Buying

Buying Your Guide to Buying an Acreage City life is a life full of hustle and bustle—you are central to everything you could ever need! However, more and more people are ditching the fast pace of the city for the serenity of the countryside. Are you dreaming about what country life is like? There are a few things to consider when you […]
Top 4 Saskatoon Neighbourhoods for Nature Lovers With over 65 residential neighbourhoods, Saskatoon offers a multitude of unique community styles to fit any lifestyle. Whether you’re a busy professional who enjoys the hustle and bustle of downtown living or a student seeking the convenience of living close to school, there is a neighbourhood in Saskatoon for you. But today, we’re focusing on […]
Buying The Current Price of Lumber & Its Effect on the Real Estate Market The coronavirus pandemic has caused problems with supply in just about every industry, not just lumber. Last summer, we saw a shortage in everything recreational, from ATVs to RV’s, batteries, and patio cushions. The computer industry is still trying to meet the demand of new home office and gaming PC needs, and doesn’t show signs […]
Buying Tips for Buying Farmland Recently I shared 6 Tips for Buying Land. In that article, I highlighted the fundamentals for buying bare land in Canada. When you buy a city or suburban home, the transaction is usually straightforward. Beyond the building inspection, there are everyday things to consider, like rights-of-way, easements, surveys, proximity to public transit, land leases, air traffic […]
Buying How to Know You’re Not Paying Too Much When Offering on a House For most people, buying a house is the single largest purchase they’ll ever make.  Wanting to ensure you get a good deal is only natural. But how can you really know? It’s not like you can ask the seller how much the other buyer is offering, and in a seller’s market there are likely to be multiple offers and […]
Is Buying a Fixer-Upper Worth It? In the past few decades, it has become more and more popular to purchase a fixer-upper as a way to invest in real estate. With the invention of the internet and YouTube, any DIY-er can quickly learn how to do practically anything—from refinishing hardwood flooring to mudding and taping walls. Removing that old popcorn ceiling? […]
6 Tips for Buying Land Wide open spaces. Views as far as the eye can see. Fresh air. Peace and Quiet. These may be some of the main reasons why owning a rural property appeals to you, and it’s an amazing dream, though it’s not without its pros and cons. But if after weighing the odds, it’s finally time to start […]
The Pros & Cons of Country Living Living in a city is great. Out of milk? The solution is simple with a quick run to the grocery store. Want to spend a night out and not worry about a ride home? A cab is just a phone call away! Many young people are drawn to city life for the convenience that it […]
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Buying 5 Saskatoon Neighbourhoods You’ll Want to Call Home Home to a fantastically diverse population, Saskatoon features many different neighborhoods to choose from. Whether you’d prefer mature and settled or new and bustling, you can find it here in the City of Bridges! If you’re looking for the right neighbourhood to start your home search, there are many things to take into consideration, like […]
8 Simple Tips for Looking At Equestrian Properties for Sale If you’ve ever fallen in love with a horse, there’s a good chance you may have found yourself Googling “equestrian properties for sale” before you even realized it. And, if you have, you may even have found a few promising properties for sale! As promising as they look, though, if you’ve never bought a horse […]
Financial The True Costs of Buying a House For many first time home buyers especially, the common misconception is that the only costs of buying a house is the price of the home itself. However, unlike buying a new TV, where you simply pay the cost, grab the box, and walk out the doors, buying a house means quite a few financial steps to get […]
Farm & Agriculture 7 Questions to Ask When Buying Farmland With hundreds of acres of land spanning the province, Saskatchewan is a great place to be if farming is your passion! Whether it be crop production or livestock you’re planning for, here in the land of the living skies, there’s a plot for you if you know what it is you’re looking for. Regardless of […]
Seller’s Market vs Buyer’s Market: What’s the Difference? One of the most common questions I get when working with new clients, especially first time home buyers, is “what’s the difference between a buyer’s market and a seller’s market?” These terms are commonly discussed when talking about real estate and have been particularly sensationalized on television. But while you may know them and have a […]
Buying 6 Questions to Ask Before Becoming a First Time Home Buyer You’ve heard it over and over again, “Why are you still renting? You’re just paying someone else’s mortgage!” And, while that’s technically true, making the move from tenant to owner is a huge step, and one that should never be taken lightly! If you think you’re ready to start wading into the water of being […]