Spring is in full swing here in Muskoka, and the real estate market is showing all the signs of a busy season ahead. More listings are coming on every day, and inventory for the spring looks promising—great news for buyers who have been waiting for the right opportunity.

Wishing you and your family a fun and relaxing May 24 weekend—the unofficial kickoff to summer in Muskoka! Whatever your weekend plans look like, we hope you get to enjoy some dock time. The water’s still quite cold, but there’s nothing like a quick dip to make you feel alive. Here’s to warm days, lake breezes, and everything we love about this season in cottage country.

Dave, Mel & Jason 

In this edition:

• Families overtake retirees as top buyers in Canada’s recreational market, report says
• Should home prices go down? “No,” says Canada’s new housing minister
• Whats on tap for the Bracebridge 150 Community Celebration
• Baysville is getting a Splash Pad

News & Updates

A few good reads

• Ontario’s cottage market is ‘more or less paused’ due to tariffs, but prices are still expected to rise
• Should home prices go down? “No,” says Canada’s new housing minister
• Financial Stability Report —2025
• Families overtake retirees as top buyers in Canada’s recreational market, report says
• Province introduces new bill that it says would help build homes and infrastructure faster and smarter
• Township aiming for completion of new Baysville playground and splash pad this summer
• Plans moving forward for a new outdoor skating facility in Novar
• Smile Cookie Campaign a huge success for area schools
• Fire department urges residents to be cautious and FireSmart as wildfire risk increases

MSee’s In Muskoka