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09/21/2026

🍂 Cottage Country Market Update: The Seasonal Shift 🍂
Wondering how the market wrapped up across Haliburton, Kawarthas, Muskoka, Parry Sound, and Simcoe County?

We saw a very normal, healthy transition from a fast-paced spring into a relaxed summer tempo. Here is what you need to know:

📉 A Natural Slowdown

* Volume eased: Sales peaked at 240 in June and leveled off to 184 in August.
* Pace relaxed: Buyers took their time. Average days on market grew from 30 days in June (Muskoka) up to 57–58 days by August.

📊 Sellers Stayed Resilient

* Strong pricing: Cottages still commanded 94% to 97% of their asking price in August.
* Price dips? Don't let Haliburton’s August average ($754k vs June's $955k) fool you. Lower summer volume skewed the math due to a massive price spread ($350k to $2.4M), not a market crash!

🍂 The Fall Outlook: Your Strategic Window
September and October are the "last hurrah" before winter.

* Buyers: It’s your last chance to check shorelines before the freeze. Buy now, renovate over the winter, and enjoy day one of next spring!
* Sellers: Highly motivated buyers want to lock in before the snow flies. Bonus: Your property looks stunning against the fall foliage.

Thinking of making a move into cottage ownership or listing your property before winter sets in? Let’s chat! DM me or click the link in my bio. 📲
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09/10/2026

The GTA housing market cooled down this August as both buyers and sellers pulled back.

The overall average sale price slipped to $993,410—falling -1.06% from July and -2.7% year-over-year, pushing the market average back under the $1M mark.

🏠 The Segment Breakdown (YoY):

Detached: $1,288,669 (-2.0%)
Semi-Detached: $931,665 (-5.0%)
Townhouses: $786,817 (-8.6%)
Condos: $617,593 (-3.6%)

📊 The Supply Cushion: Why hasn't the market crashed? New listings plummeted by -14.1%, which offset a minor -2.1%
drop in sales.

Sellers are holding back, keeping inventory tight enough to place a floor under prices.

Thinking of buying or selling this fall? Let’s chat strategy! 💬

07/28/2026

Regional Stats Q2 2026 Ontario cottage market data reveals a strong buyer’s market. Sales increased 7.7% while new supply jumped 10% to record highs. Although the provincial median price rose 6.3% to $850,000, three out of four listings did not sell. This provides buyers with massive choice and significant negotiating power.
Regional Highlights (June Average Price)

* Muskoka: $2,088,897 (High luxury demand, 30 days on market)
* Haliburton: $955,480 (Heavy buyer activity following a price correction)
* Kawartha: $944,076 (Fast-moving market, averaging 25 to 30 days)
* Parry Sound: $961,761 (Highly predictable, 4% to 5% discounts off asking)
* Simcoe County: $1,105,259 (Most stable pace, absorbing heavy inventory)

The Bottom Line
Buyers hold the leverage with record inventory and room to negotiate. Sellers must price realistically from day one, as buyers are highly selective and holding out for accurate market pricing.

07/01/2026

Happy Canada 🇨🇦 Day!!!

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06/22/2026

🚨 Rare 69ft Corner Lot – $200k in Builder Upgrades – Better Than New!! 🚨
Skip the raw builder construction wait times, dusty unlandscaped yards, and high contractor costs. Move your family straight into a completely premium, turn-key executive home in Orillia's most desirable neighborhood!

Welcome to Monarch Drive — a stunning 2018-built "Royal Amber" model loaded with over $200,000 in luxury builder upgrades on a premium corner lot.

💰PRICE: $929,999

✨ Why Your Family Will Love This House:

* NO BATHROOM LINE-UPS: 4 massive bedrooms upstairs and every single one has direct ensuite bathroom privileges!

* PRIMARY RETREAT: The principal bedroom features TWO independent walk-in closets and a spa-inspired ensuite bath.

* CHEF'S KITCHEN: Huge open-concept kitchen and great room with premium quartz counters, pot lights, and a built-in instant boiling water tap.

* WORK FROM HOME: Dedicated main-floor office/den + a smart mudroom with a pantry and a huge commercial-sized laundry setup.

* OUTDOOR OASIS: A massive, pool-sized corner yard backing onto beautiful forest views, a custom stamped concrete patio

* TOY PARKING: Features a double-gate side fence designed to easily park your boat, trailer, or family outdoor gear.

* THE BONUS CAVE: Huge, clean unfinished basement with large lookout windows and a cold cellar—the perfect blank canvas for your future home gym, rec room, or a private in-law suite!

🔧 Premium Mechanical Perks: Completely insulated and HEATED double garage with built-in loft storage, an upgraded 200-amp electrical panel (EV ready!), full smart Ring security camera network, central vacuum, and a BBQ gas line.

📍 Located right on Monarch Drive in West Ridge, steps from local parks, shopping, Costco, Lakehead University, and easy highway access.

(Note: The seller is a licensed real estate salesperson in Ontario).

06/08/2026

Fifth month in a row where TRREB’s average sale price and number of homes SOLD is higher than the previous month. Predictions are that the market will be tighter in the second half of the year. Prices continue to drop as Sellers chase down the market. Those who list with an aggressive price are reaping the benefits.

04/20/2026

We're a quarter into 2026 and the TRREB average sale price continues to climb month over month as spring arrives. Builders are already lowering prices on stagnant inventory following the HST rebate announcement, putting pressure on nearby Sellers. Low Buyer confidence persists due to global economic strains, but first-time home buyers are capitalizing on stable rates and discounted prices. Some Sellers, however, hold onto lofty expectations, echoing the frenzy of the Covid peak.

04/05/2026

Happy Easter 🐣

03/14/2026