Oakville MLS Listings

Founded in 1857, Oakville has never lost its innocence and charm.  This community is rich in cultural heritage and features some of the finest MLS Oakville listings along a beautiful lake.  The shoreline here is nothing short of spectacular with its festivals, water fun, and fantastic sunbathing and sunsets.  This is a truly wonderful place to bring the whole family, so they can play and relax.  And yet, this family oriented community features one of the best acute care trauma units in the area, and have easy access to all the major highways including the 407, 403, and QEW, plus the 401 series highways, and it is less than one hour from crossing into the United States of America.

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.

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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.

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Using MLS Oakville

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.

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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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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.

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Thinking of a new kitchen? Read this first...

The kitchen has become the heart of every home. Many of my clients in Oakville and the GTA have expressed a desire to turn their kitchen into someplace where they can eat, entertain and live. While it's exciting to begin picking out cabinets, countertops and appliances, a kitchen remodel is a major project that shouldn't be attempted without some initial planning.

One of the things people tend to overlook when starting their kitchen remodel is the placement of lights. Be sure you provide adequate and appropriate lighting for food preparation, cooking and around the eating area. Another factor to consider is how easy or difficult your new kitchen surfaces will be to clean. Will the material you've chosen stain or scratch easily? Newer countertops now have rounded corners, which are safer and easier to clean.

If you are thinking of tackling a kitchen remodel project, contact me. I can give you some tips on how your new kitchen can maximize the value of your home.

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Making the first impression.

When a prospective buyer walks into the house for the first time they usually form a first impression very quickly. Make sure that you make it a good first impression. Here in these photos you can see that we mad a huge difference in what people see when they first walk into the house. Believe me this can set the tone for the rest of the showing of your home and you want that tone to be a good one.

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Staging your Oakville home to sell.

As I have said in the past, one of the easier rooms to stage is the kitchen. There’s no furniture to re-arrange, except the eat it table and chairs. Counter tops should be clear of appliances, spice jars, utensils, and knickknacks. Here I did a total swipe of the counter tops leaving it all clean and de-clutterd, Make sure appliances sparkle. All of this done = MORE VISIBLE SPACE!
There are 2 thoughts on refrigerators one of them is keeping the front free of all refrigerator magnets, children’s artwork, photos,etc. The inside of your refrigerator should never be considered part of the staging project, but don't forget to keep it clean clean and pleasant smelling. Some will open the door especially if the appliances come with the house. The old open box of baking soda tucked in the back works well.

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Too much furniture can close a room in.

Sometimes just remove some furniture can make the room appear much more welcoming. Don't be afraid of open space, let the home buyer use their imagination on what they would do if it was their dining room. Again we keep talking about clutter and by removing a few things or moving them around can make a huge difference. Here this room only needed a few tweaks and we achieved the results we wanted.

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Don't Block the room off with furniture.

You want the room to flow and not have obstacles in the way of movement or the line of sight. Here you can see that the chairs were in the way of the fireplace's line of sight. Not only does the room flow better but it also gives the illusion that it is bigger. Again it is very important to clear surfaces from any items you have on display to give the room a clean look and let the potential buyer imagine their personal items in the room.

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Housing starts, home buying intentions rise

(By Ka Yan Ng Reuters)
TORONTO (Reuters) - Canadian housing starts rose a better than expected 6.1 percent in February, reinforcing views that the residential housing sector is a major force pulling the economy out of recession.
Starts on new homes rose to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 196,700 units in February from a downwardly revised 185,400 units in January, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp said on Monday.
The number of starts in February surpassed the average forecast of analysts for 190,000. The January figure was a slight downward revision from the previously reported 186,300 units.
"Overall, with the better than expected gain in residential construction activity in Canada, it appears that the new homes market is slowly coming back to life and may finally be benefiting from the resurgence in overall housing market activity," said Ian Pollick, economics strategist at TD Securities.
The Canadian dollar rose to a six-week high of C$1.0257 to the U.S. dollar, or 97.49 U.S. cents, following the housing data.
It currency pared gains as details showed most of the strength was due to a 19.1 percent surge in the volatile multi-dwelling group.
That group, which includes high-rise condos, soared to 89,900 units in the month. The closely watched single-family home component showed starts increased by a muted 0.5 percent to 89,200 units. Still, single-family housing starts have advanced for 10 straight months.
The mounting activity was in line with a strong rebound in sales and prices in the broader housing market, spurred by consumer confidence and low interest rates, after the market hit bottom during the global financial crisis.
Analysts expect the market has the legs to advance further this spring before the arrival of new mortgage rules in April and changes to provincial sales tax regimes in British Columbia and Ontario in July cool things down a bit.
"Housing starts continue to chase surging home sales, which appear to have a green light through the spring," said Robert Kavcic, an economist at BMO Capital Markets. Along with the tax and mortgage rule changes to come, he said he expected interest rate hikes should temper demand.
Meantime, Canadian home-buying intentions for the next two years has risen to 10 percent from 7 percent two years ago, according to a home ownership survey by Royal Bank of Canada (RY.TO: Quote).
Six in 10 Canadians also believe home prices will increase this year, up from 25 percent in 2009, the survey found. Similarly, 64 percent think mortgage rates will be higher over the next year, up from 33 per cent a year ago.
The RBC study also found that 91 percent of homeowners believe a home is a good investment, the highest level in 12 years, while 26 percent expect their home to be their primary source of income when they retire.
Regionally, CMHC said Ontario led February's gain in housing starts, jumping 28.6 percent from January, followed by a 14.3 percent advance in the Atlantic provinces. The Prairies rose 10.8 percent, while British Columbia was up 8 percent. Only Quebec saw a decline, with a 14.1 percent fall.
Rural starts were estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 17,600 units in February.
(Reporting by Ka Yan Ng; editing by Rob Wilson)

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Oakville Experiences “WAY TOO MUCH ENTERTAINMENT

The Grand Opening Of Entertainment Central Brings Wendel Clark’s Classic Grill And Sports Lounge, Yuk Yuk’s, Berlin Nightclub And Duelling Pianos - All Under One Roof
OAKVILLE, ON – Wendel Clark, former Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs, makes his mark in the history books again. From scoring goals to writing a book on his hockey life to building “The Wendel Burger” – the town of Oakville welcomes Wendel Clark’s Classic Grill and Sports Lounge.
Now an even larger location with over 15,000 sq. ft., housing four distinct venues Entertainment Central has something for everyone at the Grand Opening on February 1, 2010.
Located at 370 Dundas Street East (Dundas St. and Trafalgar), Entertainment Central is Oakville’s newest hotspot for fine dining, comedy, dancing, meeting and mingling all under one roof and parking is ALWAYS FREE.
To reda more visit http://www.oakville.com/news/business/2010-02-02-oakville-experiences-way-too-much-entertainment-

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Haiti donations still coming in across Oakville

While the earthquake in Haiti was weeks ago, local residents haven’t forgotten about those in need. The Milton Salvation Army and Red Cross both report that donations for victims in the impoverished country continue to be made to their offices.
Collectively the two charities have received almost $30,000 of in-office donations — $4,500 at the Salvation Army and $22,790 at the Red Cross — that will be used to assist the thousands of Haitians in need.
Donations can still be made at the Red Cross and Salvation Army, which are both located at 100 Nipissing Rd.

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Buying a House in Oakville

When you are looking to buy a house for sale in Oakville, remember to keep in mind that Oakville offers one of the most modern, acute care hospital facilities in the area, which means not leaving your community to get your loved ones the medical services they need. This is a real bonus when it comes to quick access for major traumatic situations.


Oakville, Ontario is a great place to do business as well. With over 1.4 million tourists annually stopping in to enjoy this wonderful community, they invest more than 80 million dollars into the local merchant’s cash register by attending events, going to theatre, enjoying sporting and recreational activities, dining out, and partaking in local festivals held down on the waterfront. No place does festivals better then Oakville.

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