Rhonda Lavoie - The Urban Farmhouse Realty & EXP

08/20/2026

Seeing a "Back on Market" status in Stonebridge usually makes buyers hesitate—but local experts know that's where the best opportunities are hidden! 🤫

A great Stonebridge condo just returned to the market yesterday after TWO separate conditional deals fell through back-to-back due to buyer financing. The property itself is in fantastic shape and totally turn-key.

Collapsed deals create massive leverage for buyers. The seller wants certainty, which means a clean offer stands out big time right now.

💬 Comment or DM me "STONEBRIDGE" for the full listing link, photos, and condo info!

08/18/2026

Each week I bring you a breakdown of the sold data for the Saskatoon and area market.

What happened in the Saskatoon real estate market this week? Saskatoon recorded 103 total sales averaging $451,640 with 26 days on market, reflecting a slight shift from 117 firm sales in our previous tracking period. Leading sales hubs included Stonebridge, Brighton, and Hampton Village, while Form 917 offer presentations maintained an 88.9% success rate with over-asking premiums reaching up to $125,100.

Saskatoon real estate saw steady mid-August performance with 103 residential properties closing between August 11 and Au

08/11/2026

💡 Did you know? MLS "Sold" stats tell you what happened sometime in the last 14 days or so! 🏡

When you see 117 properties sold in Saskatoon this past week, those numbers represent offers written in late July that officially cleared financing and home inspection conditions between August 3 and August 10.

Here is a look at what cleared condition status this past week:

📈 117 Total Properties Completed (Up from 96 during the week of the long weekend)
💰 $448,977 Average Sale Price (Detached homes averaged $550,846)
⚡ 25 Days on Market average prior to condition removal
🔥 94.7% Success Rate on Form 917 offer dates (18 of 19 sold at or above list price!)

Top neighborhoods included Stonebridge (11 sales) and Brighton (10 sales), with over-asking premiums reaching up to $73,600!

Want to learn how current buyer activity impacts your home's valuation two weeks from today?

👇 Tap the link in first comment o to read the full weekly market breakdown on the blog!

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📍 Rhonda Lavoie | eXp Realty Saskatoon
📲 Questions about buying or selling in today's market? Send a DM or call anytime!

07/31/2026

Saskatoon market tip: How to navigate a 100.2% list-to-sale environment 💡🏡

With Saskatoon homes selling at an average of 100.2% of their asking price, making smart moves requires good data and zero panic.

Here is what last week's 127 sales mean for your strategy:

📌 For Buyers:
46 homes sold over asking price last week, but 73 sold under. Competition is tight in fast-moving areas like Stonebridge (16 days on market), but opportunities exist across the city. Get pre-approved early, set a firm budget cap, and know your must-haves so you can act quickly without overreaching.

📌 For Sellers:
Average city prices reached $484,498 last week, but overpricing still leads to price reductions. Price accurately from day one based on exact neighborhood sales. When your price is realistic, tools like Form 917 offer delays can help maximize your final sale price (reaching up to $78,500 over list last week).

Navigating real estate should feel clear and manageable. Having transparent stats in your corner keeps you in control.

Are you looking to buy or sell before the fall market hits, or are you just keeping an eye on your neighborhood's equity? Drop a comment below or send a direct message—I’d love to hear what you’re seeing out there!

07/30/2026

If you're wondering which parts of the city saw the most buyer activity between July 21 – July 27, west-side family neighborhoods took the lead.

Here is the breakdown for last week’s top-performing areas:

🏆 Hampton Village (Top Volume): 11 sales | Avg $404,289 | 24 Avg DOM
🌳 Stonebridge: 9 sales | Avg $480,822 | 16 Avg DOM
✨ Brighton: 8 sales | Avg $513,888 | 36 Avg DOM
🌿 Evergreen: 7 sales | Avg $491,314 | 17 Avg DOM
🚗 Martensville: 6 sales | Avg $522,317 | 16 Avg DOM

Hampton Village led the city in overall transaction count, providing strong options for buyers around the $400k mark. Meanwhile, areas like Stonebridge, Lawson Heights, and Martensville moved very quickly, averaging just 15 to 16 days on market.

Tracking neighborhood-level activity gives you a realistic view of value whether you are buying or selling nearby.

👇 Direct link to view current homes for sale in Hampton Village in the first comment below!

07/29/2026

Saskatoon real estate update: Here is what actually happened in our market last week 📊🏡

If you’ve been watching property prices or wondering if the summer market is slowing down, the numbers tell a very clear story. Activity across Saskatoon remains steady, with strong demand keeping homes moving quickly.

Here is the full breakdown for July 21 – July 27, 2026:

🏡 Total City Sales: 127 completed transactions
💰 Average Sale Price: $484,498
⏱️ Average Days on Market (DOM): 21 days
📈 List-to-Sale Price Ratio: 100.2%

Property Type Breakdown:
• Single-Family Detached: 74 sales | Avg $537,803
• Condominiums: 41 sales | Avg $386,919 (19 Apartments, 22 Attached)
• Freehold Duplex / Attached: 12 sales | Avg $489,183

Compared to mid-July, total sales jumped from 113 to 127 units, while average prices climbed upward from $411k to $484k—driven largely by a surge in detached family home sales.

Whether you are planning a move this fall or simply tracking your neighborhood's equity, having transparent MLS data gives you the confidence to make the right choice.

👇 Direct link to the full weekly update on our blog in the first comment below!

07/21/2026

🏡 JUST LISTED IN THE RM OF VANSCOY! 🌾

Looking for space, privacy, and room for all your projects or animals? This 38.12-acre property offers the ideal country setup!

💰 Offered at: $549,900
📍 Location: RM of Vanscoy (NE 17 34 07 3 W3 Acreage)
🆔 MLS®: SK043084

Property Highlights:
✨ 1,336 Sq. Ft. Bungalow: 5 spacious bedrooms & 1 bathroom.
✨ Open Concept: Bright kitchen with stainless steel appliances, ample counter space, and an open main living area.
✨ Outbuilding Setup: Equipped with a Shop, She Shed/Office, Barn, Pole Barn, and Corrals ready for livestock.
✨ Private Setting: The house is tucked into mature shelterbelt with vast open acreage to enjoy.

Whether you're looking for a setup for horses, extra storage, or peaceful country living close to the city, this home delivers!

👇 Full property details, additional photos, and listing info are in the comments below! 👇

07/14/2026

Did you know that each week I blog about what is happening in the Saskatoon and area real estate market? Each week I analyze the sales activity and provide you with details on what happened.

We continue to have a very competitive market heavily favoring the sellers and this week one of my buyers saw first hand just how competitive. My buyer was one of 20 who offered on the home that went 127,100 over asking price. Sadly, he was not the buyer who was selected. The home was listed at $479,900 and sold for cash no conditions @ $607,000. This has been our 4 attempt at securing a home for my client and I really thought we had it this time. :( The listing agent did appreciate our strong offer and indicated it was close but it's pretty hard to compete with cash!

Any, if you'd like check out his weeks stats I'll put the link to the blog in the comments below.

Rhonda Lavoie The Urban Farmhouse Saskatoon

06/19/2026

Ever wonder why it feels like absolutely nobody is selling their house in Saskatoon right now?

If you’re out there trying to buy, I know how frustrating it is. The listings page is basically a ghost town. We’re sitting at just 1.1 months of inventory, which means there are only about 560 truly active houses for sale in the entire city. That squeeze is exactly why our benchmark price just hit a new record of $444,400.

So, where did all the houses go? It really comes down to a quiet trap created by everyday mortgage math:

The "Upgrade Gap": A lot of people locked into those crazy low 2.44% rates back in 2021. Those terms are expiring now, and even though they have to face higher rates whether they stay or move, upgrading to a bigger home means moving today's high rates onto a much larger loan. The monthly payment jump is just too steep, so families are staying put.

The 7% Stress Test: Back in 2021, qualifying for a mortgage was easier. Today, because banks test you at your "contract rate plus 2%", you have to prove you can handle a 6.5% to 7% payment. Toss in higher grocery bills and credit card debt, and a lot of families simply don't qualify to move anymore. Signing the bank's straight renewal paperwork is just the path of least resistance.

I track our local data every single week, and the ripple effect of this inventory freeze is wild. Just look at the stats from my chart below:

👉 59.41% of all June sales closed at or over asking.
👉 72.15% of homes in the $500k–$600k range sold over asking in the last 30 days.
👉 83.33% of homes in the $800k–$900k bracket went over asking.
👉 43.54% of listings are using a formal presentation of offers date just to handle the crowd.

One quick heads-up if you are thinking of selling: Don't assume this market is an automatic slam dunk. Because buyers are stretched to their absolute limits financially, we are seeing a massive spike in deals crashing. I’m frequently seeing it take 2 or 3 accepted offers before a house actually makes it safely across the finish line.

I just put together a full breakdown on my blog analyzing this exact math, the historic rate charts, and what it all means for your property value or your next renewal.

👇 I’ll leave the direct link pinned in the very first comment below if you want to check it out.

Are you facing a renewal this year, or trying to navigate these bidding wars as a buyer? Let me know what you're seeing out there.