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www.insideHALTON.comt0",7*--&#&"7&3 Wednesday, January 4, 2012 t Monika Blewett BROKER 905.842.7000 Independently owned and operated "Experience Pays" Aboutowne Realty Corp., Brokerage CHECK IT OUT! JUST LISTED! $269,900! Spacious 3 BR townhouse in College Park New oak kitchen, granite countertops, hardwood floor Lower level family room w. w/o to private fenced yard Excellent neighbourhood close to schools, bus and shopping QUICK POSSESSION! Cancel your listing at any time if you're not satisfied with my services. I want to wish everyone a happy and prosperous New Year. As we enter 2012, all the signs point to a stable and balanced economy ­ which in turn creates a good climate for real estate transactions. Across Canada, the real estate market was balanced in 2011 with housing prices growing more or less in line with the rate of inflation. Oakville, which has always been one of the hottest markets in the country, surpassed the national trend for sales and price increases. 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In Burlington, sales were on par with the national trend, but the average sale price increased by a whopping 13.8 percent - $421,008 in 2011 from $369,874 in 2010. And we can expect the same pace of growth in 2012 according to the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation. The key will be continued low interest rates. Rates had been expected to rise in 2011, leading to a slowdown in the housing market. But that didn't happen. In 2012, a looming economic slowdown, record consumer debt and weak wage growth could put a downward pressure on the market. But these will Sales Representative also encourage the Bank of Canada to leave interest 905.662.6666 rates on hold ­ and that's good news for homebuyers. State Realty, Brokerage It's also good news for sellers since the lower rates MOVE INTO THIS POPULAR OAKVILLE COMPLEX! will encourage more buyers into the marketplace. $219,900. While uncertainty about the global economy and Spacious 2 BR. Wood burning our own recovery will continue to mess a bit with our fireplace. New psyche, the fact that we will see some stability, that windows. Nearby schools, there will still be some growth in the economy and shopping, the job market, bodes well for the real estate scene rec centre, and parks. over the next 12 months. Absolute move Whether you are buying or selling a home, choose in ready call today to book a broker who understands the market, who is knowlfor a viewing edgeable about the community and has the resources appointment. MLS# H3076301 and staff to provide you with superior service 24/7. From the entire Dan Cooper Team, I would like to wish you and your families all the best for 2012. Dan Cooper is an award-winning broker with Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage ­ the Number 1 Royal LePage Team for Canada in 2009, 2007, 2005, 2002, 2001, 2000 and 1999. He can be reached at 905.338.3737, direct line at 905.849.3303 or through his innovative and interactive website at DanCooper.com. Be sure to catch the Dan Cooper Real Estate Series on DailyWebTV.com. For his free booklet How To Sell Your House For Top Dollar ­ Fast! or his Guide to Oakville Real Estate, please call The Dan Cooper Team. Independently Owned and Operated Stability is the watchword in real estate in 2012 BAYVIEWS ATT: EMPTY NESTERS 6HDUFK RYHU KRPHV IRUVDOHLQ 2DNYLOOH )5(( DAN COOPER Real Estate ...The Bottom Line Dan Cooper, Broker, Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd. Brokerage (905) 338-3737. 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