Spring 2009
Spring has finally arrived after an extreme and extended winter! Snow and ice levels in Muskoka were at all time record highs with snowfall exceeding 23 feet! In some parts of Lake Muskoka, particularily around Acton Island there is still over 30" of ice! Truly hard to believe. But better weather is just around the corner!
The long awaited signs of another Muskoka cottage season have appeared, and the year is all ready off to a solid start. Muskoka cottages and waterfront properties are being listed and sold, a sure sign summer is on the minds of us all !
We expect another successful weekend at The Cottage Life Show this year. Many cottage buyers flocked to the real estate booths hoping to discover a waterfront property that could become their cherished summer haven. Many property sellers are taking advantage of this opportunity, and listing their property for sale, even with the remnants of winter snow still on the ground!
If you are hoping to buy or sell a Muskoka cottage or cabin, now is a great time to establish a relationship with a Realtor.
Making contact with a real estate professional has many benefits to you, the buyer. An experienced Muskoka Realtor will provide you with solid professional service that ensures you will receive pertinent information to carefully guide you through the purchasing process. The purchase of a recreational property is serious business, and you deserve the most knowledgeable representation to assist in your transaction. By establishing a working relationship with one Realtor you will be assured of receiving timely information on new listings that suit your needs and budget. It is important to note that in an active real estate market, activity on desirable new listings is immediate, and often the property is sold before it appears in advertisements.
We work with select buyers to locate the exact type of property to suit their needs. Over the years, we have found this to be the most effective way of doing business. We dedicate our efforts to locating specific Muskoka properties to our group of serious and committed buyers. We accomplish this goal by compiling a ‘wish list’ for our clients, and making personal contact on a regular basis. When a new listing arrives that we believe will satisfy our buyers we immediately e mail or fax listing information and photos. Generally, our buyers will view the property at their earliest convenience to ensure they have an opportunity to purchase, if they desire.
If selling is on your agenda this year, give us a call. Now may be the right time to market your property!
As we patiently await boating and other water activities, why not enjoy some of the activities of spring in Muskoka. For a delicious salute to spring consider a family outing to the sugar bush! Both the Windermere Lion’s Club and the Milford Bay Fire Department host fundraising pancake breakfasts, complete with fresh Muskoka maple syrup, during the month of April. It is worth the drive for the divinely sweet, Muskoka treat!
Winter 2008
Winter in Muskoka
Looking out the window, a glistening white blanket has covered Muskoka. What better time to get outdoors and enjoy nature’s bounty! There isn’t a better place to be than Muskoka; a four seasons destination!
Snowmobiling is great in Muskoka. With hundreds of kilometres of groomed trails, sledders from all over flock to enjoy a Muskoka trail experience, and good old fashioned hospitality. Check out the OFC website for news and events.
Cross country skiing. Where else? It has to be Muskoka. With boundless opportunities to glide through beautiful forests, breathing the fresh wintry air, it doesn’t get any better than this! Check out the Ontario Provincial Parks site for great Nordic skiing locales!
Many folks arrive in Muskoka for a romantic weekend at one of the local resorts. Curled up in front of a fire, with your favourite person, enjoying the tranquility of a Muskoka winter night, is there any other place to be? A romantic candlelit dinner at one of Muskoka’s fine restaurants, or, finger foods at a local pub, can top off a relaxing and rejuvenating weekend in cottage country. From roadhouse to gourmet cuisine, we have you covered with a multitude of options to suit any taste.
There are countless ways to enjoy winter in Muskoka, but one of our favourites is to dream about cottage season! Now is the time we hunker down and read the past editions of Cottage Life and Muskoka Magazine. We chat for hours about plans this year; flowers, shrubs or new painting projects… all the things that bring back those oh so sweet cottage feelings. Creating a new recipe journal and planning those memorable family weekends can turn a dull snowy day into a sunny day!
Surfing, in winter? Sure, why not. Check out the latest news from cottage country on the internet. Look for latest happenings at the Township of Muskoka Lakes, Muskoka Watershed Council or Heritage Foundation. Perhaps check into the latest scoop at the Chamber of Commerce or Muskoka Tourism. Get your calendars out and jot down summer events that can’t be missed. Now might be the time to join the cottagers association. Better yet, make a list of the maintenance that needs to be addressed this season, and research Muskoka trades people and begin making contact. There are lots of ways to keep those cottage memories alive and well in the winter, so let’s get at it!
