Oakville
Real Estate News and Questions
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Canadian Tire is a well known retail institution in Canada. In business since 1925 and with close to 500 stores, it has been said that 85 percent of Canadians live within 15 minutes of a Canadian Tire store. How many of you have scads of Canadian Tire money laying around the
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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
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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 thisunusual looking tree.
Maybe if I was a tree I would be a London Plane Tree. Not only does this
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The number of home sales in Oakville in October 2009 was a whopping 78% higher than October a year ago. Last Octobersaw 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
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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
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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
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Thinking of Buying Your First Home in the Oakville, Mississauga or Burlington Area? You Won't Want to Miss Our FREE First-Time Homebuyer's Seminar ! Being Held on Wednesday, November 18th from 7-9pm at TD/Canada Trust on the corner of Prince Michael and Dundas in Oakville. Becoming an informed buyer will save
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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 backvery 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
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Taking a walk through the ravines and trails in Oakville, Ontario this fall, you will notice a collage of colours. Living in Oakville affords you the opportunity to explore the many mature forested areas and creek banks. No matter what neighbourhood you live in in Oakville, there is always a
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An article in today's Toronto Star with the headline " Pricey homes ride out the recession" led meto 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
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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 sportscomplex is known as North Park.
The building currently under constructionholds a quad pad arena
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Many people feel that November and December are less than stellar months to buy or sell a home. I don't believe there is ever a bad time of year to make a real estate transaction. Here are10 reasons why these monthspresent great opportunities.1. Unmotivated sellers take their homes off the market.
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Thinking of migrating moving to Oakville, Ontario? Or is it time to leave Oakville forgreener 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
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Crawford Lake - Revealing the Mysteries of the Past - Burlington Attractions and Oakville History.Hidden in the eastern Ontario woodlands of the beautiful Niagara Escarpment, rests Crawford Lake. Crawford Lake, a rare 'meromictic' lake, holds fascinating secrets of the past deep within it's depths.As a meromictic lake, there is very little
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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 alwaysa hub of activity.
Other large attractions in downtown Oakville are the Oakville Centre for
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What does it take to sell a home in today's market?
It isn't as easy as planting a yard sign and putting an ad in the local newspaper anymore.
BIG NEWS!
Barry Quine Has Created an exclusive affiliation with a virtual tour company that will go a long way to
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Fall is in full swing (bloom) in Oakville. Most of the colours have peaked. The gusty winds haveturned green lawns to yellow, red and orange as the leaves come tumbling down. Our days are getting shorter. Next weekend we set our clocks back. Remember spring ahead - fall back. Yes, you
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Buying a Condominium in Oakville, Mississauga or Burlington - Important Things You Need to Know About Condominium Ownership -Common Expenses and The Status Certificate.
Part One of the 'Buying a Condominium in Oakville, Mississauga or Burlington' series discussed the initial things a buyer should be aware of as they begin
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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
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My husband and I recently bought a new house. While we had no intention of buying from a developer, after many conversations and much investigation it was clearly the right choice for us. My wonderful husband Chris is used to me talking about houses and the real estate market
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Cormorant Looking For Lunch
Sky High View
Bridges Over Untroubled Water
Cormorant Going Fishing
Cormorant Island - Burlington Skyway Bridge
Leaving Town - Hamilton Waterfront Harbour
Before The Rain
Bathing Suit Competition
Burlington Skyway Bridge
Hamilton Harbour Cruise
This is a
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It's coming and you better be prepared. Effective October 26,2009 the Province of Ontario's distracted-driving law comes into effect. Ontario's drivers will have a grace period until Feb. 1, 2010 to acquire a hands-free device for their cellphones, Blackberries, etc.
Police will issue fines after that point up to $500
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Oakville, Ontario - A Premier Lakeside community locatedwithin a half hour commute to Toronto and Hamilton, Ontario. Thinking of making a move to Oakville? Contact Jenny Kotulak your Oakville Community REALTOR,for all your real estate needs.
Visit www.oakvilleontariorealestate.ca for Oakville statistics, neighbourhood information, important community links. Open
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Yes it's time to reveal the photo answer to my last Name That Photo posting. I don't really need to reveal the answer, as it was guessed by many smartpeople. I only have to post the reveal photos.
I zoomed in on the base of Tews Falls in Dundas, Ontario to
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Question: can i find a rental apartment/townhouse/house near glen abbey that allows pets and is close to heritage school for not more than 1500
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Question: can you back out of a real estate deal
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