Dwain Anderson - Blog - Dwain Anderson

Recent Blog Posts by Dwain Anderson
Open House for the New W.W. Ashley Park Destination Accessible Playground and Satellite Skate Park The City of Saskatoon invites residents to a “come-and-go” open house on Tuesday, May 29, at J.S. Wood Library (1801 Lansdowne Avenue), to view and comment on the proposed detailed design for the new destination accessible playground and satellite skate park in W.W. Ashley Park. Public Open House for W.W. Ashley Park Tuesday, May 29, 2012 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. ... Posted by Dwain Anderson on May 24, 2012		More
Listing Activity up in April in Saskatoon/SRAR Saskatoon. May 1, 2012. The number of listings increased in April which is typical of the spring market. "Even though the Saskatoon market saw a 20% increase in the number of sales in April compared to April of 2011, a 15% increase in the number of listings year over year helped to keep the market in balanced territory", according to Jason Yochim, the Executive Officer of the Saskatoon ... Posted by Dwain Anderson on May 1, 2012		More
Hampton Streetlights Saskatoon Light and Power crews this week completed installation of streetlights on the dark section of McClocklin Road that runs between Claypool Drive and East Hampton Boulevard in Hampton Village. Much safer stretch of a very busy road now. Posted by Dwain Anderson on April 26, 2012		More
2012 Saskatoon Street Sweeping Schedule City crews work in two shifts per day, seven days a week, weather permitting and barring mechanical delays, to complete sweeping of every street in the city in the spring. Major roadways are swept at night to avoid daytime traffic congestion, and street sweepers are equipped with lights and flashers to warn traffic of their presence. In addition, roadways are pre-wetted to reduce ... Posted by Dwain Anderson on April 15, 2012		More
SASKATOON Market Activity Continues to be Strong in March/SRAR Saskatoon April 2, 2012 "The Saskatoon market place experienced a 14% increase in the number of sales year to date when compared to the first quarter of 2011", reports Jason Yochim, the Executive Officer of the Saskatoon Region Association of REALTORS® (SRAR) today. At the same time the number of new listings was down 2% YTD when compared to 2011. "The total number of listings available ... Posted by Dwain Anderson on April 2, 2012		More
Preparation for your home inspection Everyone knows that a professional home inspection can uncover previously unknown problems, both major and minor, allowing issues to be addressed before the sale is complete. But by taking some important steps to prepare the property for inspection, homeowners can avoid some basic problems that might otherwise affect a clean inspection report. Disclosures are a key component of any real estate transaction. ... Posted by Dwain Anderson on March 28, 2012		More
Saskatoon Heritage Policy and Program Review Open House The City of Saskatoon invites residents to attend a Heritage Policy and Program Review Public Open House on Thursday, March 8, 2012, at the Third Avenue United Church (304 3rd Avenue North). The evening is a “come and go” format with a presentation that will be repeated at two separate times, followed by question and answer sessions. Heritage Policy and Program ... Posted by Dwain Anderson on March 2, 2012		More
Market Shows No Sign of Slowing Down in February/SRAR Saskatoon. March 1, 2012. "The real estate market in the Saskatoon area is showing no sign of slowing down", reports Jason Yochim, the Executive Officer of the Saskatoon Region Association of REALTORS® (SRAR) today. The year to date residential sales dollar volume of $180,802,565.00 is up a whopping 30% over 2011. "Buyers continued to be active in ... Posted by Dwain Anderson on March 1, 2012		More
CMHC Housing Forecasts CMHC forecasts Canadian housing market through 2014 CanEquity News Staff on February 21st, 2012 A recent report from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation reveals the nation's growing housing market is due for a stabilization of prices, sales and new construction over the course of the next two years. The housing agency, which covers all of Canada, released its first quarter report for ... Posted by Dwain Anderson on February 21, 2012		More
January SRAR Stats 2012 BEGINS WITH A SELLERS MARKET In 2012 we are starting out with a market that favors sellers. The number of residential properties listed in Saskatoon was 528 units, down only 1% from last January while the MLS® sales were up 20% to 310 units. This resulted in an increase in the average selling price of 6% to $318,163.00. There were a total of 951 active listings for January ... Posted by Dwain Anderson on February 1, 2012		More
A 10 year mortgage? 10-year mortgage is worth a look A 10-year mortgage offers security, peace of mind and a gap between five-year rates that makes it particularly attractive. Shutterstock/Shutterstock By Kerri-Lynn McAllister \| Sun Jan 29 2012 More than 90 per cent of Canadians with a mortgage take out a term of five years or less, and just 1 per cent opt for a term that is 10 years or more, according ... Posted by Dwain Anderson on January 30, 2012		More
Air Miles Update Introducing AIR MILES® Cash On December 28, 2011 LoyaltyOne launched AIR MILES Cash. Collectors can activate their Account at airmiles.ca/cash, and start building their Cash balance. To learn more about how AIR MILES Cash works, visit airmiles.ca/cash. Starting in March and rolling out throughout the spring of 2012, Collectors will be able to redeem reward miles from their Cash balance ... Posted by Dwain Anderson on January 5, 2012		More
Kensington--New westside neighbourhood Open House - Kensington Neighbourhood Concept Plan - Centennial Drive and Diefenbaker Drive Connections Area residents are invited to a public open house regarding the proposed Kensington Neighbourhood development on Wednesday, January 11, 2012, from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Shaw Centre – Tommy Douglas Collegiate Community Gym. The intent of this meeting is to provide area residents ... Posted by Dwain Anderson on January 4, 2012		More
Happy New Year! 2011 was another great year in Saskatoon and area real estate. Over 4000 homes were sold on MLS with an average selling price over 309000 dollars. That number of sales was up over 13% from 2010. Affordabiility continues to be a much discussed issue but it should be pointed out that our average sale price continues to be well below the national average price and homes are available in an astonishing ... Posted by Dwain Anderson on January 2, 2012		More
Civic Services During the Holiday Season The following are the hours for civic services and facilities for the holiday season: City Hall will be closed on December 26, 27, and January 2. Parking meters do not require payment on December 25, 26, or January 1. Motorists are required to move their vehicles within the time period shown on parking meters, allowing for a constant turnover of parking availability. The ... Posted by Dwain Anderson on December 16, 2011		More
Holiday Safety Tips Saskatoon Fire & Protective Services urges residents to keep fire safety in mind as they celebrate this festive season. Everything from dry Christmas trees to overloaded electrical circuits can pose a threat to your family’s safety. Please keep these fire safety tips in mind: ·If you purchase a real Christmas tree, make sure to choose the freshest tree possible. Choose a tree with ... Posted by Dwain Anderson on December 5, 2011		More
November market stats/SRAR Residential sales activity for Saskatoon REALTORS® in the month of November was 286, virtually unchanged when compared with November of 2010 which saw 282 sales. This number was also only down slightly from October when 309 properties changed hands. Total residential sales Year to Date sits at 3,776 up 12% from 2010 when the total stood at 3,365 for the end of November. The $300,000 to ... Posted by Dwain Anderson on December 2, 2011		More
Upcoming Road Openings and Closures for Circle Drive South Project The following road openings and closures for the Circle Drive South Project will be taking place: 11th Street 11th Street between Avenue W and Dundonald Avenue will reopen to traffic during the week of November 28. Crews are currently completing the installation of the railway signal and traffic signal communication systems. Additional construction work on 11th Street will occur in 2012, including ... Posted by Dwain Anderson on November 24, 2011		More
Getting ready for winter in Saskatoon Crews Prepared for Snow and Ice The City of Saskatoon says crews are ready to work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to plow and sand roads based on weather conditions, safety considerations, and the priority of the roadway. With a budget of $5.5 million for snow management for the upcoming winter season, the Snow and Ice Program includes snow plowing, snow removal, snow disposal site and ... Posted by Dwain Anderson on November 14, 2011		More
Saskatoon Water/City Info Tap Water and your Home Saskatoon's tap water is of the highest quality making it an extremely safe source of drinking water. It is by far the least expensive and most environmentally-friendly drinking water source available. To ensure freshness from your tap for cooking or drinking, you can follow these two easy tips: 1. Run your tap for one mi nute when you wake up or get ... Posted by Dwain Anderson on November 9, 2011		More
Winterizing your home It looks winter is here and that means it's time to get your home ready for the upcoming cold weather. Check out the tips below for ideas on how to keep your home more comfortable and efficient this winter. Seal Drafts - Seal holes, cracks, and openings in your home to stop the flow of heat through the walls and ceiling. If you have an older home this may mean installing plastic over the windows to ... Posted by Dwain Anderson on November 7, 2011		More
Market Update/SRAR Stats Saskatoon Region Association of REALTORS® Inc ... Posted by Dwain Anderson on November 1, 2011		More
Mortgage rate changes? Some background. 5 year fixed Rates Going up Monday! All Indications are that we will see a rate hike early this week, approximately .25% increase, landing around 3.79% for the 5 year fixed term. Lenders are currently taking bigger spreads on mortgage funds because of the insecurity on market conditions, thereby affecting bond rates. Normally the spread between what the bank pays for money and lemds out money is ... Posted by Dwain Anderson on October 31, 2011		More
Plumbing upgrades? Homebuyers and sellers often hear about "plumbing upgrades", but what does this mean? Generally speaking, upgrading plumbing in the context of buying or selling a home refers to both fixtures and/or the plumbing system itself. Here are some basics to consider when referring to plumbing upgrades. Fixtures In bathrooms and kitchens, the faucet fixtures are an easy upgrade that adds style ... Posted by Dwain Anderson on October 19, 2011		More
Kinsmen Park and Area Master Plan Public Information Session November 2 The public is invited to an information session to review a new Master Plan for Kinsmen Park and Area. The project process will be explained, the final design concepts will be presented, and attendees will have an opportunity to provide feedback on the design concept. The project designer will lead a 20 minute presentation at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The workshop will be lead by Jeff Cutler ... Posted by Dwain Anderson on October 18, 2011		More

Your Account

Selected Language:

English

Français

中文

Disclaimers & Copyright

Century 21 Canada Limited Partnership is a real estate franchise company represented by brokers and sales representatives offering homes for sale throughout Canada. All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Neither broker(s), sales representative(s), Century 21 Canada Limited Partnership nor WhereToLive.com, Inc. shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation or misprints, and shall be held totally harmless. ® TM Registered trademarks of Century 21 Real Estate LLC used under license. Each office is independently owned and operated. ® TM Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under license by LoyaltyOne, Inc. and Century 21 Canada Limited Partnership. The trademarks REALTOR®, REALTORS® and the REALTOR® logo are controlled by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and identify real estate professionals who are members of CREA. Used under license.

This site is optimized for touch-enabled devices.