Jenny Kotulak Oakville Real Estate

Fall is in full swing (bloom) in Oakville. Most of the colours have peaked. The gusty winds have turned 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 get an extra hour of sleep.

But what a pain having to change every clock in the house, on the stove, the microwave, the radios, the cars, your watches. Luckily our computers, Blackberries, etc. are very smart and they do it automatically. Don't forget to change the batteries in the smoke detector. Many are now hardwired so this ritual may soon become a chore of the past.

This is a great time of year to discover ravines and trails in Halton Region. Check out the Conservation Halton website for a list of local Conservation Areas. With Halloween just around the corner a great source of information for local pumpkin patches, hay rides and corn mazes in the Oakville and Greater Toronto Area is Pumpkin Patches And More. This site also has great pumpkin recipes and tips on how to carve and decorate a pumpkin. The site also gives pumpkin patch locations for all areas of Canada and the United States.

Go out and have some fun this fall.

Sitting On The Fence

Tree Magnifique

Berry, Berry Nice

Hosta La Vista Baby

The Long And Winding Road

Fade To Gray

Cloudy Canopy

Hello Yellow

Watering Hole

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 this year and continued through September. Limited inventory in Oakville has resulted in the demand for housing outstripping the supply.

This originally led to a balanced market but has tipped somewhat to a seller's market with many homes selling over list price in record time with multiple offers. Low interest rates continue to spur the buyers plus somewhat more confidence in the economy and job stability.

Home Sales - July 1, 2009 - September 30, 2009 - Oakville, Ontario = 964
Home Sales - July 1, 2008 - September 30, 2008 - Oakville, Ontario = 712

Sales Range - July 1, 2009 - September 30, 2009 - Oakville, Ontario = $150,000 - $7,000,000
Sales Range - July 1, 2008 - September 30, 2008 - Oakville, Ontario = $139,500 - $5,500,000

Average Days on Market - July 1, 2009 - September 30, 2009 = 38
Average Days on Market - July 1, 2008 - September 30, 2008 = 40

Average Sale Price - July 1, 2009 - September 30, 2009 = $531,446.
Average Sale Price - July 1, 2008 - September 30, 2008 = $500,584

Sales over $1,000,000 - July 1, 2009 - September 30, 2009 = 52
Sales over $1,000,000 - July 1, 2008 - September 30, 2008 = 29

Sales Breakdown July 1, 2009 - September 30, 2009
Detached = 564
Semi-Detached = 37
Freehold Townhomes = 164
Condo Townhomes = 72
Condo Apartments = 107
Other = 20

Sales Breakdown July 1, 2008 - September 30, 2008
Detached = 405
Semi-Detached = 37
Freehold Townhomes = 129
Condo Townhomes = 52
Condo Apartments = 81
Other = 8

Statistics indicate that the number of home sales in Oakville, Ontario increased in the third quarter over the same period in 2008 by 35.4% and the average sale price increased by 6.17%.

The Oakville market is extremely stable with positive signs for the remainder of 2009.

For more information on the Oakville real estate market please contact Jenny Kotulak Broker, RE/MAX Aboutowne Realty Corp. Brokerage, Oakville, Ontario
905-842-7000

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Stats Source - OMDREB Tarasoft Matrix

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 great time of the year to head to the lakes or harbours to catch the migrating wildlife. Excellent places to find differenct species are Oakville and Bronte Harbours, LaSalle Park in Burlington and Cootes Paradise and Hamilton Bay. Bring your camera, enjoy the sights and sounds and enjoy walking along boardwalks and piers.

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Thinking of moving to Oakville? Contact Jenny Kotulak Broker, your Oakville Community REALTOR.

RE/MAX Aboutowne Realty Corp. Brokerage

905-842-7000

www.oakvilleontariorealestate.ca

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 with no demerit points. Using earbuds, adjusting GPS units and iPods are also a no-no while behind the wheel. Exemptions include driver placed 911 calls, emergency service vehicles, truckers and other commercial drivers. A 3 year grace period has been offered to truckers to replace CB radios with new technology.

The new legislation also specifically refers to DVD's and Laptops, which I concur are very scary distraction for a driver. According to a 2009 study by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, drivers who dial and text behind the wheel have nearly three times the risk of being in a crash.

Oakville, Ontario - A Premier Lakeside community located within 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 24/7 for your convenience.

Jenny Kotulak, Broker

RE/MAX Aboutowne Realty Corp. Brokerage, Oakville, Ontario

Past President Oakville, Milton & District Real Estate Board

Photo Location: Oakville Harbour

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