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By Barry Quine, The Wayne Munden Team - Condo Specialist
(Re/Max Aboutowne Realty Corp.)
There were 4 new listings that came on the market yesterday for oakville: 1) A 2 Bedroom Townhouse FOR SALE on Baronwood Drive (West Oak Trails)2) A 4 Bedroom 2 Story Detached FOR LEASE on Hillview Crescent (Falgarwood)3) A 5 Bedroom Backsplit FOR SALE on Stewart Street (Central Oakville)4) A 3 Bedroom Sidesplit FOR RENT on Oxford Avenue (College Park) There were 4 Price Reductions in Oakville yesterday: 1) A 4 Bedroom Townhouse FOR SALE on Lazio Lane (West Oak Trails)2) A 4 Bedroom 2 Story Detached FOR SALE on Lyndhurst Drive (Joshua Creek)3) A 2 Bedroom Condominium Apartment FOR SALE on White Oaks Blvd (Falgarwood)4) A 4 Bedroom Detached 2 Story FOR SALE on Grand Oak Trail (West Oak Trails)   There were 5 Listings that SOLD in Oakville yesterday: 1) A 6 Bedroom Detached 2 Story SOLD o...
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By Eugénie Eckler, Oakville, Ontario
(Right At Home Realty Inc.)
Being a fairly new resident of Oakville; I was pleasantly surprised to have a representative from Welcome Wagon show up at my front door.  Now, I hadn't heard of this service before but it is a very welcoming visit!  What began in the 1930's in the tradition established by the pioneer women who drove covered wagons out to meet new settlers with fresh water, food and supplies- Welcome Wagon Hostesses call on friends and neighbors carrying messages from the community.  If you are a new resident of Oakville - contact Welcome Wagon for a friendly visit... info@welcomewagon.ca Other communities may have the same or a similar service...
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By Jenny Kotulak, Broker - Oakville Ontario Real Estate
(RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc., Brokerage)
Housing starts down in October says CMHCThe seasonally adjusted annual rate of housing starts was 211,800 units in October, down from 218,600 units in September, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). "The slight decrease in housing starts is the result of declines in both single-detached and multiple starts in October" said Bob Dugan, Chief Economist at CMHC's Market Analysis Centre. While overall urban starts declined in Ontario, single urban starts increased by 10.1 per cent in October.
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By Jenny Kotulak, Broker - Oakville Ontario Real Estate
(RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc., Brokerage)
Last night I had a chance to see award winning singer Michelle Wright perform at the Oakville Centre here in Oakville, Ontario. Although I had obviously heard plenty of Michelle's songs on the radio, I probably would not have attended her concert but for a friend who asked me if I would like to go along with her. Being a small, intimate venue, our seats were great and it gave us an "up close and personal" type of evening. What we didn't realize was that this was a Christmas tour that she does every year in smaller settings. Not only did we hear her past hits, but she played songs from her new Christmas CD and also songs from another new CD she has released. During the show she shared stories of her visit to Afghanistan to perform for the troops and her World Vision trips to third world...
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By Lindsay Walls, Oakville Ontario Realtor
(RE/MAX Aboutowne Realty Corp., Brokerage)
The following article was just released by RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada Inc...   Threat of global recession to hinder home sales in major Canadian housing markets in 2008 and 2009, says RE/MAX - Recovery linked to economic stability next year Global economic uncertainty weighed heavily on residential real estate activity in most major Canadian centres during the latter half of 2008.  Although the forecast for 2009 promises more of the same, most markets are expected to weather the storm, says RE/MAX.   Housing market performance will clearly be contingent on economic performance at a local, provincial, and national level in 2009.  Issues affecting the overall economy are impacting housing markets across the country and the situation is not expected to be remedied until consumer confid...
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By Jenny Kotulak, Broker - Oakville Ontario Real Estate
(RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc., Brokerage)
I'm on Facebook and my Kids are Aghast Facebook, youtube, myspace, twitter, Linkedin, flickr, Active Rain. Just a few websites part of the new phenomenam (or not so new) called Social Networking or Web 2.0. How much is too much? I started on Facebook and my kids were nervous. Was I going to invade their privacy? How private can it be if whatever is added is public to the whole universe? I hear some kids even use shadow names so their parents can't find them. What started out as a way to stay in contact with old friends and look at their photos has grown to include new friends, and business networking. There are groups to join, silly stuff to try, and lots of new lingo to learn. I graduated from Facebook to Active Rain. How passionate are REALTORS, eh? Sorry, that's the Canadian coming o...
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By Lindsay Walls, Oakville Ontario Realtor
(RE/MAX Aboutowne Realty Corp., Brokerage)
Halton Regional Council is considering  putting a freeze on 40,000 new homes slated for development in North Oakville.  Why do you ask?  The region believes they are carrying a disproportionate amount of infrastructure costs associated with the growing Oakville population (ie: new hospital requirements and expanding transportation needs).  Halton region unanimously passed council to ammend a clause in the North Oakville development plan that will allow them to freeze water and sewer pipe installation, in turn freezing development in North Oakville. You can expect some healthy debate on this topic in the coming months.  Final development application approvals will be sought in Spring '09.  Government has until this time to debate the issue and confirm government spending levels.  If the ...
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By Lindsay Walls, Oakville Ontario Realtor
(RE/MAX Aboutowne Realty Corp., Brokerage)
Commuting is a real issue for many Oakville homeowners. I myself spent years driving over 2 hours a day so I know first-hand the impact that commuting has on quality of life. If you live in the west end (Lakeshore Woods, Bronte Creek, West Oak Trails, etc) or are thinking of moving to the West end of the city, here is some good news. GO Transit recently announced that they have purchased 10 acres of land by the Bronte GO Station which they will use to create an additional 800 parking spots. Development of the land will be in two phases. The first phase calls for 400 spots to be available sometime in 2010, the remaining 400 additional spots will be developed thereafter. The current capacity at the Bronte GO is 1849 spots. Interested in knowing the reason behind all the construction work ...
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By Lindsay Walls, Oakville Ontario Realtor
(RE/MAX Aboutowne Realty Corp., Brokerage)
It is only natural to question your home investment during times of economic turbulence. While newspapers and TV broadcasts report on national and global findings, real estate conditions vary from community to community. We are certainly not experiencing a sub-prime mortgage crisis similar to the U.S. but we also don't live in a bubble. So how exactly do you determine the impact on your own home? Simply put, you need to be armed with local real estate knowledge. Like the rest of the GTA, Oakville has enjoyed a sellers market for several years with record housing prices, high turnover and quick sales. Many sellers found themselves in multiple offer situations. What we are now seeing is a return to a more balanced market meaning better buying opportunities, lower demand and longer turnaro...
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By Lindsay Walls, Oakville Ontario Realtor
(RE/MAX Aboutowne Realty Corp., Brokerage)
With great schools, safe neighbourhoods, diverse economic opportunities and a great standard of living, it is not surprising that Oakville's population is expected to grow approximately 40% in the next 15 years. The challenge for the Town of Oakville is to control the growth in a manner that maintains or increases Oakville's desirability. The recently approved North Oakville Secondary Plan was designed to do just this. "North Oakville" is the largest (and one of the few remaining) undeveloped stretches of land in Oakville. It is bordered by the area North of Dundas Street, South of Hwy 407 West of Ninth Line and East of Sixteen Mile Creek. It is the largest development plan currently underway in the Province of Ontario. After more than 5 years of planning, the Town of Oakville approved ...
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By Lindsay Walls, Oakville Ontario Realtor
(RE/MAX Aboutowne Realty Corp., Brokerage)
Calculate the Energy Efficiency of Your Home ... and get an edge on your neighbour Falling victim to rising energy costs? Thanks to a new energy assessment initiative, you can now find out exactly how energy efficient your home is. For a cost of $150 ($300 total cost less $150 Ontario Government Rebate), a licensed or independent energy advisor will perform a residential energy assessment to identify how your home uses energy and where it is being wasted. You will be given a report detailing where your energy dollars are being spent and what you can do to reduce costs. Your home will also receive an energy rating label comparing it to similar homes in your area. This service is brought to you by Natural Resources Canada, Office of Energy Efficiency. Should you choose to make some or all...
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By Gina Burgio
(VERICO Designer Mortgages Inc.)
Back on October 16, 2008, I posted my article "Canadian Dollar vs US Dollar and The Price of Oil" (see below) that was well received on ActiveRain. I found a chart recently that set out the estimated Oil Reserves by Country, so I thought that I would re-post my article with a link to this chart. Click Here to see the Chart. Canadian Dollar vs US Dollar and The Price of OilOriginally posted by me on October 16, 2008. Many people were wondering last week why the Canadian Dollar started to lose value against the US Dollar, when it appears that the USA was in greater crisis mode in comparison to Canada. Well here is why.... Canada is one of the world's largest producers of oil and holds oil reserves second only to Saudi Arabia, which makes Canada very reliant on its most prized commodity. I...
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By Jenny Kotulak, Broker - Oakville Ontario Real Estate
(RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc., Brokerage)
  www.OakvilleRealEstateBlog.ca   Monday, November 17, 2008 Moonshine and Good Fun   "There's always something happening at The Moonshine Cafe."I've taken these words directly from the Moonshine Cafe's website http://www.themoonshinecafe.com/. I was first introduced to this funky, 70's throwback coffee house/bar/live music venue a couple of months ago by one of my old high school mates that I had reconnected with at our O.T. High School reunion in May. This eclectic little spot on Kerr Street has become a meeting place of sorts since then, for a bunch of my old school chums who turn out when their schedules allow. Picture overstuffed armchairs with colourful afghans, hundreds of photos covering the walls mixed with consignment sale art work. Not your typical Oakville watering hole. Ever...
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By Jenny Kotulak, Broker - Oakville Ontario Real Estate
(RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc., Brokerage)
Great Reasons to Buy or Sell in November and December Many people feel that November and December are not good months to buy or sell a home. I don't believe there is ever a bad time of year to buy or sell. Here are my reasons why I feel these months are great opportunities.1. Unmotivated sellers take their homes off the market. Therefore there is LESS COMPETITION for serious sellers. Unmotivated sellers will put their homes back on the market in January when everyone else does. Chances are they still won't sell.2. Homes SHOW WELL over the holidays. Seasonal decorations, warm fires, wonderful smells from the kitchen entice buyers. Leave some cookies on a plate for the buyers.3.There may be LESS SHOWINGS but most showings will be SERIOUS BUYERS. People are busy at this time of year and if...
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By Ryan Chelak, Oakville & Mississauga Real, Estate Broker-Luxury
(Town-City Realty Limited, Brokerage)
If you are like me or my kids, you start getting excited this time of the year.  Time goes fast... too fast so when we can take some time to enjoy the simple pleasures life gives us we must seize the opportunity. So let's get excited.... Santa Clause is coming to the town of Oakville this weekend! Before you start to panic about holiday shopping, putting lights and decorations up take advantage of a holiday event you don't have to do anything to prepare for... most of us anyway. Santa is taking a break from his hectic schedule to join in Oakville's Santa Clause parade this weekend, Saturday November 15, 2008.  The parade is to begin at 9:00 am rain or shine.  This year is the 60th anniversary of Oakville's Santa Clause Parade and the theme is "A Child's Magical Christmas".  Having gone...
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By Barry Quine, The Wayne Munden Team - Condo Specialist
(Re/Max Aboutowne Realty Corp.)
Oakville Ontario (Falgarwood) for the month of October 2008 - Year To Date home prices in Falgarwood as a whole are up 7.62% over this time last year. The average sold price in Falgarwood was $341,579 for the month, up 7.08%  from Oct. 2007 at $317,390. On an average, sellers in Falgarwood are getting 97% of their asking price. The average days on the market for homes in Falgarwood is 32, and 10 homes sold this month in Falgarwood, up 10% from Oct. 2007 at 9 homes sold. Please feel free to email me to receive a monthly report of the Falgarwood Real Estate Market Report. Barry Quine Web: www.BarryQuine.comBlog: www.OakvilleRealEstateToday.com
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By Barry Quine, The Wayne Munden Team - Condo Specialist
(Re/Max Aboutowne Realty Corp.)
Oakville Ontario (College Park) for the month of October 2008 - Year To Date home prices in College Park as a whole are up 8.86% over this time last year. The average sold price in College Park was $357,057 for the month, up 8.1%  from Oct. 2007 at $327,990. On an average, sellers in College Park are getting 97% of their asking price. The average days on the market for homes in College Park is 36, and 4 homes sold this month in College Park, down 18.2% from Oct. 2007 at 22 homes sold. Please feel free to email me to receive a monthly report of the College Park Real Estate Market Report. Barry Quine Web: www.BarryQuine.comBlog: www.OakvilleRealEstateToday.com
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By Barry Quine, The Wayne Munden Team - Condo Specialist
(Re/Max Aboutowne Realty Corp.)
Oakville Ontario (Central Oakville) for the month of October 2008 - Year To Date home prices in Central Oakville as a whole are up 15.54% over this time last year. The average sold price in Central Oakville was $656,475 for the month, up 17.4%  from Sept. 2007 at $542,375. On an average, sellers in Central Oakville are getting 96% of their asking price. The average days on the market for homes in Central Oakville is 35, and 4 homes sold this month in Central Oakville, down 66.7% from Sept 2007 at 12 homes sold. Please feel free to email me to receive a monthly report of the Central Oakville Real Estate Market Report. Barry Quine Website: www.BarryQuine.comBlog: www.OakvilleRealEstateToday.com
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By Barry Quine, The Wayne Munden Team - Condo Specialist
(Re/Max Aboutowne Realty Corp.)
Oakville Ontario (Bronte) for the month of October 2008 - Year To Date home prices in Bronte as a whole are up 10.59% over this time last year. The average sold price in Bronte was $452,393 for the month, up 3.26%  from Sept. 2007 at $437,657. On an average, sellers in Bronte are getting 96% of their asking price. The average days on the market for homes in Bronte is 41, and 16 homes sold this month in Bronte, down 38.5% from Sept 2007 at 26 homes sold. Note that prices are still edging up but the number of units selling is considerably lower. Please feel free to email me to receive a monthly report of the Bronte Real Estate Market Report. Barry Quine Website: www.BarryQuine.comBlog: www.OakvilleRealEstateToday.com
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