Record or near-record activity reported in most major centres from coast-to-coast
Improved financial standing among high net worth individuals is the major factor driving strong sales activity at the top end of Canadian housing markets, according to a report released by RE/MAX.

Below you will find a brief statistical overview of our market region for the first 4 months of 2011.  If you are thinking about selling and want additional detail let me know and we’ll discuss how to position your home or cottage in today’s market.
  
(Note: Listings down --- Sales down --- Expireds up)...

Here is an article from The Forester published on April 13, 2011.  This talks about proposed changes to the building code. 
  
Whether you are a current home/cottage owner, a seller or a buyer, septic re-inspections may require you incur cost to upgrade existing septic systems.  As a Seller, be sure your documentation is in order when it comes time to sell because...

The RE/MAX - “First Time Buyers Report” has been published. The report discusses nineteen major centres across Canada.  It does not specifically cover Muskoka, Almaguin Highlands and Haliburton Highlands. However, the report does indicate the national trend in the Canadian real estate market particularly at lower price points...
  
Selling Your Home/Cottage in Muskoka - Almaguin Highlands - Haliburton Highlands
Below you will find a brief statistical overview of our market region for the first 3 months of 2011...

Whenever a Seller lists with Mike Bussiere the Listing Website is now part of the 28 point Plan of Action for marketing your property.
  
What is a Listing Website?
  
It’s a website with a Unique Website Address ‘URL’ For Your Home ONLY!
 

When buying or selling real estate in Ontario you will be entering into various contractual obligations through the transaction process.
 
As required by the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) all of these obligations are to be in written format. You should never enter into any part of real estate transaction verbally. Why?...

I have posted the 2011 RE/MAX Housing Barometer Report that can be found at:
http://www.muskokaproperties.org/MarketDataBlog/REMAXReports.aspx 
  

Here are some introductory notes:
     'Wild card' props up Canadian housing markets over past decade
  

Inventory remains key to stability in 2011...

This year, the Cottage Life Show in Toronto is spread over three days:
  Friday March 25th 11:00am - 8:00pm
  Saturday March 26th 9:00am - 6:00pm
  Sunday March 27th 10:00am - 5:00pm.
  

This is a great event to look for ideas and deals for your cottage as well as look for your first or next cottage. Apparently, there are more than 450 exhibitors promoting docking systems, boats, building products, hot tubs, water systems, accessories, and RE/MAX!

If you are selling or thinking of selling...