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Saskatoon leads nation for house price increases in Q2: Royal LePage House Price Survey
RED HOT HOUSING MARKET SEARING IN SASKATCHEWAN; CONDITIONS FORECAST TO CONTINUE TO YEAR’S END – Significant price appreciations and strong demand will characterize the market through 2007 – SASKATCHEWAN, July 5, 2007 – Intense Read More...
The ethics of “bidding” for Saskatoon real estate
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 Read More...
Saskatoon residential MLS listings reach highest point this year
For the first time this year, active MLS® listings of condominiums and single-family homes within the city of Saskatoon broke the 300 mark. Since late December, we’ve been hovering between 236 and 292 active listings. At the close of business Read More...
Sellers beware: How an unconditional offer can work against you
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 Read More...
Pricing your Saskatoon home for the greatest return
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 Read More...
Head check: One question you must ask before you write your offer
I met with one of my newer agents the other day to review an offer he had written for one of our clients. The offer was beautifully prepared and technically perfect. The buyer had left no doubt that they wanted this house offering a full $20,000 above Read More...
Saskatoon housing shortage: Some people are really hurting
It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of this booming real estate market. If you’re not careful, you can miss some really important stuff. Some people are really hurting. He’s here. She’s there, with the kids. They can’t Read More...
Seller will review all offers…someday
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 Read More...
…and suddenly, like someone turned off the tap, it was over: Jay Thompson
It was another exciting week in the Saskatoon real estate market, and breakfast today ranks as one of the highlights. It wasn’t the eggs, the bacon or those crispy little tater thingies, though they were all very good; it was the company. I had Read More...
Tips for buying a home in a hot Saskatoon real estate market
Cass poses a question in another post regarding the hot Saskatoon real estate market . By the time I finished my response I realized that I had written a whole new post so I brought it up front for the rest of you. If any of my real estate friends have Read More...
Who is your real estate agent looking out for?
If you’ve visited my blog before, chances are you’ve caught on to the fact that I’m very concerned about a practice which is occurring regularly which I believe is deceptive and hurtful to both buyers and sellers. It goes like this; Read More...
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to sell a house in this market
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, Read More...
Saskatoon real estate bidding wars: How much is too much?
If you’ve been shopping in the Saskatoon real estate market for longer than a couple of months I don’t have to tell you that the rules have changed this year , and they’ve changed dramatically. At the close of 2006, resale inventory Read More...
Making the Most of a Market on Fire: A Saskatoon Home Seller’s Story
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 Read More...
Can't Find a House? It's Time to Get Ugly
An agent I know listed a charming little home, in a beautiful location. The house had seen numerous upgrades in recent years including new windows, heating system and a host of cosmetic upgrades. The kitchen and bathrooms were renovated, hardwood floors Read More...