When it comes to choosing your summer weekend getaway, Muskoka is a popular choice for those from the GTA, across the province and even North America. Increasingly, however, there’s a trend towards more and more families opting to call the Muskoka region home base. Here are four reasons why Muskoka is most certainly the place to be year-round.
1.Affordability
With the housing prices in Toronto reaching unaffordable levels for many families (particularly for younger families), the price of homes in the Muskoka region has proven to be a major draw. The Town of Bracebridge, for example, was actually included in one of the top places to live in Ontario with affordability being cited as just one of the reasons why this town is such a wonderful place to call home.
2. Lower Property Taxes
Just like the affordability of real estate, lower property taxes also represent another reason to consider relocating to Muskoka. As Canadian Real Estate Magazine points out, the relatively low property taxes in towns like Gravenhurst, Huntsville and Bracebridge, in addition to the variety of property options that are available in the region, have many individuals thinking about Muskoka as more than just a place to spend time in the summer months.
3. Work/Life Balance
One of the biggest perks of living in the Muskoka region is the opportunity to escape the daily grind. As many companies are now offering their employees flexible work schedules or the opportunity to work remotely, it may be possible to relocate to an amazing town, village, or completely rural spot in this area, even though your company may be located in a larger city.
With endless recreation opportunities (think swimming, hiking, camping in the summer and cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing in the winter) and the lack of a commute, living in Muskoka could make it easier to create a better balance between your work and the activities that you and your family enjoy. The shops, restaurants, sports, and local events in addition to the cozy, neighbourly feeling in every town make this region downright special.
4. Natural Beauty
Captured in poetry, art, photographs, stories and songs, the beauty of the Muskoka region is undeniable. From breathtaking forest backdrops to beautiful flowing rivers and clean lakes, living in Muskoka provides continuous access to gorgeous and inspiring scenic views and countless opportunities for nature lovers to immerse themselves in the great outdoors.
These are, of course, only four of the many reasons why Muskoka is such a great place to live. If you’re already enjoying life in Muskoka, feel free to share your reasons why you choose to call Muskoka home with us on social media.
If you don’t currently call Muskoka home, but are convinced that it is in fact the place to be, you’ll want to make sure that your move here is as smooth and stress-free as possible. Working with a real estate lawyer is a great way to remove the hassles and risks from your real estate transaction. Specializing in real estate law in Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, Huntsville and other locations in the District of Muskoka, our team at Ares Law can help you do just that. Connect with us today at 705-645-8743.
