Waterfront Living
What Nobody Tells You About Buying Waterfront
Flood risk, septic rules, and regulations most buyers never see coming.
By Sarah Oland | September 19, 2025Waterfront Living
Buying and selling near water, insurance, septic and well issues, dock permits, maintenance, and the realities of year-round waterfront life.
Waterfront Living
Flood Risk and Insurance
Insurance companies are pulling back from waterfront coverage. Here is what that means.
By Sarah Oland | October 3, 2025Waterfront Living
Why Waterfront Property Taxes Keep Climbing
Assessment values, mill rates, and the tax burden on waterfront homeowners.
By Sarah Oland | October 10, 2025Waterfront Living
Septic Systems Near the Water
Rules, risks, and the real costs of maintaining a septic system on waterfront property.
By Sarah Oland | October 17, 2025Waterfront Living
Dock Permits in Ontario
What you can build, what you cannot, and why the rules are more complicated than they should be.
By Sarah Oland | October 31, 2025Waterfront Living
Aging in Place on the Waterfront
Steep slopes, isolated locations, and the challenges nobody mentions about growing older near water.
By Sarah Oland | November 7, 2025Waterfront Living
Winter on the Waterfront
Year-round waterfront life is not the same as summer weekends. Here is what it really looks like.
By Sarah Oland | November 14, 2025Waterfront Living
Shoreline Maintenance for Homeowners
Erosion control, vegetation management, and the work that keeps a waterfront property intact.
By Sarah Oland | November 28, 2025Waterfront Living
Boathouse Rules and Regulations
Permits, setbacks, and the regulations that govern boathouse construction in Ontario.
By Sarah Oland | December 5, 2025Waterfront Living
Cottage Waterfront vs Town Waterfront
The differences in services, regulations, and lifestyle between rural and urban waterfront.
By Sarah Oland | December 12, 2025Waterfront Living
Noise, Access, and Neighbour Disputes
Sound carries over water. That fact creates more waterfront conflict than property lines.
By Sarah Oland | December 26, 2025Waterfront Living
Waterfront Home Inspection Guide
What to look for beyond the standard checklist when inspecting a waterfront property.
By Sarah Oland | January 2, 2026Waterfront Living
Wells Near the Shoreline
Water quality concerns for rural waterfront properties on well water.
By Sarah Oland | January 9, 2026Waterfront Living
Waterfront Property Value Myths
Common assumptions about waterfront value that cost buyers and sellers money.
By Sarah Oland | January 23, 2026Waterfront Living
Shared Waterfront Access: Rights and Disputes
Easements, right-of-ways, and the legal conflicts around shared waterfront access.
By Sarah Oland | January 30, 2026Waterfront Living
Renting Out Your Waterfront Property
Short-term rental rules, insurance implications, and the realities of renting near water.
By Sarah Oland | February 6, 2026Waterfront Living
The Real Cost of Owning a Dock
Permits, installation, maintenance, and insurance add up faster than buyers expect.
By Sarah Oland | February 13, 2026Waterfront Living
Building Near the Water: Setbacks and Surprises
Setback requirements, survey stakes, and the regulations that catch builders off guard.
By Sarah Oland | February 20, 2026Waterfront Living
When Erosion Threatens Your Property
Options, costs, and the decisions homeowners face when the shoreline starts to move.
By Sarah Oland | March 6, 2026Waterfront Living
Selling Waterfront Property in a Changing Market
Pricing, staging, and disclosure tips for waterfront sellers.
By Sarah Oland | March 13, 2026