I have listed a new property at 2105 Abbott ST in Regina. See details here
Location, location, location. This is a prime location for a possible future multi unit development being located next to amenities and services. Large corner lot with lane provides access on 3 sides. Current property is in good shape for rental with some newer laminate flooring and windows, furnace serviced and working, newer high efficient owned water heater. Contact agent for more details.
I have listed a new property at 22 Mackenzie CRES in Pilot Butte. See details here
Escape to the country in just 10 minutes to this gorgeous 1815 sq ft two storey, newly built home in Pilot Butte’s best new development – Discovery Ridge. Surrounded by nature, this 3 bedroom up with bonus room, 3 bath home sits on a large lot with a nearby pond and walking trails. Step into this bright open concept home with wide plank laminate floors throughout, plenty of windows offering an abundance of natural light, a modern kitchen featuring oversized luxury quartz counter tops and island with undermount sink, to the ceiling tiled backsplash, chef's hood fan over the oven, separate built in microwave, soft close cabinets and drawers, corner pantry , designer lighting package and more. BONUS: Upgraded SS appliance package along with stacking washer and dryer included. The main level also features a two piece powder room , cozy living room with accented fireplace surround, high ceilings with potlights and direct access to the future deck. The second level features the master bedroom with a private 5 piece ensuite and walk in closet with built in shelving. 2 additional bedrooms, a bonus room , a main 4 piece bath and a laundry room complete the second level. The unfinished basement level is open for development, ready for your design ideas. Don't forget about the triple garage with high ceilings perfect for your vehicles and recreational toys!. 5 year SK NHW provided. For more information or to book a viewing, call listing agent today!
I am pleased to be able to share my 2022 December Regina Real Estate Market Report!
The average price of a Canadian home that sold in December was $626,318, a decline of more than 12 per cent from where it was the same month a year ago.
The Canadian Real Estate Association, which represents more than 150,000 realtors across the country, released new numbers about the country's housing market on Monday, showing that the number of homes sold and the prices they fetched were both sharply lower in December than they were the same month a year earlier.
Sales fell by more than 39 per cent from December 2021's level. And prices were also well down from an average of $713,500 at the end of 2021, and a peak of $816,720 reached in February 2022, before the Bank of Canada started aggressively raising lending rates.
The realtor group says the average selling price can be misleading since it is easily skewed by sales of expensive homes in places like Toronto and Vancouver. So it tabulates a different number — known as the House Price Index — that adjusts for the volume and type of housing sold.
The HPI was down by 13 per cent from its peak last year, with Ontario and British Columbia seeing the biggest declines, while just about everywhere else saw either small declines or even slight increases in some cases.
I believe in personalized one-on-one service to fully understand you, and your real estate goals and I commit to being 100% accountable to you. I want to bring value before, during and after the sale of your home! If you are looking for a real estate agent who works tirelessly on your behalf and always offers honest and candid advice, please contact me today!
I believe that relationships are more important than transactions. I started a career in real estate in 2006 with REMAX Crown Real Estate In Regina, and since that time, I have built a Regina real estate business around that philosophy. My goal is a personalized one-on-one service to fully understand you and your real estate goals and to be 100% accountable to you. In my latest blog post, I share five New Year’s Real Estate resolutions!
Regardless of season or market conditions, remember that you only have one chance to make a good first impression. Make it memorable for all the right reasons. Before listing your home, commit to these five New Year’s Resolutions to help ensure the quickest sale for the highest price.
Set your listing date well in advance to help you anticipate, plan and prepare to sell your home. The process of changing homes has a lot of moving parts and is a coordinated effort between you and your team of experts. Think real estate agent, lender, lawyer, home inspector, trades, movers… the list continues. This is especially the case if you’ll also be buying a new home at the same time, as many people do. Reach out to a selling agent early on in the process to discuss your options, get important advice and get the ball rolling.
When planning to sell your home, assess its condition and make repairs before listing. Cracked drywall, stained carpets, burned-out light bulbs and other minor damage is easy to fix and won’t break the bank, but left un-repaired, could impact offers. TIP: It can be tough to evaluate your own home. Have your agent or a friend tour your home and offer constructive criticism. Find out which renovations offer the best return on investment here.
Three to six months before your home hits the market, wave your agent start scanning comparable listings to get a ballpark price estimate. Keep in mind that a variety of factors may affect your home’s selling price, like lot size; landscaping and interior finishes; proximity to busy streets, public transit, schools and parks; or supply and demand in the marketplace. Your agent will assess your home just prior to listing, to ensure you set the right price to attract serious buyers.
A cluttered home can suggest lack of space, which can impact offers. Depending on lifestyle and length of time spent in the home, this can be a big undertaking. Take it step by step, room by room, and you’ll get through it. Be honest about what you want, need and love, and what you can do without. The bonus? You won’t have to pack, move and clutter your new home with stuff you don’t want.
When it’s time to sell your home, stage it to show it in the best possible light. This includes packing up family photos and personal m (prospective buyers want to picture themselves in the home, not you!), putting the non-essential items into storage (or the donation bin!) and perhaps renting some furnishings that take your home to the next level. Your agent may offer staging as part of their suite of services, or will be able to put you in touch with a professional stager to help get the job done.
Hiring the right real estate agent is key to a successful sale, and it’s important to know that many agents specialize in listing homes versus helping you buy a home
If you are looking for a Regina Realtor who works tirelessly on your behalf and always offers honest and candid advice, I will be an expert at your side.
Greetings Friends,
I am pleased to be able to share my 2022 November Regina Real Estate Market Report!
Canada’s housing market continues to feel the effect of rising interest rates as Canada’s average home price remains 10% lower year-over-year. Nationally, sales during the month of October 2022 were down 36% year-over-year to 33,698 transactions.
Over this past year, factors that have spooked Canadian home buyers have been rapidly rising Canadian mortgage rates, brought about by Bank of Canada rate hikes. The effect of this can be seen in prime rates, which have soared from 2.45% at the start of 2022 to 5.95% as of November 2022. While Canada’s inflation rate has cooled off in recent months, current elevated levels of inflation in Canadacontinue to put pressure on policymakers to increase interest rates.
Compared to February 2022's peak of $816,720, the average sold price in Canada is now 21% off from that record-breaking month. This means that the average home price in Canada has now fallen by 21%, or close to $172,000, in the span of seven months. This has occurred at the same time as the Bank of Canada’s rate hikes, which started in March 2022.
I believe in personalized one-on-one service to fully understand you, and your real estate goals and I commit to being 100% accountable to you. I want to bring value before, during and after the sale of your home! If you are looking for a real estate agent who works tirelessly on your behalf and always offers honest and candid advice, please contact me today!
I have listed a new property at 210 Toronto ST N in Regina. See details here
Immaculately cared for and upgraded home is ready for a lucky new owner! This home has all the right qualities including upgrades, curb appeal, large lot, oversized garage, plenty of living space, solid construction and basement, appealing location, clean, tidy and move in ready! In recent years this home has had triple pane windows installed in all but 2 bedrooms and bathroom, newer high eff furnace, new heat recovery ventilator with separate electrical panel, new PVC sewer line to street with back flo prevention valve, updated 35 year shingles on house and garage, updated interior lighting package, updated laminate and carpet, fresh new modern paint, trim, some newer doors and closet doors, oversized 24x26 garage is insulated with own electrical panel and 220 plug with an updated garage door and motor and more! This home offers plenty of space with 3 bedrooms up, large kitchen, dining room, living room, 4 pc bath and a family room with patio doors leading to the deck and yard. The basement is rock solid, warm and dry and offers a future basement suite option, 3 pc bath, utility and laundry room. Enjoy the privacy of a large mature lot with lane access, comes fully fenced, cozy patio area and deck. This house will surpass your expectations so call to book your own private viewing today.
I have listed a new property at 1142 Graham RD in Regina. See details here
Welcome to 1142 Graham Road! This cozy Bi-level home offers over 1700 sq ft of living space up and down combined and is in immaculate condition! Located in Glencairn Village, the home was built in 1981 and is situated on one of the quaintest backyards you're ever going to find on the market. If you're looking for a backyard that offers peace and serenity, this one has it in spades along with a sun room that makes you feel like you've escaped the city for the countryside. Upon entry, the main floor showcases an open concept living room and cozy kitchen with plenty of cabinet and counter space. That serenity inducing sun room is just off the kitchen and dining room to maximize outdoor time in spring, summer and fall. Down the hall on the main floor, you will find two good sized bedrooms and a nicely done full 4pc bath.. The basement offers a family room with dry bar area perfect for entertaining, 2 more bedrooms, a large 4 pc bath with soaker tub and a large laundry room and mud room for extra storage. The yard must be seen to be fully appreciated and is fully fenced, currently has a large patio, newer shed, sun room with under deck storage. All appliances are included. Location is SUPER! This home is close to all east-end amenities, elementary and a high school, parks, shopping, restaurants, and more! Please contact the sales professional with any questions you may have.
I believe that relationships are more important than transactions. I started a career in real estate in 2006 with REMAX Crown Real Estate In Regina, and since that time, I have built a Regina real estate business around that philosophy. My goal is a personalized one-on-one service to fully understand you and your real estate goals and to be 100% accountable to you. In my latest blog post, I acknowledge that selling a home you love is NOT easy.
You grew up in that home, or you raised your own family inside those four walls, so when it’s time to move on, downsize or sell for a multitude of reasons, it can very hard emotionally to let go!
Another reason why a breakup with your home is hard to go through can be explained by the Endowment Effect. This economic theory finds that people overvalue what they already own. They are comfortable with the status quo and feel threatened by change and the unfamiliar, which makes losing or parting from what they have particularly difficult. Now, they believe that their loss is more than it actually is.
Sure, this house was perfect, but the home selling and buying process isn’t finding “the one” that sticks around forever. It’s more about finding the home that fits your needs best based on your current situation. That gets easier if you can feel good about your next decision and give yourself closure over the past—so let’s dive into 5 tips to help you work through it.
When you mix money and love, things get complicated. Just ask the 1 in 5 partners who choose to keep their finances separate. Applying this division of church and state to selling the house can suck some of the emotion out of the process.
Above how you feel about the selling situation, you need to figure out the hard financials and timing of this sale. Can you afford to sell this home and buy another, and is now the time to do it?
You can start by getting a ballpark figure for what your home would go for in the current market. Then, factor in your expenses like home prep, repairs, and agent commissions. Make sure that after you sell the house, you’ll have enough money to pay off the mortgage and then some, ideally enough for a sizable down payment on the next house.
Then, find out if it’s the best time to sell your home in your market. Depending on where you live, seasonality makes a big impact—in fact, data shows that selling at an opportune moment can help you increase your profits significantly.
The first question I ask my seller clients is, “Why Are you Selling?”
Maybe you crave the carefree lifestyle that apartment/ condo living can provide, perhaps you want to move to be closer to the grandkids, or maybe you have to buy somewhere bigger to give your family more breathing room.
The last thing you want to do after you decide to sell your house is to wallow in regrets and neglect home selling responsibilities.
Oftentimes, home sellers are also buyers, so their home purchase is contingent on their home sale. You must make sure that your home looks it's best. Then, take steps to detach from what you used to call your home. Trust your real estate agent and start the staging process. See how furniture works in different arrangements, change up the decor, and paint the walls neutral colors to begin depersonalizing the house without giving yourself whiplash. - you can find some helpful tips on curating curb appeal in the Regina real estate article I wrote about Selling A Home in A Slow Market
Once you have put effort into making the property look it's very best, you can channel your emotions and efforts toward figuring out what your future will look like, in terms of the house and your new neighborhood. That way, your next home becomes a productive distraction that will help you get over the initial home sale.
So, when you sell your house, don’t be afraid to:
Walk-through your home and revisit old memories.
Reflect on how the house has served its purpose for however long you lived there.
Talk about how you loved living here with your spouse, children, and family members.
This type of processing helps you to accept your emotions throughout the home sale. If you want to keep a snapshot of the home, take photos and use those as emotional anchors for you to look back on in the future.
When selling a house, you don’t want to walk away with unfinished business or bitterness. You might not be emotionally prepared for the change, but don’t demand buyers to overpay for your home or leave the home in a sloppy state. Be respectful to the next set of homeowners, and take the time to get everything in shipshape for the final walkthrough.
A proper goodbye can also include a “house-cooling party” that lets you invite friends and family to your home for one last time before handing over the keys. Those who are important to you also have a chance to say goodbye to you and the home. Just don't go crazy, as the last thing you want is wine stains on those newly cleaned carpets!
If you are looking for a Regina Realtor who works tirelessly on your behalf and always offers honest and candid advice, I will be an expert at your side.
Greetings Friends,
I am pleased to be able to share my 2022 October Regina Real Estate Market Report!
RE/MAX brokers and agents are anticipating the national average residential sale price in the Canadian housing market to decline 2.2 per cent in the final months of the year (September-December), according to RE/MAX’s 2022 Fall Canadian Housing Market Outlook Report. This market moderation comes on the heels of rising interest rates, record-high inflation and broader global and economic uncertainties that have impacted consumer confidence and market activity. Bucking the downward trend, seven out of 30 Canadian housing markets analyzed are likely to experience modest price appreciation between 1.5 and seven per cent. Meanwhile, RE/MAX brokers and agents expect a decline in sales this fall, in 18 out of 30 markets surveyed.
I believe in personalized one-on-one service to fully understand you, and your real estate goals and I commit to being 100% accountable to you. I want to bring value before, during and after the sale of your home! If you are looking for a real estate agent who works tirelessly on your behalf and always offers honest and candid advice, please contact me today!
I have listed a new property at 6230 Ehrle CRES in Regina. See details here
Welcome to 6230 Ehrle Cr located in the desirable and family friendly neighborhood of Lakewood. Visiting this home, it is immediately apparent that this home has been cared for and upgraded for nearly 3 decades from its previous owner. If you're looking for a large family home in a mature desirable neighborhood with all the right professionally completed upgrades, this is the one! Recent improvements include an updated high efficient furnace, newer stainless steel fridge, stove, microwave and dishwasher. Newer Kenmore elite washer and dryer; all newer updated triple pane windows on main and second floor (master ensuite with pvc double pane), updated lighting including pot-lights on dimmers through kitchen and nook, all new designer kitchen featuring modern oak cabinets, soft close drawers and doors, pull out spice racks, extra deep pot drawers, under cabinet lighting, quartz countertop, newer undermount sink and faucets, subway tiled backsplash and eat up breakfast bar. Outside you can see that the shingles have been recently updated and the garage has a newer garage door and motor in addition to the concrete driveway and walkway which now features a rubberized surface to prolong its life and minimize slips! This home has a great layout and plenty of natural light throughout. The 2nd floor offers 3 full bedrooms including a master with 3 pc ensuite and main hallway 4 pc bath. Other features include a fully finished basement, double attached garage in great shape, newer deck off the kitchen nook. Looking for a private mature yard that feels like your own private oasis, this one has it. The backyard faces West and is perfect for enjoying the evenings with family and friends offering a large deck and patio area. This home is ready for you to move in, un-pack and start making memories. Call the listing agent today to book your own private viewing.
I have listed a new property at 819 Bluebird CRES in Regina. See details here
Welcome to 819 Bluebird Crescent. This 1,560 Sq ft home is located in the quiet neighborhood of Parkridge, and is close to parks, schools bus routes, and all East end amenities. This 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom home is move-in ready, and perfect for a growing family! Upon entering you will be greeted into the open concept floor plan, that features a spacious living room, with an abundance of natural light, hardwood floors and gas fireplace. The kitchen offers plenty of cupboard and counter space, corner pantry along with an eat-up island. The dining room flows directly off the kitchen, with patio access to the large fenced backyard. The main floor is completed with a convenient 2-piece bathroom. Heading up to the 2nd floor, you will find 3 spacious bedrooms with the primary bedroom offering a walk-in closet, and 3-piece ensuite. There is also an additional 4-piece bathroom down the hallway. The finished basement offers a ton of extra space, with a large family room , dedicated laundry room, 3 pc bathroom, den currently used as a bedroom and large utlity room. Outside you will find a large insulated double attached garage. This house would be a perfect fit for anyone looking to live in a mature & quiet neighborhood. Contact the listing agent for more information today!
Greetings Friends,
I am pleased to be able to share my 2022 September Regina Real Estate Market Report!
Canada's housing market experienced a minor bump in prices for August 2022, the first monthly increase in Canada’s average home price since February. For August 2022, the average home price in Canada was $637,673, up 1% from last month after decreasing on a monthly basis for five months in a row. Nationally, sales during the month of August 2022 are down 24.7% year-over-year to roughly 38,310 transactions.
Whether Canada’s housing market is seeing prices stabilize after hitting an all-time price record in February 2022 remains to be seen, as Canada’s average home price remains 4% lower year-over-year. Among factors that have spooked Canadian home buyers have been rapidly rising Canadian mortgage rates, brought about by Bank of Canada rate hikes. While Canada’s inflation rate has cooled off in recent months, current elevated levels of inflation in Canada continue to put pressure on policymakers to increase interest rates.
Compared to February 2022's peak of $816,720, the average sold price in Canada is now 22% off from that record-breaking month. This means that the average home price in Canada has now fallen by 22%, or close to $179,000, in the span of six months. Meanwhile, the MLS Benchmark Price continued to see positive annual price growth. Canada’s benchmark home price increased 7% year-over-year to $760,400 for August 2022, yet is down by 3% month-over-month. If the benchmark home price continues this trend, it will dip into negative annual change territory in the coming months.
While the average Canadian home price is down 4% year-over-year, the performance of housing markets across the country has been mixed. Some areas continued to see declines in home prices and sales, while others experienced increases on a monthly basis.
I believe in personalized one-on-one service to fully understand you, and your real estate goals and I commit to being 100% accountable to you. I want to bring value before, during and after the sale of your home! If you are looking for a real estate agent who works tirelessly on your behalf and always offers honest and candid advice, please contact me today!