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I have sold a property at 218 Waterloo CRES in Saskatoon
 


I have just sold a property at 218 Waterloo CRES in Saskatoon.
Excellent family bungalow on quiet East College Park Crescent featuring loads of key quality upgrades. The open floor & abundance of natural lighting showcase the pristine white kitchen & Maple Hardwood flooring. Basement offers plenty of additional living space & storage to accommodating the larger family, requiring only final finishings, which are included. The landscaped lot is generously complemented by the large patio, is rimmed with garden beds of Ferns, Hostas & Tiger lilies and has gated back alley access from poured 16x26 concrete pad for future garage. Close to Park, Sidney L. Buckwood elementary school, bus, shopping & amenities. Upgrades list includes: All Flooring, Paint, Bathroom surround, Lights, Fixtures, Faucets, Complete Kitchen & Appliances, Shingles, Fascia, Sofia, Vents, Water Heater, Windows, Doors (in/out), Air conditioner, Concrete basement floor, Weeping tile, Sump pump, Attic insulation & shed.
East College Park, Saskatoon Area 01
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You can’t call yourself a dentist unless you have specific hard-earned credentials. Just about anyone, however, can hang a shingle and call himself a home improvement contractor. That’s why choosing a reputable one is so difficult. Here are some tips:

 

• Find out if he or she is truly in business full-time. A part-time or occasional contractor may not have the experience necessary to do a great job.

 

• Ask about licenses and other credentials. Some contractors have accreditations from professional and trade associations.

 

• Review his or her project portfolio. A reputable contractor will have photos and other evidence of work completed for similar clients.

 

• Check online for reviews. If there are more than five poor reviews within the past three years — that’s a red flag.

 

• Ask for references. Then, call at least one.

 

Finally, the best contractors are those that get recommended by people you trust.

 


Looking for a contractor recommendation? Call today.

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The number of properties introduced to the market for sale continued its decline in July. Although the number of new listings has been down every month since February, July's decline of 14% year over year was the most significant decrease. Overall the number of new listings for 2016 totaled 5,683 units compared to 6,142 for the same period last year, a decrease of 5%.
 
"This is a positive sign for the market and has an impact in two significant areas" comments Jason Yochim, CEO with the Saskatoon Region Association of REALTORS®, "Firstly it helps to reduce elevated inventory levels and secondly it helps to move the market closer to a balance."
 
Currently there are 1,986 active listings in Saskatoon, still considerably higher than the five-year average of 1,641 units. The high water mark for active listings occurred in June of 2015 with nearly 2,100 active listings for sale in the Saskatoon market. The sales to listing ratio is determined by dividing the number of sales for the month by the number of new listings. 
 
It is said to be a balanced market when this ratio is 50%. Anything less than that is considered a buyers' market while a ratio in excess of 50% is considered to be a sellers' market. The sales to listing ratio was 47% at the end of July, its highest point since December of 2015.
 
Sales volume for July of this year was 16% lower than the same month in 2015 with 370 home sales compared to 442 last July. A reduction in sales volume year over year has been the trend since January of 2015. June and July of this year showed the most significant decline in sales volume so far in 2016. In spite of a reduction in sales and dollar volume, the average and median selling prices continues to remain largely unaffected with a 1% decline over the previous year. 
 
"All in all the reduction in inventory, although slow is a move in the right direction." Adds Yochim, "It is still a great time for buyers to be in the market with decent selection, stable pricing and low interest rates, however, as inventory levels continue to decline so will selection for buyers." 
 
Homes are still selling for 97% of their asking price. Sellers that need to sell are considerate of the market when pricing their homes strategically. Buyers are also more educated today than at any other time with access to information on sales and the expert advice of a REALTOR®. 
 
The average days on market for a home in Saskatoon is 52 compared to 50 last July. The five-year average for days on market is 41 days. If inventory levels continue to decline, so should the number of days needed to sell. At the current level of sales activity, it would take just over five months to liquidate the current number of active listings, the five-year average is just over 4 months.  -Source: August 2016 SRAR Media Release
 
As a Nationally Accredited ABR® & SRS® REALTOR®, I can provide you with sound market advice. Call today.
 
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Figuring out how much time you should spend viewing properties for sale is a little like asking, “How long should I spend trying on shoes?”

 

The answer seems obvious: As long as it takes to make a decision!

 

Buying a home is significantly more complex than purchasing shoes – and the stakes are higher too! You need to make sure you have all the information necessary to confidently make the best decision.

 

There are basically three stages to viewing a property:

 

1. Macro

 

2. Micro

 

3. Professional

 

When you view a home on a macro basis, you’re looking at it from an overall perspective. For example, you may do a general walk-through to get a first impression and determine if the property has the basic features you need, such as the number of bedrooms and the size of the backyard.

 

Macro viewing is often the fastest stage in the viewing process and can sometimes take just a few minutes.

 

If you like what you see, then it’s onto the micro stage. At this stage you take a closer look at the details of the property. You might, for example, spend extra time in the master bedroom imagining how your furniture would look and fit.

 

The micro stage takes longer simply because the home is now on your shortlist. You’re interested and are considering making an offer.

 

Finally, the professional stage involves getting a qualified home inspector to go over the property with a fine tooth comb. That typically occurs after you’ve made an offer.

 

As your REALTOR®, I will guide you through a viewing so you’ll know what to look for and can make a smart, informed decision. Call today.

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