The Real Estate Book for Muskoka, Simcoe County and Haliburton 17-02

SIMCOE COUNTY, MUSKOKA & HALIBURTON

HOME & LIFESTYLE GUIDE VOLUME 17, ISSUE 2

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this Exquisite 194 acre farm.

Dan Pinckard B.A, Broker, CCC Re/Max Professionals North Brokerage Direct/Text: 705-787-5300 muskokarealestate@gmail.com www.DANPINCKARD.com

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Tom Harsanyi Sales Rep Cell: 705-783-6600 harsanyi@vianet.ca www.MuskokaRealEstateInfo.com

5 Brunel Road, Huntsville, ON P1H 2A8

Text RBHDLVM to 844-928-0132 COMPLETELY REBUILT CENTURY HOME IN THE QUAINT TOWN OF KEARNEY, AND A SHORT 20 MINUTES DRIVE FROM HUNTSVILLE. This home been completely rebuilt and is practically a brand new home. Property located in town right across the public boat slips and water access for swimming, as well a short 300 foot walk to a fabulous sandy beach.

This home consist of huge, bright rooms. With 3 large bedrooms, 3 baths, and a gorgeous private backyard. This home would make a great family home or investment. Great potential for an incredible income potential on short term rental bases. Just listed at $749,000

Text RBHDLVK to 844-928-0132 THIS PROPERTY FEATURES 142 ACRES OF PARADISE AND A 45 MINUTE DRIVE NORTH OF HUNTSVILLE. Approximately 15-20 acres of cleared land with the rest being a mixed matured forest. Old homestead with original farm house of little or no value. 33 foot mobile home in good shape to provide shelter while you build your dream home here.

This property also includes over a 1000 feet frontage on Hamilton lake. Short drive away from other larger lakes and the town of South River. Just listed at $539,000

Text RBGZCQF to 844-928-0132 WORLD CLASS DEERHURST RESORT IN MAGICAL MUSKOKA SETTING. Spacious 3 bedroom, 3 bath condo in this fabulous resort with all the amenities any resort could offer. This top floor unit currently is on the rental program, providing great income. New owner can choose to keep it on this program or remove it for personal use. The condo is selling fully furnished and equipped. Just listed at $599,900

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KAYLEY SPALDING SALES

R E P R E S E N TAT I V E

PENINSULA LAKE $4,749,900 Truly exceptional offering of this executive waterfront estate on pristine Peninsula Lake in Huntsville, resting on a private 4.9-acre wooded property in an exclusive location offering excellent year-round amenities.

FAIRY LAKE $1,395,000 This immaculate unit boasts 1,879 sq ft of living space showcasing high end features and finishes throughout, including top of the line kitchen featuring large island with waterfall quartz countertop, and tasteful herringbone backsplash.

MODERN HOME $1,695,000 Over the top modern masterpiece resting on a 59.8-acre retreat style property. Open concept entryway to the living room with ambient wood burning fireplace, oversized kitchen with ample cupboard space, and elongated dining room.

CRAFTSMAN STYLE $1,545,000 This immaculate bungalow boasts 2,695 sq ft of living space with high end features and finishes throughout.

Open concept kitchen and dining area, impressive great room with warm wood accented cathedral ceiling and ambient gas fireplace.

PENINSULA LAKE $3,595,000 Incredible 2.1-acre waterfront property offering 595 ft of shoreline on Peninsula Lake. This 2,510 sq ft cottage welcomes fabulous opportunities to renovate or rebuild on this large footprint located close to the water with panoramic views.

DOE LAKE $1,895,000 Boasting 3 spacious bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and open concept principal rooms showcasing vaulted ceiling and gas fireplace. Gourmet kitchen including large island with breakfast bar, granite countertops and sink looking out to the rolling field.

MUSKOKA RIVER $1,479,000 Solid, stone wrapped bungalow that is move in ready with 2,007 sq ft of living space to call your own! The main level offers bright modern kitchen with side entry from the deck, open concept dining and living room with statement fireplace.

EXECUTIVE HOME $1,349,900 Incredible offering of this stunning executive bungalow with finished walkout basement and 45' inground pool in the backyard, situated on a beautiful 2.35-acre property on desirable Skyhills Road in Huntsville.

FAIRY LAKE $2,695,000 The main level welcomes you inside to the open foyer with curved staircase, formal living room with wet bar and gas fireplace, spacious formal dining room provides great natural light and lake view, functional kitchen with centre island.

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Muskoka, Simcoe County & Haliburton With the Winter holding off, we can take the time to enjoy the beauty in an extended Fall. With the leaves still changing colours, Fall is always a great time to explore new homes and explore their beauty.

For the current state of Real Estate in the Simcoe County including Barrie, we see that all residential homes have decreased by 28.3% in terms of sales, while the average sale price has increased 28.8% to $835,397. Detached homes have also decreased in sales at -36.1% with the average sale price for October at $874,702. Condominiums have also decreased by 29.8% with an average sale price of $508,004.

The current total units sold and average price for the Simcoe County 2021 Year-to-date is currently respectively 8,792 units, with average price of $783,229.

The communities who have experienced an average price % change (Oct. 2021 over Sept 2021) decrease include: Adjala-Torsorontio, Barrie, Clearview, Innisfil, Midland, Orillia, Tay Tiny. The communities with an increase include: Wasaga Beach, Springwater, Secern, Ramara, Penetanguishene, Oro-Medonte, New Tecumseth, Essa, Collingwood, Bradford/West Gwillimbury Get your Christmas message out to your clients and potential clients. We can create a beautiful ad and message for you to share your well wishes with all.

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Exquisite 194 acre farm estate North of Huntsville complete with outpost cabin and Trout stream.

ESTATE Listed at $1,875,000

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4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms 2807 Square Feet 194 Acres Oversized 2 car attached garage 5 stall attached stable and chicken coop 2 additional barns/horse shelters

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When selling a home to families it is always good to consider their needs.

Creating a space that appeals to families can help to encourage a sense of connection with the home. When creating a space that is safe and fun for children consider the following: Know the school districts around the area.

Create a children's play area or fun room.

Create a great outdoor living space that children can have fun in.

Ensure the kitchen is family friendly.

Create bedrooms that children would love to live in.

Family entertainment spaces.

Consider the different ages of children that might live in the space.

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REPAIRS BEFORE WINTER WILL EQUAL M A J O R S AV I N G S According to the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Energy Saver Guide, the typical U.S. family spends at least $2,200 per year on home utility bills, and heating and cooling accounts for the biggest portion – approximately 48 percent. The DOE says that those bills could be reduced by up to 25 percent by taking steps to efficiently manage those systems and by making repairs around the home.

Contact your trusted service contractor and enlist their help to make the following repairs now, in the fall, for major savings this winter.

REPLACE DRAFTY WINDOWS AND DOORS: Old, drafty windows can let cold air in, while letting warm air from the inside escape. This causes your heating system to work overtime. If you have old windows that need replacing, get new ones that seal tightly to help reduce infiltration.

Same with doors: installing a new, thicker door will keep cold air out and warm air in.

ADJUST THE TEMPERATURE: When families are home and awake, set the thermostat as low as is comfortable. When asleep or out of the house, turn the thermostat back 10 to 15 degrees for eight hours and save around 10 percent a year on heating and cooling bills. A great way to do this is to get a smart thermostat installed so that you can set the temperature from anywhere.

If you aren’t ready for new windows, get your contractor to install operable window coverings.

The coverings give you the flexibility to choose whether to keep them open or closed for privacy, will maximize natural light, take advantage of heat from the sun in the winter, and come next summer, will reduce heat gain. Options include shades, blinds, draperies or curtains, and some shutters.

FIND AND SEAL LEAKS: Have your contractor go around the house and search for air leaks. Seal any air leaks around utility cut-throughs for pipes (“plumbing penetrations”), gaps around chimneys and recessed lights in insulated ceilings, and unfinished spaces behind cupboards and closets. Your contractor should also add caulk or weather stripping to seal air leaks around leaky doors and windows.

MAINTAIN HEATING SYSTEMS: Schedule a service for the heating system. Find out what maintenance is required to keep the heating system operating efficiently. Replace the furnace filter once a month, or as needed.

Reach out to your local home service provider to walk around your home, inspecting it for any repairs that need to be made to make your home more energy efficient in the winter. The savings from your bills can help offset the cost of the repairs!

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COMPLETELY RENOVATED YEAR ROUND HOME with 3 SITTING ON 86 TO EXPLORE AND ENJOY. This 3 bedroom, 1 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom and a huge front and back yard bathroom home, with open concept kitchen/living, double attached close to downtown Huntsville. $239,900 MLS 40177904 garage and separate detached garage. $849,900 MLS 40185796

REMARKABLE HOME. Give Wyatt a call/ text or email SPACIOUS SIDE BY SIDE DUPLEX offers 3 bdrms, 1 bthrm in to find out what your property is worth or to have a look each unit, separate entrances, furnaces, meters and 5 acres at some available listings. $1,498,995 MLS 40148416 of land. Very unique property. $799,900 MLS 40184052

TWO 6 ACRE PRIVATE BUILDING LOTS just minutes north of Huntsville. Close to all amenities in both Huntsville and Novar. MLS#40175144. $175,000 per lot MLS 40175139 Call, text or email Wyatt to see what your property is worth in today’s market OR for more info on these or any other listing.

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BE SMART about SMART HOME SAFETY Smart home technology has made our daily lives easier and more automated, but it also opened the virtual door to intruders and hackers. As smart home technology grows, so do the risks of being hacked, which can stop some customers from adopting these amazing technologies for their homes. There have been some scary stories lately of hackers tapping into security cameras and other technology, but with the proper precautions, you will make your home incredibly safe from hackers.

Keep your smart home safe with these tips USE STRONG PASSWORDS We’ve all heard it countless times, but having a strong password really is the first step against hackers and is enough to keep most out of your devices. However, many people prioritize creating passwords that are easy to remember (or that don’t change) over their home’s security. The best passwords are a combination of capital and lowercase letters, numbers and special characters. Longer, “pass phrases” or sentences also work well. As a rule of thumb, change your passwords every time you add a new device to the network, or at least every few months.

UPDATE APPS AND FIRMWARE Most people generally remember to update their smartphone apps but updating the apps and firmware in smart devices around the house can be a different story. Just like mobile apps, smart devices are constantly being updated and often come out with updates to increase performance, remove bugs, or improve safety.

Using an old version of a device’s firmware makes it easier for hackers to attack because the firmware is vulnerable and not running at its full potential.

BE SELECTIVE WITH SMART HOME DEVICES

WATCH THE WI-FI NETWORK

The growth of smart home technology means that not every product is created equally. Before bringing something into your home that could put your privacy and safety at risk, be sure to do your research. In general, use products from brands you are familiar with—bigger brands typically have more updates and better customer service just in case hacking does occur.

Putting smart home devices on a public wireless internet network makes them much easier to hack and makes them more visible to hackers.

Instead, opt for a private home network that has a strong password and network protection. To be even safer, security experts recommend putting your smart home devices on a separate wireless network from your home computer, which greatly reduces the risk of hacking across devices.

TURN OFF UNUSED DEVICES It can be tempting to always leave every device plugged in and turned on, but that just gives hackers more opportunities to find a way in.

Powering down your router or smart home devices that don’t need to be on all the time, can keep your network more secure.

Smart home devices are powerful tools, but by following these tips, you’ll increase their safely and help keep digital intruders out of your home.

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Rustic and well-loved seasonal A Frame cottage nestled in the trees with southern exposure on the South River and on a A lovingly and meticulously renovated country home set year round road. $359,900 upon 194 spectacular acres the likes of which are beyond rare. This home features a huge main floor living room with soaring ceilings, double sided wood-burning fire place, large country kitchen and dining area. A huge main floor primary bedroom, main floor bath, and laundry. Come for the day, stay for a lifetime. $1,875,000

Have it all: over 100 acres with river, ATV trails, easily winterized seasonal cottage, large double garage and adjacent to 100's of acres of Crown Land all on a year round road! $599,000

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Beautiful Home nestled on a 44 acre lot offering your own private trails to explore by ATV, snow shoeing or x country skiing. The ultimate country setting yet only 15 minutes to all the amenities of Bracebridge or Huntsville. This perfect family home has a large eat in kitchen is perfect for entertaining. $1,085,000

Text RBHJXWM to 844-928-0132 Charming 2 bedroom + den home on a beautiful, treed, private lot on a dead-end road. This tastefully decorated home exudes comfort and warmth, with many improvements over recent years. There is a propane fireplace on the upper level, and a wood stove on the walk-out lower level to keep you toasty on those cold winter nights. This property is sure to impress! $599,900

Text RBHFFSF to 844-928-0132 Absolute Privacy!! 16 acres and 1960 feet of waterfront on beautiful Beaver Lake with 6 miles of boating through the Town of Kearney. Large Bunkie, trails and solid STR income. $1,899,000

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Newly severed 16 + acre parcel on highly desirable Harp Lake Road. Varied topography with primarily deciduous trees and several stands of conifers around the property. This stunning and rare property is also located just a short drive to downtown Huntsville.

Property subject to agreement with Town of Huntsville available from listing brokerage. $324,900

Fantastic opportunity to begin your lakefront cottage lifestyle on prestigious Lake of Bays. This updated, turn key, immaculately clean cottage is only steps to the lake and offers 2 bedrooms, 3 piece bath, screened gazebo in a private wooded setting. The waterfront is perfect for swimming, canoeing or just longing in the sun. Enjoy your morning coffee sitting on the dock with stunning lake views . Start your waterfront dream now! $474,900