Welcome to Lot 21 Block 1 First Point Beach, Wakaw Lake. This waterfront 864 sq ft cabin offers 3 bedrooms, living room with wood burning fireplace, vaulted ceilings, upgraded pine interior, and a huge covered deck overlooking the lake and 90’ of shorefront property. Located at the west arm of the lake, First Point is the closest beach to Saskatoon in a calm bay area that is well sheltered. Boats are moored on private docks all summer with a nice easy slope to the waters edge. You are only 5 mins to the town of Wakaw and only a short drive to Saskatoon. There is a 50’ x 100’ lot across the road for extra parking and storage that can be leased from the RM on a 25 year lease. Wakaw Lake is home to a regional park, stunning golf course, and many amenities that make lake living convenient and comfortable. Furnishings and housewares are included. Sewer is connected but water is hauled. With some TLC this cabin on the lake could be the retreat you’ve been searching for.
Your home may be the biggest purchase of your life, and caring for it is a big responsibility. Knowing how to maintain it can help you avoid costly repairs in the future.
Once the ground has thawed and the trees begin to bud, it's time to prepare your home for spring. On top of your regular spring cleaning, you'll also want to consider these general upkeep tips. Use our spring home maintenance checklist to make sure your home is in tip-top shape:
1) Get your lawn ready for summer
Do you know what your lawn needs to look great all spring and summer? Jamie and Ross have teamed up with Nolan Fluter from Ideal Lawn Care in Saskatoon to share their top Lawn Care tips for spring and summer.
2) Manage the water around your house
Did you know that you should be cleaning out your gutters and adjusting the downspouts on your house at the beginning of each spring season. If you don't manage your water at the beginning of spring each year you could experience water issues and have water leaking into your home from your foundation.
In the video below, Ross & Jamie from Tait will show you how to clean out your gutters and manage your water in the spring.
3) Check your sump pump
Have you checked your sump pump recently? It may not be a sexy topic, but regular sump pump maintenance can save you from lots of problems and unexpected costs down the road.
Check out the video below where Ross will explain why it’s so important to regularly check your sump pump and how you should do it.
4) Maintain your decks and fences.
If your home has a deck or fence, it's spent the past few months exposed to snow and cold, and will need at least a look-over. Be prepared to at least pressure wash it, and look for signs that it needs repairs or sanding and resealing.
5) Clean out your HRV System
Did you know you there are filters in your HRV system, and that you should be cleaning them out every spring?
Watch the video below where Jamie shows you how to clean your HRV system.
6) Clean out window wells of debris.
If you have a basement, you also have window wells. All kinds of things can get down in there from leaves, to trash, to animals.
7) Check Exterior Lights
You'll be spending a lot more time outside as the nights get warmer. Might as well check your exterior lights, and replace bulbs that need replacing. This applies to both main house lights, and smaller little garden or pathway lights.
8) Care for your windows and doors
Power-wash all of your windows and siding. Clean your windows and door screens. Repair or replace caulking and weather stripping around windows, doors, and mechanicals.
9) Check and service your lawnmower
Your lawnmower and other electric tools you'll need to tend to your yard have been in a cold shed for months. Beyond gassing up your mower, it'll need more servicing in the form of an oil change, new spark plugs, sharpening the blades, and others. Consult your mower's manual for the best way to care for it.
Welcome to 1023 Kolynchuk cres located in Stonebridge. This property has south facing and vinyl fenced backyard. This unit has a great open main floor concept with living, dining, kitchen. The main floor is upgraded with hardwood, tile and stone countertops. The upper floor has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and laundry. This unit also has Upgraded lighting, mechanical, triple pane windows, air exchanger, and a deck with a single attached garage. Book your private showing today!
The “Berkeley II” is North Prairie Developments new 1583 sq. ft. it has 3 beds, 2.5 baths, a bonus lifestyle room, and upper level laundry. Equipped with a bright and open concept living/dining/kitchen area. Your new kitchen is complete with stylish cabinets, a large eat-at peninsula and an over sized pantry. Huge master bedroom, which has plush carpet, a 3 piece en suite and walk-in closet. This practical upper level is finished off with bonus lifestyle room, two spacious bedrooms and bathroom. This home also offers hardy siding, front yard landscaping, a concrete driveway and a double attached garage. All North Prairie homes are covered under the Saskatchewan New Home Warranty. PST and GST included in purchase price with rebate to builder. Pictures may not be exact representations of the unit, used for reference purpose only.
Welcome to 2117 Herman Avenue. Ideal location for those that like the outdoors and the river and all the beautiful vistas those walking/biking paths offer. This home is 1349 sqft and was built in 2008 with 10' ceilings on the main and in the basement. Lovely open floor plan featuring a Maple Kitchen with tiled back splash & eating bar, oak hardwood floors throughout the main, natural gas fireplace and 1/2 bath. Upstairs offers 3 great bedrooms with the primary bedroom having a large walk-in closet and sliding jack/Jill door to the main bath. The basement has a large family/ rec area with vinyl plank flooring, and a 4pc bathroom. A fourth bedroom for the home could easily be created in this space. The exterior offers a fenced yard and single detached garage. Appliances included. Awesome buy for the first time buyers or for someone looking for investment for students.
The Lincoln. This open concept 2 Storey, 1,530 Sq.Ft. home with 3 Beds and 2.5 Baths is one of our most popular floor plans. The Lincoln Suite home offers the option of developing a legal basement suite of 504 Sq. Ft. with 1 Bed, 1 Bath and separate laundry. The main floor hosts a kitchen that boasts modern cabinetry, an eat-at island, and a large pantry. As well as the main floor laundry room, and a 2pc bathroom Enjoy the upgraded finish package with 4" flat baseboards and 3" flat casings that is throughout your new home. The second floor brings you to the spacious master bedroom, with a walk-in closet and en-suite, USB plug-ins and TV cables are in each bedroom. Other upgrades included a nest Thermostat that helps you keep make sure that you can be as energy-efficient as possible. This home features an upgraded craftsman exterior and a double attached garage. Basement suite development not included in price. All North Prairie homes are covered under the Saskatchewan New Home Warranty program. PST and GST included in purchase price with rebate to builder. Pictures may not be exact representations of the unit, used for reference purposes only.
Welcome to 238 Stilling Union. This beautiful 1889 sq ft home in the Meadows in Rosewood was built in 2019 and is full of extras including quartz countertops and laminate floors. The main floor has a den and the kitchen is connected to the mudroom with a convenient walk-through pantry. The kitchen has an upgraded vault style sink, gas range, and a range hood that is direct vented to the outside. The second floor has a large bonus room, laundry, and three bedrooms. The primary bedroom has a walk-in closet and the ensuite bathroom has double sinks, shower, and soaker tub. One of the other bedrooms has a walk-in closet as well. This home also includes a heated triple car garage with a third overhead door that opens up to a 13’ x 33’ pad in the backyard for extra storage. The backyard has a 20’ x 12’ composite deck, an upgraded privacy fence, and underground sprinklers front and back. The basement is partially finished. There is a large rec room that could be used as a play area or craft room and could easily be turned into a fourth bedroom. As per sellers direction, presentation of offers will take place Monday May 2nd at 7:00pm.
Welcome to #1 - 127 Banyan Crescent in the complex of Bellerive located in the desirable community of Briarwood. This former show suite is an end unit with some of the largest space in the complex. Your living room windows have views of the water fountain and green space and are steps away from visitor parking. The kitchen/living area is southeast exposure for lots of natural light. This kitchen has Stainless Steel appliances, and central air conditioning to keep you cool in those warm summer months. Downstairs has a large developed family room with custom pot lighting throughout. On the top floor, you will find two master bedrooms very large in size, each having its own walk-in closets. This unit in the Bellerive must be seen to be fully appreciated! Contact a REALTOR® to set up your own private showing.
As you’ve likely heard, the real estate market in Saskatoon and area, remains very strong and many homes are selling quickly. Here are some tips on what we think you need to know as a buyer or a seller in today’s fast paced market.
Anytime you’re buying or selling a home, being prepared is important. When homes are selling quickly, like they are right now, being prepared is essential.
Be Prepared
For buyers, that means it’s really important to have gone through the mortgage pre-approval process. When interest rates are fluctuating, you should touch base with your lender every week or two to make sure that nothing has changed in your mortgage situation and everything is ready to go when the perfect home comes along.
Some homes are going over the asking price. Having confidence in your financing will help prepare you to act quickly and help make you more comfortable making an over-asked offer if the situation warrants it. When you are in an over-ask offer situation it is a good strategy to look at what you are comfortable paying in a monthly payment and work backwards to see what that looks like as a total purchase price .Your mortgage advisor will be able to help you with this process.
Time Management
Time management is key. This means not only being able to get out and look at homes as soon as possible but also being able to make a decision fairly quickly about putting in an offer on a home.
Make a plan
For sellers, there’s a few things you need to know when homes are selling at a faster pace. You might get a number of requests for showings in the first few days that your home is on the market. Having a plan to be out of the house can be very helpful. Obviously everyone’s home life varies but flexibility around showings can help get your home seen by more potential buyers.
Having all of your documents in line and your home clean and ready for showings is essential to put your best foot forward.
With some homes we are experiencing multiple offers. We will be able to walk you through this process and why one offer might be stronger than another.
One of the questions we often get asked is “when is the best time to put my home on the market?” In today's market the answer is right now! We have low levels of inventory in all price ranges and the market would love more listings.
If you are looking to buy or sell a home, we would be happy to help. Feel free to reach out to one of us with any questions you have.
See you next month!
SASKATOON REAL ESTATE MARKET STATISTICS As of April 3rd, 2022
Total Active listings: 1000 New listings in March: 733 Single Family Homes: 560 Condos: 440 Apartment Style Condos: 311 New Listings are down -21% compared to March 2021
Sales in March: 491 Sales are down -13.4% compared to March 2021
Average Sale price: $370,133 Average Sales Price is up +2.22% compared to March 2021
Welcome to 32 McCrimmon Cres. This 1200 sq. ft. walkout bungalow in Shields features vaulted ceilings bringing in lots of natural light, an open floorplan with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the main floor along with an office, kitchen, and dining room. There are an additional 2 bedrooms in the basement with a large living room and 1 bathroom. This home also has a 50 ft. deck across the back with a view of the lake.
Welcome to 67 Robinson Crescent. Great Value! This 4 bedroom bi-level home has lots of natural light, is located on a quiet, mature crescent and would make an excellent starter home or for those looking to size down. New vinyl flooring in kitchen, dining room, and bathroom. Newer furnace & hot water heater and a number of new windows. This home features a beautiful back yard. Patio doors from master bedroom lead to a great deck. Stairs from deck lead to patio area. Single garage with walk way between house and garage. The basement has a large recreation room, 3 piece bath and bedroom. Open House Sat Apr 2nd 1:00 - 3:00.
Welcome to 2 Discovery Trail. This Beautiful walkout bungalow has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the main floor with a great open concept dining, living, and kitchen area. The south-facing deck and windows bring in tons of sunlight throughout the day. There is also an attached 3 car garage. Since this home is a walkout the basement living room is very bright. There are also 2 more bedrooms, 1 bathroom, an office, cold storage, and a mechanical room in the basement. This property also includes a large fenced-off garden area with a garden shed, covered storage, and a 28x44 heated shop all on 6.85 acres full of trees for privacy.
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