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Housing
How are high rates and inflation affecting the Sask. housing market?
According to Robert Davis, Conexus vice president of treasury, the housing market is coming off a period of high rates coupled with an inflationary environment. "Affordability in Saskatchewan and nati...
The Evan Bray Show
Sep 04, 2024
“Saskatchewan needs (CMHC) estimates 60,000 new housing units by 2030 to keep housing affordable,” said Robert Davis, Conexus vice-president of treasury. (Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon rent prices add to student stress ahead of school year
Rent prices are just one more thing adding to students' stress levels as the new school year starts. Shaelynne Zyznomirski entering the graduate program in clinical psychology at the University of Sas...
Mia Holowaychuk
Aug 27, 2024
"Finding a place was very terrifying... I was considering not going to school because of the cost of living here," says University of Saskatchewan student Shaelynne Zyznomirski. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Saskatchewan to receive $350M through federal infrastructure fund
The Government of Saskatchewan has inked a deal with Ottawa that will bring $350 million in infrastructure funding to the province over five years. The two governments signed a 10-year renewal agreeme...
CKOM News
Aug 22, 2024
The federal government said renewing the fund means infrastructure to support housing will be built and maintained. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon city council votes in favour of new housing bylaw changes
Following a marathon 18 hours and two days of public hearings, Saskatoon city council has voted in favour of implementing a series of housing, parking, and transit related bylaw changes, in order to s...
Lara Fominoff
Jun 29, 2024
A series of housing related bylaw changes have been passed by Saskatoon City Council. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Seniors sound alarm over feces, drug, addiction problems at housing complex
Residents at a seniors social housing complex say their building has been opened up to house those with addictions and other complex needs, creating serious issues and leaving them on edge. On Wednesd...
Mia Holowaychuk
Jun 20, 2024
Residents of the Scott and Forget Towers are on edge. They say their building has been opened up to house those with complex needs like addictions. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Bank rate cut could mean more demand for homes in Saskatchewan
The Bank of Canada's recent interest rate cut may make it harder to find a home in Saskatchewan. Appearing on The Evan Bray show on Monday, Chris Gurette, CEO of the Saskatchewan Realtors Association,...
John Cairns
Jun 18, 2024
Home sales strong but inventory remains low, realtors association says
Saskatchewan continues to see strong numbers in home sales, even as inventory remains a challenge. According to the Saskatchewan Realtors Association, the province saw 1,841 home sales last month, up ...
CKOM News
Jun 06, 2024
Chris Guérette of the Saskatchewan Realtors Association says it's impressive that sales remained strong despite seriously low inventory levels. (650 CKOM file photo)
'Great for the market': Mortgage broker celebrates interest rate cut
Some financial relief is on the way for Canadians after the Bank of Canada announced a cut to its key interest rate. The central bank made the announcement on Wednesday, reducing the rate from five pe...
Will Mandzuk
Jun 06, 2024
“I believe that this is going to be the start of what we hope will be a slow and steady decrease,” said broker Carrie Cardinal. (650 CKOM file photo)
'Incredibly challenging': Sask. housing inventory at lowest levels since 2008
Buying a home in Saskatchewan is getting more and more difficult due to above-average sales and very low inventory numbers. According to the Saskatchewan Realtors Association, inventory levels are at ...
CKOM News
May 08, 2024
Saskatchewan saw 1,642 sales last month, up 32 per cent year-over-year. (650 CKOM file photo)
Sask. Realtors Association calls Saskatoon a 'tense market'
As home sales in Saskatoon heat up this spring, the CEO of the Saskatchewan Realtors Association said it's a "tense market" right now, and it's not expected to let up anytime soon. "I say tense becaus...
Lara Fominoff
Apr 10, 2024
New duplexes under construction in Saskatoon's Brighton neighbourhood. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
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