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4 Types of Cottage Properties (And 2 You May Not Have Thought of)

Mar
6
2023
Depending on budget, wishlist and timing, there are as many types of waterfront opportunities as there are lakes in the Kawarthas (and we know that there are plenty of those!) You may have to get a little creative with your wish list, but if you are determined to enjoy living in the Kawartha Lakes - either full time or part time, we can find a way to make it happen. Here we are sharing the six cottage property types available to you in the Kawartha Lakes. We promise there is a cottage option for every bu
Posted by: Jennifer Bacon

The Kawartha Lakes Lifestyle: The Power of Community

Feb
24
2023
Community events are a cornerstone of small town life in the Kawartha Lakes region. Events like this one at Balsam Lake Provincial Park in the Kawartha Lakes, our regional fall fairs, art shows, and holiday events help to bring people together, promote the local economy, showcase the unique character and culture of the region, and contribute to everyone’s well-being.

Downsize to the Kawartha Lakes: Embrace the Benefits of a Rural Lifestyle

Jan
27
2023
We're discussing the benefits of downsizing to the Kawartha Lakes. Either by moving to a smaller home in the city to make a cottage experience a reality, or giving up city life altogether to experience the Kawartha Lakes on a full-time basis.

Buying a Cottage in Winter - Good or Bad? Kawartha Lakes Realtors Explain

Jan
20
2023
Are you wondering if it's a good idea to buy a cottage in winter? In this video, Kawartha Lakes Realtors will discuss the pros and cons of buying a cottage in winter.

Stay Off The Ice! How to Measure Safe Ice Thickness

Jan
13
2023
If you are up at the cottage and you plan on venturing out onto a frozen lake to have some fun snowmobiling ice fishing skating cross-country skiing or many other winter activities there are a few things you're going to need to know.

A Kawartha Lakes Christmas Carol: Ontario Real Estate Market Predictions for 2023

Dec
9
2022
We don't want to be Scrooge-like, but here's our take on the real estate market, as it would apply to the Charles Dickens classic - A Christmas Carol.

Real Estate in Canada: 7 Tips to Sell Your House in the Winter

Dec
5
2022
Selling your home in the winter has some advantages you may not have considered. Here are 7 tips to help stay ahead of the rest and sell your house this winter!

The Kirkfield Lift Lock: A Modern Marvel in Our Backyard

Nov
28
2022
The Kirkfield Lift Lock is the highest point of the historic Trent Severn Waterway and connects Balsam Lake to Lake Simcoe and eventually Georgian Bay. The TSW is 386km long and involves more that 40 locks--but most are not like this one.

3 Important Questions You Are Probably NOT Asking Yourself (When Buying Property in Cottage Country)

Nov
19
2022
Country living is not like city living. Beyond the obvious, city mouse, country mouse of course. And country living has come a long way - you can find fine dining in most towns, internet is becoming increasingly reliable, and anything you can't find locally is only a click away. But, that being said, there are still a few things that haven't changed in decades, things you will have to overcome to make country living work for you. Here are three important questions you have to ask yourself before ma
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