The Government of Canada, the Province of Saskatchewan and the City of Saskatoon, along with project partner Central Urban Métis Federation Inc (CUMFl) officially opened 11 new units of affordable rental housing for families in Saskatoon yesterday.
Saskatchewan is experiencing strong and continued growth. The need for Innovative partnerships joining forces to create affordable housing has ...
Posted by Lauri Rose
on January 27, 2011
At Conexus, we care about the well being of our communities. We are happy to have provided the Saskatchewan Abilities Council (Regina Branch) with the $25,000 in funds needed to help purchase its first Para-transit bus.
The Para-transit bus will allow many citizens of our community to more fully participate in activities that enhance their lives. The bus provides people with the ability to be self-reliant ...
Posted by Lauri Rose
on January 26, 2011
Last week, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced changes to the rules of government-backed insured mortgages. These rules were designed to ensure that homeowners don't risk their financial security by buying more than they can afford.
The new mortgage rules come into effect on March 18:
• Mortgage amortization periods will be reduced from 35 years to 30 years. This means, monthly payments ...
Posted by Lauri Rose
on January 26, 2011
Home builders have been busy across the province and it looks like 2011 will be another good year for housing starts in Saskatchewan, according to (CMHC) Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.
Three factors will be particularly key to keeping the house construction industry strong:
• Employment growth
• Wage increases
• In-migration of people
The situation is positive for Regina, ...
Posted by Lauri Rose
on January 17, 2011
CENTURY 21 Conexus Realty Ltd. continues to have their REALTORS® dedicated to their profession and industry throughout the province. We are pleased to announce our fellow agents who have been elected by their peers in their Association/Boards:
Association of Regina REALTORS®
• Lane Boghean, president
• Ian Johnston, past president
• Carmen Howells, director
Saskatoon ...
Posted by Lauri Rose
on January 13, 2011
Saskatchewan experienced balanced real estate market conditions in 2010.
The number of sales in 2010 was down slightly in both the Regina and Saskatoon areas. However, Saskatoon saw a minor drop in sales volume of 2% while Regina saw a slight increase in sales volume of 1%.
The selling prices for homes in 2010 were $263,562 in Regina and an average price of $296,378 in Saskatoon. Remember ...
Posted by Lauri Rose
on January 11, 2011