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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.

Soaring housing costs driving prices up in surrounding markets

(Vancouver Sun) Strong evidence of problematic conditions persists in Canadian real estate market: CMHC - Vancouver.  Accelerating prices continue to...
06/13/2017
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Canadian real estate market outlook 2017 – MoneySense

(MoneySense) Our Canadian real estate market outlook for 2017 says a lot. Even a 20% drop in housing prices can’t...
06/09/2017
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Escape the madness

Escape the stress and the frenzy of the current Toronto real estate market with Kawartha Waterfront Realty! We want to...
06/09/2017
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Panel changes view on foreign buyer tax

A policy once strongly opposed now has support from bank economists. Advice from private meetings was likely involved in the...
06/01/2017
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Is Ontario’s proposed foreign buyer tax actually harmless?

Some think the proposed foreign buyer tax in Ontario could have a huge negative outcome while others believe the tax...
05/19/2017
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Ontario Rel Estate and Foreign buyers

If you want to buy or sell a home, but you’re confused and worried by everything in the news, Kawartha...
05/19/2017
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Don’t be fooled by headlines, it is still smarter to sell through a real estate agent

Lately headlines have been highlighting sellers that sold their homes for large amounts of money without a real estate agent....
05/10/2017
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The proposed new foreign homebuyer tax explained

Confused about the proposed new foreign homebuyer tax? We can help! This 15% tax would apply to “buyers who are...
05/08/2017
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Don’t forget to prepare for the unexpected when building a home buying budget

When buying a house, it is important to focus on much more than the mortgage payments. There can always be...
04/28/2017
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Prices are soaring for real estate in Toronto

Great article on the state of Canadian Real Estate talking about the short supply of homes, foreign tax and pressure...
04/28/2017
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It’s a great time to head out of Toronto and buy a beautiful waterfront property

The market is right! If you’ve been dreaming of getting out of the city and into a beautiful lakefront property,...
04/27/2017
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Homebuyers skip inspections to win the deal

The lack of properties on the market are pushing buyers to skip home inspections to give themselves a greater chance...
04/18/2017
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What to consider when keeping a cottage in the family

Transferring a cottage over to the next generation requires careful planning as it is not as simple as handing them...
04/18/2017
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Realtors expecting a busy spring in cottage country

Ontario's hot real estate market appears to be reaching cottage country as Realtors are expecting a busy spring. Low interest rates and...
03/31/2017
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Leaving the family cottage to children is not so simple

Great article discussing the tax implications of leaving a cottage property to family members. Capital gains tax creates a huge...
03/31/2017
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Latest CREA update and housing market forecast

CREA shares the real estate market conditions and how they vary across the different cities in Canada. Vancouver has cooled...
03/31/2017
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Where to invest your RRSP’s this year?

Interesting article on where to invest your money for RRSP season. The trend is showing a lot of younger clients are investing...
03/28/2017
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Comparing housing prices across the GTA

Interesting to see the comparison of home prices in the city of Toronto vs GTA and the Kawartha region. Of...
03/15/2017
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Toronto and Vancouver housing markets diverge

Not surprised to hear about the Vancouver real estate market with the recent changes. We continue to feel the effects...
03/06/2017
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Annual 2017 TREB Outlook Report

Here is the 2017 TREB market year in review study. It shares information about consumer preferences, foreign buyer activity, housing...
03/02/2017
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Getting a Real estate investment loan may be easier than you think

If one is well prepared and provides the correct updated documentation, getting a Real Estate Investment loan can be a...
02/28/2017
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