2012 BEGINS WITH A SELLERS MARKET
In 2012 we are starting out with a market that favors sellers. The number of residential properties listed in Saskatoon was 528 units, down only 1% from last January while the MLS® sales were up 20% to 310 units. This resulted in an increase in the average selling price of 6% to $318,163.00. There were a total of 951 active listings for January ...
Posted by Dwain Anderson
on February 1, 2012
Open House - Kensington Neighbourhood Concept Plan - Centennial Drive and Diefenbaker Drive Connections Area residents are invited to a public open house regarding the proposed Kensington Neighbourhood development on Wednesday, January 11, 2012, from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Shaw Centre – Tommy Douglas Collegiate Community Gym. The intent of this meeting is to provide area residents ...
Posted by Dwain Anderson
on January 4, 2012
2011 was another great year in Saskatoon and area real estate. Over 4000 homes were sold on MLS with an average selling price over 309000 dollars. That number of sales was up over 13% from 2010. Affordabiility continues to be a much discussed issue but it should be pointed out that our average sale price continues to be well below the national average price and homes are available in an astonishing ...
Posted by Dwain Anderson
on January 2, 2012
The following are the hours for civic services and facilities for the holiday season:
City Hall will be closed on December 26, 27, and January 2.
Parking meters do not require payment on December 25, 26, or January 1. Motorists are required to move their vehicles within the time period shown on parking meters, allowing for a constant turnover of parking availability.
The ...
Posted by Dwain Anderson
on December 16, 2011
Saskatoon Fire & Protective Services urges residents to keep fire safety in mind as they celebrate this festive season. Everything from dry Christmas trees to overloaded electrical circuits can pose a threat to your family’s safety. Please keep these fire safety tips in mind:
·If you purchase a real Christmas tree, make sure to choose the freshest tree possible. Choose a tree with ...
Posted by Dwain Anderson
on December 5, 2011
Residential sales activity for Saskatoon REALTORS® in the month of November was 286, virtually unchanged when compared with November of 2010 which saw 282 sales. This number was also only down slightly from October when 309 properties changed hands. Total residential sales Year to Date sits at 3,776 up 12% from 2010 when the total stood at 3,365 for the end of November. The $300,000 to ...
Posted by Dwain Anderson
on December 2, 2011
The following road openings and closures for the Circle Drive South Project will be taking place:
11th Street 11th Street between Avenue W and Dundonald Avenue will reopen to traffic during the week of November 28. Crews are currently completing the installation of the railway signal and traffic signal communication systems. Additional construction work on 11th Street will occur in 2012, including ...
Posted by Dwain Anderson
on November 24, 2011
Crews Prepared for Snow and Ice
The City of Saskatoon says crews are ready to work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to plow and sand roads based on weather conditions, safety considerations, and the priority of the roadway.
With a budget of $5.5 million for snow management for the upcoming winter season, the Snow and Ice Program includes snow plowing, snow removal, snow disposal site and ...
Posted by Dwain Anderson
on November 14, 2011
Tap Water and your Home
Saskatoon's tap water is of the highest quality making it an extremely safe source of drinking water. It is by far the least expensive and most environmentally-friendly drinking water source available. To ensure freshness from your tap for cooking or drinking, you can follow these two easy tips:
1. Run your tap for one mi nute when you wake up or get ...
Posted by Dwain Anderson
on November 9, 2011
Saskatoon Region Association of REALTORS® Inc ...
Posted by Dwain Anderson
on November 1, 2011