Kevin & Kerri-Ann Associates

Kevin & Kerri-Ann Associates We help busy families and professionals in The Blue Mountains upsize using our Moving Blue Method.

This summer, I’ve been trying to get better at the quieter moments.Not every night needs a reservation. Not every weeken...
08/20/2026

This summer, I’ve been trying to get better at the quieter moments.

Not every night needs a reservation. Not every weekend needs a plan. And not every beautiful part of summer needs to become something bigger than it is.

Sometimes it’s just walking down to the beach with the dogs at the end of the day. Bare feet. A Georgian Bay sunset. Staying a little longer than you meant to because there’s really nowhere else you need to be.

I talk a lot about the lifestyle here because it’s such a big part of the reason people choose to live in Southern Georgian Bay. The skiing, golf, trails, restaurants, cycling, the water — there is always something to do.

But this summer, I think I’ve appreciated the nothing-to-do moments even more.

We keep pretty hectic work and social schedules, and there’s a lot of “divide and conquer” in our world just to fit it all in. So when we find ourselves with nowhere we have to be, no plans to rush off to and a few hours that are completely our own, I’ve started to appreciate those pockets of time a whole lot more.

A swim at the end of the day. Dinner outside. A bike ride with no destination. Friends dropping by. Walking the dogs to the water to watch the sun go down.

The simple stuff.

Maybe it’s getting older. Maybe it’s getting wiser. Or maybe it’s finally realizing that these are the moments we’re working so hard to make room for in the first place.

Summer moves quickly!
I’m trying not to rush through this one.

08/19/2026

Buying the land is the easy part. Knowing what you can actually build on it is where experience matters.

Vacant land across Southern Georgian Bay can look straightforward. Beautiful setting. Great acreage. Perfect location.

But before you start designing the house, there are a lot of questions that need answering.

Zoning. Conservation regulations. NEC approvals in some areas. Building envelopes. Wetlands and setbacks. Well and septic. Grading, drainage, access and services.

Because a beautiful lot and a buildable lot for the home you have in mind are not always the same thing.

We’ve sold several vacant lots and acreage properties throughout this area over the years, and this is where due diligence matters. The goal isn’t simply to find land you love. It’s to understand exactly what you’re buying before you buy it.

It’s also why opportunities like 19 & 21 Raintree Court in Windrose Estates are worth a look. Two separate building lots at the base of the escarpment, just minutes from Collingwood, offering 1.8 and 2.27 acres respectively.

Both offered at $625,000, these lots represent excellent value and the opportunity to create something entirely your own in an established estate community.

Buying land requires a different lens than buying a house. With years of experience and several vacant land and acreage sales behind us, we know the questions to ask, the professionals to involve and the homework that should happen before pen ever goes to paper.

Thinking about buying land to build in Southern Georgian Bay? Talk to us before you make the offer. That order matters.

08/18/2026

You keep hearing the market is dead. But real estate is local, and July tells a much more interesting story up here.

Nationally, the headline was pretty flat. The average Canadian home price was virtually unchanged from a year ago, while Ontario prices were down. That’s the story you keep seeing in the headlines.

But zoom in on Southern Georgian Bay, and the numbers tell a very different story.

Because there’s no such thing as one market.

COLLINGWOOD
67 sales, up about 26% from last July.
39 average days on market.
Moving.

CLEARVIEW
30 sales, up about 87% from last July.
46 average days on market.
Busy.

THE BLUE MOUNTAINS
19 sales, down about 9%.
50 average days on market.
A very different market, particularly at the higher end.

GREY HIGHLANDS
12 sales, down about 25%.
62 days on market.
Slower, and it takes the right buyer.

So which is it: hot or cold?

Both. And that’s the whole point.

It depends on the town, the price point and the property.

Right now, we have buyers who went quiet for the summer and higher-end sellers asking why things are taking longer. Same few weeks. Twenty minutes apart. Both realities.

That’s why a national headline can’t price your home or tell you when to make a move.

At the more accessible price points, we’re generally seeing more activity. Move higher up the market and conditions soften considerably. Those properties are taking longer and require proper positioning, strong marketing and realistic expectations — not simply a lower number.

There is no “Southern Georgian Bay market.” There are markets within the market.

If you’re trying to figure out what all of this means for your property, message us. We’ll tell you what’s actually happening in your market — not just what you’re hearing on the news.

July 2026 market statistics. Local data sourced from MLS®/board statistics.

IMPROVED PRICE | $599,995📍 7 Whipps Court, Collingwood4 BD | 2 BAExceptional value in the heart of Collingwood.Set on a ...
08/12/2026

IMPROVED PRICE | $599,995

📍 7 Whipps Court, Collingwood
4 BD | 2 BA

Exceptional value in the heart of Collingwood.

Set on a quiet cul-de-sac surrounded by mature trees, this cherished four-bedroom home offers space, privacy and an ideal location just minutes from trails, Georgian Bay, golf, skiing and downtown.

Inside, a bright open-concept kitchen with a large island anchors the main living space, while the flexible lower level offers room to grow. A three-season sunroom, a covered front porch, and a beautifully treed backyard extend the living outdoors.

At $599,995, this is a fantastic opportunity for a first-time buyer or growing family looking to put down roots in one of Collingwood’s established neighbourhoods.

Book a showing — DM us or tap the link in bio.

MLS® S13665922

Going firm feels like the finish line. It’s really the halfway point.Here’s the part most people don’t see.The offer get...
08/07/2026

Going firm feels like the finish line. It’s really the halfway point.

Here’s the part most people don’t see.

The offer gets accepted, conditions come off, everyone exhales... and then the real logistics begin. The stretch between firm and closing is quiet, but there is still lots to gets done.

In those few weeks or months, there are many moving parts.

Financing gets finalized. The lawyers open their files and start the title search. A home insurance binder has to be in place before the bank will fund. Any repairs agreed to in the deal need trades booked and completed. Utilities get switched over. There are purchasers visits to arrange. And right before closing, we walk the property one last time to make sure it’s exactly as it should be.

None of that happens on its own. And when something surprising turns up in those weeks, and it often does, the trades, inspectors, and lawyers we call are people I’ve worked with for years, right here. That’s the difference between a scramble and a quiet fix.

Our job doesn’t end when with a firm agreement. Chasing the small confirmations, catching the thing that would’ve become a problem, keeping everyone talking so that closing day is boring in the best possible way.

Because a smooth closing isn’t luck. It’s a hundred quiet details handled before you ever notice they were there.

That’s the part of this job that nobody posts about.

What’s a part of buying or selling you wish someone had explained to you sooner?

21 years. Hundreds of deals. Not one of them the same.People assume real estate gets repetitive. Same paperwork, same st...
08/07/2026

21 years. Hundreds of deals. Not one of them the same.

People assume real estate gets repetitive. Same paperwork, same steps, sign here. And the mechanics do repeat.

But the deals? Never.

Every one is a different person at a different crossroads. A young family stretching for their first four-season place. Someone finally letting go of the home they raised three kids in. Or a buyer who’s quietly wanted Georgian Bay for a decade and is just done waiting.

And the properties are all over the map. In one week I might be inside a downtown Collingwood condo, a ski chalet under the escarpment, a waterfront cottage, and a century farm on a back concession. This little corner of Southern Georgian Bay holds all of it.

Even the pockets are their own worlds. Thornbury doesn’t feel like Collingwood, and neither of them feels like Meaford. Each one pulls a different person for a different reason.

That’s the part I honestly still love. After all these years, I’ve never once been bored. Every deal teaches me something, usually about people more than property.

And the people I get to do it with... clients who turn into friends, the same trusted trades and lawyers I’ve leaned on for years, the ones who quietly make it all work. That’s the real reason I’m still here.

Same job, technically. Never the same day.

I wouldn’t trade it.

Nobody tells you the hardest part of moving isn't the boxes. It's finding your people.I didn't know when we moved here i...
08/04/2026

Nobody tells you the hardest part of moving isn't the boxes. It's finding your people.

I didn't know when we moved here in 2020 that making friends and integrating into the community would be so challenging.

I came up from Toronto knowing a handful of people. Honestly, I thought it would be easy. I'm social, I can talk to anyone, I figured the friends would just come.

They didn't.

It was the pandemic, so that didn't help. But even after everything opened back up, it stayed hard. In the city I was surrounded by people constantly. Work, events, neighbors, my local spots. Friendships just happened without me trying.

Up here, at this stage of life, you have to build them. On purpose. Nobody prepares you for that part of a move.

I ran into a client recently going through exactly this. She moved here too, and she quietly shared she was struggling with the same thing. Finding her community. Finding a way in.

I thought about her for a couple of days. Then I sent her a long text. Not real estate. Just everything that slowly built my life up here. The golf leagues. The community events. My favourite fitness spots. The little social clubs you only hear about once someone finally tells you.

Her note back was pure gratitude. I don't think she expected me to follow up at all.

It reminded me why I love this work, even the parts that have nothing to do with a sale.

Moving is hard. Starting over somewhere new is harder than it looks from the outside.

So if you ever meet someone trying to find their way into a new community... be the one who sends the text. Show them the small town love.

I promise it matters more than you think. 🤍

I've been blessed to build an incredible network of friends, colleagues and community members here. It takes time, but it's worth it. Always happy to share my tips for making your way in a new town.

The Tale of a Sale 🪧 People think buying a home is about writing an offer. The real work begins after it’s accepted.You ...
07/29/2026

The Tale of a Sale 🪧

People think buying a home is about writing an offer. The real work begins after it’s accepted.

You never quite know how a transaction is going to unfold, and this one certainly kept us on our toes.

In a buyer’s market, buyers have something they haven’t had in years: options and time. They use both. They ask more questions, complete more due diligence, and take the time they need to make confident decisions.

That’s exactly how it should be.

This is where having an experienced local Realtor becomes invaluable.

When questions come up, you need answers. When inspections uncover something unexpected, you need trusted professionals who can step in quickly. Years of relationships with local trades and specialists mean our clients get reliable advice without unnecessary delays or guesswork.

These buyers purchased their first home at the height of the market, when decisions had to be made in minutes and there was little opportunity to ask questions or fully investigate a property. This experience couldn’t have been more different. It was slower, more methodical, and gave them the opportunity to make an informed decision with confidence.

After nearly two weeks of negotiations, inspections, conversations, and due diligence, we arrived at a firm sale.

Moments like these are a reminder that buying a home isn’t just about finding the right property. It’s about having the right people guiding you through every decision along the way.

Congratulations to our wonderful buyers, R & J, and to the sellers as they begin their next chapter. It was an absolute pleasure to be part of this journey, and I’m so excited for what’s ahead for both of you.

07/28/2026

**Price Improved. Same Rare 1.77 Acres.**

640 Mountain Road, Collingwood is now offered at $1,349,500, an unbeatable new price on one of the most private settings in Southern Georgian Bay.

Who says you have to leave the action to find space, privacy, and nature? Here you get all three, without giving up the lifestyle that makes this region so special.

Set among mature trees with hundreds of feet of Silver Creek winding along the western edge, this property feels more like a private nature reserve than a residence.

And the location is what makes it truly exceptional.

✦ Minutes to downtown Collingwood's shops and cafés
✦ Minutes to Blue Mountain Resort and Blue Mountain Village
✦ Close to private ski clubs, championship golf, and Georgian Bay beaches
✦ Hiking, cycling, and year-round recreation right at your doorstep

3 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
1.77 Acres
New Price: $1,349,000

Wake up to the sound of the creek. Spend the day on the slopes or the fairway. Come home to total privacy under the trees.

This is the Southern Georgian Bay lifestyle at its very best, now at a new price that won't last.

📩 DM us for more information or to arrange your private tour.

05/22/2026

New to Market … 🖤

Some homes are beautiful.
Others feel like they belong in another world.

This is one of them. 🖤

Hidden along one of the most storied roads in Grey Highlands, this reimagined 1863 farmhouse unfolds across 20 breathtaking acres with escarpment views, a resort-style pool, tennis court, sauna, and a separate architect-designed guest house.

But what makes this property unforgettable is the feeling.

The way history and modern design quietly coexist.
The stone walls.
The Ipe wood pergolas.
The gardens spilling into the landscape.
The pool terrace overlooking Beaver Valley like a private retreat in the European countryside.

Inside, timeless craftsmanship meets elevated modern living with warm gathering spaces, a wood-burning fireplace, sunlit family room, and a primary suite designed for complete escape.

And then there’s the Anthony Belcher-designed coach house — offering the kind of flexibility and sophistication rarely found in properties of this calibre.

This isn’t simply a country home.
It’s a legacy estate.

Perrett Farm 🖤

📍47014 Old Mail Road, Grey Highlands
Offered at $2,695,000

Private tours now available.
DM for details or visit the link in bio.

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243 Hurontario Street
Collingwood, ON
L9Y2M1

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