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Regina Housing Market - December 2019 Update
What has been happening in the Regina Real Estate Market? Here is a brief look at what happened in December, 2019.
The temperatures may be cold but the Regina real estate market was HOT in December. In the city the sales were up 38.4% from 99 sales in 2018 to 137 sales in 2019. This is, however, down from the 5 year sales average of 221 sales per month. In 2019 there were 2570 reported sales in Regina which is up 4.68% from 2018.
Total new listings in the city were down 9.8% for the year. The ratio of sales to new listings is sitting around 89% with approximately 7.8 months of inventory. The average days on market for December 2019 was 77 day with a 70 day average for 2019. In order to look at market trends over time we use a…Tourney Group Family Holiday Treats - 2nd Edition
Joyce’s Cheese Ball and Leanne’s Rum Ball recipes were such a hit last year that they have provided two more of their favourite holiday recipes for you to make and enjoy!
Bread and Celery Stuffing
Turkey and Stuffing go together like Peanut Butter and Jelly. Here is Joyce’s traditional Stuffing Recipe.
Ingredients: 5 cups of soft bread crumbs 1 cup finely diced celery 1/4 cup melted butter or margarine 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes 1 teaspoon marjoram 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1/3 cup chopped onions Directions: Mix all ingredients together. Once mixed you can dress the turkey. For a vegetarian option place in a casserole dish and…Regina Housing Market - November 2019 Update
What has been happening in the Regina Real Estate Market? Here is a brief look at what happened in November, 2019.
In the Regina and area MLS® System there were 145 reported sales which is down 21.2% from 2018. Regina also saw 291 new listings which is down 5.8%. The average days on market for November was 66.2 and this is down from 69.8 days. Regina is sitting at approximately 8.8 months of inventory.
In order to look at market trends over time we use a tool called the MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) which is more effective than using average or median prices.
A mean average is the average price obtained by dividing the total dollar volume of sales by the number of sales. In Regina there… 3 Communities Just Outside of Regina You May Not Have Considered
Compared to many of the other capital cities across Canada’s provinces, the city of Regina is still downright affordable.
But, if you prefer the quiet of smaller suburban communities, the city of Regina may not be the right choice for you.
Luckily, the stunning Saskatchewan landscape that surrounds Regina is littered with plenty of small communities within an easy commute of the jobs and other conveniences of the city.
Here are 3 such communities located just outside of Regina that you may not have considered.
White City
Located a mere 12 kms east of Regina, White City is a fast growing town with a lot to offer homebuyers. In contrast to the city, lot sizes are a lot more generous and buyers are drawn the wide, gently winding streets,
…Regina Housing Market - October 2019 Update
What has been happening in the Regina Real Estate Market? Here is a brief look at what happened in October.
In the Regina and area MLS® System there were 256 reported sales which is up from 255 reported sales in 2018. In Regina the 5 year average is 274 sales and the 10 year average is 291 sales. Regina also saw 482 new listings which is 10.2% lower than the 537 new listings in October of 2018. As of the end of October there were 1395 active residential listings for sale in Regina.
We often get asked if we are in a buyer’s market or a seller’s market. Balanced market conditions will see the ratio of sales to new listings sit around the 40-60% range. Below 40% would be considered a buyer’s market and over 60%…
The Ultimate Relocation Checklist for Moving to Regina
Why Is Everyone Moving To Regina?
Saskatchewan's capital, Regina, is a fast-growing city with a lot to offer current and future residents.
Some of the reasons people are moving to Regina include:
Employment: Regina has a robust economy, built on a base of raw-materials and agriculture, Regina is also a centre for entertainment, culture (do Riders fans count?), and education.
Low cost of living: Move to Regina and you can expect to pay some of the lowest rent and sales tax in the country. Houses are similarly priced - fully a third to one quarter the price of what you'll pay for similar properties in Vancouver.
Regina also offers a host of incentives for students (or families with students), like the Graduate Retention Program which
…Regina Housing Market - September 2019 Update
What has been happening in the Regina Real Estate Market? Here is a brief look at what happened in September.
In the Regina and area MLS® System there were 252 reports sales which is up from 195 reported sales in 2018. Regina also saw 369 new listings and this gives us roughly 5.6 months of inventory. We often get asked how long we think it will take to sell. In September the average days on market was 65 which is up from 62 days in 2018, and 55 days in 2017.
In order to look at market trends over time we use a tool called the MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) which is more effective then using average or median prices.
A mean average is the average price obtained by dividing the total dollar volume… The Tourney Group Gives Back
On every one of our For Sale signs you will see a placard on the bottom that says “Miracle Home”. Every home we sell is a Miracle Home because we donate a portion of every commission we receive to the Children’s Miracle Network. All money raised in Saskatchewan stays in Saskatchewan and goes towards the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation.
RE/MAX Canada has been a proud partner of the Children’s Miracle network for over 23 years. Throughout the partnership over $57 Million has been raised across Canada.
On October 6th the Tourney… Community Events in Regina this October 2019
Winter has already graced us with its presence, but thankfully it looks like we will have a bit of time before it comes back for good. October is a month full of family and fun from Thanksgiving to Halloween. There is also so much to see and do in around Regina this month.
Event Highlight - Rock the Rink Tour
When - October 18th at 7:30pm.
Where - Brandt Centre
What - This is an on ice entertainment experience that highlights the world’s best figure skaters in an environment that appeals to all your senses. By integrating live music along with cutting edge sound, lighting, video, and special effects you will be singing and dancing the night away. This is your chance to say farewell to Canada’s sweethearts Tessa…