Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Saskatchewan No Longer A "Have Not" Province?

The latest report from the Canada West Foundation states that Saskatchewan has the fastest growing economy in all of Canada. This is also confirmed by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) stating that Saskatchewan small business should expect strong business conditions. For the longest time Saskatchewan was always looked at as being basically a farming province with little to offer the rest of Canada. It is amazing how times have changed and now our province is in the spotlight. For years we were deemed as a "Have Not" province but in today’s market people are looking at us with new found respect. The Saskatoon real estate market is a perfect indicator to show people the turn our province has made. The Saskatoon real estate market was the fastest growing market in 2007 and reports from organizations like Scotia Bank indicate that we will again lead the country in real estate growth. This is a perfect opportunity to get started in the real estate market as there is still affordable property available. Whether you are a first time home buyer, looking to sell your home or looking for investment property, contact me and I will be happy to assist you with any real estate needs in Saskatoon or the surrounding areas.

Kari Calder
Saskatoon Real Estate Agent
Century 21 Conexus Realty Ltd.

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Earth Hour 2008

Earth Hour 2008 is set to take place on March 29th at 8pm. For those of you who aren't familiar with Earth Hour, it is an event organized by the World Wildlife Federation to bring awareness to the issue of global warming. This is an incredible event and I encourage everyone in Saskatoon, especially Saskatoon real estate owners no matter if it is your home, business, or any other type of real estate you own, to participate in this. Essentially for 1 hour between 8pm and 9pm you are asked to turn off the lights in your home as well as your TV, computer, etc. I encourage everyone to participate in this event and take this hour to light a few candles around your home and spend time with your family and friends. Spread the word and let people know of Earth Hour! As a resident in Saskatoon as well as a home owner I will be participating and showing my support for this great cause!

Kari Calder
Saskatoon Real Estate Agent
Century 21 Conexus Realty Ltd.

Friday, March 21, 2008

The Saskatoon Century 21 Difference

As a Saskatoon real estate agent I want to provide my clients with the best service possible. When I first looked at becoming a realtor I was asked to join several different brokerages but after evaluating them all, I felt personally Century 21 would provide me the best tools to help my clients. Century 21 is the world’s largest real estate organization with over 8400 offices in 56 countries. Century 21 provides some of the most advanced training and technology so their agents giving them a competitive advantage when working for their clients. The Saskatoon real estate market is the fastest growing real estate market in Canada and as such, we as agents need to be fast to respond to any of our clients needs. An added benefit of working with a Century 21 Realtor is the bonus of Air Miles. The Air Miles program allows both buyers and sellers of real estate to earn miles from their transactions. Air miles can then be redeemed for a variety of different products including everything from flights to gift certificates. If you are looking to either buy or sell a home in Saskatoon or the surrounding area be sure to use a Century 21 real estate agent! Contact me for additional information!

Kari Calder
Saskatoon Real Estate Agent
Century 21 Conexus Realty Ltd.

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Why Use A Realtor When Buying?

Many people think the process of buying a house is a very easy one... that is until they get burned from buying privately. As many of you know the Saskatoon real estate market is very hot so there is an abundance of people looking to both buy and sell homes. No matter if your looking to buy or sell there are many benefits and ways working with a real estate agent can protect you and your investment.
When buying a home a Saskatoon real estate agent has the ability to access new listings even before they hit the general public. This gives you a competitive advantage over people that are not working with an agent. Realtors are trained in real estate law and can help guide you through a smooth transaction process. When making one of the largest investments of your life you want to be sure everything runs as smooth as possible. Working with a Realtor gives you the advantage of having some experienced in negotiating the sale price of the property you want to buy. Your agent should be able to provide you detailed information about the property, comparables and what they sold for and be able to get you the best price possible for the property. This are tons of additional benefits of working with Saskatoon real estate agents, I recommend you visit my website for additional information. If you are interested in buying or selling real estate in Saskatoon or the surrounding area please feel free to contact me and I would be happy to assist you.

Kari Calder
Saskatoon Real Estate Agent
Century 21 Conexus Realty Ltd.

Free Saskatoon Home Evaluation

The Saskatoon real estate market for the second straight year is the hottest real estate market in Canada. We have jumped off to a great start already with prices moving up an average of 4% between January and February in 2008 already. A market that is this hot is definitely a sellers market. We are already seeing many bidding wars as well a lot of activity from investors as they see the potential in our market. If you are thinking about possibly listing your home in the Saskatoon real estate market contact me for a free home evaluation and I would be delighted to provide you an evaluation of your home against the current Saskatoon market. If you have any other questions about our market or are looking to get into it feel free to contact me and I would be more than happy to assist you.

Kari Calder
Saskatoon Real Estate Agent
Century 21 Conexus Realty Ltd.