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Keeping Kids Safe Online
During the holiday break, if you have kids, perhaps they’ll have more screen time than usual. Given the disturbing rise in online predators and cyberbullying, it’s a good time to consider how to keep kids as safe as possible online. For some helpful tips, keep reading.
 

Talk with your kids – Educate them on safe online practices, such as:

  • Never reveal personal information such as their address and age
  • Use screen names (not full names)
  • Don’t share passwords 
  • Never meet anyone from online in person
  • For threatening or hurtful messages, stop, block, and tell (a parent or guardian)
  • For older kids that post on socials, discuss how it can be shared with anyone, at any time.

Controls – A child’s online experience can be controlled in various ways, such as:

  • Confine device use to common areas
  • Install child-safe browsers 
  • Set privacy settings to the highest level 
  • Cover webcams when not in use
  • Install parent controls that block certain sites and restrict personal information from being sent
  • “Follow” them on socials to monitor their online activity.

Notice if your child is spending long hours online, especially at night, suddenly turning off their device when you walk into the room, withdrawing, or is secretive about what they are doing online, as these could be signs that they are being targeted by an online predator.

 
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SUSTAINED HOUSING DEMAND DRIVES NEAR-RECORD NOVEMBER SALES
Saskatchewan reported 1,179 sales in November, marking the second-highest monthly sales volume ever for the month. This represents an 18 percent increase compared to November 2023 and 27 percent above the 10-year historical average. Sales growth was widespread, with nearly all regions of the province contributing to a nine percent year-to-date sales increase.
 
November marked the seventeenth consecutive month of above-average sales, which coincided with a drop in new listings. This imbalance further reduced inventory levels, which declined by 23 percent year-over-year and currently sit nearly 45 percent below the long-term, 10-year averages—the lowest for November since 2007.
 
“As 2024 draws to a close, it’s shaping up to be one of the strongest years on record for our province,” said Association CEO Chris Guérette. “Given the ongoing inventory challenges in many Saskatchewan markets, the fact that we’re reporting above-average sales for 17 consecutive months is unprecedented.”
 
With inventory tightening and demand remaining strong, Saskatchewan reported 3.6 months of supply in November. While this is a slight increase from October, it remains well below typical seasonal levels. These tight market conditions continue to drive price growth, with many communities across the province reporting year-over-year benchmark price increases.
 
The province’s residential benchmark price stood at $338,400 in November, slightly down from $343,400 in October. However, this seasonal decline aligns with historical patterns, and the November price remains over five percent higher than the same time last year.
 
“Saskatchewan’s housing market continues to exceed expectations and defy many seasonal trends,” noted Association CEO Chris Guérette. “After a record-breaking October, November delivered the second-highest sales on record for the month, underscoring the sustained strength of housing demand across the province.”
 
 
Regional Highlights
Year-to-date sales continue to outpace long-term, 10-year averages across all regions of the province. The Regina-Moose Mountain (up 28 percent year-to-date), Saskatoon-Biggar (18) and Swift Current-Moose Jaw (18) regions are significantly outperforming historical trends.
 
The Saskatoon-Biggar (2.42 months of supply) and Regina-Moose Mountain (3.21) regions continue to report the tightest market conditions in the province, while conditions remain tight in all other regions relative to the 10-year average.
 
Price Trends
Tighter market conditions continue to support price growth, with all regions of the province reporting year-over-year benchmark price increases in November. The Prince Albert Region experienced the most significant year-over-year growth (7.2 percent), followed by the Saskatoon-Biggar (6.3) and Swift Current-Moose Jaw (5.9) regions.
 
For the fourth consecutive month, Moose Jaw posted the largest monthly price gains, with home prices soaring nearly 11 percent compared to the previous year. Notably, all Saskatchewan cities reported year-over-year price growth except for Estevan, Weyburn, and Swift Current.
 
City of Regina
The City of Regina reported 273 sales in November, an increase of 14 percent year-over-year and over 28 percent above long-term, 10-year trends. These strong sales figures pushed Regina's year-to-date total to 3,720—a record high for sales through November.
 
Although there was a modest increase in new listings during the month, inventory levels continued to decline, dropping 34 percent compared to last year and sitting nearly 50 percent below the 10-year average.
 
Regina's residential benchmark price was $313,700 in November, down from $321,000 in October, consistent with seasonal trends. Despite the monthly decline, the benchmark price remains nearly four percent higher than in November 2023.
 
City of Saskatoon
The City of Saskatoon reported 380 home sales in November, a 21 percent increase compared to the same month last year and 32 percent above the 10-year average.
 
Saskatoon's strong sales momentum continues to limit inventory relief. With just 693 units currently available on market, the city faces less than two months of supply, emphasizing the sustained demand in Saskatchewan’s largest urban center.
 
Saskatoon reported a benchmark price of $398,800 in November, a slight decline from $402,600 in October, reflecting typical seasonal trends. However, the benchmark price remains over six percent higher than in November 2023, highlighting the ongoing price growth fueled by tight market conditions.
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