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When is the Best Time to Sell My House?

Last updated: September 15, 2026.

Hands down, one of the number one questions I get asked as a REALTOR® is, "When is the best time to sell my house?" The trouble with answering that question, though, is that the "best time" can vary quite significantly from family to family. However, if we are looking purely from a perspective of how the market is doing, here are some of the pros and cons to selling at different times of the year.

The Short Answer for Saskatoon Sellers

Across the last five years of Saskatchewan REALTORS® Association data, roughly 60% of Saskatoon residential sales close between April and September, with May, June, and July consistently the three highest-sales months of the year. Fall and winter combined account for the remaining…

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Buying Before Selling Your House or After: Which is Better?

Often one of the greatest motivations for selling your house is buying a new one. And with the eager anticipation of a new home building up, it never surprises me when working with new sellers to hear the question, “Should I buy before selling my house or wait to buy until after it has sold?” The honest answer, though, is that there really isn’t a “right” answer! In fact, there are benefits and downsides to both approaches.

The Benefits of Buying Before Selling Your House

As I said before, it’s often the anticipation of starting fresh with a new house that will have sellers questioning whether to buy before selling their house. And as long as you can swing it financially, there can be many upsides to making the move in that order! 

One of the…

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7 Steps to Buying a House

Buying a house isn’t like buying a new TV. You can’t just walk in the store, drop some cash, and leave with your new purchase. A house is a piece of equity and one of the largest purchases you can make in a lifetime, so it’s understandable that there is a certain procedure in place to ensure the transaction goes as smoothly as possible. So, whether you’re buying for the first time or simply need a refresher on how it goes, here are the steps to buying a house.

Step 1: Determine if You’re Ready

Like I said before, a house is one of the biggest purchases you can make, so it’s important to remember that, while it may seem like a good idea in theory, it’s not a pool you can jump into without checking the water first. Before diving in, you should always…

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Radon in Homes: What It Is & Why You Need to Know About It

Recently, you may have been about radon in homes on the news or you may have even received a pamphlet dropped in your mailbox. And while you may have some prior knowledge about what radon is, many Canadians are still in the dark about this potentially threatening gas! As a homeowner or someone considering buying a home, here’s what you need to know:

What is Radon?

When uranium—commonly found in soil and rock—breaks down, it releases a radioactive gas called “radon”. This gas will then come up through the ground and make its way into the air outside, where it can be easily diluted into the atmosphere. However, if it finds a way to come up through the ground and into your home, the enclosed space will trap the gas. This allows it to accumulate,…

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The First Time Home Buyer Incentive: What It Is & How To Get It

If you are purchasing a home for the first time, the role of “First Time Home Buyer” can come with a lot of questions. Do I need a real estate agent? Where can I find a real estate lawyer? How much does it actually cost? And, of course, how do I get a mortgage? 

Understandably, with all of these questions—and more!—swimming around in your mind, it can be easy to begin feeling overwhelmed. Luckily, that’s where a REALTOR® can help! We work in the realm of Saskatoon real estate each and every day, making us more than familiar with every question you can think of. Plus, we come with some other handy and even helpful information that can help you along the way—including the First Time Home Buyer Incentive.

What is the First Time Home Buyer Incentive?

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Benefits of Using a Buyers Agent

 When a relationship is created between the purchaser and real estate agent, the agent must work in the buyer client’s best interests at all times.

Purchasers receive the same level of representation traditionally given only to the seller.  Here are just a few of the benefits received from having your own personal buyer’s agent when purchasing:

Confidentiality – There agent you hire to represent you will not disclose confidential information without your permission to do so.

Loyalty – The buyer’s agent must work in the buyer’s best interests at all times.  This means that the agent does for you what they would do for themselves in a transaction.

Full disclosure – The agent you hire to represent you will fully disclose any information gained form…

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Real Estate Lawyer Services

Last updated: September 15, 2026.

A real estate lawyer handles the legal side of buying or selling a home in Saskatchewan. They review the contract, run title and tax searches, prepare and register transfer or mortgage documents at the Information Services Corporation (ISC), hold and disburse funds through their trust account, and make sure title is delivered clean on possession day. Buyers and sellers each get their own lawyer, and hiring one is a practical requirement for any lender-financed transaction in Saskatchewan.

Typical Saskatoon Legal Fees and Disbursements (2026)

Legal fees in Saskatchewan are not fixed and every firm is different. As a working range for a straightforward Saskatoon transaction in 2026, expect:

• Seller legal fees:…

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9 Ways To Get Your House In Tip Top Shape

PAINT THE INTERIOR
Most buyers appreciate a fresh coat of paint.  This helps to enhance your property’s value, brighten rooms, and give a clean, fresh appearance.  Focus on softer neutral shades. These colours make rooms feel larger and appeal to a wider group of potential buyers.

PAINT THE EXTERIOR
Curb appeal is important.  Stick with soft light neutral colors.  Try to stay away from loud or bright colours that may not appeal to others.

CLEAN UP THE YARD
First impressions make a huge impact on potential buyers.  A few hours of raking, cleaning and picking up odds and ends could add a great deal of value to your home.

LET IN THE LIGHT
When everything is in tip-top shape and ready to show, let as much natural light in as you can by opening blinds and…

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6 Money and Time Saving Tips For Landscaping

1. Design it right! Survey your property and make notes about the land’s topography, existing vegetation, soil type, rainfall, wind patterns, lighting and areas where water collects.

2. Improve your soil. Plants need healthy soil.  Improve your soil with compost to help clay soils improve absorption and sandy soils hold water.

3. Group plants together based on their sun, soil and water requirements. For instance place your sun-loving plants in the sunniest part of your yard.

4. Focus on native plants and perennials.  Native plants originate in your region and will be used to the soil and climate.  Perennials come back every year. Both can be quite low maintenance once they’re established.

5. Water in the morning. The best time to water is…

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Do I really need a Home Inspection?

There are many necessary costs to purchasing a home, and a home inspection is one you definitely shouldn’t skip.  

• It Provides an “Out” - A quality home inspection will reveal critical information about a house.  THis allows you to be aware of what costs, repairs and maintenance the home may require immediately. If you aren’t comfortable with the findings, it usually presents on las opportunity to back out of the offer to purchase.

• Safety - A home inspection can detect safety issues like radon, carbon monoxide, and mould.  

• Reveal Illegal Additions or Installations - A home inspection can reveal whether rooms, altered garages or basements were completed without proper permit, or did not follow code. This can affect insurances, taxes,…

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