Kawartha Lakeside Realty

10/04/2026

Have you ever thought about investing in a vacation home? Perhaps, a cabin style property like this?

10/03/2026

A home near the lake is one thing.

A trail from your backyard that takes you there in three minutes? That’s worth a closer look.

20 Camelot Place is now offered at $495,000.

Approximately half an acre, a year-round home, a sunroom for slow mornings and room for friends around the fire—all with deeded community access to Balsam Lake.

At the waterfront, you’ll find a sandy beach and existing docks, with the option to add your own boat lift if needed.

Your everyday home or your weekend escape? Come see what fits.

📍20 Camelot Place, Kawartha Lakes
$495,000 | MLS® X13446198

Message us to book a showing—and leave time to walk the trail to the water.

10/02/2026

Today’s backsplashes are essential kitchen accents, adding vibrant pops of color, light and texture — in addition to protecting walls from inevitable kitchen messes. If your kitchen needs a face-lift, here are five dynamic backsplash ideas to provide a finishing touch.

Backsplashes have come a long way from their humble beginnings. Once installed only to protect walls from water, grease and food splatter, the original backsplashes were just four inches high and had little decorative appeal. Today’s backsplashes are essential kitchen accents, adding vibrant pops....

10/01/2026

You came up for the weekend but by Sunday, you’re figuring out how to stay another day. 🌊

JUST LISTED | 985 North Bay Drive, Balsam Lake

Coffee on the deck turns into a slow morning watching the water. A quick swim becomes an afternoon at the shore. Someone starts a card game in the boathouse, and suddenly the dinner plans can wait.

With a private, level lot and big lake views, this is the kind of place you’ll want more time to enjoy.

The year-round, 3-bedroom bungalow brings everyone together in an open-concept kitchen, dining and living space, with a large deck just outside the living room.

Across the road, your 60 feet of waterfront offers shallow, clean water and a sandy, firm bottom for easy wading. The boathouse has hydro, a Murphy bed and a fridge, giving you a comfortable gathering spot right beside the lake.

At the end of the road, access to Balsam Lake Provincial Park puts the beach, trails and play area close by. Head out to explore, then come home to your own quiet retreat.

📍 985 North Bay Drive, Balsam Lake
💲 $940,000
MLS® X13846994

Come see what might make you stay a little longer. Message us to arrange a private showing.

10/01/2026

Some places make you want to stay a little longer. This is one of them.

A morning swim off the dock. An afternoon exploring Balsam Lake and the Trent-Severn Waterway. One more conversation around the firepit before heading inside.

At 1150 North Bay Drive, mature trees create a private setting with approximately 101 feet of waterfront, sweeping lake views and deep, weed-free swimming off the dock.

Inside, a soaring vaulted ceiling, a wall of lake-facing windows and a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace make the living room a place to gather in every season. The primary bedroom has its own cozy propane fireplace, while the walkout family room offers space for movie nights beside the propane stove.

With 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a flexible loft, there’s room to invite everyone—and room to unwind. Trails, a sandy beach and a playground at Balsam Lake Provincial Park are just down the dead-end road.
Come for the weekend. Picture staying longer.

✨ JUST LISTED
📍 1150 North Bay Drive, Balsam Lake
offered at $1,550,000
MLS® X13846976

Message us for the full listing or to arrange your private showing.

09/30/2026

It could be the perfect time to sell your home! Get a professional estimate of your home's worth or call 4169992086 for a quick chat.

It could be the perfect time to sell your home! Check its value or call now 4169992086 for a quick chat.

09/28/2026

Selling your home can feel overwhelming—but avoiding a few common mistakes makes the process much smoother. 🚪✨

Here are 3 big ones to watch out for:
1️⃣ Overpricing – The first impression matters, and pricing too high can turn away potential interest.
2️⃣ Skipping Staging – A clean, well-staged home helps buyers picture themselves living there.
3️⃣ Ignoring Curb Appeal – The outside sets the tone before anyone steps in the door.

Avoid these, and you’ll be set up for a more successful sale! 🙌

What do you think is the hardest part about selling a home?

09/26/2026

🔎 Searching for Dream Bathroom Designs? 🛁✨

Whether you love modern minimalism or vintage charm, the perfect bathroom is all about the details.

What’s your must-have feature in a dream bathroom?

09/25/2026

Decluttering is one thing. Knowing when to call in an organizer or a haul-away service? That's the real pro move. If you're staring down a garage full of duplicate tools or a basement of boxes you haven't opened in years, you don't have to do it alone. I've got a trusted network of pros I can connect you with, just ask!