Archives for December, 2010
Posted by Norm Fisher on December 24, 2010
After a few years of showing up for work during the last half of December one begins to learn that you generally can’t expect much in the way of an immediate return. For the most part, people are focused on other things and hunting for a home takes a back burner for all but the [...]
Posted by Norm Fisher on December 22, 2010
This fine piece of bathroom technology is built for those with more money than brains they know what to do with. However, if you’re looking to raise the level of comfort in the loo and you’ve got some bucks to throw around this toilet may be worth a look. First of all, it sees you [...]
Posted by Norm Fisher on December 18, 2010
Local home sales numbers fell below the fifty-unit line this week as Saskatoon real estate agents reported just forty-one firm sales of single-family homes and condominiums, a decline of fourteen sales from last week, and down just as much from the same week last year. If unit sales follow the typical seasonal trend they’ll remain [...]
Posted by Norm Fisher on December 18, 2010
As 2010 draws to close, I’d like to say thanks to all who have made TeamFisher.com a regular stop. It’s been a pleasure sharing ideas with you. Happy holidays & all the best in 2011.
Posted by Norm Fisher on December 15, 2010
CREA economist Gregory Klump reports on MLS® sales and listings for the Canadian real estate market for November, 2010. From CREA’s release: Seasonally adjusted activity was up from October levels in two-thirds of all local markets, including eight of Canada’s ten most active markets. Month-over-month increases were reported in Calgary (+2.6 per cent), Edmonton (+6.9 [...]
Posted by Norm Fisher on December 11, 2010
Saskatoon real estate sales remained stable this week as local agents reported fifty-five firm house and condo sales to our multiple listing service®, down just on one unit from last week and three fewer than were sold during the same week last year. After a strong upward bump last week, new listings moved lower again [...]
Posted by Norm Fisher on December 9, 2010
In a news release yesterday, BMO states that nearly seventy percent of Canadians are “open to the idea of shorter amortizations.” The big bank is encouraging borrowers to consider the shorter, more traditional amortization period by offering low mortgage rate of just 3.54% on their five-year fixed, currently their lowest fixed rate option. The BMO [...]
Posted by Norm Fisher on December 9, 2010
City council approved a rezoning application from the Saskatoon Co-operative Association Monday that will allow for construction of a 30,000 square foot grocery store to be located to the south of the existing Co-op convenience store and gas station at Stonebridge Boulevard and Clarence Avenue. The major Saskatoon grocer will undoubtedly be welcome in the [...]
Posted by Norm Fisher on December 8, 2010
Saskatoon’s public and Catholic school boards both passed resolutions this week to officially remove the pursuit of elementary schools for the Arbor Creek area from their agendas. The respective moves practically end all speculation as to whether or not schools in the area would ever be a priority. The writing has been on the wall [...]
Posted by Norm Fisher on December 7, 2010
Faced with an economy that pretty much refuses to grow the Bank of Canada left its trend setting rate unchanged at 1 percent today.
Posted by Norm Fisher on December 7, 2010
Remax released its Housing Market Outlook for 2011 today calling for more balanced and stable real estate markets across Canada. Here’s a short excerpt on what they’re predicting for Saskatoon. “Given the outlook, in-migration to Saskatoon is set to pick up once again, which will further bolster housing demand. A more diversified local economy will [...]