Debbie Crabbe - Blog

Are you ready for the Super Bowl?

debbie.crabbe@century21.ca — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

CENTURY 21 will be celebrating during the game. The long awaited commercial will be shown during the 3rd quarter of the game. Here is a teaser of what's to come!

Watch for pre-game spots featuring Deion Sanders, Donald Trump and Apolo Anton Ohno.

Have a great Super Bowl week-end!

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Good News for Regina

debbie.crabbe@century21.ca — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Regina's economy grew by more than 5% in 2011. This is largely attributed to the capital investment in industry, infrastructure and in housing.

Regina recorded $547 million in building permits in 2011.

The Leader Post reported that figures released by the Canadian Real Estate Association show that the number of home sales in Regina increased 21% in the past year; the highest increase among nine major Canadian cities. Home sale prices in some areas of Regina rose 8.9%, the highest among major cities, including Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, and Toronto. This being said, Regina is still one of the most affordable cities to live with an average price of $273,919, well below the national average price of $360,000.

In 2011, housing starts in Regina were the highest since the 1980s with an increase of 26% over the previous year. Total housing starts of 1,694 included 736 multi-family dwellings and 958 single detached homes.

Saskatchewan's expanding economy and labour market continues to attract large numbers of migrants. Close to 4,900 people moved to Saskatchewan in the first half of 2011. Considering the increase in population and booming economy, Regina's unemployment rate of 3.8% was the lowest in the country.

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December Sales break the 200-mark for the first time

debbie.crabbe@century21.ca — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Several new highs were set in December 2011 compared to a year ago, based on reports through the Association of Regina REALTORS® MLS® System.

Sales were up 22% - from 185 to 225
Sales in the city were up 14% - from 166 to 190
Average sale price was up 9% - from $250,564 to $273,919
Average sale price in the city was up 13% - from $252,569 to $285,326
New listings in December were up 15% - from 205 to 236
The activity in December is consistent with what has happened throughout the year, making 2011 one of the best years for the Regina real estate market.

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Operation Super Bowl - Setting the trap

debbie.crabbe@century21.ca — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Steve and his cameraman, Arnel, are off to the stadium for what Steve promises to be his best plan yet to get the scoop on the CENTURY 21 Super Bowl commercial. It isn't long before Armel realizes he had no idea what he had gotten himself into.

Stay tuned for more excitement leading up to the big reveal!