What can go wrong on closing day? More than you think.
Closing day should feel exciting, not chaotic. Here are real examples of what can go sideways — and how a little planning can keep the day on track.
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My Monthly Column in Toronto Today
A collection of my recent columns featuring Muskoka market insights, lifestyle trends, and waterfront real estate.
July 2026 | 6 min read
Published in Toronto Today
June 2026 | 7 min read
Published in Toronto Today
Don’t buy the cottage until you know what you can’t change
Two buyers can stand on the same dock. Same lake. Same breeze through the pines. Same view that makes everyone go quiet for a second.
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May 2026 | 6 min read
Published in Toronto Today
Don’t sign that cottage offer yet
May Long Weekend is when waterfront browsing begins to turns into real decisions — but cottage country plays by a very different set of rules
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April 2026 | 5 min read
Published in Toronto Today
You don’t replace properties like this
Most buyers think they’re searching for a property. What they are really doing is looking to upgrade their life.
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March 2026 | 5 min read
Published in Toronto Today
Don’t make these 5 mistakes in Real Estate
The biggest real estate mistakes rarely come from the market itself. They come from a handful of predictable decisions — and recognizing them is what changes the outcome.
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February 2026 | 7 min read
Published in Toronto Today
Avoid costly missteps in Muskoka real estate with the right information
In a shifting market like Muskoka, relying on outdated information can be more than just a misstep — it can be a costly error. Real estate expert Melissa Bradbury explains why current data, not past assumptions, should guide your next move.
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January 2026 | 4 min read
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Don’t fall in love with a Muskoka property until you ask these questions
Many buyers fall for charm and views without fully understanding what they’re committing to. In Muskoka, those assumptions can come with serious consequences if not examined carefully.
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November 2025 | 6 min read
Published in Toronto Today
If we were friends, I’d tell you: You deserve better information.
Curiosity is the new advantage—especially in a market that rewards the informed, not the impulsive. Before you decide, you should understand.
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October 2025 | 5 min read
Published in Toronto Today
What I’d tell my best friend about Muskoka real estate
A local expert shares the honest advice she gives her closest friends about buying in Muskoka right now.
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September 2025 | 5 min read
Published in Toronto Today
The window we’re in
Muskoka real estate is offering rare waterfront opportunities. “Every decade has its window,” says Melissa Bradbury. “And this one belongs to Muskoka.” With prices stabilizing and inventory beginning to rise, buyers may have their best chance in years to secure a place on the lake.
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