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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 Lorrie Howe
on January 6, 2012
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November 2011 was another record breaking monthIt'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 price ...
Posted by Lorrie Howe
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 Lorrie Howe
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 Lorrie Howe
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 Lorrie Howe
on October 7, 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 Lorrie Howe
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 Lorrie Howe
on August 12, 2011
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What’s Special About CENTURY 21 Agents?
This video says it all!
Posted by Lorrie Howe
on April 29, 2011
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Buying a First Home is Becoming a Family AffairIt’s time to thank Mom and Dad! An article published by the Financial Post states that more parents are picking up the tab for their children’s starter homes. This is definitely a blessing for some, as the cost of condos and homes have increased substantially over the last few years which make it difficult for adult children to provide the minimum down payment and other costs that go along ...
Posted by Lorrie Howe
on May 14, 2010
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Connected to MoreCENTURY 21 Conexus Realty Ltd. wants to connect you with more. In fact, we are so dedicated to connecting you with more that we’ve decided to make “Connected to More” our new tag line!
So what does “Connected to More” mean? Well, connections between the valuable services we provide and our customers are vital in the real estate industry. These connections are also ...
Posted by Lorrie Howe
on May 14, 2010
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2009 Saskatchewan Housing StartsIn Regina, there were 569 single-detached housing starts last year, down 42% from 979 in 2008. There were 361 multiple-unit starts which is slightly lower than the 396 recorded in 2008.
According to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), this makes 2009 the slowest year for single family home construction in the last 6 years. Housing construction in Regina peaked at 1,400 ...
Posted by Lorrie Howe
on January 19, 2010
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We’ve got it CoveredCENTURY 21 Conexus Realty Ltd. continues to have their REALTORS® dedicated to their profession and industry throughout the province. We are pleased to announce our fellow agents who have been elected by their peers in their Association/Boards:
Association of Regina REALTORS®
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Posted by Lorrie Howe
on January 8, 2010
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CHECK OUT THE NEW LOOK AND FEEL OF OUR WEBSITEAs you may have noticed, the CENTURY 21 Conexus Realty Ltd. website has received a facelift! Clients will now have easier and more convenient access to view homes being sold across Saskatchewan, as well as access to the CENTURY 21 National website.
Our website has a new modern look, and will be easier to navigate. There are convenient links to sales representative websites, weekly open house listings ...
Posted by Lorrie Howe
on November 24, 2009
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Why Attend an Open House?Open Houses are a good way to experience the home that you are interested in. Online photos are a great way to narrow your search, but nothing beats walking through the threshold of the front door to help you visualize if a house is the home for you. Open houses are also a good way to get a close-up view of the neighborhood and its surroundings.
October is CENTURY 21 Open ...
Posted by Lorrie Howe
on October 23, 2009
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Does a Website Really Matter? You Bet it Does!Did you know that new data gathered by ComScore and the Canadian Real Estate Association shows that Century21.ca delivers three times the number of unique visitors per sales representative than any other competitive brand in Canada?
As a proud part of the CENTURY 21 brand, CENTURY 21 Conexus Realty Ltd. is excited to offer information on our website that will assist our clients in the home buying ...
Posted by Lorrie Howe
on October 16, 2009
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Stage Your Home and Make a Great First ImpressionFirst impressions are crucial. They can often make or break a sale. CENTURY 21 Conexus Realty agents have suggested the services of home staging companies to their clients in the past and the results have been fantastic. Buyers remember houses that have been staged, as they tend to make very positive first impressions.
Vacant homes are not always attractive to buyers, and while home staging is intended ...
Posted by Lorrie Howe
on October 8, 2009
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Some Brave Souls Raised Over $12,000 in the Easter Seals Drop ZoneCENTURY 21 Conexus Realty Ltd. was proud to enter two teams in the Easter Seals Drop Zone – one in Saskatoon and one in Regina. Team members were required to raise $1,500 each and their reward was being able to rappel down a skyscraper building! The teams consisted of the following participants:
Saskatoon
Jason Vogt, CENTURY 21 Conexus Realty Ltd. Branch Manager Christine Prang, ...
Posted by Lorrie Howe
on September 18, 2009
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