Work on the first new Whitehorse elementary school in more than two decades continues to move forward. The Government of Yukon has awarded a $42.8 million design-build contract to Whitehorse-based Ketza Construction Corporation for the new school in Whistle Bend, to be located at the corner of Olive May Way Read more…
Silver Flats will see 42 two-bedroom and studio units built on Keno Way. Whitehorse city council is considering granting $91,000 to a local developer. At council’s July 19 meeting, members were presented with a recommendation that a development incentive be approved for a four building development planned for 213 Keno Read more…
Canadians opt for more affordability and new lifestyle, flocking to recreational property market 57 per cent of markets offer properties below $500K, according to RE/MAX brokers and agents Average sale price anticipated to rise up to 30% in some recreational property markets, according to RE/MAX brokers and agents. 44 per Read more…
RE/MAX, LLC is now a sponsor of the new LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, reaffirming the company’s commitment to fair housing for all and promoting LGBTQ+ homeownership. Through this connection, RE/MAX agents of all identities will have additional access to training, resources, and community support as they strive to overcome obstacles that continue to face the LGBTQ+ community Read more…
10 of the 26 affordable housing units leased to Yukon Housing Corporation. An 84-unit apartment building for seniors, including 26 affordable housing units, is scheduled to open in 2022 in Whitehorse’s Takhini neighbourhood, the Yukon government announced Tuesday. Normandy Manor, which has been in the works in some form or another Read more…
The Yukon’s real estate market continues to surge during the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest figures from the Yukon Bureau of Statistics show the average sale price of a single-detached house in Whitehorse was $598,800, a record-high and an increase of $73,100, or 13.9 per cent from the fourth quarter of Read more…
Motivated by low interest rates, last year people across the Canada were on the move to wherever their telecommuting hearts desired. But will the trends continue in 2021? Those looking to buy or sell a home in early 2021 might want to keep in mind the three “I’s”: Interest rates, Read more…
This Christmas, so many traditions have needed to change because of Covid-19. Why not change up your Christmas crafting projects with one of 2020s most sought-after household staple, the coveted toilet paper roll! Here are a few craft ideas for Christmas decorations using the toilet paper roll! The first task Read more…
Building materials are hard to get your hands on right now, which is driving up prices. The price of new homes in Canada jumped by the biggest amount in more than three years last month, because of sky high costs for building materials during the pandemic. Statistics Canada reported Monday Read more…
Lack of industrial, commercial lots frustrates Whitehorse businesses, councillors. Business owners and some Whitehorse city councillors say more needs to be done to get commercial and industrial lots onto the market. They say the shortage is holding back growth in the city. The discussion was sparked by a consultants’ report commissioned Read more…