http://www.stjohnsrealestateonline.com St. John's Real Estate Blog and Market Info Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:09:11 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Total # of Listings [Jun] = 963 Total # of Sales [Jun] = 476 Number of Active Listings in the NLAR MLS System = 2580 Listings are almost on par for the same time for 2007 but the sales are up 12% year to date. There were a good number of new listings for ... http://www.stjohnsrealestateonline.com/june-newfoundland-mls-stats/ 74 Viscount Street Airport Heights, St. John's 5 year old registered two apartment in East End St. John's. Three bedrooms on main plus family room and laundry in basement. Main floor has hardwood in living room and hallway. Eat-in country kitchen with oak cabinets. Master bedroom has ensuite and walk-in closet. Basement ... http://www.stjohnsrealestateonline.com/investment-property-in-east-end-st-johns/ Demand for recreational properties in the Newfoundland continues to increase. According to a new Royal LePage report, a standard waterfront-land access cottage will cost you an average of 81 to 112 thousand dollars.   Spokesperson Glenn Larkin says prices have gone up about 10 per cent since last ... http://www.stjohnsrealestateonline.com/newfoundland-vacation-properties-in-demand/ New laws that kick in today will trigger major changes to real-estate transactions, as part of federal efforts to battle money laundering. Under the new regulations, Realtors will have to collect personal information from property sellers and buyers, such as their name, address, date of birth and occupation, backed up by ... http://www.stjohnsrealestateonline.com/new-federal-rules-force-realtors-to-seek-ids/ In the mist of the busy real estate in St. John's this June I have slipped away from my blog postings.  I have learned in busy times it's good to maintain some humor throughout the day.  Here are some "corny" quick laughs. - Realtor sign--We have "lots" to be thankful for. - ... http://www.stjohnsrealestateonline.com/a-little-real-estate-humor/ Fraser and Stephen Winters just listed 24 Spruce Hill Estates. Absolute private country setting on a large lot with view of ocean. Vaulted ceiling with 2nd floor overlooking living area. Large eat in country kitchen with ceramic floors. Separate formal dining room. Family room with wood stove. Hardwood floors ... http://www.stjohnsrealestateonline.com/new-home-for-sale-in-topsail/ 58 Charter Ave Unit #302 - $137,900 - SALE PENDING - Fantastic two bedroom condo with plenty of upgrades. Mostly hardwood & ceramic floors. White kitchen cabinets. Spacious living room with patio door to balcony overlooking Quidi Vidi Lake and Signal Hill. Laundry room inside ... http://www.stjohnsrealestateonline.com/condo-for-sale-near-quidi-vidi-lake/ 2 apartment home on a large corner of St. Andrews Ave and First Street in Mount Pearl. Both units currently rented. Large main unit has 2 bedrooms and undeveloped basement. Apartment is above ground and has two bedrooms. Mostly new Vinyl windows throughout. Some hardwood floor in ... http://www.stjohnsrealestateonline.com/new-listing-in-mount-pearl-23-st-andrews-ave/ Newfoundland urban housing starts soared during the month of May, according to preliminary data released today by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). May’s total housing starts soared 49 per cent, with 230 posted within Newfoundland compared to 154 a year ago. A total of 224 of the 230 starts ... http://www.stjohnsrealestateonline.com/newfoundland-housing-starts-soar-in-may/ From hybrid cars to energy efficient appliances, no matter where you turn these days going green and reducing your energy footprint in the world seems to be the norm. Not only is reducing energy important for the environment but with the cost of oil and gas sky high, ... http://www.stjohnsrealestateonline.com/energuide-rebate-incentives/ It was another very successful Janeway Children's Miracle Network Telethon this year with the final total coming in at over 2.3 million dollars fetching a new record in donations. As I mentioned in a previous post, RE/MAX offices in St. John’s were answering phones and volunteering for the Janeway Telethon. RE/MAX ... http://www.stjohnsrealestateonline.com/remax-newfoundland-gives-53938-to-janeway/