Mary Cook - Royal LePage Lakes of Muskoka

08/24/2026

🏘️ It's easy to get caught up in the finishes of a home but paint colours, flooring, countertops, and cabinets can all be updated over time. What you can't change is the home's location, the neighbourhood, or the school district.

08/23/2026

🏘️ Laneway homes can offer extra living space, rental income, or a flexible option for family members. This article takes a look at the potential benefits, costs, and key considerations homeowners should weigh before taking the plunge.

More Canadians are turning to laneway homes for affordable housing. Find out how much they cost and whether they're a good investment.

08/22/2026

🏘️ Your front entryway sets the tone for the rest of the showing, and small updates can make a big impact. A freshly painted door, polished hardware, a clean porch, and a few potted plants can instantly boost your home's curb appeal.

08/22/2026

If you think price doesn’t matter as much at the luxury end, Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger’s experience says otherwise—their L.A. mansion has gone from a $32 million asking price to just under $20 million.

Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger are giving their Pacific Palisades mansion another shot at finding a buyer. The six-bedroom, 13,000-square-foot home is back on the market for $19.99 million, marking its fifth listing since it first debuted at $32 million in 2023. With amenities including a....

08/21/2026

If a move is somewhere in your future, Ontario’s push to support more homebuilding is worth watching because roads, water and other infrastructure have to come before many new homes can.

If you’re hoping for more housing choices in Ontario, this is one development worth watching. The Ontario and Canadian governments have announced $1 billion for infrastructure that supports new housing, helping communities prepare for future residential growth. Building more homes takes more than ...

08/21/2026

Hanging curtains closer to the ceiling draws the eye upward and makes the walls appear taller. For the best effect, choose panels that reach the floor and extend slightly beyond the window frame.

08/20/2026

Here’s a look at how Canadian homeowners can potentially lower their property taxes and what options may be available.

Property taxes can change after reassessments or renovations. Learn when an appeal makes sense and how to challenge your assessment.

08/20/2026

If a brand-new home in Ontario has been on your wish list, the enhanced HST rebate is already helping bring buyers back into the market.

If you’ve been considering a newly built home in Ontario, recent tax changes could make the numbers more appealing. The enhanced HST rebate lowers the effective cost for eligible new-home purchasers, and builders say the change has already helped thousands of sales move forward. In the GTA, low-ri...

08/19/2026

🏡The latest numbers from the Canadian Real Estate Association show that Canada’s housing market continued its gradual shift toward more balanced conditions in July.

New listings fell for a third straight month in July, tightening the national sales-to-new listings ratio to 51.3%, within the range CREA considers balanced.

08/19/2026

If you're thinking about taking on a fixer-upper, some projects look simple at first but can end up costing far more time and money than expected.

It's easy to get excited about a renovation project when you're picturing the finished result, but some upgrades are a lot more complicated than they seem. This article highlights common fixer-upper projects that frequently run over budget or uncover unexpected issues along the way. If you're consid...