Saskatoon News Saskatoon tops another list! Saskatoon has done it again, we’ve topped another list of best places to live (well second place actually). This time though, its a list of best places in Canada to be a woman. The best (and worst) cities in Canada were determined by a study by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. Based out of […]
Saskatoon Real Estate News A move towards Realtor® transparency The Association of Saskatchewan Realtors® (ASR) has decided to move forward with a new Rate-your-Realtor® system. The site, Realsatisfied.ca, is controversial and was not successful at a national level but in the months following the defeat of the project, members of the Saskatchewan real estate industry expressed a desire to look into it further. A task […]
Saskatoon Real Estate News Saskatoon real estate market update for March 2014 The March 2014 Saskatoon real estate market improved slightly from 2013 where 344 houses for sale in Saskatoon sold. This year we saw the market increase it’s sales with 382 houses in Saskatoon selling for the month of March. The average home price in Saskatoon didn’t see significant changes with the average house price at $353,973 for […]
Growing pains Saskatoon is a city that keeps growing. With a population of over 250,000 people now, Saskatoon needs to rethink its long term strategies. Expansion is enivitable but for the past 30-40 years the city has grown out and more space has been acquired. One expert in the field, Avi Akkerman -a professor of urban planning […]
Saskatoon Real Estate News A solution to the problem- Chaparral Ridge A recent article in the Star Phoenix shone a spotlight on affordability and the rental markets in Warman and Martensville. These two recent cities are expanding and growing but a number of concerned business owners are concerned. Both Warman and Martensville were among the fastest growing cities in Canada as of the last census. They […]
First time home buyers tax credit Tis the season for tax time. Owning a home is a major financial decision but did you know that as a first time home buyer you can receive a credit on the purchase of a home? Canada’s Economic Action plan assists first time buyers with the costs associated with the purchase of a home such […]
Welcome to the spring market! It’s been a busy week for real estate in Saskatoon and area. Older, stagnant listings have been selling and new listings are selling like hotcakes! Price is key. I listed 3 houses this past week and already have a conditional sale on one of them! First; I listed a beautiful raised two-storey in Willowgrove. 810 […]
CMHC insurance price increase Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. is raising the mortgage insurance premiums for the first time since 1990’s and suggested that even more hikes could be on the way. The increase will apply to policies obtained May 1 and later. Genworth, the private mortgage insurer in Canada, also quickly followed suit. Mortgage insurance is required by […]
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Saskatoon Real Estate News Saskatoon real estate market update for February 2014 The February 2014 Saskatoon real estate market improved slightly from 2013 where 263 houses for sale in Saskatoon sold. This year we saw the market increase it’s sales with 300 houses in Saskatoon selling for the month of February. The average home price in Saskatoon didn’t see significant changes with the average house price at $349,092 for […]
New SIAST facility in Saskatoon With a growing economy comes a growing demand for trades as the city expands. Specifically, the demand for plumbers and pipefitters in Saskatchewan has prompted SIAST to open a new training facility. The 3 classroom, 3050 sq ft space offers a large shop space and is close to the existing main campus. This new centre […]
Saskatoon Real Estate News Saskatoon Real Estate Market Update for January 2014 The January 2014 Saskatoon real estate market improved slightly from 2013 where 221 houses for sale in Saskatoon sold. This year we saw the market increase it’s sales with 228 houses in Saskatoon selling for the month of January. The average home price in Saskatoon didn’t see significant changes with the average house price at $354,037 for […]
Saskatoon Real Estate News Martensville expansion Martensville is a city 8 km north of Saskatoon that is ever expanding. In 2009 it received it’s City status and it’s been growing ever since. Recent retail growth has included Tim Hortons, Dairy Queen, Canalta Hotel, Taco Time, Pharmasave, among others have found a place to call home in this city. Saskatoon Co-op as […]
Blackstrap Provincial Park expands its amenities Blackstrap Provincial Park, nearby the town of Dundurn (40 KM’s from Saskatoon), is getting some much needed attention. Currently the park offers campsites, a boat launch, swimming, playground facilities, and even a beach. It’s been commercially underdeveloped for many years and now will see a 2.6 million dollar project under construction. A marina and rental […]
Kari's Corner Top Chef restaurant now open! After a much anticipated opening, Top Chef season one winner and local Saskatonian Chef Dale Mackay and his team have officially opened up his new restaurant, Ayden Kitchen and Bar. It’s taken just six months for his idea to become a reality and opening his own restaurant in Saskatoon has been something he’s wanted to […]
Saskatoon real estate market update for December 2013 The December Saskatoon real estate market improved slightly from 2012 where 180 houses for sale in Saskatoon sold. This year we saw the market increase it’s sales with 183 houses in Saskatoon selling for the month of December. The average home price in Saskatoon didn’t see significant changes with the average house price at $341,065 for 2013.  […]
Winter park hopeful in Saskatoon Recently, the Optimist Club proposed an idea to city council involving the addition of a winter recreational area at Diefenbaker Park in the Exhibition area. The proposal is still in the early stages but would include a snowboarding park and tube hill. The Club asked the city for a 99 year lease for the portion […]
Real estate market recap The most sought after residential homes in Saskatoon continue to be homes on the city’s west side and older neighbourhoods largely due to the lower price tags. Homes listed in those areas are seeing the shortest times on the market, around 30 days. Proximity to downtown is also playing a factor in recent sales. More […]
Saskatoon tax increase for the new year The City of Saskatoon proposed a 7.26 % tax increase at a special council meeting at the beginning of December. City Officials say that the need comes from the challenges and growth in the city to repair a strained road system. Another portion of the increase was proposed to go to the Saskatoon Police Service […]
Saskatoon News Saskatoon’s Newest Neighbourhoods – Kensington As Saskatoon continues to grow and expand with an influx of people, so do it’s boundaries.   Kensington is one of Saskatoon’s newest neighbourhoods on the west side of the city.  It’s located west of the Confederation Park and Pacific Heights neighbourhoods and north of 22nd street.  It is the first neighbourhood to be developed […]
Saskatoon real estate market update for November 2013 The November Saskatoon real estate market improved from 2012 where 277 houses for sale in Saskatoon sold. This year we saw the market increase it’s sales with 292 houses in Saskatoon selling for the month of November. The average home price in Saskatoon didn’t see significant changes with the average house price at $348,377 for 2013.  This […]