The Canadian government has tabled legislation which, if approved, would allow consumers to purchase homes with a minimum down payment of just 20% without...
40-year mortgages now available in Canada
Update: In 2008 the Canadian government took action to eliminate 40-year mortgages.
Mortgage amortization periods of 40 years are now available in Canada...
Luxury home market sees huge growth in Saskatoon and across Canada
A new Carriage Trade Luxury Properties Report released today by Royal LePage Real Estate Services finds that sales of luxury homes far outpaced the general...
I'm bullish on Saskatoon real estate for 2007
The Saskatoon Star Phoenix ran a story today on the front page of the Business section with the headline, “City house prices stable.” The story,...
Sleepless in Briarwood
You might say that some residents of Briarwood in Saskatoon are getting a little “tired” of the racket that seems to be prevalent in this p...
Saskatoon MLS sales statistics make some waves nationally
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) just released it’s findings on MLS® sales across Canada for the month of October and Saskatoon stands...
Deceptive agent practice could cost Saskatoon home sellers money
There’s a disturbing practice occurring all too often, which is padding the pockets of some unethical agents at the cost of their sellers. If you...
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...
Wide wellness gap between Saskatoon's rich and poor
We've always known that the poorest people living in our communities are much more likely to experience health problems when compared to the broad population...
Property condition disclosure
If you’re a fan of “The Colbert Report” you may recall a recent installment of “The Word,” a regular feature on the show where...
Saskatoon real estate market continues at record pace
The Saskatoon Real Estate market continued to move at a “faster than normal rate” with buyer demand outweighing supply of good quality residential...