January 2012

Oakville Real Estate Update
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The Magic of Five Percent: A New Year's Resolution Worth Keeping!
When the calendar flips to a new year, many of us make resolutions to improve our lives... ... read more
Bank of Canada Maintains The Same Mortgage Rate For The 11th Consecutive Meeting
With weaker outlooks for Europe and the U.S., the Bank of Canada announced earlier today that it is keeping its key policy rate steady, exactly where it's been since September 2010, which makes this the longest recorded rate pause. ... read more
Muted Prospects for Canadian Mortgage and Housing Markets Moving into 2012
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has made a small revision to its forecast for home sales activity via the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) Systems of Canadian real estate Boards and Associations for 2012. ... read more
Deciding Which Type of Home to Purchase
Deciding on what type of home to purchase can be confusing. With an endless supply of different types of homes available for purchase –from condos to townhouses to fully-detached homes. The type of home you buy will depend on your lifestyle and budg... ... read more
Selling Your House: When Will You Get the Best Value?
People decide to sell for a wide variety of reasons. It could be a work related move, expansion to make space for new arrivals, or less need for space due to a reduction in the number of family members living at home. Some people just fancy a change ... ... read more
Why Should You Use a Real Estate Agent?
Real estate transactions are complicated and can be costly if completed incorrectly. Selling or buying a property is a process that is bound to be a little nerve-wracking and emotional. Buying or selling a property requires in-depth knowledge and exp... ... read more
 

With Compliments of
Laura C. Smythe
Sales Representative


Prudential Town Centre Realty Inc., Brokerage
280 North Service Rd. West
Oakville, ON, L6M 2S2
T: 905-338-6550
F: 905-338-7452
D: 289-888-3120
lsmythe@cogeco.ca
www.lauracsmythe.ca

Leading Edge Society, Top 6% in North America 2009/2010

Welcome...

I hope you find this month's newsletter both interesting and informative.

If you are thinking of making a move, or just curious about the real estate market in the Oakville area, please feel free to contact me. It's always my pleasure to help!

Your referrals are always appreciated. Thank you for your trust.



NATIONAL MORTGAGE RATES
Term Posted
Rates*
Best
Rates*
6 Months 4.45% 4.40%
1 Year 3.50% 2.75%
2 Years 3.55% 2.99%
3 Years 4.05% 2.89%
4 Years 4.80% 2.99%
5 Years 5.29% 3.29%
7 Years 6.35% 3.99%
10 Years 6.75% 4.45%
Variable Rate 2.90%
Prime Rate ** 3.00%
* last updated: Jan 17, 2012


Featured Properties

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Professionally renovated condo townhome in Burlington...just steps to lake! New maple kitchen, designer baths, exotic hardwoods, ceramics, pot lighting and new berber on 2nd floor. All the I wants! Perfect for the 1st time Buyer.


NEW LISTING!

$229,900

 2 bed, 1 bath, condo apt with sunny western exposure overlooking treed courtyard. Spacious open concept floor plan. Neutral decor and broadloom. Cozy fireplace in living room. Gleaming white kitchen. In-suite laundry. Affordable living at its best!


NEW LISTING!

$469,900

Pretty as a picture, fully upgraded 3+1 bed raised bungalow on premium ravine lot! Quiet, family friendly street. Finished top to bottom with quality renovations including gleaming hardwood floors, newer kitchen, both bathrooms, fully finished basement.

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