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4- Real Estate: The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday March 22, 2006 What makes a good neighbourhood? When you're house hunting, it's impor tant to remember that when you buy a home you're also buying the neighbour hood. Your home is probably the single largest investment you'll ever make. Therefore it's wise to buy in an area that is stable and has a good reputation. A neigh bourhood's reputation is based on many fac tors, including close proximity to a thriving economic centre. Look for good schools and easy access to public facilities such as libraries, parks and recreation centres. Also consider commuter time: how long will it take you to get to work? Remember not to decide that based on when you make the drive to view the house, but actually during rush hour. Before you purchase a home, it's a good idea to check with the planning and zoning departments at city hall for proposed developments in the area. If you're looking for a quiet area away from the hustle and bustle, you'll want to know if there's a pro posed shopping mall going in at the corner. Or could there be an office tower slated to back up against your backyard? The resale potential of the neighbourhood is important too. Your real estate sales representative can show you a com plete report on the properties listed and sold in the area, and discuss the potential fo/ appreciation in property values. Gary Reed, broker/owner of Coldwell Banker Home and Family Realty has 18 years Real Estate experience and is #6 for Coldwell Banker Canada, he is in the top 1% GARY REED Real Estate Matters internationally with this, the largest Real Estate Company in the world, with over 105,000 Realtors. He can be reached at 905825-7777. A S S O C IA T E AboutowneRea Corp., Re; ROYAL LePAGE W -- llllllllllllllllllllll · REGISTERED RELOCATION SPECIALIST · RE/MAX HALL OF FAME MEMBER ·RE/MAX PLATINUM CLUB lllI iiE -- 905-338-9000 'W w w .F e n iia x a b O K ito w n e .c o m * y v o n l i t t l e @ a o i i e o i t i 1 S t Personal Service ^Positive Results Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Broker NEW LISTING FIRST AD! - WATERFRONT! On the bank of Sixteen Mile Creek overlooking the harbour & downtown Oakville! Riparian, bring your boat to .your backyard! Unique ranch style bungalow with walk-out basement, ideal to reno orv .29 acre property, multi-level decks and steps leading to the water. For Quality, Reliable Service, and to Find Out What Your Home is Worth, call Bill today at 905-338-3737 $749,000 Yvonne Little 905 338-9000 Oakville Beaver Top 10% Nationally V p h e O a k v iU e .M ilk m SOLD IN 1 DAY OVER ASKING!* I have other buyers looking for condos, townhomes and detached in the Bronte area. Please call for a complimentary market evaluation if you are thinking of selling 'your home. YVONNE LITTLE - 905 338-9000 Real Estate MMwnksim Over the past 12 months, my listings have SOLD on average in 21 days for 99.4% o f asking price! For Personal Service with Proven, Positive Results call me today for a confidential chat regarding all o f your real estate needs. I will personally be with you through every step o f the process to ensure you receive the highest possible price for your home. You have my word on that! Statistics compiled & verified by OMDREB & TREB TOP 1% IN CANADA · #1 Agent for RE/MAX Briarwood SINCE 1994! SALES REPRESENTATIVE B i l l J a m e S , Sales Associate Bus: 905-338-3737 Direct: 905-510-2391 Email: billjames@sympatico.ca $ 7 3 9 ,0 0 0 . Beautifully maintained bungalow with two additions on an incredibly beautiful wooded lot backing onto greenspace. Oversized garage with space for workshop! $ 9 4 9 ,0 0 0 . Fabulous reno in the South East on a gorgeous wooded lot. Offers spacious great room., 3 bedrooms, plus a finishedTower level, full walkout at ground level! 2 4 5 Maple Grove SOLD Your key to exceptional homes NEW LISTING for sale in Oakville & areal An Oakville Beaver Real Estate Feature · TO ADVERTISE IN THIS SECTION CALL 9 05 -8 45 -3 82 4 FAX: 9 05 -3 37 -5 59 4 · Look for these listings @ www.oakvillebeaver.com DOWNTOWN OAKVILLE BRAD MILLER Broker Complete renovation, kitchen, baths, bedrooms, flooring. High end appliances; cherry wood cabinets, granite counter tops. Professional workmanship thru out. Excellent location in best neighbourhood, walk to restaurants, shops, 30 minutes to Toronto. WAYNE O'GRADY Sales Representative A rare beauty. 4200 sf of living space. G ourm et Kitchen, high end S/S appliances, extended maple cabinets, granite. Backs on 1 .to a pond. Pro finished in-law suite w ith sep kitchen & radiant | heated floors. Grand entrance. W rought iron pickets. Formal VOITECH living & dining rooms. Main floor den. Attn paid to details. A ZUBEK m u st see... photos and more listings: www.realestateconnect.ca Sales Representative PRESTIGIOUS JOSHUA CREEK CENTURY 21 MILLER REAL ESTATE LTD. 905-845-9180 SUTTON GROUP QUANTUM REALTY INC. 905-822-5000 ^ KELLER WILLIANS, OUR TOWN REALTY LTD. 905-469-5678