There are many reasons why you should consider owning a home, here are ten reasons to seriously consider if homeownership is for you:

To quit renting – This is probably one of the biggest reasons people consider.  Why contribute to someone else’s mortgage when you could be paying off your own? With the current market increase in rent, it could even be cheaper to own.

Security – You don’t have to worry about your house being sold from under you, where rent can substantially increase without notice; forcing you into debt or even out of your home.

Investment – The price of real estate continues to increase.  Purchasing real estate is one of the safest long term investments a person can make.  A house appreciates in value over the years. Once…

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Kitchen renovations are one of the most popular renovations that homeowners complete, as it often nets the highest return on your investment (ROI) in comparison to other areas of your home.  Many homeowners give the kitchen a minor upgrade to keep up with design trends while others choose a full overhaul to improve the style, functionality and make it more attractive to potential buyers. Here are 5 popular kitchen trends that yield great returns:

Smart Technology – Did you know some kitchen appliances feature technology that allows you to control the appliance from your smart phone? Imagine a refrigerator that lets you know if you’re running low on milk or an oven that will pre-heat on your way home from work!  

Open Space Concepts – Consider…

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Saskatoon Weekly Stats

  • Their were 135 new residential listings this past week, which is down from the previous week of 162.  But is down compared to this time last year when 140 properties were listed.
  • A total of 2251 residential properties are currently on the market.
  • 84 residential properties sold this week, similar to last week which saw 86 sold.  One year ago this week there were 54 listings sold.

Surrounding Area Stats ( with in 50km of Saskatoon )

  • 28 properties were listed in the surrounding areas of Saskatoon, which is down from the previous week of 33 residential properties.  Its down slightly from last year's total of 36.
  • To start the week their are 728 residential properties listed.
  • 15 properties sold this week…

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Saskatoon Weekly Stats

  • Their were 162 new residential listings this past week, which is an increase from the previous week of 142.  Which comparable to this time last year when 165 properties were listed.
  • A total of 2270 residential properties are currently on the market.
  • 86 residential properties sold this week, down from last week which saw 88 sold.  One year ago this week there were 67 listings sold.

Surrounding Area Stats ( with in 50km of Saskatoon )

  • 33 properties were listed in the surrounding areas of Saskatoon, which is down from the previous week of 52 residential properties. 
  • To start the week their are 726 residential properties listed.
  • 12 properties sold this week compared to 14 last week.

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Saskatoon Weekly Stats

  • Their were 142 new residential listings this past week, quite a drop off from the previous week of 188.  Which is also down compared to this time last year when 220 properties were listed.
  • A total of 2264 residential properties are currently on the market.
  • 88 residential properties sold this week, down from last week which saw 97 sold.  One year ago this week there were 78 listings sold.

Surrounding Area Stats ( with in 50km of Saskatoon )

  • 52 properties were listed in the surrounding areas of Saskatoon, which is up from the previous week of 37 residential properties.  Its a large decrease from last of 89.
  • To start the week their are 718 residential properties listed.
  • 14 properties sold this week…

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Saskatoon Weekly Stats

  • Their were 188 new residential listings this past week, an increase from the previous week of 124.  But is down compared to this time last year when 200 properties were listed.
  • A total of 2260 residential properties are currently on the market.
  • 97 residential properties sold this week, up from last week which saw 51 sold.  One year ago this week there were 70 listings sold.

Surrounding Area Stats ( with in 50km of Saskatoon )

  • 37 properties were listed in the surrounding areas of Saskatoon, which is up from the previous week of 27 residential properties.  Its a large decrease from last of 83.
  • To start the week their are 704 residential properties listed.
  • 24 properties sold this week compared to 11…

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Saskatoon Weekly Stats

  • Their were 124 new residential listings this past week, quite a drop off from the previous week of 19.  Which is also down compared to this time last year when 196 properties were listed.
  • A total of 2240 residential properties are currently on the market.
  • 51 residential properties sold this week, down from last week which saw 76 sold.  One year ago this week there were 90 listings sold.

Surrounding Area Stats ( with in 50km of Saskatoon )

  • 27 properties were listed in the surrounding areas of Saskatoon, which is down from the previous week of 45 residential properties.  Its a large decrease from last of 83.
  • To start the week their are 714 residential properties listed.
  • 11 properties sold this week…

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Saskatoon Weekly Stats

  • Their were 190 new residential listings this past week, compared to 203 the previous week.  Which is comparable to this time last year when 196 properties were listed.
  • A total of 2301 residential properties are currently on the market.
  • 76 residential properties sold this week, down from last week which saw 85 sold.  One year ago this week there were 103 listings sold.

Surrounding Area Stats ( with in 50km of Saskatoon )

  • 45 properties were listed in the surrounding areas of Saskatoon, which is the similar as the previous week of 47 residential properties.  Its a large decrease from last of 100.
  • To start the week their are 741 residential properties listed.
  • 18 properties sold this week compared to 9…

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