Real Estate Wisdom: Straight from the Field.
Practical guides for buyers, sellers, and homeowners navigating the Simcoe County and Muskoka markets, written by someone who's actually done it.
Practical guides for buyers, sellers, and homeowners navigating the Simcoe County and Muskoka markets, written by someone who's actually done it.
Articles are written for Canadian readers, with an Ontario focus. They are provided as general information only and are not legal, tax, mortgage, or financial advice, always consult the appropriate licensed professional about your situation. Real estate market commentary reflects conditions at the time of writing. Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently under contract with another brokerage. Kimberly Schroeder, REALTOR®, eXp Realty, Brokerage.
Monthly analysis of real estate conditions across Simcoe County, Orillia, Barrie, and Muskoka cottage country, written by someone who lives and works here.
Simcoe County sales up 5.7% while new listings fell 14.6%. The benchmark price is down 5.4%, and supply is tightening underneath it.
BoC expected to hold at 2.25% on July 15. Barrie holding at $652K avg. Entry-level Muskoka waterfront finally accessible, best inventory since pre-pandemic. Focus: what's moving in cottage country and what isn't this summer.
BoC holds at 2.25% for 5th consecutive meeting. Barrie stable at $651K. Focus: short-term rental regulations in cottage country, what buyers and investors need to know now.