It's your lucky day—your home for sale has an offer! Sure, it's conditional on the sale of the buyer's property, but if you accept it, the property is sold, right? Well...try not to get too enthusiastic just yet. Let's delve a little deeper into the "Sale of Property" condition and what it means for you as a seller.

What is a Condition?

Any time you accept an offer with conditions, it essentially means that your home is almost sold. Basically, you need to first see if you, as the seller, or the buyer, are able to fulfill certain requirements in the agreed-upon time period before you make it official. Common home sale conditions include home inspections, securing financing, obtaining a satisfactory property information disclosure, or, in this…

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With all that has happened in the last five years, from stay-at-home orders to all-time low mortgage rates, curiosity in Canada's changing social landscape is more invested than ever. After completing their 2021 census, Canadians have been eagerly anticipating the news of how their country has been changing and what those changes could mean for many different facets of their lives. And with one of the country's busiest seasons of real estate just in our rearview, we'd be crazy not to wonder the specific implications to be had for selling and buying homes in the years to come.

What the 2021 Census Revealed About Canada

Before we delve deeper into the findings specific to Saskatchewan, we first need to look at what the 2021 Census revealed about…

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As you may have heard in the news, on social media, or even from a friend, the Saskatoon real estate market in 2021 was unlike any other we have ever seen. With record-breaking sales, low inventory, and high demand, it was the perfect recipe for a seller's market, which, thankfully, many were happy to take advantage of! So what exactly was the breakdown of the real estate market statistics? Here are the highlights:

2021 Home Sales in Saskatoon

Saskatoon closed out the 2021 real estate market at the end of December with 5,403 sales. Not only was this 27% above the sales seen in 2020 and 36.8% above the 10-year average, but it was actually record-breaking for the city's industry. In fact, we didn't just surpass the previous sales record set in…

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Are you concerned with the current real estate market in Saskatoon? Have you been saving for a down payment but haven’t been able to qualify for a mortgage? Are you watching home prices rise and feeling like you may never get to a point where you can afford to buy a property? 

No matter how disappointing it can feel, you are certainly not alone! Many first-time homebuyers often find themselves also unable to reach that initial mortgage qualification status. But did you know that there is alternative financing that may just be what you need? Let me introduce you to the shared equity mortgage.

What is Equity?

Okay, starting from the basics—in order to understand what a shared equity mortgage is, you’ll first need to understand the principle of…

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If you’re at all interested in economics, supply and demand, or market behaviours, the past 9 months will likely have intrigued you. It was almost like the boomer effect, only this time it would be more aptly named the “pandemic effect”—a storm of supply shortages, making it hard to find a wide variety of things, ranging from toilet paper to RV’s.

Many who were lucky enough to make the transition to working from home in March were buying up all the computers and laptops, while others were hoping to find a new gaming system to use while they were stuck at home with nothing to do. There were so many home renovation projects happening this spring that the price of lumber was the highest it’s been, ever. And the warmer weather created a wave of people…

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There are many reasons why you may be in the market for a home security system right now. Maybe it’s a new family member or a new home in a new neighborhood. Maybe your existing system isn’t as secure as you would like it to be or you’ve just been thinking about getting one. Whatever the reason, there are a lot of options to choose from and with numerous advancements in the home security field, you may be wondering where to start. I’ll break down some key points to consider while making this important decision:

Where to Start When Considering a Home Security System

There are thousands of home security options, from big national brands with multiple monitoring centers to DIY systems you can watch from your smart device. Professional service…

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Whether you’re planning on buying a home or selling your property, staying up to date on your local real estate market is essential in any housing transaction. And I’m not just talking about watching for other new listings and recent sales in the neighbourhood. While those are important market indicators to watch, more pertinent data that can give you a clearer picture of current trends can actually be found in market statistics released in reports every month.

Reading these statistics, however, can feel a bit like reading an astrophysics equation if you’re not sure what they mean. It may seem like a jumble of words and numbers that you know are supposed to make sense...but they don’t. Luckily, you don’t need to understand them all. And the few…

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If you’re talking about farmland in Canada, Saskatchewan is without a doubt one of the first places that comes to mind. With vast prairies spanning hundreds of thousands of acres, it’s the perfect province to find a farm for sale and start your agricultural journey. No matter if you’re hoping to farm crops or cattle, in north or south Saskatchewan, you can find a plot of agricultural land right here to get you going! When searching for the perfect farm, though, you’ll want to keep the following in mind to ensure you get the right fit for you:

Can You Afford to Buy a Farm?

Buying a farm may seem as simple as buying any other real estate, but unlike buying a home, it’s not as simple as paying the down payment, securing the mortgage, and setting…

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Emma Lake is my happy place. It’s home to my cabin and some of my fondest memories and when the weather warms, there’s nothing I look forward to more than taking off and heading up to my little oasis in the woods, just 5 kilometres from the village of Christopher Lake. It's the perfect place to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city—I couldn’t love it more! So I know you will too. And here are just some of the reasons why:

1) Fewer People, More Peace & Quiet

With just 200 people in the area year-round, and 900 in the summer, Emma Lake boasts a very small population—making it an ideal oasis to get away from the busyness of city life. And the same can be said for the village of Christopher Lake, with just 289 people calling it home…

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Often having the most appealing listing prices, foreclosed homes for sale are some of the most popular properties on the market. Whether you’re a young couple interested in flipping or an experienced investor looking for new property to add to your portfolio, foreclosures are a great place to get started. But, while the price tags may be drool-worthy, there are some things to know before buying foreclosed homes that may have you reconsidering your appetite. 

What Are Foreclosures?

First and foremost, the most important step to buying foreclosed property is understanding exactly what it is and how the listing price makes any sense at all.

Foreclosures are properties that the mortgage lender has taken possession of after the lender has fallen…

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