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Previous News

Tory Budget Fails to Deliver on Election Promise 

No change in capital gains policy.

MLS® Housing Market More Balanced In January

Residential new listings set record.

More Than Half a Million Homes Sold via MLS® in 2007

New annual record for residential sales.

Bank Rate Cut Again in January

More cuts expected. 

New Record for MLS® Home Sales in 2007

Sales pass high set in 2005 with one month still to go in the year. 

Bank Rate Cut in December 

Spillover from sub-prime loans and strong Canadian Dollar. 

Highest October on Record for MLS® Home Sales

Seasonally adjusted sales up 1.3% from September.

Strong Third Quarter for MLS® Home Sales

Seasonally adjusted activity totals 129,451 units.

Some Buyers Will Benefit from New Tax Measures

REALTORS® look to budget to address other issues.

Prairie Homeowners Lead Nation in Renovation Plans

Survey suggests Saskatchewan and Manitoba renovation boom.

Greying Population Will Change Housing

Study says major change 15 years away.

MLS® Home Sales Remain Strong in August

Sales reach eighth-highest level on record.

Bank Rate Holds Steady in September

Spillover from U.S. subprime loans.

MLS® Home Sales Break More Records in July

New Highs for resale housing activity in Canada's major markets. 

RBC Economics Predicts Strong Growth for Saskatchewan

Migration driving housing market and economy.

Internet Real Estate Use Jumps 13%

Comscore shows year-over-year increases for CREA sites.

Saskatchewan Offers New Home Rebates

Energy efficient homes qualify for up to $2400. 

Tournament shows REALTORS® Care!

It was with great pleasure that President Donna Aldous hosted the first annual Association of Saskatchewan REALTORS® Charity Golf Tournament in Meadow Lake on June 21st. The 18-hole Texas scramble took place at the beautiful Meadow Lake Golf Course. Approximately 40 REALTORS® and guests hit the links to benefit the Waskoosis Safe Shelter.

A silent auction was also held for items donated by the many individuals and Boards represented at the tourney. The money raised by the auction and the tourney was more than matched by the Glasyln Scotiabank Scotia Cares Foundation who presented Shelter Director Cecile Mistikokat with a $5,000 cheque. The $5,800 ultimately received by the shelter will give them a huge boost as they provide counseling and a safe environment for abused and battered women.

The tourney was a resounding success and proved once again, REALTORS® Care!

Pictured from left: Keith Kelloway, Scotiabank Branch Manager, North Battleford; Gail Weger, tourney facilitator, Meadow North Realty; Brian Porter, Scotiabank District Banking Manager, Saskatoon; Darcy Gregory, Scotiabank Branch Manager, Spiritwood/Glaslyn; Cecile Mistikokat, Director, Waskooskis Safe Shelter; Judy Krakolovich, Scotiabank District Business Development Manager, Small Business and First Nations; ASR President Donna Aldous.

CREA Launches Enhancements to Popular Real Estate Websites

mls.ca and ICX.CA sites receive upgrades.

Vacation Properties Top Goal For Boomers

New survey finds one in four want to purchase.

Mortgage Rates Climb to Five Year Record

Bank economist says consumers should not panic.

MLS® Resale Housing Market Shatters All Previous Records

Major market activity on track to set a new annual record in 2007. 

Canadian Home Ownership Rates on the Rise

New challenges faced by landlords.

Bank of Canada Rate Unchanged

.Central Bank says increase coming in July.

MLS® Home Sales Soar in April

Resale market surpasses expectations - and several records.

Mortgage Insurance Requirement Lowered to 20%

Dropped from 25% effective April 20th.

Bank Rate Held Steady in April

Forecast for economic growth revised.

National MLS® Home Sales Set New Record

Activity reaches new heights in seven provinces.

Saskatchewan Housing Very Affordable: International Survey

Regina tied for first; Saskatoon in 15th place.

Market Buoyed by Eager First-Time Homebuyers 

Undeterred by high values and tight inventories. 

Federal Budget Misses Investment Opportunity

No firm action on capital gains.

Housing Affordability Improves Across Most of Canada

Balancing market gives more power to buyers.

Canadians Happy With Mortgage Lenders

Top priority is to pay down mortgage. 

MLS® Sales Activity Forecast to Stay Strong 

Positive outlook for 2007 and 2008. 

Housing Affordability Improves Across Most of Canada

Balancing market gives more power to buyers.

Canadians Happy With Mortgage Lenders

Top priority is to pay down mortgage. 

MLS® Sales Activity Forecast to Stay Strong 

Positive outlook for 2007 and 2008. 

MLS® Sales Soar in January 

Seasonally adjusted activity sets new monthly record. 

Annual MLS® Home Sales Stats for 2006

Major market sales activity hot in December.

Bank Rate Held Steady in January

Interest rates expected to stay low. 

People Moving Back to Saskatchewan

3700 return in third quarter

REALTORS® Welcome RRAP Program Extension

Programs will help improve the living conditions for approximately 38,000 low-income people

MLS® Home Sales Edge Higher in November 

CREA releases major market statistics 

National MLS® home sales update

Activity still on track for a record year

Mortgage costs a mystery to most Canadians

40 per cent have floating rate mortgage

REALTORS® Welcome Federal Tax Proposals

Proposals outlined in Economic Statement

Association of Saskatchewan REALTORS® Open New Office  


Left to Right: Elmer Klassen, Eric Cline, Reg Kotlar, Donna Aldous.

The Association of Saskatchewan REALTORS® officially opened their new office at 2811 Estey Drive with an Open House on Friday December 1st. The Open House was attended by over 100 industry members and invited guests. Association President Reg Kotlar was assisted in the ribbon cutting ceremony by the Honourable Eric Cline – Minister of Industry and Resources as well as Past President Elmer Klassen and Vice President Donna Aldous.

 

MLS® home sales remain on solid ground in October

Activity reaches new heights in Edmonton and Saskatoon.

Housing starts move higher in October

Multiple starts rebound

New Name - New Address

Effective October 1st, 2006 The Saskatchewan Real Estate Association became the Association of Saskatchewan REALTORS® and as of October 3rd, relocated to their newly renovated building (pictured below) at 2811 Estey Drive, Saskatoon, Sk. S7J 2V8.

Saskatchewan becomes the third provincial association to change their formal name to incorporate the word REALTOR®. The Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® was first, followed by the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of REALTORS® earlier this year. REALTOR® is a registered trademark identifying real estate professionals in Canada who are members of The Canadian Real Estate Association, and as such, subscribe to a high standard of professional service and to a strict Code of Ethics.

 

Tax Coalition requests meeting  (07/13/2006)

The six members of the Saskatchewan Education Tax Coalition, which includes the Saskatchewan Real Estate Association, has written to Premier Calvert to propose a meeting to discuss implementation plans for promised funding for education. Click here for the full text of the letter.

From paper-clip to house, in 14 trades (07/12/2006)
 
A 26-year-old Montreal man appears to have succeeded in his quest to barter a single, red paper-clip all the way up to a house. Click here to see how.

Local REALTORS® Comment on  Federal Budget (May 3, 2006)

A number of the measures in yesterday's budget will have a direct impact on the real estate industry. Click here to see how Saskatchewan REALTORS® reacted.

SREA Responds to Provincial Budget (April 7, 2006)

While there are some positive aspects to the provincial budget, SREA expresses some concerns that more action wasn't taken to reduce the property tax burden for all Saskatchewan property owners. To see the full media release, click here.

For more information on the issue of property tax reform, got to www.propertytaxreform.ca.

SREA Launches New Website
Saskatoon - February 17/2006


Welcome to extreme makeover – website edition! We are delighted to be live with our new look and content, and we welcome your comments.

So, other than the colors and pictures, what’s different? While our previous home page offered the choice of either “Public” or “Member” information, we have opted to reformat our site to one aimed at the needs of the general public. Members may still utilize the site, but can easily link to REALTORLink for information directly related to themselves as REALTORS.

Individuals wanting information on how to become a real estate agent, for example, can find the answers to all of their questions. Detailed information on what educational courses required may be easily obtained, and all of SREA’s educational offerings may be ordered on-line.