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5 Great Local Saskatoon Restaurants to try this Summer

Saskatoon wears its "Foodies Paradise" badge with honour. With so many restaurants to choose from one could spend every day of the year trying a new restaurant and never run out of options! Plus, the great thing about local restaurants is supporting small businesses, farmers and producers in the community. Since most of our produce is seasonal, menus are apt to change every few months, making it exciting to revisit. Not sure where to start? No problem! I have done the heavy lifting for you with a concise list of my favourite local Saskatoon restaurants you need to try this summer!

Best Brunch

Hometown Diner: Located in Riversdale, on 20th Street, each dish is made from scratch with the freshest ingredients. Chef Cole Dobranski and his team…

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Separating Wants from Needs When Buying a Home

Buying a home can be challenging. After all, there are many steps, tasks, and requirements, and you may be anxious about making an expensive mistake.

To clarify the process, so you can get the most out of your purchase, here is a rundown of what to consider before you buy, and what you can expect from the homebuying process itself. Plus, tips to make life easier after buying your home.

Why to Make a List of Wants & Needs Before Buying a House

• Creating a list of wants and needs will save you plenty of time in the long run when you won’t have to bother looking at houses that don’t “fit.”

• It allows you to think about the investment with your head, not your heart.

• Gets all the buyers involved on the same page, eliminating…

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How to Choose the Right REALTOR® For You

There are hundreds of Saskatoon REALTORS® to choose from, so when the time comes to buy or sell your house, it can be incredibly overwhelming to know where to start. We’ve all heard the horror stories of terrible real estate agents and when it comes to one of the largest transactions of your life, that’s one nightmare you don’t want to become your reality. So how do you decide? How do you figure out who will be the right fit for you?

Start With Referrals & Reviews

The best place to start your search for the best Saskatoon REALTOR® for you is to go straight to the source—past clients. If your friends and family own homes, there’s a pretty good chance that they had to work with a real estate agent to get there, which means they either have a…

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Your Guide to Buying a New Construction Home

With the rapid population growth in the past few years, new build homes have been popping up seemingly everywhere here in Saskatoon. And with the recent announcement of the Government of Saskatchewan’s new PST rebate, buying a new construction home is more attractive than ever! Buying a brand new home is slightly different than buying just any home, however; and if you’re considering making that move right now, there are a few things you should know before getting started.

The Pros of Buying New Build Homes

Buying a new build property can come with many attractive benefits for prospective homeowners! First and foremost, many buyers love the idea that they will be the first owners. By starting clean and fresh, they feel they can really put their…

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Everything You Need to Know About Getting Pre-Approved for a Mortgage

For many first time home buyers, the natural assumption that the first step in buying a home is choosing the right neighbourhood, searching for homes online, and going for showings with their REALTOR®. But what they may not know is that before they even begin their search, the best first step in their journey to homeownership is getting pre-approved for a mortgage!  

What is a Mortgage Pre-Approval?

A mortgage pre-approval is the first step to buying a home, taken before you even start your search. It is when a potential buyer meets with a mortgage broker or lender and starts the mortgage application process before buying a home to get a clear idea of what kind of home loan they qualify for. This gives them the clarity in what they can afford,…

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5 Kitchen Renovations to Consider Before Selling Your House

If you’ve been thinking about selling your house, there’s a good chance you’ve been making plans for some renovations that will attract buyers to your home. When it comes to the value of a potential property in a buyer’s mind, simple upgrades and repairs can go a long way; especially in the kitchen! Here’s what’s trending in kitchen renovations right now:

Colourful Cabinets

Gone are the days of pearly white cabinets that are in constant need of a wipe down. Instead, what we are seeing is a rising trend of cabinets being refinished with a colourful coat of paint to add a pop of contrast to the space, especially when partnered with white tile backsplashes and lighter-toned countertops. 

To make this simple shift in your kitchen, start by…

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Your Guide to Buying an Investment Property

For many of us that may be looking for a new way to generate some pretty simple revenue on the side, buying an investment property can seem like a no-brainer! For relatively little disruption to your current lifestyle, you can watch a rent payment appear in your bank account each month, almost like free money, right? Well...not quite. While it can seem as simple as that—and sometimes it even is!—there are quite a few different nuances to owning rental property, and pros and cons that come with each of them. 

The Benefits of Owning Rental Property

Like I said, investing in rental property can be a fantastic, lucrative venture for anyone looking to generate some side income. Here are some of the pros:

Steady Monthly Income. So long as you have…

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8 Steps to Selling a House

Unlike selling your old MacBook, which you can just post to Facebook Marketplace and have sold overnight, selling your house takes a bit more planning and preparation. You can’t just pick a price off the top of your head, post it online, and make a deal over text message. No, there are strategic steps that need to be taken to ensure you sell your house quickly (and legally). 

Step 1: Choose the Right REALTOR®

When selling your house, you’ll want to make sure that someone is looking out for your best interests and that you’re being represented properly. That’s why working with a listing agent is so important. They work to not only market your home effectively, but they will also help you navigate the current market to ensure you get the best deal…

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