Saskatchewan Real Estate Agents Can Now Incorporate

As reported in the Regina Leader Post and on the Government of Saskatchewan website changes were recently made by the Saskatchewan Government that will allow Real Estate agents to practice their profession via a corporation. 

This is a major accomplishment for the Real Estate Profession in Saskatchewan and is the culmination of many years of lobbying by the Association of Saskatchewan REALTORS® Government Relations Committee. We have been working with the Ministry of Justice, the Superintendent of Real Estate, and the Saskatchewan Real Estate Commission for some time on this and we would like to express our appreciation to everyone involved in making this happen. Being designated as a Profession under the Professional Corporations Act alongside accountants, lawyers, doctors and other professionals is a significant step forward for REALTORS®.

Canadian Real Estate Market Stable in May

The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) released the MLS® System Stats for May this week and they show stability in most markets across the country. Saskatchewan saw solid gains in number of sales and in average price. CREA's media release is here and their statistical update is here.

We always welcome your comments - any thoughts on where the Saskatchewan market might be headed?

May MLS® System Stats for Saskatoon and Regina Portray Very Active Market

The May MLS® System statistics for Regina and Saskatoon were released today. Both centers saw a substantial increase in the number of sales and in the average price.

The media release from the Saskatoon Region Association of REALTORS® is here:

Saskatoon - May Stats

And the release from the Association of Regina REALTORS® is here:

Regina - May Stats

Does anyone have any comments on the market or predictions on what they think will happen in the balance of the year? We welcome your comments.

Victoria Day Closing

The Association of Saskatchewan REALTORS Offices will be closed on Monday May 23^rd, 2011 and will re-open on Tuesday May 24^th, 2011.

Have a safe and enjoyable long weekend!!

Canadian Home Sales Edge Down Slightly in April

The Canadian Real Estate Association released their MLS® System Stats for April this week and the number of sales was down slightly in virtually all areas of the country. Prices however, remained firm. For more details check out the media release here: CREA Media Release - April Stats

Saskatoon and Regina Release April MLS® System Stats

The April MLS® System statistics for Regina and Saskatoon were released this week. While the number of sales were down in both cities, the average price went up slightly.
The media release from the Saskatoon Region Association of REALTORS® is here:

Saskatoon - April Stats

And the release from the Association of Regina REALTORS® is here:

Regina - April Stats

Does anyone have any comments on the market or predictions on what they think will happen in the balance of the year? We welcome your comments.

National Home Sales Hold Steady in March - CREA

The Canadian Real Estate Association released their March MLS® System Stats on Friday. The market appears to be holding up well in most parts of the country. Vancouver is clearly leading the pack but Saskatchewan's markets are doing well also.

For a more detailed look at the stats, just click this link: CREA Stats - March 2011