REMAX Crown Real Estate : Blog posts labelled: saskatchewan

Bank of Canada has lowered the Mortgage Qualifying Rate

Posted on July 26, 2019 by REMAX Crown Real Estate

Posted in bank of canada, homes for sale, homes for sale in regina, mortgage, qualifying, real estate, regina homes, regina real estate, remax, Saskatchewan

Bank of Canada has lowered the Mortgage Qualifying Rate

The Bank of Canada has to lowered the qualifying rate for the first time in 3 years from 5.34 per cent to 5.19 per cent. Until now the Bank of Canada’s qualifying rate has been on a rise from 4.64 percent in September, 2016.

According to calculations by mortgage rate comparison site RateHub.ca, someone with an annual household income of $100,000 with a 20 per cent down payment and a five-year fixed mortgage of 2.70 per cent amortized over 25 years would have previously qualified for a mortgage...

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Saskatchewan Going Green, and not just for the Riders

Posted on July 4, 2019 by REMAX Crown Real Estate

Posted in fossil fuel, green energy, power plant, regina homes, rough riders, Saskatchewan, solar power, solar power, turbine power

Saskatchewan Going Green, and not just for the Riders

The Government of Canada has pledged to phase out coal-fired electricity by 2030, putting the future of communities with economies that rely on coal in question.

Saskatchewan’s provider of power plans to hit 50% renewable by 2030 and reduce greenhouse gas by 40% from 2005 levels. A release issued by SaskPower states that approximately 25% of the province’s generation capacity comes from renewable sources. It breaks down to 20% from hydro and 5% from wind. SaskPower estimates...

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Cabins & Cottages in Saskatchewan

Posted on June 26, 2019 by REMAX Crown Real Estate

Posted in affordability, cabins for sale, cabins for sale in saskatchewan, cabins for sale near regina, farmland, fishing, houses for sale in regina, lake house, lakefront, lakefront properties, liveability, national park, outdoor activities, real estate, real estate agent in regina, recreational, recreational homes in saskatchewan, regina, rural, Saskatchewan, tips for buying a house

Saskatchewan is a prairie province known for its beautiful open skies and acres of bountiful farmlands. Home to 100,000 freshwater lakes with sandy beaches.

35 Provincial Parks, and two National Parks make this province the place for rest and relaxation by the shore, swimming, fishing or hiking the valleys.

REMAX 2019 Recreational Property Trends Survey reveals Canadian Millennials’ interest in recreational property ownership higher than ever!

This survey finds that the majority of Millennials...

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ICYMI: City of Regina proposes new zoning bylaw

Posted on March 1, 2019 by REMAX Crown Real Estate

Posted in homes for sale, homes for sale in regina, real estate regina, regina homes for sale, regina real estate, remax homes for sale, remax regina, Saskatchewan

ICYMI: City of Regina proposes new zoning bylaw

Photo Source: CBC News

March 1, 2019

The City of Regina recently proposed a new zoning bylaw and is calling on the public for feedback to be considered when the bylaw is presented for approval in June.

According to Part 1B of the bylaw proposal, “the purpose of this bylaw is to control the use of land and regulate development in the City of Regina to provide for the amenity of the area and for the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of Regina.”

Here are some of the key...

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New Year Resolutions for Homebuyers to keep in 2019

Posted on December 27, 2018 by REMAX Crown Real Estate

Posted in 2019, buy, buyers, crown real estate, estate, home, homes for sale, homes for sale in regina, instagram, new year, real, real estate regina, realestate, regina, regina homes for sale, remax, remax regina, resolutions, Saskatchewan, seller

New Year Resolutions for Homebuyers to keep in 2019

If you’re in the market for a new home in the New Year, there are some steps that should be taken first. Unsurprisingly, many of these tasks are related to finances. Property is likely the largest investment you’ll make, so it’s crucial that you get yourself prepared.

Start saving for a downpayment

This is probably the most difficult part of the home buying process. The typical price range for a home in Regina is between $300 thousand and $350 thousand, so you’ll have to shell...

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