Jenny Kotulak Oakville Real Estate

We all know that a picture says a thousand words. Today I have added some sound accompaniment to my photos. Don't worry this isn't a personal sing a long. I've left that to some great singers and songs from the past. These photos were taken on a trail along the Sixteen Mile Creek near Lions Valley Park in Oakville, Ontario. My dog Lola was my walking partner.

Click on the words under each photo to hear what song came to mind when I was adding the photos. No rhyme, no reason. As the kids today would say, just RANDOM*

Bridge Over Troubled Water

A Foot In Cold Water

I Love You - Warts And All

You Give Me Goosebumps

Sunshine On My Shoulders

All Bark - No Bite

Jingle Balls

Pretty Maids All In A Row

I Can't Be-Leaf My Eyes

Peace Brother (and Sister)

An Open And Closed Case

Tree Hugging

Roy Rogers and Dale Evans said sang it best. Happy Trails To YOU - Til We Meet Again

* Well O.K. a couple were obvious.

Living in Oakville, Ontario definitely has its rewards. How about a coveted location on the shores of Lake Ontario, halfway between the metropolitan cities of Toronto and Hamilton?

What better way to spend a hot August day then to enjoy the beautiful Oakville waterfront. Residents and visitors alike have numerous parks to choose from to picnic, stroll, feed the ducks, or sit on a bench and watch the boats go by.

For a quiet spot visit Gairloch Gardens on Lakeshore Road in the East end of Oakville. Check out the Oakville Galleries while there. Two blocks south of Oakville's quaint downtown core is Lakeside Park and Oakvile Harbour and Pier. The Oakville Towarf and Erchless Museum are also located here.

My favourite out of the way park is Waterworks Park, tucked in at the bottom of Kerr Street. Further along Lakeshore Road to the West is Coronation Park. This extremely popular spot features a playground, picnic areas and a bandshell for weekend concerts. Further West is the Village of Bronte. Bronte Harbour and Outer Marina is the place to be for people, ducks and boat watching.

The Lighthouse Restaurant overlooks the harbour and is a great spot to enjoy a sunset drink on the deck. Bronte's quaint shops also beckon. Enjoy one or all of these parks all within a twenty minute drive.

Selling real estate in Oakville is a real joy. It's easy to promote a community when you are a proud resident yourself. Oakville has grown to a population of 170,000 but it still has a smaller town feel. It is so easy to get busy and forget about the beauty that the Oakville Waterfront offers.

Oakville is a great community for boat owners. Whether it be power boating, sailing, canoeing or kayaking, the opportunity exists and there are lessons available and clubs to join.

Come and visit Oakville's waterfront. You may like it so much that you will want to move here. If you already live here, don't forget to head down to the Lake with your family, your book, your dog or your coffee.

I just might see you there. Oh, and don't forget your camera.

Some of you know I like to hang out by Lake Ontario when I have some time. There is always something new to appreciate.

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Don't touch. For viewing only.

What is it? A flower through a flower.

Flower used for close up in photo above.

Hello, anyone home?

Gone sailing

Flowers appear on Oakville pier.

Lunch time. Gotta go.

Oakville, Ontario. On the shores of Lake Ontario.

Jenny Kotulak Your Oakville Community REALTOR

Windows of the World Photography

WoW 2009

This is a good news article. July home sales in Oakville, Ontario were up from July 2008.

The total number of home sales in Oakville in July 09 were: 357

The total number of home sales in Oakville in July 08 were: 278

There were 17 property sales of over $1,000,000 compared to 12 a year ago July.

Average Selling Price July 09: $511,500
Average Selling Price July 08: $492,589

Median Selling Price July 09: $420,000
Median Selling Price July 08: $406,000

Not only were there more sales in July 09 but both the average and median sale price increased.

Average Days On Market July 09: 43
Average Days On Market July 08: 37

The average days on market was up slightly in July 09 compared to last year.

Oakville is still an affordable community to call home.
Condo Townhomes begin at under $200,000
Freehold Townhomes start just under $300,000

Two Storey, 4 bedroom, double car garage properties are available just under $500,000 and up.

Oakville has many different neighbourhoods to choose from. Check out Oakville's neighbourhoods at www.oakvilleontariorealestate.ca

From 1 bedroom condos to multi million dollar lakefront estates, Oakville has properties for every lifestyle and budget. Call Jenny Kotulak, your Oakville Community REALTOR for all of your real estate needs.

Put Jenny's knowledge of the Oakville community, plus 20 years experience, to work for you.

Jenny Kotulak Broker - RE/MAX Aboutowne Realty Corp. Brokerage 905-842-7000

Past President Oakville, Milton & District Real Estate Board

Source of Statistics: OMDREB Tarasoft Matrix

Sometimes getting too close to something can cause you to lose focus.

Often times it can be a good thing to take a step back to try to re-focus.

Just by taking a step back allows you to see the bigger picture.

Often times the bigger picture can be quite lovely.

Looking at the bigger picture oftens lets you listen to your surroundings.

Sometimes just re-focusing allows you to take a step forward again.

Every once in awhile we need to re-focus in order to enjoy the beautiful things in life.

These berries had huge competition with the roaring Niagara River photo opportunity rushing by. But sometimes competition is good. It keeps you on your toes and forces you to do the best you can at what you do.

Jenny Kotulak photos 2009

Windows Of the World photography

WoW 2009