| Oshawa is an exciting, growing and vibrant community | | | | area of Oshawa. |
| drawing much attention from home buyers. With easy | | | | 4. Education - Oshawa has made significant |
| and efficient highway & rail access, Oshawa is quickly | | | | investments in its education sector with the |
| becoming an ideal location for commuters working in | | | | construction of some new high schools and the new |
| Toronto. Recent significant investments in education, | | | | University Campus (UOIT). The two universities (UOIT |
| transportation, infrastructure, entertainment and | | | | and Trent) have each purchased substantial parcels of |
| community services have transformed Oshawa into | | | | land both within the city of Oshawa and on its outskirts. |
| one of Canada's fastest growing cities. | | | | These will be used to expand and add new facilities |
| As both a resident and real estate agent working in | | | | for classes and student housing. |
| Oshawa, I know first hand what a wonderful place this | | | | 5. Social and Family - Oshawa is a vibrant, fun and |
| city is to live and raise a family. | | | | family oriented community with plenty of restaurants |
| Here are my Top 7 Reasons to Buy a Home in | | | | (casual and formal dining), bookstores, theaters, |
| Oshawa: | | | | nightclubs, pubs and much more. There are places for |
| 1. Big City Amenities - As one of the fastest growing | | | | kids, families, teens and adults alike. Lakeview Park is a |
| cities in Canada, Oshawa residents benefit from the | | | | particularly popular spot with new events springing up |
| significant amount of business and government | | | | constantly. Many of the newer people moving to |
| investment in enhancing this community. All the big city | | | | Oshawa are middle class dual income earners with |
| amenities are available here without the urban sprawl, | | | | younger families. |
| crowding and traffic congestion. Oshawa boasts | | | | 6. Health Care - Major improvements and upgrades |
| several spacious indoor shopping malls, big box stores | | | | have been made to the Oshawa Hospital along with |
| like Wal-Mart and Home Depot, multiplex movie | | | | the building of a new cancer hospital at Oshawa |
| theaters and modern community centers to name a | | | | General (Lakeridge Health). Several new walk-in |
| few. | | | | medical clinics opened recently expanding the already |
| 2. Transportation - Many commuters find Oshawa to | | | | high level of quality health care. In addition, new senior |
| be an extremely attractive place to live and own a | | | | citizen homes have been opened to offer |
| home because of the comparatively lower housing | | | | neighborhood families the same high quality of care for |
| prices and the regular commuter train service into | | | | their elderly loved ones. |
| downtown Toronto provided by VIA Rail and GO | | | | 7. Automotive Capital of Canada - A Mecca for |
| Transit. New subdivisions continue to expand the | | | | automotive enthusiasts, Oshawa is the headquarters |
| availability of affordable as well as upscale new | | | | to General Motors which employs thousands or |
| homes for sale. The extension to Highway 407 across | | | | workers and is often referred to as the "Automotive |
| the city's northern section is scheduled for completion | | | | Capital of Canada". There continues to be much |
| by 2013 and there are plans for two new arterial | | | | excitement since the announcement that the fifth |
| highways/roadways that connect Highway 401 to | | | | generation Chevrolet Camaro is now being |
| Highway 407. | | | | manufactured at the Oshawa Car Assembly. |
| 3. Community and Recreation Facilities - Oshawa has | | | | Summary: |
| excellent community, recreation and sports facilities. | | | | Oshawa offers a unique blend of the best of suburban |
| These modern state-of-the-art new buildings all | | | | community lifestyle with all the benefits and amenities |
| incorporate the latest in both technology and security | | | | of the big city. Buying a home in Oshawa continues to |
| safety standards. For outdoor enthusiasts Oshawa | | | | be an excellent choice for families and working |
| home owners are close to numerous dog parks, green | | | | professionals alike. Given the strong projected growth |
| spaces, conservation areas and pathways along rivers | | | | forecasts for this area, house prices are expected to |
| for walking and cyclists. Oshawa has been highly | | | | continue to rise and demand will always be high for |
| effective at blending technology alongside nature to | | | | such a desirable location. As an Oshawa home owner |
| allow both to co-exist in harmonious balance. There | | | | my family and I highly endorse the quality of life in this |
| are also several ongoing beautification projects for | | | | wonderful vibrant community. |
| these parks and similar upgrades to the downtown | | | | |