"In spite ‘of a relatively healthy economic outlook for Toronto, we believe housing activity will remain somewhat sluggish for the remainder of a year," says Gino Romanese, Royal LePage vice president and regional manager, Toronto. "Buyers, as a result, will be in a strong position when it comes time to necotiate a sale." In coming months, conâ€" sumers who are considering a home purchase will find a fairly good selection of properties oday‘s real estate market I conditions present ideal opportunities for potenâ€" tial purchasers in Toronto and the surrounding areas, accordâ€" ing to the Fall 1994 issue of the Royal LePage Survey of Canadian House Prices. Lots of opportunities in T.O. $284,900. Large 5 bedroom with den, open staircase, ceramics, parquet. On great street and lot. $279,000. Prime "ABBEY"! Nice home street offers European kitchen, ceramic hall, parquet living /dining room with bay window. Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Broker AIM HIGHER... Call one of our Sales Representatives im before you list! "As we head into the new year and the traditional winter/spring market, housing values may experience some upward pressure, especially if activity in the marketplace heats up," says David Landry, "Mortgage rates dropped to their lowest level in 30 years in January of this year," he says. "Financing as low as 7..25 per cent for a fiveâ€"year term was an incredible boon for real estate consumers. It‘s highly unlikely that history will repeat itself in the near future." listed for sale at attractive prices. However, Romanese advises those purchasers who are waiting for interest rates to decline further before they purâ€" chase a home to reâ€"examine their strategy. $144,900. Great value, 3 bedrooms, 5 appilances central air, eatâ€"in kitchen, white cupboards Super nelohbourhood A MUST SEE! y minutes from the 401 and Hwy#5. $239,900. 3 bedroom bungalow on 9+ acres, very private setting with stream, ravine woodland. Only *Sales Representative _ **Associate Broker Although firstâ€"time buyers continue to be the most active segment of the housing market, there has been some tradeâ€"up movement. The activity has translated into nominal increasâ€" es in housing values for execuâ€" tiveâ€"type properties. For example, an executive detached twoâ€"storey home in Don Millsâ€"East appreciated just over 20 per cent, rising from $315,000 in October, 1993 to its current value of $380,000. In the Beaches, the same home (See ‘Exec,‘ page 20) Royal LePage vice president and regional manager, suburban Toronto. "Any increase in value combined with an interest rate hike may once again price some consumers out of the real estate market." Always wanted to live in prime Old Oakville? This is your chance. 1â€"1/2 storey home is larger than it looks. Large famâ€" ily room/laundry room addition at the rear. Beautiful treed lot. Walk to the GO train downtown, Quick possession., Pine greenhouse kitchen with centre island, Pool sized private backyard, nearly 2,700 sq. ft. Basement partiâ€" tioned and ready to finish. Large principal rooms. North Oakville location, main floor den plus family room, fenced yard, across the street from the ravine, immediate possession available. Add up the value for the price. Window coverings, appliances are included. Located in West Oak Trails, the newest section of Glen Abbey. Mattamy quality in less than one year old. Marble gas fireplace, bleached oak kitchen and baths. ooo ROYAL LEPAG Rovat LePaGe Reat Estare Services Ltp., Broker 251 N. Service Ro. West Oakviue, Ontario Royal LePage Real Estate Services Lid., Broker 326 Lakeshore Rd. E. Oakville Sales Representative 251 North Service Road West, Oakville Member of Oakville Toronto District Real Estate Boards for past 4 years Huge lot, fully fenced and hedged. 2 storey home w/main floor family room, fin. bsmnt, ensuite bath. Just listed and available in February. 4 bdrms. too! Recent white kitchen, all appliances are included. Amazing "Dunvegan" model , room for expanding family. Third floor loft w/2 bedrooms, sitting room, and full washâ€" room. Home is prof. decorated and the yard landscaped. Every conceivable extrasin: this home.Flexible:possessionidate; # # Over 2,300 sq. ft. w/lots of upgrades, across the street from a park and tennis courts. Bright home, owner leaving the counâ€" try and needs to sell quickly. You won‘"t be disappointed. One of the largest lots in Southâ€"East, this home was fully updated in 1991 with new kitchen , baths, doors, floors, decorating, appliances etc.. Sates Representanve