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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Better decisions begin with better information.
Published monthly in Toronto Today, these columns provide practical advice, local expertise and clear perspective on the Muskoka real estate market.
November 2025 | 6 min read
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October 2025 | 5 min read
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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
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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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August 2025 | 6 min read
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Don’t assume the best buys happen in the Spring
August is the Sunday of summer. The docks are quieter, the evenings cooler, and in real estate, something shifts — most sellers become more willing to negotiate now than they might have been in the spring.
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July 2025 | 4 min read
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#1 Mistake 2026 sellers are already making—and how to avoid it
Some of the strongest sales I’ve been a part of didn’t happen by chance—they started early.
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June 2025 | 6 min read
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Stop letting the news make your moves!
It’s easy to get swept up in market headlines. Interest rates. Housing corrections. Price drops. Bidding wars. Political influences.
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May 2025 | 7 min read
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Don’t sign that cottage offer yet.
If you’re spending May Long Weekend scrolling or viewing waterfront listings, you’re not alone.
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April 2025 | 8 min read
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Retiring in Muskoka? Ask better questions!
If you're thinking about spending your next chapter in Muskoka, you're not alone. More and more Canadians are choosing to retire near the water, the woods, and a sense of peace you just can't get in the city.
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March 2025 | 8 min read
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Never buy a cottage without this checklist!
Buying a cottage in Muskoka isn’t just about finding a place on the water. It’s about getting it right.
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February 2025 | 4 min read
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Beyond the classic cottage: Unexpected ways to live by the water in Muskoka
Melissa Bradbury, Broker at Peryle Keye Real Estate in Muskoka shares a few unique gems beyond the typical cottage experience
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