Sawler Real Estate

Kings Wharf Update

Progress continues at Dartmouth's most high profile real estate project.  For those contemplating a purchase the time may be now.  Sales for the second condo building, Aqua Vista, were opened to the public earlier this week.  Both the floor plans and sight-lines for this 12-storey building look fantastic. 

Announcement

The Sawler Team is pleased to announce that Andy Sawler, Realtor, has recently been awarded the professional designation of FRI (Fellow of the Real Estate Institute of Canada).

The FRI designation is recognized as Canada's pre-eminent real estate designation for top professionals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the highest standards of education, experience and ethical conduct in the industry.

 

Sawler Real Estate Team- Listing - 276 Summer Field Way, Dartmouth

Everything you need/want for daily living on main level. PLUS! lower level professionally completed ~ space for older children/grandchildren/guests.

Local business community anticipates shipyard contract cash influx - Business - The Burnside News

Local business community anticipates shipyard contract cash influx - Business - The Burnside News.

RE/MAX says housing market beats expectations in 2011

The Canadian Press 
  
Updated: Tue. Dec. 6 2011 6:51 AM ET

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — The RE/MAX real-estate sales organization says Canada's housing market has been ahead of expectations this year and growth will likely continue into 2012.

It says home prices are expected to be up in 23 of the 26 local markets that it tracks, with about 460,000 changing hands by the end of 2012.

RE/MAX says it expects the upward trend will continue next year but at a more moderate pace.

It expects Calgary, Saskatoon and Halifax-Dartmouth will likely lead the country in unit sales in 2011, with the volume increasing by five per cent.

The Greater Toronto Area, St. John's, N.L., Saint John, N.B., Moncton and Regina are expected also see more sales next year, about three per cent above 2011.

Consistent with other data, RE/MAX says the Canadian housing market picked up steam as the year went on -- helped by low interest rates and rising prices.

Many economists had expected the Bank of Canada would begin raising its key interest rate by the middle of 2012 but that didn't happen.

The central bank has kept interest rates low to stimulate the economy by making it less costly for businesses and consumers to borrow for their purchases.

 

Housing Demand in Halifax to Increase in 2012

HALIFAX, November 4, 2011 – Stronger economic and employment growth will result in increased demand for housing in Halifax over the forecast period, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC’s) Fall Housing Market Outlook – Halifax report.

“Higher levels of employment and migration supported by the recent shipbuilding contract announcement will result in increased demand for housing over the forecast period,” said Matthew Gilmore senior market analyst with CMHC’s Atlantic Business Centre. “Single-detached housing starts are forecast to decline slightly in 2011 before rebounding in 2012 by as much as 25 per cent. Apartment starts will climb sharply in 2011 to 1,625 units before moderating in 2012 to 1,450 units which is still well above the ten year average of 937 units,” Gilmore added.

MLS® sales are expected to increase by three per cent in 2011 and another five per cent in 2012 as demand begins to increase. Average prices are expected to increase by three per cent in 2011 and six per cent in 2012.

*Courtesy of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

 

Progress Continues At King's Wharf

Progress continues at Kings Wharf where regional council has now approved 1,292 residential units. 

Kings Wharf Progress

The King’s Wharf development in downtown Dartmouth is moving along on schedule.  Upon completion the project will include 1,200 residential units, a 200-room hotel, and additional office and commercial space.  To date 85% of the first condomimium (pictured below) has been pre-sold.

Sawler Real Estate Team - Listing - 1 Prince St #207, Dartmouth

 

Welcome to Suite 207- 1 Prince Street where luxurious living can be found in this dazzling 1760 sq ft, open concept condo. Features include 3 bdrms + den, 2 baths, south facing premium unit with views of Halifax Harbour & George`s Island.

Sawler Real Estate Team- Listing- 7 Liscomb Crt, Dartmouth

 
Spacious family home on small cul de sac in popular Nantucket subdivision. Home is in excellent condition and ready for new owners.