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Real Estate Prices in Muskoka

Real Estate House Prices in Muskoka are still unchanged since the beginning of the year in spite of the negative press.  Sales in Muskoka are consistent with previous years.   The factors influencing sales were expected to be two very separate issues.  The unseasonly warm weather in March could have sparked an early increase in sales,  …

Interest Rates to Rise?

It is only 10 days ago some banks were predicting a decline in housing prices.  Now they are adjusting the mortgage rates higher.   Do you understant why they predicted a decline in housing prices now?   Prices will remain stable in the Muskoka area this year because interest rates are still low and we can still…

Your Property Tax Appeal

If you believe your Municipal Taxes are too high you may want to appeal.  A ‘Request for Reconsideration’ must be made by March 31st of 2012.   For more information go to – MPAC.ca –  Remember it is the obligation of the Assessment Office in your area to prove your assessment is fair.   This decision was made…

Housing Imbalance on BNN

BNN today notes the TD bank believes there is a housing imbalance that is a threat to the Canadian economy.   That interpretation of the article is misleading.  The Canadian Real Estate Association, of which Muskoka Real Estate Services I nc. is a member, stated sales were up 1.4% and this is noted in the TD article.  …