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Buying a cottage in Muskoka is easy to dream about. Knowing what you’re actually buying is another story.

For the first episode of Out of Office, Legacy North’s Steven Gallant sits down with Andrew Keith of Team Muskoka Realty / RE/MAX to talk about buying, building and living in Muskoka.

Over a Tread Lightly from Muskoka Brewery, they get into the Muskoka real estate market, waterfront properties, vacant land, building versus buying and some of the things buyers don’t always think about until it’s too late.

🎙️ In This Episode

• What’s happening in the Muskoka real estate market?
• Waterfront vs. mainland properties
• The Big Three vs. smaller Muskoka lakes
• Buying an existing cottage vs. building new
• What to know before buying vacant land
• Zoning, setbacks, septic, access and site conditions
• What does it actually cost to build in Muskoka?
• Construction cost vs. resale value
• The $100,000 mistakes buyers should avoid

⚠️ Tread Lightly Before You Buy

One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation is simple:

Don’t just ask, “Do I love this property?”
Ask, “Can I actually do what I want to do with this property?”

The cheapest property isn’t always the cheapest property to develop. Build your team early, understand the land and do the homework before you buy.

🍺 What’s In The Glass?

Tread LightlyMuskoka BreweryLight Lager • 4%

🎤 Our Guest

Andrew KeithTeam Muskoka Realty / RE/MAX

Born and raised in Bracebridge, Andrew brings generations of Muskoka roots along with experience in both the marine and real estate industries.

🏗️ About Out of Office

Out of Office is about the people, places and ideas shaping life in Muskoka, Simcoe County and cottage country.

Presented by Legacy North Construction Management.

Grab a drink. We’re officially Out of Office.