June Housing Starts for the St. John’s Real Estate Area

July 12, 2011 · Filed Under CMHC Reports · Comment 

CMHC released the June Housing Starts for the St. John’s Area yesterday.  Here is a clip of the article.

“Housing starts in the St. John’s region were up during the month of June, according to  preliminary data released today by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). June’s housing starts totaled 278 units throughout the St. John’s area compared to 232 units in June of 2010. There were 56 additional starts recorded in urban centres outside the St. John’s area, for a total of 334 provincial urban housing starts. Year-to-date, urban starts are down 3 per cent, with 935 posted provincewide.
“Higher levels of multiple housing starts supported the overall gains in new home construction activity in the St. John’s area in June,” said Chris Janes, senior market analyst with CMHC in Newfoundland and Labrador. “Single-detached starts were relatively stable in June at 193 units. The trend towards lower levels of single housing starts remains, with this segment down 20 per cent compared to this time last year,” added Janes.
In urban centres across Canada, total housing starts recorded in June were up four per cent to 15,982 units compared to 15,346 a year ago. Single-detached starts declined seven per cent to 7,287 units, while multiple starts increased 16 per cent to 8,695 units in June. In the Atlantic region, 1,051 new homes were started compared to 1,012 units during June 2010.”

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21 Magee Drive – Victorian Style Home in Thomas Estates Paradise

July 6, 2011 · Filed Under New MLS Listings and Paradise Real Estate · Comment 

21 Magee Drive is a charming one year old Victorian home located in Thomas Estates. There are 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, lots of room for a growing family! The main floor contains a large, bright open-concept kitchen that balances both style and practicality. The kitchen also features a large versatile island and elegant custom-built cabinetry, organized around family living. Wide entrances and doorways with beautifully crafted mouldings open up the main floor to a formal, yet cozy living room featuring a beautiful propane fireplace. A custom designed staircase leads the way to a large master bedroom with a walk-in closet, reading nook, and an elegant ensuite with a jacuzzi and separate custom-built tile shower. Both main floor and upstairs feature luxurious dark hardwood floors while the ensuite and main bath have ceramics. The up and downstairs have been fitted with a state of the art surround sound system that allows for the convenience of multiple source inputs and is great for entertaining. Drive in access to the back yard.  Asking price is $369,900.  MLS:167443  Contact Fraser or Stephen Winters for more information.  **EXPIRED**

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New Listing in Mount Pearl – 189 Park Ave

July 5, 2011 · Filed Under Mount Pearl Real Estate and New MLS Listings · 2 Comments 

**SALE PENDING** 189 Park Ave is a well maintained bungalow with many upgrades over the last few years (vinyl windows, vinyl siding, roof covering, exterior doors, trim package, outside deck) The electrical service was upgraded within the last three years to a 200 amp service and has electric heat. Large eat in kitchen with oak cabinets. Living room and hallway has hardwood floors and there is ceramic flooring in the kitchen and porch. The main floor has two bedrooms and a small den. Main floor laundry. Located on a large lot with mature trees and plenty of potential for a gardener. Pride of ownership is evident. Asking price is $194,900 REDUCED: $189,900.  Contact Fraser or Stephen Winters for more information.

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