John Pearce

Open House in Holiday Park on Saturday

2010-03-19T15:41:00Z

Holiday Park, Saskatoon - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 1115 Avenue J South on March 20 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

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Lot / Land For Sale in St. Brieux

2010-03-12T22:22:00Z

Suitable for Walkout

• 10,800 sq. ft. lot / land - MLS® $85,000 - Lakefront Lot

St. Brieux, Rural NE Saskatchewan - Fantastic lakefront lot with 60 foot frontage on Rhona Lake, SK. Deep, stocked lake with pristine lakefront conditions. This lot is sutable for a walkout home. Call for more details if interested.

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Lot / Land For Sale in Invergordon No. 430

2010-03-12T21:24:00Z

Fantastic Lake

• 13,125 sq. ft. lot / land - MLS® $42,055 - 2nd row lot

Invergordon No. 430, St. Brieux - Fantastic Rhona Lake Lots for sale. 70 Minutes from Saskatoon on excellent roads. this is a 2nd row lot. Call for more info.

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2 Story For Sale in Holiday Park

2010-03-12T20:51:00Z

Never Lived in.

• 1,614 sq. ft., 3 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story - MLS® $337,900 - Great Value!

Holiday Park, Saskatoon - Fabulous newly constructed home with over 1600 sq ft of open space. Large windows, 9 foot ceilings on the main floor, hardwood flooring, huge master bedroom and 2 other large bedrooms as well. The master has its own walk-in closet and 3pce bathroom. There are two other bathrooms, with one on the main floor for your guests. Spacious and open kitchen with large windows in the dining area bring in lots of natural light. Steps from the river, close to golf course and ball diamonds. Oversized trim, porcelain tiles, all the excellent finishes on this home make it the envy of the area. Builder has built a 18 X 10 deck already and will include new black fridge, stove and dishwasher in this price.

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Single Story For Sale in King George

2010-03-12T20:38:00Z

Well kept home

• 712 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story - MLS® $349,900 - Great Deal

King George, Saskatoon - Well kept home with suite potential in quiet area. Excellent back yard with plenty of landscaping completed. Detatched garage. Two bedrooms upstairs and one down. Central air conditioning for those hot summer days. This home has the potential of an extra suite in the basement, with kitchen plumbing already installed, but not used at this time.

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4-Level Split For Sale in Meadow Green

2010-02-27T03:24:00Z

Over $60,000 in Renos in 2009

• 976 sq. ft., 2 bath, 4 bdrm 4-level split - MLS® $319,000 - Unbeatable Value

Meadow Green, Saskatoon - Former show home . Right across from park. Tons of room . Total of 4 bedrooms, upgrades galore.Over $60,000 spent on upgrades last year. New windows, new oak hardwood floors,new kitchen with quartz counter tops, new siding, new eaves, new central air conditioning, central vac, furnace & water heater. New 200 amp electrical. Garage was turned into additional family room but could be converted back. Huge backyard. This price includes new stainless steel fridge, stove, microwave, dual built-in dishwasher and a hot tub in the backyard with electric rising cover. Everything you need for the growing family, just move in.

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Spectacular Walkout For Sale 20 KM From Saskatoon

2010-02-27T02:43:00Z

Just Completed!

• 1,616 sq. ft., 4 bath, 2 bdrm other "Walk out" - MLS® $629,900 - Spectacular Value!

Aberdeen, Greater Saskatoon Area - Spectacular Cherry Hill Estates home. 1616 sq ft on the main level & additional 1616 sq ft on the walkout.This home sits in a presigious location 20 km from city limits. Enjoy the city access & the calmness of the country estate. MLS Says Aberdeen, but really straight 20km east on Hwy 5. Just over 6.5 acres of land. Bsmt has in-floor heat & the 26x28 garage also has in-floor heat. Gleaming walnut hardwood flooring, gas fireplace, 14 ft ceilings, everything you would expect in a walkout of this value. 10yr NHW. Price includes GST w/the rebate going back to the builder.

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Bungalow For Sale in Silverwood Heights

2010-02-26T13:20:00Z

Family Comforts

• 1,454 sq. ft., 3 bath, 3 bdrm bungalow "with finished basement" - MLS® $349,000 - Just Reduced by $30,000

Silverwood Heights, Saskatoon - Large Silverwood Heights bungalow that is space for the growing family. Beautiful parklike settting, facing south, corner lot with RV parking in the back. Gleaming Hardwood flooring in the living room, dining area and the sunken main floor family room that add charachter and warmth. Main floor has a beautiful fireplace. Oak Kitchen with built-in dishwaher. Bay windows facing 2 tiered deck in backyard with raised flowerbeds, garden greenhouse and shed. 3 bedrooms are perfect for that growing family. 3 pce ensuite in the Master Bedroom for privacy. The basement development is finished but wide open with its own 3 pce bath. Central air conditioning for those hot summers. This home is sure to impress. Call for more info

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Single Story For Sale in Riversdale

2010-02-17T23:27:00Z

Large home with Garage

• 1,000 sq. ft., 1 bath, 3 bdrm single story - MLS® $189,900 - Excellent Value

Riversdale, Saskatoon - 3 bedroom home close to the new River Landing and farmers market. Just blocks from the river. Large open home with lots of windows and natural light. High ceilings. Updating just completed, including new bathroom, new electrical work, hardwood floors are just refinished and a fresh coat of paint make this a stunning character home. Solid basement that is open for development. Good location with lots of potential. All this for under $190,000.00 check it out quickly.

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Lot / Land For Sale in Pleasant Hill

2010-02-17T23:02:00Z

• 5,250 sq. ft. lot / land - MLS® $59,900 - Excellent Value

Pleasant Hill, Saskatoon - Vacant city lot in Pleasant Hill. Just off 20th Street and close to all ammenities. Possibility of adding additional 37.5 ft lot in package deal.

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Government to change mortgage rules

2010-02-16T14:48:00Z

By CBC News, cbc.ca, Updated: February 16, 2010 9:25 AM

Flaherty moves to toughen mortgage rules

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced new rules Tuesday aimed at preventing homebuyers from getting into financial difficulty when mortgage rates rise.

After consulting with major Canadian lenders, Flaherty outlined the latest weapons at Ottawa's disposal aimed at removing some of the speculative froth in the housing market.

"There is no evidence of a housing bubble, but we're taking prudent steps today to prevent one," he said at a news conference in Ottawa.

Broadly speaking, the plan unveiled has three components.

First, Ottawa will require that all borrowers meet the standards for a five-year fixed-rate mortgage, even if they choose a variable mortgage with a lower rate or a shorter term.

"This will guard against higher rates in the future," Flaherty said.

Second, the proposed rules would lower the maximum Canadians can withdraw when refinancing their mortgages to 90 per cent of the value of their home, from 95 per cent.

And finally, Ottawa will now require a minimum 20 per cent down payment to qualify for CMHC insurance for non-owner-occupied properties purchased as an investment.

The last rule is aimed at reining in would-be real estate speculators who own multiple properties beyond their primary residence.

"We want to discourage the tendency some people have to use a home as an ATM, or buy three or four condos on speculation," Flaherty said.

Minimum down payment unchanged

There had been speculation the Department of Finance might implement legislation raising the minimum down payment from five to 10 per cent of a home's value, or reduce the maximum amortization period from 35 years to 30 years.

Those measures were not part of Flaherty's announcement on Tuesday, but all options are still on the table should circumstances change, Flaherty said.

The new rules are not likely to revolutionize the industry. Indeed, a number of large Canadian lenders already practise the first peg of Flaherty's plan; after Tuesday's announcement, Bank of Montreal noted that it requires its high ratio borrowers to be able to qualify using the five-year rate.

"While we do not believe that Canada faces a housing bubble, we fully support the minister's actions," the bank said in a release. "Given the prospect of higher interest rates and the recent run-up in housing prices in some markets across Canada, the measures announced today are prudent."

133 - 106th Street in Sutherland is Sold!

2010-02-06T18:31:00Z

Sutherland, Saskatoon - The single story at 133 - 106th Street has been sold.

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SRAR Releases January stats for Saskatoon

2010-02-06T14:51:00Z

January Home Sale Numbers Soften Slightly From January 2009

Saskatoon REALTORS® assisted 179 homebuyers with the purchase of a home. This number was down 16% from January 2009 when 212 homes exchanged hands. The average residential selling price was $270,191.00 down 3% from January 2009 having an average residential selling price of $ 278,939.00. The average selling price declined slightly due to the increased number of sales in the $ 250,000.00 to $275,000.00 price range. This price range had the highest number of unit sales in January.

The average residential price is derived by taking the month’s dollar volume of homes sold and dividing that number by the unit sales number. The percentage of change should not be used unilaterally as prices vary from area to area. Consumers wishing an accurate estimate of value for their home should contact a REALTOR® member to do a comparative market analysis.

Inventory levels continued to correct in the month of January with fewer listings being taken. REALTORS® listed 394 residential properties this number down 23% from January 2009 when 512 properties were listed for sale. Homebuyers had 736 homes to select from at the end of January as compared to January 2009 when 1156 homes were available for sale. January’s number is up slightly from December 2009 when 703 properties were available for purchase.

The residential dollar volume of $48,364,000.00 was down 18% due to lower sales numbers and increased activity in the mid price range of homes. Dollar volume is expected to increase significantly as the year 2010 progresses.

The real estate market in areas surrounding Saskatoon was very active. Unit sales were up 17% in January with 34 units selling as compared to 29 units selling in January 2009. The average selling price was $214,976.00 up 5% from January 2009 when the average selling price was $204,166.00. January dollar volume was $7,309,200.00 up 23% from January 2009.

The real estate market is expected to remain steady for the first quarter of this year. Days to sell in January were 38 days on average within the city limits and 59 days to sell being the average in areas surrounding the City of Saskatoon. Consumer confidence remains high, interest rates are low, all contributing to a healthy real estate market.

Harry H. Janzen, CAE

Executive Officer

Saskatoon Region Association of REALTORS®

2 Story For Sale in Westview Heights

2010-02-06T14:46:00Z

Affordable living

• 1,120 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story "1/2 Duplex" - MLS® $199,900 - Excellent value

Westview Heights, Saskatoon - Large 3 bedroom home with nice fenced back yard. Flooring was just replaced and this home also has a fresh coat of paint inside. Nice size family room in the finished basement. Lots of windows and light. Seller will inlcude all appliances. Don't wait...its getting very hard to find a nice place to live in for under $200,000. Call today.

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Open House in City Park on Saturday

2010-02-05T02:28:00Z

City Park, Saskatoon - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 606-525 3rd Avenue North on February 6 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

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