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This is the lead statement in the general comments of a property first offered for sale on February 5, 2008. Act quickly!! Offers will be accepted until February 20th 2008. I have to ask myself, “Why should I act quickly?” It would seem to
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The “ smallest house in Toronto ,” measuring just 300 square feet is being offered for sale at $173,000. That’s $577 per square foot. Sitting on a narrow lot which measures in at 7.25 feet by 113.67 feet, this little charmer has been
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It may be dirty, ugly and smelly but according to this website , it also offers “Great bones, and a great location.” Shocking as it may be, there’s something remarkably refreshing about the truthful approach that this agent has taken
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The Edmonton real estate market may be starting to show some positive signs with active residential listings dropping around 10% in recent months, but this ad makes it obvious that some seller’s are motivated and ready to do what needs to be done
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I came across an interesting “Letter to the Editor” in yesterday’s Star Phoenix which I wanted to touch on. The letter was submitted by Maureen Shebelski, a Saskatoon resident and mother. Maureen’s decrial of the current state
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For a seller, the obvious allure of an unconditional offer is the certainty which it immediately provides. In the past, unconditional offers were typically made in rare instances when the buyer has the resources to finance the purchase themselves and
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It’s never been harder to predict the probable selling price of a home in the Saskatoon real estate market. At most points in my career, it’s been reasonably easy to come pretty close with a little prudent research. Now, things seem to be
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There’s a new approach to marketing a Saskatoon real estate listing which is being met with mixed reviews, and it’s having mixed results. When it works, it works big. When it fails, it couldn’t be more boring. I think it has potential
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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Anyone can sell a house. Anyone! If securing a private sale on your home is your only goal you’re likely to find it a snap in this hot Saskatoon real estate market. Take this lovely little Fairhaven,
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You may have heard me chirp once, or even twice about a practice which is occurring all too often in this fast moving Saskatoon real estate market. I’m talking about MLS® listings which magically sell before they’re even submitted to the
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Sharon, a real estate investor from Calgary, Alberta occasionally visits my blog. If I recall correctly, she contacted me after she read one of my little rants about poor quality images in real estate listings . From time to time, she forwards copies
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I was checking out the Forbes list of the most expensive residential real estate in the U.S. this morning. I’m not really shopping for a new home J but it’s sometimes fun just to see how the other .00001% of the population lives. Currently,
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The Paradox of Price: When the 'price is right' buyers get involved quickly and sellers gain a competitive advantage. Use the paradox of price to your benefit. If you have the will to set a compelling price, the reaction of the marketplace will
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Saskatoon real estate agents have known for years that home buyers who are shopping for homes online are very interested in viewing photos. As far as they’re concerned, the more photos an online ad offers the better. Survey after survey places photos
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I did a routine search of today’s MLS® listings at about 4:00 pm. There are two new listings showing up in all of Area 1, which for Saskatoon real estate agents includes all neighbourhoods which are East of Circle Drive East. Both of these new
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