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Despite inventory woes, Saskatchewan saw strong housing sales in 2024
Last year was Saskatchewan's second best year on record for resale housing, capped off by 776 sale in December. According to the Saskatchewan Realtors Association, 2024 saw 16,119 sales across the pro...
Jan 08, 2025 There were 16,119 sales across the province in 2024, a big increase over 2023. (Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)
Sask. NDP disappointed with social services hotel pilots
The Saskatchewan NDP shared concerns on Tuesday after the provincial auditor's report on two social services programs. Tara Clemett's report looked at the new pilot programs implemented in the spring ...
Dec 04, 2024
Survey results indicate homelessness up significantly in Moose Jaw
Preliminary results from a survey completed by the Moose Jaw-based organization Square One Community suggest that the homelessness population in the city has grown significantly over the past year. Th...
Oct 03, 2024 The organization said it found 74 individuals who were confirmed to be experiencing homelessness in Moose Jaw, up from 26 last year. (Followtheflow/Depositphotos.com)
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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 ...
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)
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