Gary Phillips's blog

Co-ownership has become a reality for many looking to own property, especially cottages. It may be easier, more convenient, cost efficient or for estate planning. Regardless of the why, it is important to be knowledgeable about the possible implications and consequences co-ownership of property.

Keep Fido & Fluffy Safe With These No-Nonsense Tips

By: Karen Phillips 

Cottage general stores trade in far more than just food and firewood, with their most important goods being priceless.  

By Jessica Wynne Lockhart 

When Bob Laing found the one-acre plot of land on the shores of Kawigamog Lake in 1970, he knew it was going to need some work. Completely covered in bush, the lot had no hydro, no water pressure system and no road leading in—and accessing it during the wintertime would take another level of commitment. 

Written by Jessica Wynne Lockhart

The Rosseau General Store’s new shopkeepers celebrate their first year.

By Patti Vipon

We took a sample to the Public Health Unit…is that enough? 

Written by: The Phillips Team

Does winter gives you the blues? Leave them behind this year by spending winter weekends at the cottage. Read and relax by the fire, have tons of fun outdoors and experience the season’s beautiful side in Parry Sound’s winter wonderland.

By Patti Vipond

There are two important dates in a typical real estate transaction: the closing date, and the requisition date. Most people are familiar with the former, but may not fully understand the importance of the latter. Usually a week or so before closing, the requisition date is the deadline by which a purchaser’s lawyer can ask a seller’s lawyer to fix title deficiencies. What kind of problems can a thorough title search uncover?