Twittering with the rest of the world

I'm finally twittering with the rest of the world. So if you get a chance and want to keep up-to-date with what I'm up to, please follow me. I'll let you know what areas are starting to heat up, and if I happen among some interesting properties.  I'm listed under my name: Nolan Machan.

Take care,

Nolan

Another Stunning Day in Downtown Oakville

Hi,
I'm doing office duty today from 1 to 3 PM at the Royal LePage office at Lakeshore and Reynolds. Coming in to see a realtor with what ever real estate question you might have will provide you with a better insight to what is happening in the market in Real Time. Currently, the market is bouncing lightly along the bottom. Prices are at there lowest point in years, and the cost of borrowing money is so cheap it is hard to believe. The Fed has indicated that the Bank Rate is going to stay at this level until the second quarter of 2010. So you are safe. My mortgage rate which variable sits at 1.6%. Now I'm not going to get this rate for ever, but it sure feels good.

So if you're waiting for the perfect time to buy, and you are moving up, this is your opportunity to buy at the best prices. I'm seeing properties listed for $2.2 Million selling for $1.8 million. Not everyone is in this snack bracket, but you likely get the point. The more expensive the house, the larger the savings you're going to see.

In Oakville properties are now selling comfortably in the $500K to $1 Million range. There is limited activity above this price point. I'm thinking that prices between $1 million to $2 million will start to move this fall, and then in spring '10 the next level of homes will start moving. However, I just heard an interesting story about the butterfly effect, which is an analogy for lack of predictability for long term weather forecasting. In a nut shell, a butterfly might flap its wings in a particular direction in Africa causing the start of a Hurricane in Caribbean. It is an interesting concept, especially when you consider how many highly intelligent investors were caught flat footed during this stock market reversal.

So if you are interested in the current market, I'm happy to help you out, but long term forecasting in real estate is anyone's best guess. All we can do is use our knowledge, and provide an educated as well as thoughtful perspective.

Have a great day,
Nolan

Halton Green Screens - Your Thoughts

Well, we are almost through the first season of Halton Green Screens, and attendance is climbing each month. We've had several very interesting speakers, which is bolstering attendance. Our main aim is to educate as well as entertain our audience through film. I personally know that I've learned a great deal about sustainable living simply, sharks, and what large AGRI-Grow businesses are doing to our food supply.

So this is where I ask you if you've been able to attend. Are you enjoying the film series? Are there certain topics that you would like us to find films about? If you haven't attended, what might interest you in coming? Also any additional comments you might have about the series would be really helpful.

Thanks and have a great day!
Nolan

Open House 1302 Hillview in Falgarwood, Oakville

Hi Everyone,
I'm doing an open house at 1302 Hillview today, which is a stunning renovated 4 Bed 4 Bath home, incredible ravine lot measuring 75 by 150. A beautiful pool with plenty of extra yard for playing, a walk out basement and huge deck. I would love to see you if you have time to take a look.

Future of Food - Thursday 23 April 09

Halton Green Screen's is presenting the "Future of Food" on Thursday 23, 2009 at Encore Theatre (Kerr and Speers) starting time is 7:00 PM and there is speaker about food modification. This is a great opportunity to be entertained as well as learn about this important issue that we are dealing with. Hope you can make it.

"This stylish film is not just for food faddists and nutritionists. It is a look at something we might not want to see: Monsanto, Roundup and Roundup-resistant seeds, collectively wreaking havoc on American farmers and our agricultural neighbors around the world. In the end, this documentary is a eloquent call to action." - Tellride Daily Times

Halton EcoFest

Just wanted to remind everyone that today is the Halton EcoFest which always promises to be an excellent opportunity to see all new things green. All the political parties are represented, and you might want to ask the Liberals what happen to their green plan. Hopefully, it is just waiting for the next election to come out.

There is also a number of foods to sample, clothes to buy, and new and old gadgets to look at. I believe there is even a Green investment councilor. It would be interesting to see how a Green Portfolio stood up during this past economic down turn. 

Also included are all the Environmental groups from Bronte Creek to Oakville Green. So if you are looking to participate in making Oakville a better place, these groups are an excellent way for you to participate.

Hope to see you there and if you do manage to make it out, please say hi!

Oakville's Opportunity!

I just finished "Greenliving" magazine's spring issue, and what a wonderful uplifting publication. This issue is all about outlining the Canada's Greenest Cities of Tomorrow. Unfortunately, Oakville is not on the list, and for me that is a great opportunity. Wouldn't it be amazing to be living in the healthiest town we can, with great public transit, people riding their bikes not just for exercise but also a legitimate way of getting around, that Tim Horton's and especially Starbucks would serve you coffee and donuts on china plates and  in china cups when you're eating at the store instead of creating the mounds of trash just outside. That the board of education would realize that walking to school is important for a small child's education.

I would like to praise the city about the use of Hybrids for parking enforcement, but wouldn't it be great if Ford would finally put a small car Hybrid into production.  Isn't it great that we finally have a tree cutting by-law with some teeth. All these changes are having a positive effect on your community. Keep up the good work Oakville, we will be on the list soon enough.

Have a great green day!