Canadian Real Estate News Roundup

October 22, 2008 · Filed Under Real Estate Roundup and St. John's Real Estate · Comment 

It’s the middle of the week and after having brutal weather, very high winds and approximately 65mm of rain I had a little time to surf the web.  :) Below are a couple of real estate related articles and news clips I stumbled upon.  Enjoy!

  • Looking for a couple quick and simple kitchen reno ideas?  Lazy Man and Money has a post on his blog on the topic of Easy and Cheap Home Remodels.
  • Urban housing starts increased during  September, according to preliminary data released today by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.   Read more on the article St. John’s Housing Starts Increase in September and see the break down for other cities in Newfoundland.

Newfoundland MLS residential house prices surge

October 20, 2008 · Filed Under Market Trends and St. John's Real Estate · 1 Comment 

Third quarter average Newfoundland MLS residential house price surged 19% to $182,306 compared to $153,053 during the third quarter of 2007, with additional price growth expected throughout the remainder of this year and next.  Average price is closer to $200,000 in St. John’s, Mount Pearl and Paradise.

MLS® sales advanced 11% to 1,695 units compared to last year’s third quarter sales of 1,529 units. The monthly break down for the third quarter:  July, August and September MLS® sales were 610, 541 and 544, respectively.

Clovelly Trails Lot Prices now available

Clovelly Trails Phase 3a lot prices are now up on the website for the public and purchasers to view. Clovelly Trails appears to be the most popular subdivision in St. John’s this year. 69 of their lots have had deposits on them for months. Some dating back to 2007.

The lot prices range from $69,900 to $94,900 (plus HST). A hefty jump since the last phase (base price was approx $54,900) but the demand is there to justify it.

Almost all subdivisions in St. John’s and Paradise have increased in prices since last year some as much as ten to fifteen percent.

Remember Fraser and Stephen Winters can represent your interests in the buying of your new construction home. We will be there from lot and house design selection, through signing the paperwork, choosing your paint colors – all the way to final walk-through and beyond.

There are ZERO costs to use our services on the buying side of purchasing your new (or pre-existing) home. There is no cost to you – no decreased incentives – no increased price – the developers actually pay us to work with you through the buying process. Contact us and we’ll show you how we can assist you in finding the new home you’re looking for in ANY subdivision.

New Listing in Paradise – 222 Three Island Pond

May 22, 2008 · Filed Under New MLS Listings · 1 Comment 

Fraser and Stephen Winters just listed 222 Three Island Pond. A beautiful 3 bedroom home with 65 feet of pond frontage. Open concept kitchen with built in appliances and adjacent family room. Formal living room with wood burning fireplace and a formal dining room. Sitting area with wet bar, wood burning stove and patio door to large deck over looking the pond. Enjoy complete privacy and watch the sun set over the pond in your back yard. Garage is converted into living space but can be converted back. Back yard has wired shed. Contact Fraser or Stephen Winters for a private viewing. 709-682-9245 or 709-682-9045. Asking price is $279,900.

April Newfoundland Real Estate Stats

May 2, 2008 · Filed Under Monthly MLS Stats · Comment 

Total # of Listings [Apr] = 932 (Up 7% from April 2007)

Total # of Sales [Apr] = 332 (Up 24% from April 2007)

Number of Active Listings in the NLAR MLS System = 2430

Inventory this month but so did the number of sales.Expired listings have declined by 23% Properties are still selling VERY fast and multiple offers are common in this sellers market.

Here is a break down by area for the month of April for single family homes

St. John’s Real Estate: Listings = 155 Sales = 84 Sales/Listings Ratio = 54%

Average Sale Price: $173,530 ($184,730 for April)

Mount Pearl Real Estate: Listings = 36 Sales = 16 Sales/Listings Ratio = 49%

Average Sale Price: $153,657

Paradise Real Estate: Listings = 43 Sales = 26 Sales/Listings Ratio = 60%

Average Sale Price: $188,460

East Extern Real Estate: Listings = 41 Sales = 22 Sales/Listings Ratio = 54%

Average Sale Price: $189,484

Conception Bay Real Estate: Listings = 45 Sales = 21 Sales/Listings Ratio = 47%

Average Sale Price: $165,735

House Prices Continue to Rise

May 1, 2008 · Filed Under Market Trends and St. John's Real Estate · Comment 

Just read this article on VOCM.com discussing the increase in house prices in St. John’s and surrounding areas. Notice the jump in house price from $151,000 to $180,000 for a 1000 sqft bungalow home in St. John’s.

House Prices Continue to Rise: Survey
May 1, 2008

A new survey shows house prices in the province continue to rise, thanks to robust activity in the oil patch. The Century 21 spring survey shows that prices in Atlantic Canada over the past year have gone up by between nine and nineteen per cent in the greater St.John’s area and Grand Falls-Windsor. They were the only two areas in the province surveyed. As an example, a 1,000 sq. foot bungalow in Paradise and the west end of St.John’s that cost $151,000 this time last year now sells for $180,000, a 19 per cent increase. And it’s not only oil that’s driving things. Century 21 notes that the first year of positive migration since 1990 is also responsible for the higher real estate values.

New Listing in Paradise 109 Ortega Drive

April 29, 2008 · Filed Under New MLS Listings · Comment 

Enjoy complete privacy with this large side split home on almost 2 acres of land. 3 bedrooms up and one in the basement. Master bedroom ensuite has stand up shower and jacuzzi tub. Spacious country style eat-in kitchen with 10ft center island and adjacent sun room. Formal dining room. Separate family room with propane fireplace and cathedral ceiling. Ceramic floors and infloor heat through most of main floor and upper level. Plenty of space in the rec room for entertaining or relaxing by the fireplace. Oversize double car garage with lots of room for storage. 28 x 17 PT patio deck. In addition is a huge 2200sqft detached garage plus 1200sqft second floor loft. Great views of Bell Island and Topsail Bluff. Asking Price $699,900.  Contact Fraser or Stephen Winters for more information.  709-682-9245 or 709-682-9045.

Virtual Tour for 109 Ortega Drive

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