Recent Blog Posts by CENTURY 21 Border Real Estate Service (2000)

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words - Photos for Estevan Real Estate

Tips on How to Best Prepare Your Home for Real Estate Photos “How should I prepare my home for the pictures ?”  To ensure your listing photos come out gorgeous, here is a list of things to think about.  Have the lawn mowed, leaves raked, and enterance clutter free. Remove all vehicles from the driveway and front of the house. Make sure all garbage cans, hoses, ...

Thinking of Selling? Dew- The Right Thing

The spring real estate market is on its way in Estevan. I have been busy doing market evaluations and viewing homes of potential sellers.They have been given advice on those little things to complete prior to listing. As part of my interior design course I focused on home staging and re-design.Sometimes the condition of the home calls for some cash investment to bring in the best selling price. Often ...

New Homes To View

Who doesn't love to see a new house.I was lucky enough last week to preview Royal Oak Customs Homes projects.Lynn is having an Open House this weekend Saturday and Sunday from 2:00 - 4:00 pm at 295 Ross Court. You should stop by and have a peek.This 1779 square foot two-storey split has vaulted ceilings and loads of windows to ensure plenty of light throughout this three bedroom home. The main floor ...

2011 market expectations

I feel the frustration of buyers who arrive in Estevan for work and CAN'T FIND ANYTHING!  A growing, prosperous city is rarely in perfect balance.  Residential lots - single family or multi-family - are gobbled up as quickly as they come available.  Vacany rates are at near zero, and the apartments currently under construction are months away from ready.   Even homes for sale ...

Lift Your Spirits With a Bedroom Makeover

  Winter has been long for homeowners in Estevan.I don't know anyone who couldn't use a little lifting of spirit.A bedroom makeover could be just what you need.  Understanding the basic elements of creating a comfy bed is the kind of must-know information that will help when it comes to giving your bedroom an updated look.Think layers!     When it comes ...

Redesign- Reduce & Reuse

This weekend I took on the project of redoing my office.I have just announced that I am stepping back into full-time Real Estate sales.My office is great for my duties as office support and marketing. However, I am a "stacker" not a filer and the  deco was well...retro. Retro, not in a good way ! Part of my interior design coarse was in redesign and green decorating. My take on green design ...

Is The Time Right To Sell ?

In real estate, timing influences your home’s selling price. Working with a REALTOR® can help make timing work for you.When lots of people are looking for homes but not many are for sale, it’s a ‘seller’s market’, because the seller has something everybody wants. When there are lots of homes for sale and not many people buying them, it’s called a ‘buyer’s ...

2011 Construction In Estevan is off to a strong start

After setting a record for building permits in 2010, Estevan is off to a great start in 2011.The City announced at the Feb. 7 regular meeting of council that in January it had issued 6 permits totalling over $2.1 million.  That is well ahead of 2010 when the total for January was just $962,000.In residential building permits for the province, Estevan placed second in 2010. . The ...

Hiring a Century 21 REALTOR® is your guarantee to professional conduct and service excellence.

  Whether you're buying a home for the first time or selling your old home to move up to something new your  REALTOR® is here to help you every step of the way.Century 21 Border Real Estate Service is a full service brokerage.  The buying and selling of a home is a big event and we take it seriously. Our team of sales representatives are all licensed REALTORS®.  Not ...

Century 21 Border Real Estate is your connection to homes for sale in Estevan

Century 21 Border Real Estate Service is your connection to homes for sale in Estevan and area.We have years of experience and knowledge not only on the real estate market but life in Estevan. Many of our customers are coming for jobs in Estevan. We are here to help you not only find a home but can help with information on schools, activities, clubs and churches.We want you to feel at home ...

Terry Germain in Century 21 Canada's Top 20 Realtors

Terry Germain is not only a Top Producer when it comes to Estevan Real Estate but in Canada as well. We were notified by phone yesterday from Century 21 Canada that Terry has once again achieved the status of Top 20 Producers.Terry has twenty years of real estate experience with our office. He is consistently a top achieving Realtor with Century 21 Border Real Estate Service . He has also achieved ...

Weight Room Expansion is Complete at Estevans Souris Valley Aquatic & Leisure Centre

The fitness room at the Souris Valley Aquatic & Leisure Centre is now complete. The project has doubled the rooms size and added more equipment. Users are impressed and feedback has been possitive. Prior to the expansion a committee was formed with frequent users and employees. Users were asked for input on what they would like to see in the new room. A cross section of opinions were used in the ...

Estevan jobs ,housing and rental accommodations

Do you have any place to rent ? This is a question we here at Century 21 Border Real Estate hear every day.Estevan is experiencing an economic boom and with that activity has come the shortage of options for those looking for housing. We do have many great homes listed for sale but we are experiencing shortages in some price ranges. We are anticipating more listings as the weather warms as spring is ...

Changes To Mortgage Rules

The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance,announced this morning changes to Canadas mortgage rules.The changes are as follows. The new measures: Reduce the maximum amortization period to 30 years from 35 years for new government-backed insured mortgages with loan-to-value ratios of more than 80 per cent. This will significantly reduce the total interest payments Canadian families make ...

WINNER'S OF OUR Call 634-1020 in 2010 and WIN $1020.00 Contest !!!

Once again 2010 was a great year for us here at Century 21 Border Real Estate Service. We appreciate each and every one of you who worked with our office or recommended us to your friends. For most people, a home purchase is still their single largest investment, and we take the responsibility of providing service to our customers very seriously. In addition to being a full service brokerage we try ...

Call 634-1020 in 2010 and you could win $1020.00

We At Century 21 Border Real Estate Service would like to thank you for another wonderful year of serving your real estate needs in Estevan and area. We appreciate your confidence in us and thank you for recommending us to your friends. It is the most sincere compliment of all.You can still be entered into our draw for $1020.00 for all those customers who were selling a home or buying a home in 2010 ...

Are You ready To Sell Your Home ?

If you are ready to sell your home in Estevan or area, you’ve come to the right place. List your property on the "World’s Best Real Estate Website"! Built for the ultimate buyer experience, Century21.ca features Google mapping technology, unique and powerful property search filters, more photos and property details - open house notifications and even driving directions to your property! ...

Is Now The Right Time For Your New Home ?

Is Now The Right Time For Your New Home? What’s the first step? The best way to start is to work with a professional who can guide you - your CENTURY 21 ® Sales Representative ! A CENTURY 21 Sales Representative   • you are comfortable with and who is knowledgeable of the area that you wish to buy in. • Begin your home search process by eliminating what ...

For Sale By Owner or Full Service Real Estate Brokerage??? What is all the fuss about.

I can tell, by the inquiries I am getting from friends and clients, that the public is confused about the new agreement the Canadian Real Estate Association has made with the Competition Bureau and the rules regarding mls.ca.  Frankly, I've been a little confused by parts of it as well.  I believe I work in one of the most competitive industries in the country and we are anything ...

AirMiles

If you are looking at buying or selling your property remember Century 21 Border Real Estate Service will offer you Airmiles. We are the only real estate company that can offer them ! Also for a limited time your name will be entered to win $1,020.00. cash. Call for details

Call 634-1020 in 2010 and Win $1020.00

Well November is here... hard to believe.2010 has been a wonderful year for real estate in Estevan.We at Century 21 Border Real Estate Service would like to thank-you for trusting our professionals to assist you with your real estate needs. We appreciate your loyalty. Our focus has always been to provide our customers with service from the beginning to the end of their transaction.We will continue ...

New Construction - highs, lows, and everything in between

We've been involved in new construction for much of the last 15 years - primarily in the condo market.  Condo sales tend to be quite a cookie cutter production - pick a cupboard door, style and colour of flooring, a paint colour, and off they go.  New house construction is an animal of an entirely different kind and it has been a huge learning curve for everyone involved.  ...

Fabulous Fall Reminders

There are a variety of jobs in and around the house that are best suited for the fall — tasks to maintain your home and things to do to put the garden to bed. To give you ample time to prepare and plan, check out this guide to autumn upkeep.          In the Home  Check the exterior of your home for any signs of required repair. ...

Natral Home Solutions

According to Reena Nerbas the author of three best selling books on natural solutions,there are over 75,000 chemicals on the market today and only a handful of them have been tested for safety.Here are a few tips from her. Vinegar makes a great non-toxic floor cleaner. Peanut butter removes scratches from CD’s.Bananas keep aphids from attacking plants.Ketchup brings shine to copper.Lemon ...

Get A Move On

If you are looking in Estevan for a great family home in Estevan ,you are in luck. I have several fantastic homes with three bedrooms, close to schools, finished basements, great yards....whatever may be on your wish list.You can still be moved quickly as I have some homes with immediate possession.All are priced in the mid- range. This is a great time to make your dream of owning your own ...