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Ottawa's GST rebate on new homes would save typical 1st-time buyer $27K: PBO
The parliamentary budget officer says Ottawa's plan to slash the sales tax on housing would save an eligible first-time homebuyer an average of roughly $27,000 off the price of a newly built home. The...
Jun 11, 2025 Houses for sale in a new subdivision in Airdrie, Alta., on Friday, Jan. 28, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Home prices in Saskatchewan hit record high in April, as inventory remains low
Home prices hit record highs in Saskatchewan last month, but inventory levels remain low across the province. According to data published by the Saskatchewan Realtors Association, the province's resid...
May 06, 2025 Saskatchewan's residential benchmark price rose from $353,600 in March up to a record high of $360,500 last month. (Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)
'Near-record demand': Sask. housing market surges, defying tariff concerns
Saskatchewan's housing market remains a standout performer in Canada, shrugging off economic uncertainty and fears over tariffs as sales and prices continue to rise. According to the latest report fro...
Apr 04, 2025 While concerns over new tariffs loom over various industries in Canada, Saskatchewan’s housing market has shown no signs of slowing down as a result. (Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)
Sask. government, Ottawa, finalize 10-year housing infrastructure deal
The Government of Saskatchewan and the federal government have finalized a major infrastructure agreement under the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund. The 10-year deal will see Saskatchewan receive $...
Mar 10, 2025 The deal will see money flowing to Saskatchewan in order to build and improve water, wastewater, stormwater and solid waste infrastructure, in order to support new home construction. (650 CKOM file photo)
Housing sales up across Sask., but inventory levels well below average
Housing sales are up across Saskatchewan, signalling a strong start to 2025, but inventory levels are well below average. According to data released Thursday by the Saskatchewan Realtors Association, ...
Feb 06, 2025 Despite rising sales figures, housing inventory levels remain low across Saskatchewan. (650 CKOM file photo)
Regina trailer park tenants in shock after rental agreements terminated
Tenants at the Glen Elm Mobile Home Community are keeping a close eye on the calendar after some residents were told they need to be out of the park by the end of April. "No one knows what's gonna hap...
Feb 05, 2025
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)
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