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March 2012 Showed Typical Spring Real Estate ActivityIt's official - spring is here and we are experiencing an active real estate market. Based on reports through the Association of Regina REALTORS® MLS® System, the first quarter activity reflects that the strong economy is continuing.
Statistics for March 2012 compared to March 2011:
Sales in Regina and area were up 18% - from 317 to 374
Sales in the city were up 8% - from ...
Posted by Jeffery Harmel
on April 18, 2012
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MoneySense Ranks Regina as one of the Top 5 Places to Live in Canada in 2012MoneySense ratings included 190 Canadian cities and towns with a population over 10,000. A variety of categories are considered to determine which urban areas offer the best places to live, work and play. Categories include: weather, affordable housing, household and discretionary income, new cars on the road, job prospects, population growth, health care access, crime rate and ability to walk or bike ...
Posted by Jeffery Harmel
on March 21, 2012
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Residential sales strong in FebruarySeveral new highs were set for the month based on reports through the Association of Regina REALTORS® MLS® System compared to February 2011.
*Sales in all geographic areas was up 26% - from 237 to 298 *Sales in the city were up 17% - from 210 to 246 *Average sale price in all geographic areas was up 5% - from $271,407 to $285,374 *Average sale price in the city was ...
Posted by Jeffery Harmel
on March 9, 2012
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January was hot in more ways than oneThe temperature wasn't the only thing above normal in January, as home sales and prices were at or near record highs in a month that is normally quiet.
The Association of Regina REALTORS® MLS® System reported 249 sales during the month which is 14% higher than January 2011. Sales were well above the 5-year average of 198 and the 10-year average of 175 sales for month of January. ...
Posted by Jeffery Harmel
on February 21, 2012
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CENTURY 21 Super Bowl Ad unveiledFirstly, congratulations to the New York Giants for winning the Super Bowl.
Here it is . . . Century 21 Real Estate LLC, the franchisor of the world's largest real estate sales organization unveiled its first ever Super bowl commercial.
If you are considering buying or selling, check out my website. CENTURY 21 has more than 121,000 sales professionals in approximately 7,700 independently ...
Posted by Jeffery Harmel
on February 10, 2012
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Are you ready for the Super Bowl?CENTURY 21 will be celebrating during the game. The long awaited commercial will be shown during the 3rd quarter of the game. Here is a teaser of what's to come!
Watch for pre-game spots featuring Deion Sanders, Donald Trump and Apolo Anton Ohno.
Have a great Super Bowl week-end!
If you are considering buying or selling, check out my website. ...
Posted by Jeffery Harmel
on February 3, 2012
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Good News for ReginaRegina's economy grew by more than 5% in 2011. This is largely attributed to the capital investment in industry, infrastructure and in housing.
Regina recorded $547 million in building permits in 2011.
The Leader Post reported that figures released by the Canadian Real Estate Association show that the number of home sales in Regina increased 21% in the past year; the highest increase ...
Posted by Jeffery Harmel
on January 27, 2012
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December Sales break the 200-mark for the first timeSeveral new highs were set in December 2011 compared to a year ago, based on reports through the Association of Regina REALTORS® MLS® System.
Sales were up 22% - from 185 to 225 Sales in the city were up 14% - from 166 to 190 Average sale price was up 9% - from $250,564 to $273,919 Average sale price in the city was up 13% - from $252,569 to $285,326 New listings in December were up ...
Posted by Jeffery Harmel
on January 12, 2012
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Operation Super Bowl - Setting the trapSteve and his cameraman, Arnel, are off to the stadium for what Steve promises to be his best plan yet to get the scoop on the CENTURY 21 Super Bowl commercial. It isn't long before Armel realizes he had no idea what he had gotten himself into.
Stay tuned for more excitement leading up to the big reveal!
Posted by Jeffery Harmel
on January 6, 2012
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Seasons GreetingsAll of us at CENTURY 21 Dome Realty Inc. wish you a Happy Holiday Season and the very best for in the New Year.
Posted by Jeffery Harmel
on December 20, 2011
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November 2011 was another record breaking month It's official - total real estate sales have passed the $1 billion mark for the first time. Based on reports through the Association of Regina REALTORS® MLS® System, several new highs were sent in November 2011 compared to a year ago:
Sales up 21% - from 257 to 311 Sales in the city up 18% - from 220 to 259 Average sale price up 3% - from $265,590 to $273,243 Average sale ...
Posted by Jeffery Harmel
on December 9, 2011
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Building Permits in Regina set all time record in 2011As reported in the Leader Post, building permits have been setting records for about the past 10 years. 2011 is the first time to hit the $500-million mark in the city's 108 year old history.
Some of the major construction projects include:
Hill Centre Tower III, a new 20 storey office tower downtown. This rendering shows the transformation of Regina's skyline.
A luxury condominium project ...
Posted by Jeffery Harmel
on December 5, 2011
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Regina Home Builders had a busy OctoberCanada Mortgage and Housing Corp (CMHC) reported that there were 274 housing units started in October, almost triple from October 2010, this brings the total starts year-to-date to more than 1,400 making this the best year for starts in a decade.
Housing Starts in Regina
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Posted by Jeffery Harmel
on November 15, 2011
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September real estate market sets new highs in ReginaIn the Regina area, home sales were as hot as the weather in September with new highs recorded for residential property sales. The number of sales in September 2011 was up 21% from the same time a year ago.
September statistics for the city of Regina, as reported by the Association of Regina REALTORS® Inc.:
· Number of sales in the city - 317
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Posted by Jeffery Harmel
on October 6, 2011
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CENTURY 21 Going Over the Edge at the Easter Seals Drop ZoneCome join in the excitement at Hill Tower II on Scarth Street at 10:30 am, Saturday, August 27th Watch the excitement as Don Lawby, President & Chief Operating Officer of CENTURY 21 Canada and Rod Spence, Senior Vice President, Management & Development of CENTURY 21 Dome Realty Inc. rappel over the wall and down 66 meters to raise funds to send kids to camp.
Despite his ...
Posted by Jeffery Harmel
on August 25, 2011
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Residential property sales remained at elevated levels in JulyIn the Regina area, both May and June were record setting months with home sales over 400. July sales of 330, was up 5% from July 2010 and is considered average for this time of the year.
July statistics for the city of Regina, as reported by the Association of Regina REALTORS® Inc.:
Number of sales in the city - 273 Average Sale Price - $287,413 Average Sale Price (year-to-date) - $284,101 ...
Posted by Jeffery Harmel
on August 12, 2011
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Regina house sales ahead of 2010In Regina and area, residential home sales in May surpassed the 400 mark for the first time since July 2009. May’s average price of $296,838 set a new high for any month in the history of the Association of Regina REALTORS® Inc. MLS® System and was up 18% from May 2010. In the city, the average price of $304,370 was the first time ever to be above $300,000.
Builders started 91 single ...
Posted by Jeffery Harmel
on June 20, 2011
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MoneySense ranks Saskatoon and Regina as two of the “Top 25 Best Places to Live” in Canada in 2011.MoneySense rates all 180 Canadian cities with a population of 10,000 or more in a variety of categories to determine which urban areas offer the best places to live, work and play. Categories include: weather, affordable housing, household income, discretionary income, new cars on the road, job prospects, population growth, health care access, low crime and ability to walk or bike to work.
A city ...
Posted by Jeffery Harmel
on May 27, 2011
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What’s Special About CENTURY 21 Agents?
This video says it all!
Posted by Jeffery Harmel
on April 29, 2011
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What are CENTURY 21 Agents made of?CENTURY 21 agents are trained, highly skilled sales and marketing professionals. The expertise of the CENTURY 21® System will make your real estate experience convenient and stress-free.
Are you looking for a REALTOR® to list your home or help you find the home of your dreams? Check out my website at www.century21.ca/jeffery.harmel I am a trained professional that ...
Posted by Jeffery Harmel
on April 15, 2011
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CENTURY 21 Conexus Realty achieves #1 ranking firm in the CENTURY 21® Canada System for 2010CENTURY 21 Conexus Realty Ltd. was recently awarded for the exceptional achievements in 2010: • #1 Firm for Sales Production in Canada, for the 5th consecutive year • #1 Firm for Units in Canada, for the 5th consecutive year • #1 EASTER SEALS Fundraising Firm in Canada, for the 7th consecutive year • #2 EASTER SEALS Fundraising Firm Internationally
Don Lawby, President and Chief ...
Posted by Jeffery Harmel
on April 1, 2011
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Saskatchewan Home Sales increase 9.6 per cent in JanuaryAccording to The Canadian Real Estate Association, this is double the national rate. In the province, 612 homes changed hands last month compared to 531 in January 2010.
Regina and Saskatoon both had significant increases in sales activity, dollar volume of sales and average price in January compared with the same period last year.
Are you looking for a REALTOR® to list your home? ...
Posted by Jeffery Harmel
on March 3, 2011
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Changes to Mortgage Rules made to help the HomeownerLast week, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced changes to the rules of government-backed insured mortgages. These rules were designed to ensure that homeowners don't risk their financial security by buying more than they can afford.
The new mortgage rules come into effect on March 18:
· Mortgage amortization periods will be reduced from 35 years to 30 years. This means, monthly ...
Posted by Jeffery Harmel
on February 10, 2011
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2010 Was a Positive Year For Saskatchewan Real EstateThe number of sales in 2010 was down slightly in both the Regina and Saskatoon areas. However, Saskatoon saw a minor drop in sales volume of 2% while Regina saw a slight increase in sales volume of 1%.
The selling prices for homes in 2010 were $263,562 in Regina and an average price of $296,378 in Saskatoon. Remember – prices vary from area to area. For an accurate estimate of the value ...
Posted by Jeffery Harmel
on January 20, 2011
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Calling All IPhone Users!CENTURY 21 Canada has launched the first national real estate App for the IPhone. This App makes it easy to search for homes on the go. It leverages IPhone's built-in location technology to allow you to see available homes nearby; get directions to open houses in the area; and view high resolution property photos. Whether you're looking to buy, looking to sell, or just looking, the Century21.ca ...
Posted by Jeffery Harmel
on December 22, 2010
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