MLS Area Stats & Trends March 2012

Muskoka Haliburton MLS stats for March 2012 and Market Trends

OTTAWA – March 15, 2012 – According to statistics released today by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), national resale housing activity improved in February 2012 after having declined in January. Highlights:

• Home sales rose 1.4% from January to February.
• Actual (not seasonally adjusted) activity was up 8.6% from February 2011 levels.
• The number of newly listed homes climbed 1.9% from January to February.
• The national sales-to-new listings ratio was little changed, remaining firmly in balanced territory.
• The national average home price advanced 2.0% on a year-over-year basis in February.

OTTAWA – March 5 2012 – The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has updated its quarterly forecast for home sales activity via the Multiple Listing Service^® (MLS^®) Systems of Canadian real estate Boards and Associations in 2012, and extended it to 2013.National home sales activity for 2012 and 2013 is projected to remain roughly on par with the 10 year average for annual activity, as interest rates remain low and further economic and job growth continue to support Canada’s housing market. Read More - http://creanews.ca/2012/03/05/

The Bank of Canada kept its trend-setting Bank Rate at 1.25 per cent on March 8^th, 2012. This marks the 12^th consecutive policy meeting in which borrowing costs have been left unchanged. Read More - http://creanews.ca/2012/03/08/bank-of-canada-keeps-interest-rates-on-hold-3/

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$79,900.00 - 2 Homes - Live in one, Rent the Other (NEW PRICE)

2 Homes located on the same lot - 2 bedroom & 3 bedroom. Live in one and rent the other one out. Or open a B&B in one and live in the other. Centrally located in downtown Temagami. Walk to restaurants, shops and the waterfront. Both homes are vacant and ready to move in. Owner may assist in financing. Unique family property or nice income potential! Temagami is located on Hwy 11 north approx. 1 hour from North Bay.

About Temagami - Temagami has old growth pine forests, smooth blue waters, brilliantly white powder snow, and bountiful fish and wildlife. Over the centuries, people have been drawn to the area as if by a magnet.Temagami is truly an adventurer's mecca. This area is legendary for its canoeing, back country hiking, camping, fishing, and snowmobiling. Contact Janine Scott, Real Estate Broker for more information. Temagami maps: http://www.temagami.ca/pagesmith/55

Town of Temagami Bylaws  http://www.temagami.ca/index.php?module=filecabinet&uop=view_folder&folder_id=6

$204,900.00 - Delta Grandview Resort Condo ~ Huntsville, Muskoka

Leased ! Cozy condo in Muskoka! Perfect for full time residents or a seasonal retreat. One bedroom condominium located at the sought after Delta Grandview Resort on Fairy Lake. 5 Minutes to Hidden Valley Resort, so go skiing all day and come home to relax in front of your own wood burning fireplace. Two walk outs to the balcony from the living room and the master bedroom. Ideal waterfront location, close to shopping, restaurants, walking, bike trails and a world class golf course all at your doorstep. Close to Muskoka's great attractions, marinas, events and Algonquin Park. Don`t miss out! This unit is also for lease.

$219,900.00 - Year Round Recreation Fun - SOLD

Hidden Valley Cottage or Home You Decide  "ANOTHER SOLD"

Enjoy the Muskoka sunsets at your very own Chalet in Hidden Valley. This 4 bedroom home boasts a stone fireplace for those cozy winter nights and a wrap around deck for those hot summer nights. Walk out onto your private deck with your morning coffee and view the ski hill across the road. Plenty of space with a finished basement with partly finished walk out. Deeded access to one of Huntsville`s premier beach on Penn lake. DIRECTIONS

$299,950.00 - Expansive Waterfront & Acreage

Private Waterfront Acreage
A playground like no other-522 acres, 2700ft shoreline on the Magnetawan River.
The property is located minutes from the town of Burks Falls,
fronts on 2 municipally maintained roads and is approx 25 min. from Huntsville.
Very good road through the property with many trails. Possible severances.Wildlife abounds. Environmentally protected zones on the property. Watch the sun set from the sandy beach waterfront. The Magnetawan River offers miles of boating with direct access into Cecebe and Ahmic Lakes. Enjoy solitude yet only minutes to town. Property is being sold "as is, where is".

$374,900.00 - Gorgeous Point of Land ~ Waterfront & Acreage

Very private location with fantastic views of the lake in all seasons!

Build your dream year round vacation home on this spectacular acreage. Gorgeous point of land with scenic views and private sandy beach cove. Well treed lot with driveway in and hydro at lot line. Improvements include; some clearing has been done, deck and gazebo at water`s edge, 2 small buildings and a canoe rack. Great lake for family fun - swimming, boating, tubing, canoeing, fishing and exploring!
Canoe access into Algonquin Park and plenty of crown lands and trails to roam around on. Truly a premier location with wonderful privacy! Building options / plans available. Located approx 26kms from Huntsville, Muskoka.  Just a short drive to Dwight or Huntsville with top notch amenities. Call to view now!

$399,900.00 - Year Round Cottage / Residence Temagami

This beautiful cottage or residence is located on Lake Temagami within walking distance to town. The many features include; excellent privacy, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, finished lower level, 2 fireplaces, large sun room, great open floor plan, south west exposure, wrap around deck, large dock and beautiful well treed property with towering pines. Enjoy in all seasons with town water, sewer & garbage pickup. Come take a look at this vacation home today. Located in the village of Temagami, approx. 1 hr from North Bay. Temagami has old growth pine forests, smooth blue waters, brilliantly white powder snow, and bountiful fish and wildlife. Over the centuries, people have been drawn to the area as if by a magnet.Temagami is truly an adventurer's mecca. This area is legendary for its canoeing, back country hiking, camping, fishing, and snowmobiling. TEMAGAMI Maps www.temagami.ca/pagesmith/55 Contact Janine Scott, Real Estate Broker for details 705-788-4930 or janine@janinescott.com

$439,900.00 - Muskoka Commercial Property

Busy year round restaurant situated in a prime Muskoka location. Located on the busy Hwy 60 corridor to Algonquin Park. Best high visibility restaurant in area. Minutes from Huntsville or to world famous Algonquin Park. Situated beside a thriving motel which relies on the restaurant to service their clientele. The building has been completely renovated and upgraded. Potential to expand business hours beyond the current operation. Fully licensed with 900 sq.ft patio. Large parking lot with double entrances. Snowmobile trail access across the road. Fully functioning turn key business. Many other commercial opportunities for this great location and building if a restaurant is not what you are looking for. Recent re-zoning allows a residence to be constructed on the property. Possible financing available. Visit www.moosecafe.ca Note: Owner is registered real estate broker

Directions Hwy 60 east towards Dwight, beside Dwight Village Motel - 18kms from Huntsville

$887,900.00 - YOUR NEW CUSTOM COTTAGE

Oxtongue Lake ~ Privacy & New Vacation Home

A perfect combination of a generous sized 8 acre lot and a fabulous new vacation home. The open designed cottage / home features vaulted ceilings, bright & spacious living areas, screened Muskoka Room, covered deck, large deck overlooking the lake. Customize with your personal style with your colour choices and the many finish options and upgrades. Constructed by one of Muskoka`s premier builders with a long list of happy and satisfied cottage owners. The 1000 feet of lakefront ensures your privacy. The property is well treed and gently sloped to the lake. A private sandy cove beach is just perfect for lazy afternoons. A great sized lake for all your watersports, boating and canoeing. This area is perfect for outdoor adventures with lots of crown lands and trails. Contact Janine for more details. Buyers are able to view a similar cottage already constructed for a better prospective. Located approx. 26kms from Huntsville, Muskoka.