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Oakville, ON Real Estate News

By Barry Quine, The Wayne Munden Team - Condo Specialist
(Re/Max Aboutowne Realty Corp.)
FOR MORE INFORMATION INCLUDING PRICES, PICTURES, ADDRESSES & MORE PLEASE CALL BARRY QUINE at (905) 399-1069. There were 31 new listings that came on the market today for oakville: 1) A 6 Bedroom Detached Backsplit FOR SALE on Pinegrove Rd (West Oakville)2) A 6 Bedroom Detached 2-Story FOR RENT on Tesla Crescent (Joshua Creek)3) A 4 Bedroom Detached 2-Story FOR SALE on River Oaks Boulevard (River Oaks) 4) A 4 Bedroom Detached 2-Story FOR SALE on Brookhaven Crescent (West Mount)5) A 3 Bedroom Detached Bungalow FOR SALE on Dalewood Drive (Morrison)6) A 3 Bedroom Condominium Townhouse FOR SALE on Westview Terrace (West Oak Trails)7) A 3 Bedroom Detached 2-Story FOR SALE on Carpenters Circle (Glen Abbey)8) A 3 Bedroom Freehold Townhouse FOR RENT on Dashwood Drive (West Oak Trails)9) A 4 Bedr...
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By Lindsay Walls, Oakville Ontario Realtor
(RE/MAX Aboutowne Realty Corp., Brokerage)
By now, most of us have probably seen enough HGTV to realize that preparing your home for sale or “home staging” is a critical part of the home selling process.  While most buyers tell me they can see beyond cosmetic issues such as paint colours, decor and furniture placement, the reality is that homes that look good, inevitably sell faster and for top dollar.  When you remove the emotional attachment to your home by decluttering, depersonalizing, and neutralizing, you are left with a space that buyers instantly connect with.  All of a sudden a buyer starts mentally moving their own things in. Hiring home staging consultants has always been part of the services I provide to my clients.  I’ve seen the benefits first hand and can’t stress its importance enough.  Many people gloss over the...
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By Ryan Chelak, Oakville & Mississauga Real, Estate Broker-Luxury
(Town-City Realty Limited, Brokerage)
  Bronte Creek Provincial Park is hosting their annual Maple Syrup Festival beginning February 28, 2009, and the following weekends in March and daily on March break from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (March 16- 20th).    "Being apart of co-ordinating the Maple Syrup Festival has been an amazing experience.  The park is a truly enchanting place to be and it is the perfect place to host a maple syrup festival.  The festival is traditional  and incorporates maple sugar demonstrations, delicious  pancakes, historical buildings, wagon rides, artifacts and on-going activities that are high quality for a low cost." - Angela Vincent, Assistant Event Coordinator    Guests of the Maple Syrup Festival will be treated to free wagon rides that take you to a heated pancake house where you can enjoy fresh p...
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By Lindsay Walls, Oakville Ontario Realtor
(RE/MAX Aboutowne Realty Corp., Brokerage)
  The Chinese use two brush strokes to write the word ‘crisis’.  One brush stroke stands for danger; the other for opportunity.  In a crisis, be aware of the danger – but recognize the opportunity. John F. Kennedy               For a few months now we’ve heard all about the economy.  Opinions are being given everywhere we turn – on the radio, on our tv’s, in our living rooms, as we talk to our friends and family.  There is no doubt that we are living in interesting economic times but as we hear more and more opinions on the subject, I’m starting to see a trend emerge with home buyers who are looking at the sluggish economy as a fantastic opportunity. I continually meet first time home owners who are interested in understanding the market and all the incentives available to them.  I am a...
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By Jenny Kotulak, Broker - Oakville Ontario Real Estate
(RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc., Brokerage)
The boundaries for the real estate neighbourhood in Oakville known as Central Oakville are the Sixteen Mile Creek to the East, Dorval Drive to the West, Speers Road to the North and Lake Ontario to the south.  Central Oakville offers a mix of home styles.  Being central to the downtown core and the harbour, it is not known for entry level priced homes.  Many of the one time cottages south of Lakeshore Road have been torn down and replaced with large luxury homes.  Overlooking the harbour are exclusive townhomes built on property that was once a factory.  The original cottages in this area once housed the hired help for the wealthy who owned estates along Oakville's lakeshore.  Many homes in the Queen Mary Drive and Stewart Street area were built  just after WW2 and most are bungalows an...
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By Jenny Kotulak, Broker - Oakville Ontario Real Estate
(RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc., Brokerage)
  It's cold here in Oakville.  Damn cold.  And the snow keeps piling up.  But what have I been doing lately?  Running around all the different neighbourhoods in  Oakville with my trusty digital camera taking pictures for my blog to post to Localism.com  No one else in Oakville has posted any photos so I'm on a tear.  What I didn't expect was to be so amazed by some of the winter sights I was able to capture and and experience first hand.  For those of you who live close to a lake or any body of water, I think you often take it for granted and not enjoy what it has to offer.  Trudging through the deep snow to position myself to catch the harbour freezing up, the pier, lonely benches, ducks and geese, I forgot about the cold and realized these were real picture perfect moments.  What do t...
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By Tara Sales
(Re/Max Aboutowne Realty Corp., Brokerage)
what do I have to do to get a fabulous listing to sell? I have done the usual suspects DROP the price, perfectly stage the home, done agent & public open houses, dropped flyers, door knocked and done a video tour which you can see on my website www.TaraSalesRealEstate.com I'm running out of ideas.  I have also had the place listed for 2.5/mos then took it off we are now back on with a fresh low price. Does anyone out there have any other creative ideas on how I can get this one sold? Your advice is appreciated :) Cheers,Tara
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By Jenny Kotulak, Broker - Oakville Ontario Real Estate
(RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc., Brokerage)
Glen Abbey, a popular Oakville neighbourhood was a planned community which began development in 1981.  What was once 1000 acres of farmland grew quickly to include a variety of different types of dwellings, parks, open space, schools, churches, trails and bike paths.  And let's not forget the world famous Glen Abbey Golf Course, home to the Canadian Open and designed by Jack Nicklaus.  Glen Abbey Golf Course overlooks the banks of the 16 Mile Creek which is the eastern boundary for this neighbourhood.  Glen Abbey sits north of the Queen Elizabeth Way highway and stretches to Upper Middle Road to the north and Bronte Road to the west. The prestigious homes of Fairway Hills overlook the golf course with many backing onto the holes themselves. Dorval Crossing shopping plazas at the south e...
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By Jenny Kotulak, Broker - Oakville Ontario Real Estate
(RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc., Brokerage)
We have a new statutory holiday here in Ontario.  It is called Family Day and it will be observed on the third Monday of every February.  It was actually a campaign promise made good by our Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty, delivered the day after his Liberal Party was re-elected Oct. 10, 2008. There is a lot of controversy over this decisiion as it seems many people will not get the day off to spend with their families.  Schools will be closed and of course the banks and government offices will close their doors.  Many Ontarians are pleased with the announcement but some economists are estimating that the cost of the day off will come in at between $500 million and $2 billion dollars, by way of holiday and overtime pay, and loss of productivity and revenue. I guess that remains to be se...
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By Jenny Kotulak, Broker - Oakville Ontario Real Estate
(RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc., Brokerage)
Localism Neighbourhood -- Bronte Although the Village of Bronte officially became part of the Town of Oakville in 1954, it still retains its own unique charm, making it a thriving attraction for tourists and locals alike.  Many homeowners in this neighbourhood have grown up here and refuse to live anywhere else.  Located on the shores of Lake Ontario, this area contains a real mix of housing.  High rise apartments and condos stand amongst small cottages, upscale townhomes, lakeside estates, and large lots being redeveloped.  Low rise condos sit atop boutiques and small businesses, overlooking Bronte harbour.  Power boats and sail boats sit alongside the Bronte Harbour Yacht Club. The Bronte Harbour Outer Marina is a fairly recent addition to the area and  is home to boats big and small....
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By Barry Quine, The Wayne Munden Team - Condo Specialist
(Re/Max Aboutowne Realty Corp.)
There were 14 new listings that came on the market yesterday for oakville: 1) A 3 Bedroom Townhouse FOR SALE on Springforest Drive (Bronte Creek)2) A 2 Bedroom Condo Townhouse FOR RENT on English Rose Lane (Wedgewood Creek)3) A 4 Bedroom Condo Apartment FOR SALE on Marlborough Court 4) A 4 Bedroom Detached 2-Story FOR SALE on Highland Road (Central Oakville)5) A 4 Bedroom Detached 2-Story FOR SALE on Whistling Springs Crescent (Westmount)6) A 5 Bedroom Detached 2-Story FOR SALE on Balsam Drive (Old Oakville)7) A 3 Bedroom 2-Story Link FOR SALE on Ridgewood Court (Glen Abbey)8) A 3 Bedroom Detached Bungalow FOR RENT on Alscot Crescent (Wedgewood Creek)9) A 2 Bedroom Detached 2-Story FOR SALE on Reynolds Street (Old Oakville)10) A 3 Bedroom 3-Story Condo Townhouse FOR SALE on Mowat Avenue...
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By Jenny Kotulak, Broker - Oakville Ontario Real Estate
(RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc., Brokerage)
 The real estate boundaries for Southwest Oakville are  Dorval Drive to the east, Third Line to the west, Rebecca Street to the north and the shores of Lake Ontario to the south. This mature area boasts tree lined streets, and offers many different styles of homes including two storey, bungalow and split level designs.  This is a neighbourhood of all detached homes. The average sized lot is about 75 feet by 150 ft.  but there are some lots up to a half acre.  Most of the homes in the area were built in the 1960's and 1970's.  Over the years many new homes have replaced the smaller, older bungalows and many homeowners refuse to move from the area and update and renovate instead.  Because of this, there is a low turnover, which keeps the prices up. Southwest Oakville has always been a des...
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By Barry Quine, The Wayne Munden Team - Condo Specialist
(Re/Max Aboutowne Realty Corp.)
There were 14 new listings that came on the market yesterday for oakville: 1) A 3 Bedroom Condominium Townhouse FOR SALE on Brays Lane (Glen Abbey)2) A 3 Bedroom Detached 2-Story FOR SALE on Craigleith Road (Joshua Creek)3) A 4 Bedroom Detached 2-Story FOR SALE on Ribble Crescent (Bronte Creek)4) A 4 Bedroom Detached 2-Story FOR SALE on Mistwell Crescent (Bronte)5) A 5 Bedroom Detached 2-Story FOR SALE on Cavendish Court (Morrison)6) A 4 Bedroom Detached Bungalow FOR SALE on Wedgewood Drive (Morrison)7) A 4 Bedroom Detached Bungalow FOR SALE on Westdale Road (Southwest Oakville)8) A 4 Bedroom Detached 2-Story FOR SALE on English Rose Lane (Wedgewood Creek)9) A 6 Bedroom Detached 2-Story FOR SALE or LEASE on Forestbrook Road (Glen Abbey)10) A 4 Bedroom Detached 2-Story FOR SALE on Lapsle...
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By Jenny Kotulak, Broker - Oakville Ontario Real Estate
(RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc., Brokerage)
Travel south on Trafalgar Road from the Queen Elizabeth Way and you will enter into Old Oakville, an area of character homes on mature tree lined streets.  Many historic homes are located between Lakeshore Road and the shores of Lake Ontario.  Downtown Oakville offers upscale boutiques, world class restaurants, century old churches, cosy cafes, Oakville Harbour and much more.  The price of real estate in Old Oakille ranges from $500,000 + to multi - million dollars.   Most of the homes in Old Oakville are older detached but there is also a selection of upscale townhomes and condos. Because this area is one of the more expensive in Oakville to live in, there are very few first time buyer homes available.   Public schools located in this area are Brantwood and New Central.  MacLachlan Co...
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By Eugénie Eckler, Oakville, Ontario
(Right At Home Realty Inc.)
I moved to Oakville, Ontario last year and LOVE it... What a beautiful place to call home and raise a family- no kids yet but hopefully one day... We take our dogs on walks along the dozens of trails here...  Our home backs on to a ravine... Only a 5 minute drive to the lake and an adorable 'downtown' community that boast tons of great restaurants, shops and cafes. If you are planning on moving to Oakville... look me up... I can help you find a home that is right for you! www.EugenieEckler.ca 416-720-4646 (direct)
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By Barry Quine, The Wayne Munden Team - Condo Specialist
(Re/Max Aboutowne Realty Corp.)
I'd like to introduce you to a new company called TLC Animal Services. http://www.tlcAnimalServices.com TLC was started by my wife Michelle. Michelle is a certified dog trainer and her company provides in-home pet care services, where she goes to your home and replenishes food and water for your pet(s) while you are at work or on vacation. Each visit also includes some play time and a walk. TLC also provides boarding in our home but space is limited to 3 dogs or cats at any given time as your pet is given free roam of our home just like any other cherished member of our family. Other services include: dog walking, cat sitting, pet taxi and more. Call Michelle today at (905) 330-8156 for more details.info@tlcAnimalServices.comwww.tlcAnimalServices.com
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By Wayne & Hilary Shantz
(ROYAL LEPAGE REAL ESTATE SERVICES LTD.)
Hot off the press, Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) just released figures for mid-December 08. Note that these stats include all homes listed on TREB, both in 416 and 905 areas. 1) Number of Sales on TREB down by half over last yearGreater Toronto Area reported 1,487 resale transactions during the first half of December, from 2,868 sales recorded in the same period a year ago. This includes all 416 and 905 homes listed on TREB. The average price of a home in the Greater Toronto Area is currently $360,652. This compares to an average of $404,707 recorded during the first half of December 2007 and to an average of $343,048 recorded during the same period in 2006. (Note that these figures are simply the total $ value of sales divided by number of homes sold, as such it does not accurately...
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By Barry Quine, The Wayne Munden Team - Condo Specialist
(Re/Max Aboutowne Realty Corp.)
There were 6 new listings that came on the market yesterday for oakville: 1) A 4 Bedroom Detached 2-Story FOR SALE on Nena Crescent (Joshua Creek)2) A 6 Bedroom Detached 2-Story FOR RENT OR SALE on Waterstone Court (Morrison)3) A 3 Bedroom Condominium Townhouse FOR SALE on East Street (Bronte)4) A 4 Bedroom Detached Side-Split FOR SALE on Tracina Drive (Southwest Oakville)5) A 4 Bedroom Detached 2-Story FOR SALE on Westoak Trails Blvd (West Oak Trails)6) A 4 Bedroom Detached 2-Story FOR SALE on Hemmford Drive (West Mount) There were 4 Price Reductions in Oakville yesterday: 1) A 2 Bedroom Condominium Townhouse FOR RENT on Rebecca Street (Central Oakville)2) A 3 Bedroom 2 Story Linked Townhouse FOR SALE on Wasage Drive (Joshua Creek)3) A 4 Bedroom Detached 2-Story FOR SALE on Stillmeadow...
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By Barry Quine, The Wayne Munden Team - Condo Specialist
(Re/Max Aboutowne Realty Corp.)
There were 8 new listings that came on the market yesterday for oakville: 1) A 3 Bedroom Detached Side-Split FOR SALE on Tweedsdale Crescent (Southwest Oakville)2) A 1 Bedroom Condominium Apartment FOR SALE on Old Mill Road (Old Oakville)3) A 4 Bedroom Detached 2-Story FOR SALE on Providence Road (River Oaks)4) A 4 Bedroom Detached 3-Story FOR SALE on Ontario Street (Bronte)5) A 3 Bedroom Detached Bungalow FOR SALE on Heritage Way (Glen Abbey)6) A 4 Bedroom Detached 2-Story FOR SALE on Awenda Drive (Joshua Creek)7) A 4 Bedroom Detached 2-Story Custom Home To Be Built FOR SALE on Bronte Rd (Bronte)8) Another 4 Bedroom Detached 2-Story Custom Home To Be Built FOR SALE on Bronte Rd (Bronte) There were 3 Price Reductions in Oakville yesterday: 1) A 3 Bedroom Townhouse FOR RENT on LIndsay Dr...
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By Jenny Kotulak, Broker - Oakville Ontario Real Estate
(RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc., Brokerage)
Wedgewood Creek - Oakville, Ontario The neighbourhood of Wedgewood Creek is located in the North Eastern quadrant of Oakville.  Its boundaries are Trafalgar Road to the west, Ninth Line to the east, Upper Middle Road to the south and Dundas Street (Highway #5) to the north. This area began developing in the mid 1980's.  A large part of the land developed was once Briarhall Stables thus the name of one of the streets in the area being Briarhall Gate. Eastcrest Homes having already built new homes in River Oaks, began building phase one of eventually four phases at Trafalgar and Upper Middle Road, just south of Glenashton Drive. Other builders such as Fram, Georgian and Royal Pines mset up shop and the neighbourhood grew with predominantly four bedroom, two storey, two car garage homes.  ...
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