Patricia Scanlon - Royal LePage ProAlliance

06/04/2026

🌊 Buying waterfront property in the Brighton/Quinte area? Read this before you dip your toes in! 🏡

We all dream of that perfect morning coffee looking out over Lake Ontario or Presqu'ile Bay. But owning a waterfront home comes with a unique set of rules that regular properties don't have.

They’re called Riparian Rights, and misunderstanding them can turn a dream home into a legal headache.

Here are a few quick things every waterfront buyer should know:
🛑 You might not own the beach: Just because your yard touches the water doesn't automatically mean you own the land beneath it or the shoreline.

🚧 Building isn't always a breeze: Putting up a dock, a retaining wall, or modifying your shoreline often requires permission from local conservation authorities.

📉 Nature changes boundaries: Water levels shift, and so can your actual property lines over time.

Getting these wrong can be a costly mistake. To help you navigate the waters safely, I put together a comprehensive, straightforward guide to Riparian Rights specifically for our local area. 📝 The former teacher in me loves to share good information. 😀

👇 Want a free copy? 👇
Comment "RIPARIAN RIGHTS" below, and I’ll send the PDF directly to your inbox.

Patricia Scanlon | REALTOR®
📍 Royal LePage® ProAlliance Realty
🏢 Office: 51 Main St., Brighton, ON
📱 Cell: 613-885-8246
🌐 Website: patriciascanlon.royallepage.ca

05/24/2026

⛵ Multi-residence Waterfront Living ⛵
📍147 Memory Lane, Brighton
🏡 OPEN HOUSE TODAY
📅 Sunday, May 24th
⏰ 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM

If you've been searching for an affordable waterfront property but can't quite stomach the high costs of going it alone, maybe it's time to consider this: a 6,299 sq ft home that contains 2 residences in 1, located on a fabulous 1-acre lot, with 177' of waterfront along Lake Ontario.

It needs refreshing and would benefit from some updates, but has terrific potential for creating a fabulous long-term family compound for years to come! Bring your contractor and your vision, and imagine the possibilities.

Divided into an east wing and a west wing, this property offers the following:
✅ 2 full kitchens
✅ 2 + 1 bedrooms in the west wing
✅3 bedrooms in the east wing (including a MASSIVE primary suite)
✅ 2 large dining areas (great for hosting big get-togethers!
✅ a sunroom/family room in each wing (one with a hot tub)
✅2 bathrooms in each wing (private sauna included in the west wing; additional powder room in the east wing)
✅huge loft space with walk-out to an upper deck, perfect for a combination of a home theatre, games room, reading nook, play space, or home office
✅large patio and deck areas for al fresco dining and enjoying your latest book
✅ expansive 1.15 acre lot provides heaps of space for kids and pets to run and play

Check out the video to appreciate the potential of what could be yours: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrPhO8T5JMw

Because waterfront living is best when shared with your favourite people!

MLS: X13137022 Offered at $999,000

📩 Reach out for more information or to book a private showing
Patricia Scanlon | REALTOR®
📍 Royal LePage® ProAlliance Realty, Brokerage
🏢 Office: 51 Main St., Brighton, ON
📱 Cell: 613-885-8246
🌐 Website: patriciascanlon.royallepage.ca

05/16/2026

Multi-family Waterfront Home... a bit of a project, with a fantastic payoff!
OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, May17 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.

Imagine pooling resources with your favourite family to buy a massive Lake Ontario retreat —complete with two distinct wings— without ever arguing over who gets the kitchen ('cause there are two!). Live in it year-round, or use it as your summer home.

It’s definitely not a gut-job, but the interiors are hungry for a modern refresh to match that incredible 177' shoreline.

Two full kitchens (Thanksgiving dinners will be a breeze!), two huge dining areas, a Great room, two sunrooms/family rooms, 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, a humungous loft area (games room? reading nook? play area? home theatre? Or all of the above!), and a yard overlooking Lake Ontario, large enough for soccer, kite-flying, or endless games of tag...

If you’ve got the vision to tackle a cosmetic transformation, the reward will be a fabulous waterfront compound that will host your joint family holidays for decades to come.

Patricia Scanlon | REALTOR®
📍 Royal LePage® ProAlliance Realty, Brokerage
Independently Owned and Operated
🏢 51 Main St., Brighton, ON
📱 Cell: 613-885-8246
🌐 patriciascanlon.royallepage.ca

MLS: X13137022

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04/20/2026

🏠COULD SOMEONE STEAL THE TITLE TO YOUR HOME? 🏠

A recent Ontario court case is a chilling reminder that title fraud is real — and is a massive wake-up call for every homeowner in Ontario.

The Case: A couple who owned their home mortgage-free for over 15 years discovered their daughter had forged their signatures, transferred the home into her name, and took out a $760,000 mortgage to pay off her own debts.

They didn't have title insurance.

While the court eventually restored their ownership and ordered the daughter to pay $240,000 in damages and costs, the legal battle was long, heartbreaking, and expensive.

Why this matters to you:
Many long-term homeowners skipped title insurance when they originally bought. Fortunately, title insurance isn't just for new buyers.
✅ It covers fraud: If someone forges your name to steal your equity, your policy covers the legal costs to fix it.
✅ It’s a one-time fee: A single premium protects you for as long as you own the home.
✅ You can get it anytime: Even if you’ve lived in your house for 30 years, you can still purchase an "existing homeowner" policy today.

Don’t wait until a tax bill shows up in someone else’s name, and you've lost your home ownership plus your equity. Sadly, scammers are smart and sophisticated. Protect your biggest asset now!

(From the Toronto Star: "Opinion | Family saga highlights why title insurance is a must as judge upholds decision in daughter’s mortgage fraud" April 20, 2026)

Questions about how to get covered? DM me today! 📩

Patricia Scanlon | REALTOR®
Royal LePage ProAlliance Realty
🌐 patriciascanlon.royallepage.ca

03/20/2026

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