Susan Brown's Real Estate Update ? February 2026 Facebook Website Instagram Email LinkedIn There is no substitute for experience. Hi Everyone, After a couple of spring-like days, it finally feels like we're turning a corner. Spring is just around the corner! It's certainly been a long, harsh winter with plenty of snow — wonderful for outdoor winter sports en ...

If you are thinking of selling your property this year it is an excellent time to think about listing. Many Sellers have taken their properties off the market for the winter months and there isn’t much listed for Buyers to choose from. Call me directly at 705-788-4176 or email me at susan@susanbrown.ca to talk about the current market value of your property and a marketing plan tailor-made fo ...

Chestnut Park has featured me in their February “Agent Anthology“ on their blog. Here is the article. From Lakeside Listings to Lifelong Lessons: Reflections on a Career in Muskoka BY Susan Brown, Broker Over the 36 years I’ve been a full-time Realtor in the Huntsville and Lake of Bays area, I’ve witnessed extraordinary change — not just in real estate, but in how we live, work, and con ...

Here are the revised FAQs for 2026. 1. What is fractional ownership or shared cottage ownership?It is a form of carefree, shared ownership of a vacation residence in a prime location. At Blue Water Acres, you will own a 1/10th share (Interval) of your beautifully furnished cottage as well as an undivided share of the entire property and facilities. You only pay a percentage of taxes, utiliti ...

Welcome to Blue Water Acres Picture waking up to the shimmer of Lake of Bays, breathing in the crisp Muskoka air, and stepping out onto your cottage deck with a morning coffee in hand. No packing, no hotel check-ins — just your own beautifully appointed cottage in one of Ontario's most coveted destinations. This is Blue Water Acres, and it's closer and more attainable than you might think. ...

Fractional Ownership at Blue Water Acres offers you a share of a detached, four-season cottage. You and your family have the exclusive right to use your cottage for five weeks every year. For an exceptionally reasonable price you will own a share of a beautifully designed 2 or 3 bedroom, private cottage nestled on 50 acres of Muskoka paradise. And the best of all, Ownership is carefree. All t ...

The Algonquin, The Meadowvale, The Deerview and The Muskokan Cottages

Compare to 100% Ownership of a Cottage Owning a cottage outright on Lake of Bays is expensive. The average price is more than $750,000. A decent cottage will cost more than a million dollars. Then there are your annual costs. Taxes on a million dollar cottage are about $10,000 per year. Add your insurance, hydro, other utilities, maintenance, repair and interest if you have a mortgage, and y ...

There are 4 styles of cottages at Blue Acres: The AlgonquinLarger 2 bedroom Cottage958 sq.ft. including Muskoka Room  & The MeadowvaleLarger 3 bedroom Cottage1275 sq.ft. including Muskoka Room The Deerview   2 bedroom Cottage 635 sq.ft. The MuskokanLarge 3 bedroom, 2 Storey Cottage  1389 sq.ft. incl Muskoka Room THE ALGONQUIN From $438/day or $2534/wk Larger 2 bedroo ...