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Real Estate News

We actively monitor sales and property values in our core market - Balsam Lake, Cameron Lake, Head Lake, Four Mile Lake, Shadow Lake, and Sturgeon Lake. We plan to use the data we've collected to identify waterfront real estate trends in the Kawartha Lakes. We also want to examine the relationship between the sizzling market in Toronto and the surrounding area and purchases of four-season waterfront properties in the Kawarthas.

Have your voice heard – short term rentals

There will be a public forum on Tuesday, May 3 at City Hall on short term rentals. If you are...
04/25/2018
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Toronto real estate heating up

The weather is heating up, and so is the housing market in Toronto. While last year and the year before...
04/23/2018
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New Standard Lease in Ontario

If you own a rental property - pay attention! According to Mondaq, "Starting April 30, 2018, landlords and tenants entering...
02/22/2018
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Toronto market balanced

2017 was a crazy year for Canadian real estate. Everyone was constantly wondering - will it crash? Money Sense said that...
02/05/2018
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Ontario Real Estate Association wants transparency

The Ontario Real Estate Association wants more transparency in the industry. The Globe and Mail said, "Advocates of bringing transparency...
02/05/2018
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Keep up with Canadian real estate

The Huffington Post came up with a list of five things to know about Canadian real estate this year. One...
01/22/2018
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Canadian real estate’s historic year in graphs

Still trying to catch up with all that happened in Canada's real estate market last year? Understandable! It was a...
01/08/2018
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Selling a house to family

Even when selling a home to a family member or friend, hiring a real estate agent is recommended. "Even seemingly...
12/18/2017
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Toronto’s housing market too hot

Toronto's housing market is so hot, real estate developers are struggling to afford land. Housing is not affordable enough for...
11/28/2017
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Opinion: Why the property market in Canada has not fallen

Everyone seems to be on the edge of their seat, waiting to see what happens to Canada's property market. Don...
11/19/2017
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Why fall could be a great time to sell

You might think that spring is the best time to sell, but fall also has its perks! Nobody wants to...
10/31/2017
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Toronto housing will likely get more expensive

Toronto’s hot housing market is expected to become even more expensive. Actions taken by the government to combat this, such...
10/04/2017
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Why Real Estate Agents ask for ID

If a real estate agent ever asks for your ID, it’s for good reason. “Because large amounts of money exchanges...
10/04/2017
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Fall tips for eye-catching curb appeal

Looking to spruce up your waterfront property’s curb appeal to help it sell this fall? We have some tips for...
10/04/2017
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Why house price downturn in Toronto could be a good thing

Toronto’s home prices have taken a turn, but that isn’t a bad thing. “Sales are off and prices are down...
08/10/2017
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E-signatures in real estate

Many have wondered, is it alright to sign electronically in real estate transactions? The answer is yes. Joseph Richer Registrar...
08/02/2017
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Should you buy a second home?

Buying a second home is a huge decision and investment. According to Forbes there are seven things you should consider...
07/30/2017
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Millennials moving out of the city and into cottages

The current prices of homes in Toronto are turning off some first time home buyers. Instead of trying to buy...
07/24/2017
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Vacation home considerations

You want a waterfront vacation home in Kawartha Lakes and we want to make that happen. We also want to...
07/18/2017
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Toronto nerves not reaching the cottage country real estate market

Listings are declining and sales are soaring in cottage country. Ontario has seen some real estate hesitancy due to the...
07/13/2017
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Seeking public artists!

Good news for artists and art lovers! Peterborough wants to be the public art capital of Ontario, and they are...
06/13/2017
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