Oakville homes for sale

Oakville homes for sale can be located in various regions of the city, but the preferred destination is along the waterfront.  Like all tourists areas, the waterfront of this city boasts yacht clubs, boating and water activities, and seasonal festivals and events, all meant for your family to enjoy, not to mention, with most of it being free.

Anyone buying Oakville homes for sale is sure to enjoy a proud and luxurious standard of living with so many special attractions they will never have to leave home to enjoy world-class entertainment.  Oakville offers theatre, music, comedy, dance, orchestra performances, performing arts, golf tournaments, yacht clubs, jazz festivals and much, much more, and it is only one hour from the American border where you can cross and enjoy what they have to offer as well.

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"Not your average JO"

Looking for Oakville homes for sale?

Running a small business after purchasing a home in Oakville just makes sense as you have easy access to everywhere and can count on the locals to shop at home.  The Oakville community prides itself on its independence and rich heritage, and ensures that its citizens have all the amenities offered in the big city at less costs.  Another luxury this small community enjoys is a fully-staffed and quality acute care facility of its own so residents and trauma patients have access to the best care before being transferred to other locations for necessary treatment.

All of these reasons are good reasons to visit Oakville and to look for Oakville homes for sale as a great place to raise a happy and healthy family, while enjoying the spoils of your labour.  What a great place to retire!

So why not start looking into Oakville homes for sale today, and see if you can resist the great deals offered here.

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Joanne Hardy

Got the wet basement blues?

Wet basements are the most common problem found in houses – both old and new.
So if your basement is wet, take heart: you are in excellent company! It is estimated that over 95% of all basements will leak at some point in their lives.

The fundamental cause of wet basements is hydrostatic pressure. When it rains and the soil becomes saturated, the water in the soil wants to fill the void created by the basement excavation. In very heavy rain, you might think of your basement as a boat in water, essentially displacing its equal volume in wet soil. Hydrostatic pressure will force water into any crack or crevice that allows entry.

The older the house, the more minute entryways water will find. If your house has a stone or rubble foundation, there won’t be a weeping tile to relieve the pressure at the joint of footing and foundation.
Weeping tiles were generally unknown until the advent of block or poured concrete foundations.....Click here to read more.

Joanne hardy
OakvilleProperty.com

Client Testimonial on selling their Oakville Home

 I received a great testimonial from one of my Oakville clients. It is great to get feedback like this. Thank you  for the testimonial Margaret

Testimonial:

I have had plenty of experience in working with real estate agents over the years,
but when I met Joanne at an open house she was hosting, I knew I had met the perfect agent.
She is enthusiastic, charming, and very knowledgeable about housing in the Oakville market.
Joanne worked harder than any agent I've met in selling our house, and through her efforts, we sold our home for exactly the price we had hoped to achieve.

Listing our home, and finding the perfect new residence with Joanne's help was a truly satisfying experience.
I would strongly recommend Joanne to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate in the Oakville area.

Margaret

A staged home will attract both buyers and their sales representatives and it has been proven that a staged home will fetch a better price and sell quicker than the home that was not staged in the same market conditions. Also many purchasers furnish a home similar to the way it was furnished when they purchased it. Remember, a home that is staged has removed all personal elements of the individuals currently living in the home leaving room for an buyer to visualize themselves in the home. In other words the staged home represented a lifestyle and look they could call home.

Oakville is a Great Place to Live

Oakville a Great Place to Live
Oakville, Ontario is a wonderful family oriented town to live in. It is a town in Halton Region, on Lake Ontario in Southern Ontario, Canada, and is part of the Greater Toronto Area. It is one of the most affluent as well as desirable towns in Canada to live in. It is about a 45 minute drive to Toronto and has excellent go transit service to Toronto and surrounding areas.
Oakville has a lot to offer. Downtown Oakville’s Main street has exqusite shopping and restaurants. Downtown Oakville has a fine collection of retail boutiques including art galleries, restaurants, gourmet food shops, high fashion and design houses, health, wealth and wellness centres. As a modern, fun, and happening place there is always something to do in downtown Oakville such as the ever-popular ‘Midnight Madness’, the legendary Downtown Oakville Jazz Festival, and ‘A Taste of Downtown Oakville’.
There is historic sites and museums in Oakville which include Canadian Golf Hall of Fame & Museum, Oakville Galleries, Spruce Lane Farmhouse, Oakville Museum. Since Oakville has such a wonderful waterfront, there is a waterfront festival in the summer which has proven to be a wonderful town event.
There is lots of beautiful parks and greenspace to enjoy such as Bronte Creek Provincial Park. For Golfer’s there is Glen Abbey Golf Course, site of several Canadian Open professional golf championships and many other amateur tournaments. There are also sports associations and recreational facilities in Oakville.
Oakville has all the amenities found in large cities such as Toronto such as major shopping malls, banks, medical facilities and schools. Oakville has a good choice of private schools and ample public elementary and secondary schools to choose from. Oakville is also home to the well Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning.
Within Oakville there are many neighbourhoods such as Kerr Village, South East Oakville and Falgarwood. The many neighbourhoods offer something for everyone. There are different types of housing and of course various price ranges making it possible for most buyers to find their dream home in Oakville, Ontario
For more information on about Oakville homes properties and living in Oakville please contact Joanne Hardy, Sales Representative,

For more information Contact Joanne Hardy,

67 Lakeshore Ave West. Oakville Ontario L6K 1C9 (905) 338-9000

Cell: 416- 230-1425

Home Automation Ideas

Make Life Easier

Get Everything at Your Fingertips with Home Automation
In these busy and often stressful times, having a little help around the house can be handy. Home Automation (HA) tools are a great way to make things run more quickly and efficiently around the house. Here's a list of just some of the great HA tools you can use to make your life a little easier.
Plug and Use Home Automation
Just plug a wire-free HA module into an electrical outlet and you have instant control of lighting, heating, and curtains. A wire-free HA module is a great tool when you are away and want your home to look occupied.
Biometric Fingerprint Locks
Always losing your keys? If you've ever had to go to the expense and bother of changing all your locks, you may want to consider one of the new biometric locks. This is a fingerprint recognition door lock that makes house keys obsolete. Once you scan your fingerprint into memory it will be recognized on the sensor. Up to 99 fingerprints can be stored to ensure frequent visitors (such as family members and cleaners) can gain access to your home. No more having to leave keys under the doormat. 
To read the full article click here.

Joanne Hardy
OakvilleProperty.com

What do you know about HST?

Hello Everyone, I have written in my blog about this subject before and I have come across a lot of people that still aren't sure about how it effects their home purchase.

This is going to affect all of us, so the more participation we get the better the outcome will be!!

Earlier this week, the Government of Ontario formally launched its latest on homeowners, purchasers and sellers with the introduction of legislation to harmonize the provincial sales tax and goods and services tax.

What is the HST?

The Harmonized Sales Tax will blend the PST with the GST. For consumers such as you and I, it will mean higher costs for items that were previously PST-exempt. For business, taxes will be lower. The government believes that lower business taxes will ultimately lead to lower prices for goods.

HOW IS THE TA X BURDEN LOWERED?

It involves changing the rules surrounding how the taxes are applied. Under the current system, businesses pay sales tax when they buy office supplies, machinery and other goods. These costs are eventually passed along to consumers. However, companies receive tax credits to cover the GST paid during the production of their goods and services. Harmonization extends these tax credits to the provincial part of the tax. The end result is lower production costs and more money to spend on machinery and equipment.

Homebuyers and sellers in Oakville and Ontario will pay 8 per cent more on legal fees, appraisals, real estate commissions, home inspection fees, and moving costs, adding about $1,500 in new taxes to the average residential real estate transaction in Ontario.

For homeowners the HST will also add hundreds of dollars in additional tax on utility bills (gas, electricity and home heating fuel), on home renovation labour, the cost of lawn upkeep or landscaping and the cost of snow removal.

Please help Oakville and Ontario REALTORS® fight this tax. In less than 30 seconds you can send an email to your MPP asking them to vote against sales tax harmonization legislation, by clicking here: http://bit.ly/stopthehst

Oakville community information

Article from: oakville.com
How well do you know the community in Oakville?
If you are looking to have some fun, there are lots of things to do from events & festivals, museums, galleries, historic homes and more. There are many great parks, swimming pools and recreation centres in Oakville to choose from.

If you want to get involved in the community, consider joining some of the community organizations and residents & business associations or participating in volunteering programs at local charities.
Below, we have provided a handy list with links to many of the community services that Oakville has to offer.
read more click here.

For more information Contact Joanne Hardy jo@oakvilleproperty.com

 "Oakville Property"

Oakville, what a great place to live

Oakville, Ontario is a wonderful family oriented town to live in. It is a town in Halton Region, on Lake Ontario in Southern Ontario, Canada, and is part of the Greater Toronto Area. It is one of the most affluent as well as desirable towns in Canada to live in. It is about a 45 minute drive to Toronto and has excellent go transit service to Toronto and surrounding areas.

Oakville has a lot to offer. Downtown Oakville’s Main street has exqusite shopping and restaurants. Downtown Oakville has a fine collection of retail boutiques including art galleries, restaurants, gourmet food shops, high fashion and design houses, health, wealth and wellness centres. As a modern, fun, and happening place there is always something to do in downtown Oakville such as the ever-popular ‘Midnight Madness’, the legendary Downtown Oakville Jazz Festival, and ‘A Taste of Downtown Oakville’.

There is historic sites and museums in Oakville which include Canadian Golf Hall of Fame & Museum, Oakville Galleries, Spruce Lane Farmhouse, Oakville Museum. Since Oakville has such a wonderful waterfront, there is a waterfront festival in the summer which has proven to be a wonderful town event.

There is lots of beautiful parks and greenspace to enjoy such as Bronte Creek Provincial Park. For Golfer’s there is Glen Abbey Golf Course, site of several Canadian Open professional golf championships and many other amateur tournaments. There are also sports associations and recreational facilities in Oakville.
To Read more Click Here

Why Stage Your Oakville Home

Many people think that staging thier Oakville home is too costly and time consuming. They are just interested in getting the whole selling thing over with fast. BUT what they do not realize is that staging thier Oakville home will benefit them in many ways including getting the property sold quickly at the best price the market can bare. A staged home will attract both buyers and their sales representatives and it has been proven that a staged home will fetch a better price and sell quicker than the home that was not staged in the same market conditions. Also many purchasers furnish a home similar to the way it was furnished when they purchased it. Remember, a home that is staged has removed all personal elements of the individuals currently living in the home leaving room for an buyer to visualize themselves in the home. In other words the staged home represented a lifestyle and look they could call home. A good guide to staging your Oakville Home is to use the 10 Staging tips which include cleaning painting creating a pleasant mood with lighting and music.

Jo Hardy
http://www.oakvilleproperty.com

Oakville Property for sale

Are you looking for a great place to purchase a home, raise a family, or start a small business? If so, there is no place better than Oakville, Ontario. This small thriving community is located less than thirty minutes from Toronto, Ontario and offers access to the QEW, 407, and 403, and it has a fantastic go train service, which gets you where you need to be in record time. Sit back and leave the driving to them.

One of the great things about this community is the neighborhoods. To buy from the many available houses for sale in Oakville, means to buy into a small suburb that feels more like an small village than a big city, as the people in each neighborhood are outgoing, friendly, and welcoming, plus enjoy all the amenities that a big city offers, while finding them close to home. To purchase houses for sale in Oakville means to buy into the idea of city living in a small town. Every area offers its own unique set of shops and stores, and many areas have individual recreational facilities that the whole family will enjoy.

For more information and to view my listings visit me at www.oakvilleproperty.com

Staging your Kitchen to Attract Potential Buyers

If your kitchen is messy or cluttered with years of accumulated knick-knacks and appliances, potential buyers cannot envision themselves living in your kitchen. They want to see that the area has been lived in, but they don't need to see every single utensil you've ever purchased laying out on the counter. Homes with staged kitchens usually sell 3 to 5 times faster than other homes, so try some of these practical ideas for staging your kitchen for sale.
Get it Clean.
To read the full article click here. 
Jo Hardy
http://www.oakvilleproperty.com

Easy ways to spring clean your Oakville gardens

Here in Oakville, springtime takes a while to arrive, and when it does, much needs to be done in the garden. The summer growing season is not long so there definitely is no time to lose in the spring. Actually, the serious gardener will start tidying up the area as soon as the days have temperatures above freezing. Here are a few clean-up steps that most growing spaces need when winter ends.

Trimming, Clearing Debris, Straighten Borders & Boundaries, Weed and Loosen Soil

For details and more great tips click here for the full article.

Joanne hardy
http://www.oakvilleproperty.com

Oakville community links

Oakville community links
Visit my education page for a complete list of all education institutions in Oakville Ontario.
Halton Board of Education
Halton Catholic District School Board
Conseil Scolaire de District du Centre-Sud-Ouest
Sheridan College
The Town of Oakville
Oakville Transit
Oakville Community Living
Halton Regional Police Services
The Oakville Public Library
Halton Community Services Directory
Halton Crime Stoppers

For more information Contact Joanne Hardy,

67 Lakeshore Ave West. Oakville Ontario L6K 1C9 (905) 338-9000

Cell: 416- 230-1425

Sell Quicker and for More by Staging Your Home - Part 4

When staging a bedroom it may be a bot more of a task as we tend to have a lot of thing that we use and access everyday in our bedroom. Again de-clutter and remove any furniture or bulky items that you can to give the room a larger appearance. Oh and make sure you close the closet doors when you leave.

Before

 After

For more information Contact Joanne Hardy jo@oakvilleproperty.com

 "Oakville Property"

Sell Quicker and for More by Staging Your Home - Part 3

A staged home will attract both buyers and their sales representatives and it has been proven that a staged home will fetch a better price and sell quicker than the home that was not staged in the same market conditions.
Staging the bathroom. Make sure it is sparkling clean and everything is it its home. Make sure you get rid of any mold or mildew and give the grout a good cleaning. Keep the toilet seat down and let as much light in as you can. As with any room when staging, de-clutter.

Before

 After

For more information Contact Joanne Hardy jo@oakvilleproperty.com

 "Oakville Property"

Sell Quicker and for More by Staging Your Home - Part 1

Over the next few weeks I will be showcasing an Oakville Property that I Staged and Sold. I will have photos and details on how and why it is important to include staging in your plan when selling your home.

Many people think that staging their Oakville home is too costly and time consuming. They are just interested in getting the whole selling thing over with, fast. BUT what they do not realize is that staging their Oakville home will benefit them in many ways including getting the property sold quickly at the best price the market can bare.

De-cluttering your kitchen will make the space seem larger and more appealing to potential buyers. Take all the appliances off the counter--coffeemaker included. This will make the counter space seem larger

Before

 

 After

A good guide to staging your Oakville Home is to use the 10 Staging tips which include cleaning painting creating a pleasant mood with lighting and music.

Follow along as we go through the benefits of staging and how to get your Oakville property sold quickly and for top dollar.

For more information Contact Joanne Hardy jo@oakvilleproperty.com

 "Oakville Property"

Cutting Hair for A Good Cause

Three young girls cut their hair to support Shania’s Sunflower of Hope. On April 28th the 6th annual Shania’s Spring Fun Fair will be held at Markham Fair grounds. In total there will be 13 girls that will cut their hair in support of Shania’s dream to find a cure for Neuroblastoma.
Three of the girls were invited to go down to CP24 Breakfast show and have their hair cut on live TV. Shannon, Emily and Grace were the brave girls that got up early and made the trip to 299 Queen St. West Monday morning to be at the station at 6am to go on the air at 7:10.

To read more and watch the video visit http://www.stouffville.com/featured/cutting-hair-for-a-good-cause/

 Joanne Hardy jo@oakvilleproperty.com

 "Oakville Property"

Five Home Renovations That Pay Off

Five Home Renovations That Pay Off

With homes sitting on the market for months, many homeowners are turning to remodelling projects that not only make the house look better, they also help increase the value of the home. Even if you're not selling your home, you may want to consider some of the renovations listed below that help increase the value of a home:

#1 Get the roof replaced: If you have an older home, get the roof replaced. The average roof costs anywhere from $6,500 to $8,000. Experts state that if you get the roof replaced, a homeowner can recoup the costs, plus an additional 50% on top of what they had paid.

Contact Joanne for local Oakville roofers

#2 Upgrade the kitchen: The kitchen is one area of a home that is used quite a bit. It's also one of the first rooms that perspective buyers look at. If you have an older kitchen, consider upgrading the cabinets and counter tops. Higher quality material such as Cherry and Granite can pay off big in the long run.

Contact Joanne for local Oakville kitchen contractors

Click here to read the full article. 

For more information Contact Joanne Hardy jo@oakvilleproperty.com

 "Oakville Property"

Staging your Oakville home? Don't forget the basement.

A lot of people overlook the basement when staging their Oakville home for sale. Click here to read more about the importance of staging your basement.

Joanne Hardy
http://www.oakvilleproperty.com

How to keep your home Show ready

Most people understand the importance of showing their home to its best advantage when it’s up for sale. This means that a real estate professional may show clients around a prospective home that has undergone proper staging techniques and consequently looks and smells great.

Of course, the reality of the situation is that the current homeowners are still living in the home. That means that the home will occasionally be cluttered, appear to actually be lived-in, and may not always smell the best – particularly if animals are in residence. Such things can make an unfavorable impression on buyers, but fortunately there are a few handy techniques that can make staging your home look as if it has just been cleaned by a professional.
To read more click here. 
Jo Hardy

http://www.oakvilleproperty.com

Oakville Property taxes are on the rise.

According to an article in the Oakville Beaver property taxes are on the rise in Oakville. It is reported that
Oakville will see a 2.93% raise in 2012. On March 5th council voted to approve the 2012 budget of a 6.55% increase. This means that Oakville homeowners will be paying approximately $28.00 more per $100,000 of assessment. If you own an Oakville property assessed at $650,000 you would be paying an additional $182 per year.

For more information visit www.oakvilleproperty.com
Jo Hardy

oakville Homes for Sale

Oakville Homes for Sale

It seems there is no time like the present to look for a home to raise
your family in and finding Oakville homes for sale will turn into the
biggest bonus for your family, as you can enjoy all the amenities of
big city life in a small town neighbourhood,
without driving away from home. Located within an easy thirty minute
drive of one of Canada’s largest cities, Toronto, this small community
in the GTA features direct access to the 407, 403, and the QEW. It also
has one of the quickest and best go train systems in all of Ontario,
making driving into the city not necessary at all. Jump on the go train
and way you go! Read more at http://johardyoakvillerealestate.blogspot.com or visit me at http://www.oakvilleproperty.com

Oakville Property

Today, buying an Oakville property is no major feat, as there are many ways available to find one.  You can seek the right property for you using MLS Oakville, the internet, or by looking up Oakville property on your local real estate boards in the greater Toronto area.  With Oakville, founded in 1857, located just a short thirty-minute drive from Toronto, all the major players in the real estate industry will have the home listed in Oakville available on their websites and through their local offices.  Because Oakville is such a charming and distinct community offering several fine neighbourhoods with a host of wonderful and welcoming people, finding a home is never too easy, but they are there for those who want to enjoy a small town environment, but big city amenities.
Oakville property is reasonable, as it is just far enough outside Toronto that people with an average income of around $89,000 dollars can afford to invest in some of the great real estate buys available.  Oakville offers a quiet living to most people, but also has a major tourism industry, which drops more than 88 million dollars each year into the city businesses through dining out, theatre, performing arts, dance, music, festivals, golf courses, and shopping.  These tourists’ numbers generally range around 1.4 million, so if you run a small business in this community you are bound to enjoy some of these spoils.  Not to mention Oakville property throughout the city is less than an hour from the United States and has immediate access to 401, 402, 407, and the QEW, which makes coming home quick and easy. Click below to start your search.

Oakville property for sale

For more information Contact Joanne Hardy.

67 Lakeshore Ave West. Oakville Ontario L6K 1C9 (905) 338-9000
Cell: 416- 230-1425

OakvilleProperty.com

 

Oakville Properties with Joanne Hardy

Oakville is a wonderful area to live in within the Greater Toronto Area. It has a lot to offer and there is an Oakville property for every budget and lifestyle. . In October 2009 the average house price for an Oakville property was $596,694 and in October 2010 the average house price was $550,636 this represents an eight percent drop in Oakville residential property home prices from a year ago.
In past years Oakville properties have been climbing steadily. A big reason prices show a decline in overall Oakville property house prices is the power plant fight in South East Oakville which brought values down. If these properties would be removed from the calculation you would see that the rest of Oakville properties have either maintained the same values or had a slight increase. Now that the residents of South East Oakville have won that fight and the power plant is no longer an issue prices in this area too should begin to recover quickly as there is most likely some buyers that have been waiting for the outcome of the power plant issue and can now proceed to buy there Oakville property.
This of course means that Oakville Property prices will most likely exceed the prices of the last few years. That is great news as South East Oakville is a great area and has a lot to offer and will most likely rebound very quickly. Click here to read more.

Oakville Hiking Trails

Oakville offers many beautiful trails for walking, hiking, jogging and even snowshoeing in the winter. There’s nothing like taking the family for a hike on a crisp, cool, winter day. With the sun high in the sky, hands and feet bundled snuggly in mitts and boots, and a hot chocolate waiting on your return, experience the wonders of Oakville nature and create some long-lasting memories.
Here are just some of the more popular walking and hiking trails in Oakville:

• Birch Tree Trail
• Bray’s Trail
• Bronte Waterfront Trail
• Bronte Creek Provincial Park
• Bronte Creek Trillium Trail
• Crosstown Trail
• Dorval Trail 

For a full list of trails visit http://housesforsaleoakville.com/Oakville-Hiking-Trails.html

Wedgewood Creek Oakville Home for Sale

A lovely well maintained home in the desirable Wedgewood Creek in Oakville. This beautiful home will not disappoint even the most discriminating buyer. Right from the great curb appeal to the attention to detail throughout this home...Turn Key.
For more details and photos click here.

Jo Hardy, oakvilleproperty.com

MLS Oakville

The MLS Oakville home listings will show you an area that is rich in parklands, featuring more than 2,400 acres of prime real estate land developed into luscious green landscapes featuring blooming gardens, walking and hiking trails, and bike paths that span many neighbourhoods. Walking not your thing, then take a bus, a cab, or the go-train.
Using MLS Oakville you can quickly find the right home for you in a community that still cares and annually enjoys more than 1.4 million tourists who spend more than 88 million dollars dining out, shopping, enjoying leisurely activities, recreational fun, and night time recreation. These tourists know that Oakville offers them something no place else can...a great place to visit and look forward to retiring in. Many of these people annual check out the housing market, and the MLS Oakville listing seeking the home that is just right for them, after their work years have passed by.
Maybe it is time, you too checked out MLS Oakville for your retirement home; after all, Oakville welcomes new residents with open hearts and arms. And when you are looking for your ideal home don't forget to check out the area for its natural splendour. There are more than 140 kilometres of trails, naturally flowing creeks, and around 17 kilometres of waterfront property, some of it for sale.
Retirement home on a lake with spectacular sunsets...should you be checking out MLS Oakville today? Many splendid neighbours would love to have you and your loved ones join them.

For more information Contact Joanne Hardy,

67 Lakeshore Ave West. Oakville Ontario L6K 1C9 (905) 338-9000

Cell: 416- 230-1425

www.mlsoakville.com

Keeping your home show ready.

Most people understand the importance of showing their home to its best advantage when it’s up for sale. This means that a real estate professional may show clients around a prospective home that has undergone proper staging techniques and consequently looks and smells great.

Of course, the reality of the situation is that the current homeowners are still living in the home. That means that the home will occasionally be cluttered, appear to actually be lived-in, and may not always smell the best – particularly if animals are in residence. Such things can make an unfavourable impression on buyers, but fortunately there are a few handy techniques that can make staging your home look as if it has just been cleaned by a professional. For more of this article click here.

For more information contact Jo Hardy

67 Lakeshore Ave West. Oakville Ontario L6K 1C9 (905) 338-9000

Cell: 416- 230-1425

More Winter Home Maintenance Tips

Remember to check the outside of your Oakville home after a snow fall and monitor outdoor vents, gas meters and chimneys for ice and snow build up. Make sure to keep snow away from gas meters vents and basement windows. Also, make sure that your Oakville home is equipped with snow shovels, snow blowers and ice melter before the snow starts.
Taking the time to prepare and maintain your Oakville home will save time and money in costly repairs later and if you are thinking of selling in the winter months will show prospective buyers the house is well maintained.
For more information Contact Joanne Hardy

Feng Shui and the Power of Staging

Selling a house in today’s real estate market requires more than a little redesign and renovation. How you present your home to prospective buyers is similar to putting on a show. You want those viewing it, to connect with your home visually as well as emotionally just like an audience in a theater.
Selling a home back in simpler times used to be a much less time intensive process. On Sundays a family or two would stop by with a realtor, gingerly touring your house without opening closet doors, expecting stainless steel appliances or an entertainment room. You’d get a call one day that one of them liked it and the rest was basically paperwork.
Today’s home buyer is demanding and savvy. They want the most bang for their buck and won’t stop looking until they get it. There are a wide variety of properties for them to choose them in Oakville and elsewhere. As everyone knows, the more choices someone has, the longer it takes for them to decide. Homeowners in a hurry to sell or who don’t have unlimited time to keep swinging open the front door every time an agent arrives with a couple that can’t be pleased, shouldn’t undermine the difference that creatively staging their home can make. From the photos of your home that are posted on the internet to the pictures you have on the walls, you’re vying to grab the attention of that person experiencing them away from other properties. There is no process these days more competitive than selling a home, in fact, yet applying the right logic and techniques can result in a faster sale. Click here for the full article

For more information Contact Joanne Hardy.

67 Lakeshore Ave West. Oakville Ontario L6K 1C9 (905) 338-9000
Cell: 416- 230-1425

Home Staging Oakville Real Estate Jo Hardy

Joanne's design sense was honed from planning and overseeing several home renovations, personally and professionally, as well as acting as a home stager. After buying and selling many properties in Oakville, Toronto and cottage country, she fell in love with the process; viewing properties, learning the market, identifying which attributes spoke to her and navigating the real estate process.

 

For more information Contact Joanne Hardy,

67 Lakeshore Ave West. Oakville Ontario L6K 1C9 (905) 338-9000
Cell: 416- 230-1425

Tips on Winter home Maintenance

Inside your home you should inspect your fireplace and call a chimney sweep if necessary. An inspection and maintenance should be preformed for your heating system. An inspection of your dryer hoses and exterior vents should be done at least once a year. Making sure that your hot water tank is in good working order is another step in maintaining your Oakville home. Just prior to the winter months it is good to have the ducts in your home inspected and cleaned-after all you will be relying only on the air that passes through them as you will not be able to open windows in the winter months. It is also good practice to have items on hand that could get you and your family through a storm and subsequent power outage. For instance check batteries in flashlights and keep them in a easy to find place. Make sure you have some candles, some non-perishable foods, bottled water, a manual can opener and either a traditional corded phone or cell phone. For more tips visit  http://housesforsaleoakville.com/real-estates-houses-homes-Oakville-winter-maintanance.html

Jo Hardy

Oakville Retirement Homes

While Oakville attracts many new families to its thriving, luxurious, tree-lined, streets and welcoming waterfront, it is also home to many retirees and those seeking a quieter lifestyle. To find out more about the Oakville retirement lifestyle and Oakville's options for retirement living, click here to get links and resources and to read more. 

Jo Hardy
oakvilleproperty.com