of retirement, choosing to maintain a physical fitness lifestyle and emotional fulfillment by pursuing passion projects, and seeing recreational properties as the means to achieve those goals." Sounds like a great idea! We love the beautiful Kawartha Lakes and can't think of a better place to retire!