Remax Slave Lake Realty

MLS# Plan Unit Acres Taxes(10) Price (G.S.T)
22641 0821518 1 .25 $110.42 $50,000.
22642 0821518 4 .24 $106.09 $45,000.
22644 0821518 6 .25 $TBD $45,000.
22645 0821518 7 .25 $111.06 $45,000.
22646 0821518 8 .39 $112.01 $45,000.
22647 0821518 20 .25 $111.53 $45,000.
22653 0821518 43 .28 $117.25 $35,000.
22654 0821518 44 .31 $121.48 $35,000.
22655 0821518 47 .25 $110.42 $35,000.
22656 0821518 59 .24 $106.09 $43,000.
22658 0821518 73 .19 $ 83.12 $48,000.

Recreational lots close to Lesser Slave Lake, great fishing and boating. Boat marina just minutes away! Build a cabin or park your RV – you decide! Treed or cleared lots available. Financing available. Call Re/Max for more information.

Kelowna, BC (April 5, 2011) Driven by the threat of higher interest rates down the road, first time buyers are contributing to strong upward momentum in residential housing markets across the country, according to a report released today by RE/MAX.
The RE/MAX First Time Buyers Report, highlighting trends and developments in nineteen major Canadian centres, found that low interest rates and balanced market conditions have provided significant impetus in 2011, particularly at lower price points. Just over 30 per cent of markets are reporting sales in excess of 2010 levels as a result, while almost 70 per cent have experienced an upswing in average price. Leading the country in terms of percentage increases in the number of homes sold are Western Canadian markets, including Saskatoon (up close to 15 per cent), Greater Vancouver (up close to 12 per cent), and Winnipeg (up just over 11 per cent). With an average price hike of close to 20 per cent year-to-date (February), Greater Vancouver continues to show unprecedented strength, followed by Hamilton-Burlington (eight per cent), Quebec City (seven per cent), Winnipeg (close to seven per cent), Greater Toronto (five per cent), and Greater Montreal (five per cent).
“With the Canadian economy on firmer footing overall, residential real estate is well positioned moving into the traditionally busy spring market,” says Elton Ash, Regional Executive Vice President, RE/MAX of Western Canada. “Consumer confidence is climbing in conjunction with economic performance, and concerns over a secondary recession fade with each passing day. The mood is cautiously optimistic as first-time buyers enter the market.”
Inventory levels, while tight in several larger centres, are more balanced overall, giving first time buyers a good selection of housing product from which to choose. Not surprisingly, condominium apartments and town homes have become the first step for many entry level purchasers, especially in Greater Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna, Edmonton, Calgary, London St. Thomas, Hamilton Burlington, Greater Toronto, the Island of Montreal, and Halifax Dartmouth where average prices have risen unabated in recent years. “Despite homeownership rates approaching 70 per cent, there is clearly room for growth as entry level buyers make their moves from coast-to-coast, undeterred by higher housing values and changes to lending criteria” says Michael Polzler, Executive Vice President, RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada.
“Many purchasers intent on realizing homeownership are scaling back on expectations or are willing to sacrifice location, quality and/or size to make their dream a reality – not unlike generations before them. ”Changes to recent financing criteria have not created the anticipated run up in activity in most markets.
From a financial standpoint, most rookie home buyers remain quite prudent. Those making the leap are not doing it lightly, buying within their means. While this most recent round of policy tightening will likely have a negligible effect on demand, the message is getting across.
Affordability remains a growing concern in most markets, and—aside from first time purchasers—no one is more in tune with that than housing planners and developers. In fact, the growing demand for reasonably priced product is creating a shift in the country’s housing mix. That trend is expected to gain traction in coming years, as builders look to create greater options for those seeking to realize homeownership. In recent years, builders have helped ease the move to homeownership by concentrating on intensification—condominium buildings with smaller suites and small lot subdivisions offering detached, compact homes at a fraction of the cost of a traditional single-family home. On the flip side, the affordability factor is also breathing new life into tired older neighbourhoods, and that, in turn, is contributing to rising values.
As prices escalate, first time buyers are indeed spending more—some out of necessity, but others are simply in a position to do so. Unlike in years past—a greater percentage of today’s first-time buyer pool is comprised of dual-income, college or university educated couples with solid earnings. They’re spending close to average price or slightly more to secure—in most cases—a better location or a home that will grow with them. Yet, the fact remains that those on a tighter budget can get in for considerably less, with reasonable choices in every major market across the country. While some may feel discouraged by eroding affordability levels, the underlying confidence in the concept of homeownership is rising.
“While market conditions are one thing that influences first time buyers, few things trump the fundamental belief in homeownership,” says Sylvain Dansereau, Executive Vice President, RE/MAX of Quebec. “Today’s entry level buyers are steadfast in their mindset. They know they have to live somewhere, but they simply don’t want to pay someone else’s mortgage. Savvy or practical, they remain a driving force. The bottom line is that the demand for entry level product will remain steady.
The role of starter homes in the marketplace is becoming ever more vital.”
RE/MAX is Canada’s leading real estate organization with over 18,000 sales associates situated throughout its more than 690 independently-owned and operated offices in Canada. The RE/MAX network, now in its 38th year, is a global real estate system operating in 80 countries, with over 6,300 independently owned offices and over 92,000 member sales associates. RE/MAX realtors lead the industry in professional designations, experience and production while providing real estate services in residential, commercial, referral, and asset management. For more information, visit: www.remax.ca.

Kelowna, BC (April 1, 2011) – Designated by the Canadian Society of Transplantation, National Organ Donor Awareness Week is upcoming April 17-23, 2011. RE/MAX of Western Canada proudly continues promotional efforts for the 7th year by spreading the word on the need for organ donors through paid advertising and social media messages which will run in the month of April in Western Canada.
“It is our hope that our commitment to raising awareness about the shortage of organ donors will encourage the public to register their decision or sign a donor card”, said Elton Ash, Regional Executive Vice President, RE/MAX of Western Canada. “If we do our part as an organization, we can help set another record-breaking year for organ transplants in 2011 and for many years to come.”
According to BC Transplant, who celebrates its 25th Anniversary in 2011, record numbers of organ transplants were achieved in 2010. However, while most residents claim to support organ donation, 80% of the population are still not registered. Currently there are four thousand Canadians who are waiting on the transplant list.
For more information o how you can become an organ donor visit www.LiveOn.ca; a website designed to facilitate easy access to each of the provinces and territories donation agencies.
RE/MAX is Canada’s leading real estate organization with over 18,400 sales associates situated throughout its more than 700 independently-owned and operated offices across the country. The RE/MAX franchise network, now in its 38th year, is a global real estate system operating in more than 85 countries. Over 5,800 independently-owned offices engage over 89, 500 member sales associates who lead the industry in professional designations, experience and production while providing real estate services in residential, commercial, referral, and asset management. For more information, visit: www.remax.ca.

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