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Archive for May, 2009

Sales soar, prices rise as national housing market bounces back.

Thursday, May 28th, 2009 by Dan Cooper

dan-083132In two recent articles I warned about the risk of waiting for house prices to hit bottom; that buyers who believed prices will drop further could get caught by an uptick. Those predictions may be borne out by the latest news from the Canadian Real Estate Association. According to CREA national home sales jumped 11.2 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in April from March. It was the biggest increase in five years, and with 34,838 units being sold, the highest level in seven months.

In reporting those figures, a Canadian Press story last week claimed the country’s housing market shows every sign of having bounced back with both the number of sales and the price of homes rising for the third straight month in April. The national average sale price of homes listed by realtors rose last month to $306,366, the news agency reported.

The good news for buyers is that house prices remain at levels lower than they were a year ago so there continues to be solid opportunities. While economist predict the recession will drag on, affordability and low mortgage rates appear to be winning out against a weak economy. This latest housing news certainly is more encouraging than any other economic indicators.

This also comes on the heels of encouraging news out of the U.S. last month and our own sales statistics from the Oakville, Milton and District Real Estate Board. U.S. banks reported decent to record profits for the first quarter – fuelled in part by a resurging mortgage business. The surprising comeback was thanks mostly to low interest rates and a return to credible lenders. Here at home, the Real Estate Board last month showed that house sales were beginning to inch back up month over month in the first three months of this year.

A rebounding market is good news for sellers, but the current market is still a good time for buyers. We are at a point where prices will increase, but as long as there is a good inventory of homes for sale, there will not be wild jumps in prices. Timing is often the key to a good investment and I continue to encourage those who are in a confident financial position to begin shopping for your dream home.

I encourage you to visit DailyWebTV.com for my educational series or go to DanCooperTV.com to learn more about Dan Cooper Royal LePage Real Estate and to take the virtual tour of exciting properties. Also, for a free copy of my Guide to Oakville Real Estate or my booklet How To Sell Your House For Top Dollar, please call my office.

Dan Cooper is an award winning Broker with Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd. Dan can be reached at 905-849-3303.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this article; however, the information is general in nature. Please seek professional advice relevant to your specific situation.

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Being an industry leader requires a commitment to improvement.

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009 by Dan Cooper

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A few months ago I announced the launch of DanCooperTV.com – an example that innovative real estate brokers remain leaders in the marketplace by developing new and exciting ways of marketing properties. Maintaining my position as one of the top brokers in the Oakville area means that thereis no time to stand still or to be content that creating a unique video-based website is enough.

For that reason, I continue to invest in my website to create new and fresh content. Since launching, I have more than doubled the number of homes that are featured. These properties come alive as we take you on a video tour of the homes, showing you room by room what each has to offer. It is convenient for potential buyers and a much more informative method of showcasing properties than the typical static photographs.

If you are searching for a home, the website delivers some exciting opportunities. New properties are continually being added so I encourage you to check back with us from time to time to see what is new.  For those selling a home, the site will showcase your property in a completely fresh way and will reach a web savvy demographic that prefers the internet over printed forms of advertising.

A good real estate website, however, should be more than just a vehicle for selling homes. At DanCooperTV.com, you will find a wealth of information about your town and some of the people in it – wonderful retailers and business people who make Oakville a vibrant and engaging community. Discover where to find the freshest baked goods or the best shop for window curtains. See my entire educational series on home inspections with advice directly from the experts.

You will also meet members of the Dan Cooper team, providing you with an opportunity to better learn who we are and our approach, to begin building that ever important open and honest relationship that needs to develop between broker and client. I want you to be comfortable with our team, to trust that everyone is working in your best interest.

I’m proud that my hard work and dedication have consistently made me a top Royal LePage representative in Canada. I encourage you to visit DailyWebTV.com for my Dan Cooper Real Estate Education Series, visit my full listing of properties and, of course, visit DanCooperTV.com for a virtual tour of exciting properties and to learn more about your vibrant community. Also, for a free copy of my Guide to Oakville Real Estate or my booklet How To Sell Your House For Top Dollar, please call my office.

Dan Cooper is an award winning Broker with Royal LePage R.E. Services Ltd. Dan can be reached at 905-849-3303.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this article; however, the information is general in nature. Please seek professional advice relevant to your specific situation. DAN COOPER Real Estate …The Bottom Line

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Giving back to the community through arts.

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009 by Dan Cooper

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The arts are an important element in the cultural fabric of a community. Live performances, dance and music feed the minds and souls of its citizens and that is critical for a well-balanced and culturally rich community. One of the most active and influential organizations in our town is the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts.

The Centre has been providing an important stage for local theatre and concerts and professional performances by artists from across Canada and around the world since 1977. The mission of the Centre is to provide Oakville residents with a place to learn about themselves and the world around them through dance, music, storytelling and theatre.

I’m proud to be associated with this wonderful organization by bringing a number of top shows and performances each year through the Dan Cooper Concert Series. The desire by the Dan Cooper Team to provide support for the arts is a testament to our commitment to give back to the community in which we work and live. We are not simply in the business of selling properties and helping buyers find homes. We are an integral part of this terrific community. We are your neighbour, our children go to school here and we shop in the same grocery stores. This is our community and the Dan Cooper Team is proud to play a part in shaping its character and its success.

We are involved in a number of good causes in Oakville, and our support for the Oakville Centre is just one more example of our commitment to help build a better community.

“Corporate sponsors like Dan Cooper help the Oakville Centre meet our mandate of bringing world class artists to Oakville,” says Ronnie Brown, marketing coordinator for the Centre. “When the community can experience various cultures through the performing arts, it provides each individual a chance to grow and learn more about themselves and people around them. Inspiration, creativity and participation go hand in hand for those who enjoy the arts and building abetter community to live in. With the Dan Cooper Concert Series we have been able to present some of the best Canadian artists like Holly Cole, Jann Arden, Colin James, Randy Bachman and international artists like Johnny Winter, RobertCray, Big Bad VooDoo Daddy and Tower of Power.  Dan’s support has helped bring families and friends together to share special concert memories that will influence their lives in many ways.”

I invite you to watch for upcoming performances that make up the summer portion of the Dan Cooper Concert Series. Please check the Centre’s website www.oc4pa.ca for an update on these and some of the other terrific concerts that you can enjoy in one of the most intimate theatres in Canada.

Be sure to catch my Dan Cooper Real Estate Education Series every Saturday on DailyWebTV.com. Dan Cooper is an award winning Broker with Royal LePage R. E. Services Ltd.  Dan can be reached at 905-338-3737 or direct line at (905) 849-3303.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this article; however,the information is general in nature. Please seek professional advice relevant to your specific situation.

Dan has written a comprehensive guide for those looking for a home in Oakville. Called “Your Guide to Oakville Real Estate,” it includes area profiles and maps. Call Dan for your free copy.

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Comic Vision Oakville Another Successful Year!

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009 by Dan Cooper

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Comic Vision Oakville, held on April 22nd at the OE Banquet & Conference Centre, was sold out with 500 attendees showing their support for yet another successful year. This year Comic Vision’s five Canadian comedians were made possible because of the generous support of Dan Cooper, comedian sponsor. Headlining the event was funny man Mike MacDonald, who in addition to his successful and well received live performances all over North America, has appeared on numerous TV shows including “Late Night With David Letterman”, “The Arsenio Hall Show”, and “Just For Laughs” to name a few.

Comic Vision was cofounded by comedian and Oakville resident, Meg Soper, who also performs at the event, and Ann Morrison in 1999, after Ann’s son was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa (RP). RP is a degenerative eye disease that causes progressive vision loss with symptoms appearing during childhood.

All money raised by Comic Vision goes to support vision research through the Foundation Fighting Blindness. Comic Vision would like to extend a special thanks to all the volunteers, sponsors and the community of Oakville and Burlington for making Comic Vision possible year after year.

Due to its great success, Comic Vision is held in a total of five cities across Canada, including Oakville, London, Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver. To see videos and photos of the event, please visit www.comicvision.ca.  For more information about the Foundation Fighting Blindness, please visit www.ffb.ca.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this article; however, the information is general in nature. Please seek professional advice relevant to your specific situation. Dan has written a comprehensive guide for those looking for a home in Oakville. Called “Your Guide to Oakville Real Estate,” it includes area profiles and maps. Call Dan for your free copy.

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