open Houses
Feb 10th 2005, 6:48 am
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Re: open Houses
Originally Posted by Sarah Farrand
If you're planning to move to Burlington, I'd recommend moving south of the QEW. North is the worst version of suburban hell - lots of new house building and very little in the way of infrastructure. I looked at a lot of property that way in the first week I was out here, and rapidly came to the conclusion that I would go nuts in short order if I lived in North Burlington.
Having said that, I like the area south of the QEW and would be tempted to move there, but I eventually settled on Oakville, given the shorter commute to downtown Toronto. Oakville is *a lot* more expensive than Burlington, but I'd recommend it if you can afford it.
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Sarah
Having said that, I like the area south of the QEW and would be tempted to move there, but I eventually settled on Oakville, given the shorter commute to downtown Toronto. Oakville is *a lot* more expensive than Burlington, but I'd recommend it if you can afford it.
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Feb 10th 2005, 7:15 am
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Re: open Houses
I loved going to all the 0pen Houses. It is much easier to just turn up than have to make appointments via your agent. We went to lots to get an idea of homes in the different areas and within our price range. You can also find out what sort of house style you prefer - open plan/separate rooms/upstairs laundry/mainfloor laundry/combined livingdining rooms etc etc.
You will also meet lots of Agents and can utilise all their knowledge of the different areas. Our Agent only really knew about schools/commuting/social life in Whitby (we felt obliged to use her as she is a relative - but never again), so we found out a lot of info ourselves at the open houses.
One tip we got was to always check the tag on the furnace - it will tell you how old it is and when last serviced.
In fact I miss going to the open houses - my husband now suggested that we should start going again to get ideas for decorating and for our decking and basement!!!
You will also meet lots of Agents and can utilise all their knowledge of the different areas. Our Agent only really knew about schools/commuting/social life in Whitby (we felt obliged to use her as she is a relative - but never again), so we found out a lot of info ourselves at the open houses.
One tip we got was to always check the tag on the furnace - it will tell you how old it is and when last serviced.
In fact I miss going to the open houses - my husband now suggested that we should start going again to get ideas for decorating and for our decking and basement!!!
Feb 10th 2005, 7:18 am
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Re: open Houses
Originally Posted by daisymoll
Well as it happens, we live in North Burlington in the Suburban Hell that is Headon Forest and I really like it, great area for kids to grow up in as I think they can all play out in the street come spring/summer. I love the newer houses too. what are you looking for by way of infrastructure, I don't understand?
I don't have a car at the moment, and didn't fancy a 20 min walk to get some milk on a Sunday morning. As I'm single, I can't imagine that the social opportunities would be that good for me either. It's just my own personal opinion, which is the only one I can offer!
Where I'm moving to in Oakville, I'm a short walk to downtown, 5 mins from the YMCA, a bit more than that to the Public Library, and a 10 min walk to my nearest bar
Isn't it all horses for courses? *shrug*
Feb 10th 2005, 7:21 am
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Re: open Houses
Originally Posted by Sarah Farrand
Where I'm moving to in Oakville, I'm a short walk to downtown, 5 mins from the YMCA, a bit more than that to the Public Library, and a 10 min walk to my nearest bar
Very nice and very, very expensive ... maybe one day I'll move back when I can afford one of the bug houses on the lakeshore
Feb 10th 2005, 7:23 am
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Re: open Houses
Originally Posted by Glaswegian
Oakville is very nice ... you can see the CN tower from the little pier on the lake
Very nice and very, very expensive ... maybe one day I'll move back when I can afford one of the bug houses on the lakeshore
Very nice and very, very expensive ... maybe one day I'll move back when I can afford one of the bug houses on the lakeshore
Apparently the lakeshore properties all suffer from the smell of the lake in the summer though. Poetic justice for the cost. A mere snip at $12m
Feb 10th 2005, 7:36 am
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Re: open Houses
Originally Posted by Sarah Farrand
A mere snip at $12m
Lake Ontario has a less than fresh odor in warm weather ... given what gets dumped in it I'm surprised it isn't flammable
Feb 10th 2005, 7:37 am
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Re: open Houses
Originally Posted by Glaswegian
That's all?? I'll buy two and knock 'em together to make a double wide!!
Lake Ontario has a less than fresh odor in warm weather ... given what gets dumped in it I'm surprised it isn't flammable
Lake Ontario has a less than fresh odor in warm weather ... given what gets dumped in it I'm surprised it isn't flammable
Why do you think their working so hard to get people to quit smoking
Feb 10th 2005, 7:52 am
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Re: open Houses
Originally Posted by Glaswegian
Oakville is very nice ... you can see the CN tower from the little pier on the lake
Very nice and very, very expensive ... maybe one day I'll move back when I can afford one of the bug houses on the lakeshore
Very nice and very, very expensive ... maybe one day I'll move back when I can afford one of the bug houses on the lakeshore
Funny enough I saw a nice house in Oakville on MLS for only $216,000, which is in my range - being a young buck and all (or should I say DOE? Doh!). Hardwoord floors...bright kitchen... if only they were all like that... the thing is, even if I DO start looking now at houses, they'd all be bought and sold...
So, I'm praying Jesus 'll bless me and gimmie my dream house for a good price and get me and my man a JOB... hmmm.... anything else on my wishlist??
I just wish I coulf figure out where the HECK we'll live!
And Daisymoll, I'll be sure to check it out next time - rent a car... its always best to see it for one's own eyeballs.....
Feb 10th 2005, 8:39 am
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Re: open Houses
Originally Posted by Fluffy Boogie
Funny enough I saw a nice house in Oakville on MLS for only $216,000, which is in my range - being a young buck and all (or should I say DOE? Doh!). Hardwoord floors...bright kitchen... if only they were all like that... the thing is, even if I DO start looking now at houses, they'd all be bought and sold...
So, I'm praying Jesus 'll bless me and gimmie my dream house for a good price and get me and my man a JOB... hmmm.... anything else on my wishlist??
I just wish I coulf figure out where the HECK we'll live!
And Daisymoll, I'll be sure to check it out next time - rent a car... its always best to see it for one's own eyeballs.....
So, I'm praying Jesus 'll bless me and gimmie my dream house for a good price and get me and my man a JOB... hmmm.... anything else on my wishlist??
I just wish I coulf figure out where the HECK we'll live!
And Daisymoll, I'll be sure to check it out next time - rent a car... its always best to see it for one's own eyeballs.....
Feb 10th 2005, 9:56 am
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Re: open Houses
Originally Posted by Sarah Farrand
Just my personal opinion.
I don't have a car at the moment, and didn't fancy a 20 min walk to get some milk on a Sunday morning. As I'm single, I can't imagine that the social opportunities would be that good for me either. It's just my own personal opinion, which is the only one I can offer!
Where I'm moving to in Oakville, I'm a short walk to downtown, 5 mins from the YMCA, a bit more than that to the Public Library, and a 10 min walk to my nearest bar
Isn't it all horses for courses? *shrug*
I don't have a car at the moment, and didn't fancy a 20 min walk to get some milk on a Sunday morning. As I'm single, I can't imagine that the social opportunities would be that good for me either. It's just my own personal opinion, which is the only one I can offer!
Where I'm moving to in Oakville, I'm a short walk to downtown, 5 mins from the YMCA, a bit more than that to the Public Library, and a 10 min walk to my nearest bar
Isn't it all horses for courses? *shrug*
