Sooooo, this happened - Woo-hoo! ✊
September was busy but so very rewarding on a multitude of levels. I never get tired of helping Real estate dreams come true. Big heartfelt Thank You to my VIP clients for your trust and liking how I sell real estate as well as to all the professionals who worked hard along with me. Without you, awards like this couldn’t happen. Much appreciation to all.
Congratulations to my repeat VIPs' Chris & Aneta on your #SRSSOLD!!!!
Being yours and also your parents’ family Realtor® for years; Each having gone through the process of sequential buying & selling transitions with me before with great success, you knew just who to reach out to while deciding and needing verification on another home life style change. After a few consultations and ensuring that everything was: Check, Check, Check – YES! - on all aspects; The decision on the Best-For-You strategic way to market your property was implemented; and so it came as no surprise when Day 1 on market, competing offers came in resulting in over asking price. After successfully blocking all buyer renegotiation attempts, it was a smooth, perfect SRSSOLD to the finish. STEP ONE COMPLETE!; And ahead of schedule…. BOOYA!!!!✊ #SRS® #RENE ….. - STEP TWO - Finding your new home and negotiating terms to coincide with the sale terms of your old property….but I’ll save that story for later, in Part 2 of this blog.
A Big Hug & Heartfelt Thank You for liking how I sell real estate and choosing me again to assist you in your real estate needs. When consulting you regarding selling strategies of your home; you were wonderfully organized and knowledgeable; requiring only my expert tweaking and professional guidance to ensure the best chance of success. You trusted me fully, executed all my demands to the letter and so the result I predicted happened with clockwork success. TEAM WORK! It is always such a wonderful pleasure & honor helping you in your real estate transitions and I truly appreciate your continual trust, support and friendship over the years. I can’t wait to blog about how things went with the purchase of your new home; When you can fully move forward and officially start your new life path. Patience is a virtue! ❤️
With AI rapidly infiltrating every area of our lives, home design inspo is no exception. There are a variety of AI interior design programs or apps to choose from, many with free versions or trials, and for a fee, you can access advanced features.
So how can you use AI for home decorating? It depends on the program you are using, but with some, you can upload a picture of your existing room, select a design style you like, and it will provide you some renderings for ideas.
With some programs, you can also visualize a specific piece of furniture in a room, or get suggestions for furniture layout, lighting, paint colours, and space optimization.
To get other fellow human opinions, some programs have community boards where you can post your designs to get feedback and suggestions.
If you want to take it a step further, there are programs where you can work virtually with an AI program and an interior designer at a fraction of the in-person cost.
Just remember, AI capabilities are brought to their fullest potential if used properly, meaning:
And, of course, don’t forget human creativity. Since AI relies on pre-existing data, it’s best used as a supplementary tool to human imagination.
Please visit our Open House at 394 Appleby CRES in Saskatoon. See details here
Open House on Saturday, September 7, 2024 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Adorable 900sqft, 3 bedrooms plus den, 2 bathroom fully developed bungalow ideally located on a quiet crescent in Meadowgreen. Modernly renovated & updated, it's ready for a family to immediately enjoy its comforts. Showcasing Richmond Aquasure water/mold resistant laminate flooring(2022) throughout the entire open concept main floor that beautifully pairs with the comforting atmosphere the upgraded(2019) dual grey toned paint brings, creating space abundance. The updated kitchen features newly refinished(08/2024) white wood cabinets, black scratch resistant Kraus double sink, recessed pantry, coffee bar with b/i curio cabinet & 4 updated appliances which opens up into the dinning room with beam pot lights providing plenty of space for comfortable company/family diners that’s complimented by an electric fireplace centrally shared with the bright spacious living room recently upgraded with low E Argon front windows(2022) which additionally have been installed in both the secondary bedrooms. The primary bedroom with accent board & batten wall and included armoire, overlooks the backyard and updated full bathroom with tiled flooring completes the main floor. The fully finished basement additionally provides a generous amount of open space with its development design providing family & recreation rooms, a Den with laminate flooring and b/i shelving with closet wall, 3-piece bathroom with top flush water saving toilet and tiled walk-in shower & flooring plus a large laundry/storage/utility room with new high efficiency furnace & water heater (2019). The mature back yard is adorned with raised wooden garden beds & rock edged flower beds. A concrete patio with firepit and raised pallet deck provide peaceful relaxing spaces to enjoy while the 16x24 insulated/heated garage provides plenty of outlets, shelving & workbenches. Additional upgrades include: A/C Aug.2024, shingles/facia/soffit 2021. Located one block from Kate Waywood Park and walking distance to Fred Mendal Park.
Saskatchewan reported 1,507 sales in August, a seven per cent year-over-year decrease but over 12 per cent above long-term, 10-year averages. Despite a slight pullback in sales, August marked the fourteenth consecutive month of above-average sales, and year-to-date sales remain seven per cent higher than levels reported last year.
A modest gain in new listings relative to sales resulted in the sales-to-new-listings ratio trending down from levels reported over the last few months, preventing an even more significant monthly decline in inventory levels. However, inventory levels slid by 17 per cent year-over-year and remain 40 per cent below long-term averages.
“Unlike many other parts of the country, sales in our province continue to outperform historical averages for a fourteenth consecutive month,” noted Association CEO, Chris Guérette. “Saskatchewan’s relative affordability, when paired with employment gains and falling unemployment rates, continues to support strong housing demand in our province.”
Easing supply levels, especially in the lower price ranges, are again placing upward pressure on home prices. In August, Saskatchewan reported a residential benchmark price of $344,700, a six-percent year-over-year gain.
“Inventory levels remain over 40 per cent below average province-wide and in our two largest centres – and we’re seeing the impact that can have on prices,” said Guérette. “Nearly all regions of the province saw year-over-year price growth in August, as high as 11 per cent in Moose Jaw and 9 per cent in Saskatoon – that’s very significant.”
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Regional Highlights
Regina-Moose Mountain was the only economic region to report a year-over-year sales increase in August, while many regions continue to report sales levels above long-term, 10-year trends.
All regions except the Northern region continue to report year-to-date sales well above the 10-year average – with the strongest sales levels occurring in the Regina-Moose Mountain, Saskatoon-Biggar, and Swift Current-Moose Jaw regions. Meanwhile, the Saskatoon-Biggar region continues to report the tightest market conditions in the province.
Price Trends
Home prices trended up across nearly all economic regions of the province in August, with the largest monthly gains occurring in the Swift Current- Moose Jaw (nine per cent year-over-year) and Saskatoon-Biggar (eight per cent) regions.
With prices nearly 11 per cent higher than last year, Moose Jaw reported the largest price gain in August, followed by Saskatoon at eight per cent. Meanwhile, Regina, Estevan, Weyburn, Swift Current, Melville, Yorkton, Humboldt, Meadow Lake, North Battleford, and Prince Albert all reported year-over-year price gains in August.
City of Regina
The City of Regina reported 387 sales in August, up eight per cent year-over-year and 29 per cent above long-term, 10-year trends.
With a year-to-date sales total of 2,765 units, 15 per cent higher than last year, the Queen City continues to report strong sales despite persistent inventory challenges. Monthly gains in new listings were not enough to offset strong sales levels, as inventory levels declined by 22 per cent year-over-year and remain over 40 per cent below long-term, 10-year trends.
The City of Regina reported a benchmark price of $319,700 in August, up from $318,400 in July and three percent above August 2023.
City of Saskatoon
The City of Saskatoon reported 457 sales in August, a 13 per cent year-over-year decrease. Despite the slight sales dip, August sales levels were 14 per cent above the 10-year average.
Limited supply options continue to prevent stronger sales figures in Saskatoon, as inventory levels remain over 48 per cent below long-term trends. While a monthly gain in new listings did support modest inventory relief, Saskatoon continues to report the tightest market conditions in the province.
Tight market conditions continue to place upward pressure on home prices as the City of Saskatoon reported a record benchmark price of $404,900 in August, a year-over-year increase of over eight per cent.
Congratulations to my newest VIPs Jessica & Joelena on your #SRSSOLD!!!!
As soon as we met and you expressed needing assistance with your loved one’s estate, I immediately knew I wanted to be your realtor and provide you the best possible personalized service; and the feeling was mutual; We bonded immediately. After touring this unique property, I knew the perfect strategy to use to get maximum value and my strategy worked, receiving competing offers resulting in over asking price. Everything was going just as planned………. until it didn’t……….and then the roller coaster ride began. Hang on tight, it’s going to a be a challengingly intense ride but we’re on it together; And together we achieved a #SRSSOLD. This exacting ride took 19 days from start to a sudden finish and will be one remembered forever. #SRS® #RENE
Thank you so much for the trust you placed in me throughout this process. I’m beyond appreciative for your positive commitment to my purposeful selling plans as I helped guide you through each and every emotionally pressing decision. I am so happy to be the one to make this SRS® SOLD happen for you. You are now free to move forward in your lives also knowing your loved ones are happy too, joining us as they sent the cleansing falling rain they loved so much, as we memorialized this achievement. ☔ I am honored to be your personal Realtor® and now your friend. I will always be here to help should you or anyone you know need any assistance in the future. Hugs and many blessing to you. ❤️
Special thanks to Joey, my best friend, for referring my services as a good match for your client’s needs. ❤️ #Ilovereferrals #perfectmatch.
Shout out thanks to Sam Bergerman, Bergerman Smith LLP for providing super speedy exceptional legal assistance, always appreciated.
With the rapid pace of AI development, automating domestic tasks is no exception. Here’s a rundown of some of the handiest home robotics on the market today:
Cleaning – Mops have joined vacuums on the robotics scene, and you can now find units that can do both tasks, charge themselves, and empty dustbins. For windows, there are now robotic window cleaners too.
Security – Patrolling camera robots add an extra layer of security to detect motion, record high-definition video, detect smoke, and alert owners in real time of an emergency or suspicious activity.
Outdoor work – Whether it's weeding, mowing, or cleaning your pool or grill, robots have you covered.
Cooking – Have your own personal chef robot-style. These robots can cook entire meals if you decide on the dish and have the ingredients in place.
Companionship and enrichment – Particularly great for conversing and playing games with children and the elderly, they can also assist with daily tasks, and interactively tutor school subjects, tailored to the student’s level.
Pet care – Simplify your life with pet feeders that release food and water at specified times. Self-cleaning litter boxes can take care of cleanup and help reduce unpleasant smells.
Undoubtedly, home robots aren’t cheap, but are becoming more cost-effective. If you factor in the time and energy they save you, they may be worth the investment so you can sit back and relax while your robot does the rest.
Please visit our Open House at 1721 E AVE N in Saskatoon. See details here
Open House on Saturday, August 24, 2024 2:30PM - 4:30PM
TRIPLE THREAT PROPERTY!!! Ideal equity gain opportunity for first-time/family home buyers; Great passive income for revenue seekers in this this lucrative rental market; Appealing to developer investors being situated on a mature 50’ double parcel lot! This 1410sqft, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom bungalow contains an partially developed basement ready for further personalized development and features a bright main floor plan which showcases a large inviting living room with tiled flooring, quadruple panel front windows and an accent wood burning fireplace centrally shared with the formal dining room. Enjoy the classic ease of a 1960’s style kitchen modernly updated with dual colored wooden cabinetry and tiled floors; 3 ample sized bedrooms with large closets with organizers. The back additions require finishing but consist of a rec room with a wet bar and skylights flooding the area with natural sunlight as well as a large family room with triple windowed nook that provides direct dual access to the backyard/two-tier wooden deck with pergola and b/I bench seating overlooking the mature, landscaped, fully fenced backyard featuring raised brick & concrete block edged garden beds, concrete/brick patio with designated firepit and BBQ areas plus walkways. There is gated access to back alley from the oversized in yard concrete RV parking area and separate electrical panels are located in each of the workshop /sheds and the oversized single insulated garage(16x24), which is sure to please the average hobbyist or generate extra rental income. With adorable street appeal, a front concrete driveway and being ideally located on a very quiet - not a through - street approximately 1 block (9 houses) to AH Browne Park/Ball Diamond & Mayfair spray Park and 4 blocks to Mayfair school this property is a must.
If you have an outdoor space that you have been able to enjoy time in this summer, perhaps that space is looking a little tired and could use a little refresh right about now.
For a flash of change try adding new lighting - a touch of whimsy, string lights on a porch, balcony, or pergola will do the trick. For a modern, sleek look there are smart LED light strips you can connect with a virtual assistant like Alexa. Layer light for dimension and to set the mood.
Adding plants is another way to brighten your space. Think colourful annuals grouped in pots, with a colour scheme for cohesion. You could also add a shallow planter of succulents on a table. For privacy, full-leaf plants, fast-growing vines, and ornamental grasses are good options.
To give your patio furniture a fresh new look, change your cushion covers. Choose a colour theme and incorporate that with both solid colours and patterns. Ensure the fabric dries quickly and is easy to clean.
Look to your walls and floors as additional ways to transform your space To add visual interest you can incorporate wall art, fountains, statues, birdhouses, clocks, mirrors, or maybe even a chandelier. Update your flooring with an outdoor rug or interlocking deck tiles to tie things together.
With a few little tweaks, you can create a whole new ambiance the next time you step outside to relax.
Please visit our Open House at 1721 E AVE N in Saskatoon. See details here
Open House on Saturday, August 10, 2024 2:00PM - 4:00PM
TRIPLE THREAT PROPERTY!!! Ideal equity gain opportunity for first-time/family home buyers; Great passive income for revenue seekers in this this lucrative rental market; Appealing to developer investors being situated on a mature 50’ double parcel lot! This 1410sqft, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom bungalow contains an partially developed basement ready for further personalized development and features a bright main floor plan which showcases a large inviting living room with tiled flooring, quadruple panel front windows and an accent wood burning fireplace centrally shared with the formal dining room. Enjoy the classic ease of a 1960’s style kitchen modernly updated with dual colored wooden cabinetry and tiled floors; 3 ample sized bedrooms with large closets with organizers. The back additions require finishing but consist of a rec room with a wet bar and skylights flooding the area with natural sunlight as well as a large family room with triple windowed nook that provides direct dual access to the backyard/two-tier wooden deck with pergola and b/I bench seating overlooking the mature, landscaped, fully fenced backyard featuring raised brick & concrete block edged garden beds, concrete/brick patio with designated firepit and BBQ areas plus walkways. There is gated access to back alley from the oversized in yard concrete RV parking area and separate electrical panels are located in each of the workshop /sheds and the oversized single insulated garage(16x24), which is sure to please the average hobbyist or generate extra rental income. With adorable street appeal, a front concrete driveway and being ideally located on a very quiet - not a through - street approximately 1 block (9 houses) to AH Browne Park/Ball Diamond & Mayfair spray Park and 4 blocks to Mayfair school this property is a must.
