oakville real estate: I Saw Woody Today - And I Have The Photos To Prove It - 11/14/09 09:39 PM
Yes indeed, I finally saw woody in the forest today. I've been searching high and low lately for one but it wasn't until the leaves came off the trees that I was finally able to capture the bird that has been eluding me and my camera.
Yes, there he was, the … (17 comments)
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oakville real estate: Friday's Fotos - If You Were A Tree - What Kind Would You Be ? - 11/13/09 11:02 PM
Do you remember the interview that Barbara Walters had with Katherine Hepburn many years ago where she uttered those words? For some reason that came to mind today when I saw this unusual looking tree.
Maybe if I was a tree I would be a London Plane Tree. Not only does this … (27 comments)
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oakville real estate: Oakville Ontario Sales Statistics - October 2009 - 11/11/09 03:02 PM
The number of home sales in Oakville in October 2009 was a whopping 78% higher than October a year ago. Last October saw the beginning of the tumble in the market but the sales rebounded this past spring and we began to see healthy sales stats once again. Consumer confidence returned and … (4 comments)
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oakville real estate: Sunday Drive - Bronte Creek Provincial Park - Oakville, Ontario - 11/09/09 12:27 AM
Sunlight reflecting in the window
Windchimes ? Kiwis?
Kindling Wood?
Tree & My Shadow
Wheatabix?
Bench you can't wait to rest awhile
Stairway to heaven Lola
Shades of green
The colours of fall
Bronte Creek Provincial Park is located on the border … (25 comments)
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oakville real estate: Are Power Of Sales Really A Bargain ? - 11/08/09 10:56 PM
There is a public misconception that buyers can get "a steal of a deal" on a "Power of Sale" property. According to the Mortgages Act Ontario http://www.canlii.net/on/laws/sta/m-40/20080821/whole.html the guidelines for handling Power of Sales is very specific.
Once the lender or financial institution has taken over the property, they must sell … (20 comments)
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oakville real estate: Finding Your Way - To Bronte Creek Provincial Park - 11/07/09 05:51 PM
Come out, come out, wherever you are.
There you are
What do you do when the weeds are bigger than you? Walk on through to the other side, of course. I actually made her go into the weeds. She got wet and muddy in the creek and I wanted … (18 comments)
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oakville real estate: Buying In A Seller's Market - House Hunting 101 - 11/05/09 05:46 PM
Real estate markets are determined by supply and demand. Markets can fluctuate from a buyer's market to a balanced market to a seller's market and back very quickly for a variety of different reasons.
A seller's market is one in which the buyers outnumber the available inventory. This results in putting the … (17 comments)
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oakville real estate: If You Had A Million Dollars You'd Be - Buying In Oakville ? - 11/04/09 11:09 PM
An article in today's Toronto Star with the headline " Pricey homes ride out the recession" led me to do some of my own investigative research on Oakville's "pricey" properties. Tony Wong the journalist who wrote the piece in the Star had this to say about Oakville.
"In Oakville, a favourite with … (6 comments)
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oakville real estate: New Development In Oakville - North Park Quad Arena & Sports Complex - 11/04/09 12:26 AM
What's new in Oakville?
Construction of Oakville's new state of the art sports facility is well under way on the west side of Neyagawa Boulevard, just north of Dundas Street (Highway 5). Currently the 79 hectare sports complex is known as North Park.
The building currently under construction holds a quad pad arena … (4 comments)
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oakville real estate: How Are Your Parking Skills ? - Smile You're On Candid Camera - 10/31/09 12:24 PM
A grandmother in her sixties has been charged with failing to remain at the scene of an accident in a bizarre parking lot incident which has ended up on YouTube with over 1,000,000 views so far. Granny pulled into the parking lot of a fitess centre near Toronto in her BMW SUV and … (26 comments)
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oakville real estate: Which Way Are You Heading ? - Going My Way? - 10/29/09 11:55 PM
Thinking of migrating moving to Oakville, Ontario? Or is it time to leave Oakville for greener pastures? Many species migrate twice a year. That's a lot of work. Building a nest can take some effort. Settling in, exploring your neighbourhood, making new friends takes time. New adventures unfold. Many thrive in their … (19 comments)
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oakville real estate: Holiday Happenings In Oakville, Ontario - 10/28/09 12:49 AM
It's that time of year and downtown Oakville is getting prepared for many upcoming festivities. Oakville's downtown core welcomes residents and visitors alike with its' unique boutiques, cafes, popular restaurants and the Towne Square which is always a hub of activity.
Other large attractions in downtown Oakville are the Oakville Centre for … (10 comments)
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oakville real estate: Oakville Ontario Sales Statistics - Third Quarter 2009 - 10/15/09 01:05 PM
Home sales in Oakville, Ontario in the third quarter of 2009 continued to accelerate. Both the number of sales and the average sale price have surpassed those recorded for the same time period in 2008.The increase in the number of sales month over month compared to 2008 began in May of … (4 comments)
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oakville real estate: How To Decorate For The Fall Market - Or Design On A Dime - 09/24/09 03:15 PM
September is here and it's the second most popular time of the year to sell a house. We all know about the spring market. But did you know the spring market starts earlier now? Late February used to be the beginning of the spring market when people began to get cabin … (26 comments)
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oakville real estate: Wordless Wednesday - On Golden Pond - 08/27/09 12:37 AM
Tree Ornament or The Dark Knight?
Beak-A-Boo
No Bull About It
Forbidden Fruit ?
Keeping An Eye On Things
Octo - Pods
Toothbrush ?
Long Tall Sally
Photos taken at Bayshire Pond, Oakville, Ontario.
Jenny Kotulak photos
Windows of the … (38 comments)
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oakville real estate: Oakville, Ontario Real Estate - New Listing In Westmount - 08/12/09 12:45 AM
Welcome to 2387 Brockberry Crescent, Oakville, Ontario
List Price: $469,900
3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Upper level laundry room, great curb appeal, beautifully landscaped, double car garage.
Features include: Central air, pot lights, undermount lighting, stone backsplash, hardwood flooring, gas fireplace, upgraded light fixtures, custom window coverings, 9 ft. ceilings on main … (7 comments)
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oakville real estate: Oakville Real Estate - Bronte Village - 07/26/09 10:04 PM
Bronte Village is one of Oakville's most charming neighbourhoods. Located on the shores of Lake Ontario and at the mouth of the 12 Mile Creek, Bronte Village offers a mix of old and new when it comes to real estate. An evening stroll down Fisherman's Wharf and to the Bronte Outer Harbour Marina … (7 comments)
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oakville real estate: Oakville Ontario Sales Statistics - April 2009 - 05/04/09 01:19 PM
Average Sale Price in Oakville - April 2009 - $507,463
Median Sale Price in Oakville - April 2009 - $435,000
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Average Sale Price in Oakville - April 2008 - $508,744
Median Sale Price in Oakville - April 2008 - $444,900
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Number of Sales in Oakville - April 2009 … (5 comments)
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oakville real estate: Central Oakville Real Estate --- Oakville, Ontario - 01/30/09 08:27 PM
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 … (3 comments)
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oakville real estate: Sn'Oakville -- How Blogging Made Me Appreciate Winter - 01/30/09 06:25 PM
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 … (2 comments)
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