9 Bambrick Street

St. John’s, NL

$235,000

MLS#158918

Hanlon Realty

• 1688 sq.ft.
• only 6 years old.  still one year remaining on new-home warranty
• 3 bedrooms
• 1 bathroom
• vinyl siding
• double paved drive

Beautiful semi-detached home located in Grovesdale Park, constructed by quality builder `Cardinal Homes`. Features include a large and bright country kitchen, brand new hot water boiler, 3 good-sized bedrooms, deck, fully fenced back yard, paved driveway for 2 cars. Basement is roughed in for a future bathroom. Only 6 years old, there is another year remaining under Atlantic New Home Warranty. Perfect for the first-time buyer or growing family, this home is conveniently located near shopping, recreation, schools and MUN among other amenities. Call now for your private viewing!  (709)725-4715

Call Gary Johnston (709) 691-9853

gary@hanlonrealtynl.com

Hanlon Realty

74 Flower Hill

#200,000

MLS#158136

Hanlon Realty

“This home is perfectly suited for any number of buyers. It is an ideal property for PARENTS with university bound kids. For INVESTORS, this is a spot-on opportunity to get into the hot downtown rental market. And for the DOWNTOWN/YOUNG PROFESSIONAL TYPES, this is a lovely restored home on the doorstep of the downtown.

Whichever type of buyer you are, you’ll quickly see the value in this home.

It has a new torch-on roof, vinyl siding & vinyl windows. Inside you will find a new bathroom, an upgraded kitchen, fresh paint, & crowns & headers throughout. Flooring is mostly hardwood with some ceramic & laminate. The master has a sitting area & 3 closets. There is also a main floor laundry. The home is energy efficient with blown-in insulation, styrofoam insulation under vinyl, & insulated main floors. Price includes 4 new stainless steel kitchen appliances plus a washer & dryer. Book a viewing today as this home is sure to sell quickly.”

Call Gary Johnston

(709) 691-9853

gary@hanlonrealtynl.com

www.hanlonrealtynl.com

62 Trail’s End

$290,000

MLS # 155671

• 2 story
• 3 bedroom
• 2/1 bath
• 2448 sq. ft.

Although this home is made to measure for an active family, the columned entrance and central hall lend a touch of elegance. The main floor layout nicely accommodates family time with the large eat in kitchen and family room. If you need a little down time, the separate living room is the perfect escape. Couples will love the large master bedroom. Kids will love the huge rec room in the basement. Features include: laminates and ceramics on the main, a main floor laundry with half bath, large ensuite and walk-in closet in the master, a four-car driveway with drive in access to the fully-fenced backyard, a large deck with nice views, a storage shed and a walk out basement with plenty of storage. This home is in a popular neighbourhood and will not last long!

Call Today!

Gary Johnston

Hanlon Realty

(709) 691-9853

www.hanlonrealtynl.com

St. John’s area had country’s highest house-price increases in second quarter 2010: Royal LePage
Home prices to remain steady in second half of 2010
The Canadian Press—Toronto

One of Canada’s leading real-estate companies is forecasting that home prices will remain steady in the second half of 2010, although the number of sales is expected to fall compared with the hot activity early in the year.
Royal LePage Real Estate Services says some markets will see a decline in home prices and sales volumes towards the end of 2010 but they should be seen more as a reflection of the highs reached late last year rather than a major slowdown.
Prices for detached bungalows and two-storey houses were up about nine per cent in the April-June quarter, compared with the same time last year. Condominiums were up 7.3 per cent.
“An expected increase in the supply of homes on the market will now bring stabilization in prices and in some cities we will see both prices and unit sales decline towards the end of the year,” says Phil Soper, the president and chief executive of Royal LePage Real Estate Services.
“This should not be interpreted as a severe correction but rather a natural reaction to the market having peaked quite early this year.”
Royal LePage is forecasting that by the end of 2010, home price appreciation will average 6.8 per cent over last year, while the number of home sales will increase by just over one per cent compared to 2009.
Vancouver and Toronto, which are Canada’s two biggest real-estate markets, showed some of the largest increases in the second quarter of 2010.
Average prices in Vancouver were up 16.6 to 19.1 per cent while prices in Toronto rose by an average of 7.7 to 11.4 per cent.
However St. John’s had the country’s biggest increase with prices up an average of 18.4 per cent to 9.6 per cent.

The Royal LePage house price survey and market survey forecast released today showed strong price appreciation across all housing types surveyed in St. John’s.
“We’ve seen strong demand for homes in St. John’s this year. Everything is selling and selling well,” said Glenn Larkin of Royal LePage Professionals 2000 Ltd. “Similar to last quarter we are witnessing multiple offers across all segments, there are a lot of buyers competing for the same property. This is partly attributable to inventory levels being down this year, combined with the anticipation of interest rates going up, creating a lot of demand and driving up prices.”
St. John’s saw the strongest year-over-year house price appreciation in the country this quarter. The average price of detached bungalows in St. John’s increased significantly, up 19.2 per cent over last year to $238,333, while the average price for standard condominiums rose 18.4 per cent to $255,000. The largest year-over-year average price gains in the area were made by standard two-storey homes rising 19.6 per cent to $330,000.
“We have had a very busy winter and spring market, driven by the anticipation of higher interest rates and the changes to the government regulation,” said Larkin. Resale activity is up this quarter, seeing movement by first-time-buyers, executive home buyers and move-up buyers.

55 Iceland Place

$449,000

MLS# 151693

Sq. Ft. – 3317

Lot Dimensions – 49 X 125 X 49 X 128

• 4 bedroom.
• 2 and 1/2 bathrooms
• family room off kitchen with eating nook
• formal dining room and living room
• main floor laundry
• large bedrooms
• master with walk-in closet and ensuite with whirlpool tub
• Patio deck, front and rear yards are sodded.
• Allowances hst included are: Cabinets $10,000.00, Flooring $10,000.00 and lighting $2000.00
• garage

Call today to view – (709) 691-9859

Gary Johnston

Real Estate Consultant

Hanlon Realty

204 Summit Drive

$524,900

MLS # 149653

Spectacular executive home available for immediate occupancy. This home has been recently completed and never lived in.

• attached garage
• main floor laundry
• in-floor heating
• heat pump
• 3 bedrooms with master ensuite and separate den
• main floor open concept with close to 2000 sq ft of developed space
• close to 2000 sq ft of undeveloped space in the basement allowing endless possibilities
• Located on over an acre in prestigious Highland Estates

 Call today for your private viewing.

Gary Johnston

Real Estate Consultant

Hanlon Realty

(709) 691-9853

Media Release

Economic Development, Tourism & Culture

Monday, May 17^th, 2010

City of St. John’s Maps the Road to 2021

May 17, St. John’s, NL—The City of St. John’s is pleased to announce that it will be creating a Strategic Economic Roadmap to help guide the City’s economy for the next ten years.

The Roadmap will set the direction for St. John’s to become a magnet for people, business, investment and visitors and will reflect the intelligence and dynamism of our people.  It will take a collaborative and inclusive approach.  The Roadmap will be developed with the guidance of a volunteer advisory committee composed of private and public community representatives, chaired by City Councillor Debbie Hanlon.

“St. John’s is a vibrant city with a dynamic business community and a rich cultural life,” says Hanlon. “We recognize that it’s important to take stock of our many assets and, with input from our community, lay down a plan that will help us take advantage of new opportunities and create a more robust economy.”

The City of St. John’s is extremely pleased to acknowledge the participation of the advisory committee members: Paul Pope, President, Pope Productions; Emad Rizkalla, President and CEO, Bluedrop Performance Learning; Dr. Chris Loomis, President and Vice Chancellor pro tempore, Memorial University; Brent Meade, Deputy Minister, Department of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador; Liam Kelly, President, Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), Memorial University; Paul Mills, Vice President, The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA),  NL; Derek Sullivan, Chair, St. John’s Board of Trade; Ron Penney, City Manager, City of St. John’s; and Chair, Councillor Debbie Hanlon, City of St. John’s.

Guided by the advisory committee, a working group of provincial, federal and city employees will conduct research and organize public and stakeholder consultations throughout the late summer and fall of 2010.  The Roadmap is targeted for completion in March 2011.

“The City is delighted to be working with these partners to create a strategic economic plan for the next ten years,” says Hanlon. “This is an exciting time for the City of St. John’s.  The Roadmap will help build a strong and competitive economy without losing sight of what makes us distinct.”

For more information:

Debbie Hanlon, Chair

Advisory Committee

City of St. John’s, Strategic Economic Roadmap

Tel: 709-699-7035  Email:dhanlon@stjohns.ca

16 Earlston Avenue

$369,900

MLS #153579

• only 1 year old!
• 2600 square feet
• 4 bedrooms
• open concept
• vaulted ceilings
• large fenced lot
• hardwood throughout
• heat pump
• fireplace
• 2 – car garage
• deck

Call today for more information or to view: Gary @(709) 691-9853 or Denise @ (709) 691-9859

Hanlon Realty

The New Colour of Real Estate

The 27th Annual Home Show

April 29th, 2010 – May 2nd, 2010

The Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Eastern Newfoundland (CHBA-EN) is proud to announce the 27th Annual Home Show

The Home Show is Newfoundland and Labrador’s largest building and renovation show. With a focus on sharing information on energy efficiency, healthy housing and the value provided by doing business with professional product and service providers, it promises to be another great show.

Be sure to visit me at the Hanlon Realty booth!

Home Show 2010 will be at Mile One Centre April 29th, 2010 – May 2nd, 2010.

Tickets available on a walk up basis at the Mile One Centre Box Office.

Adult: $5.00 incl tax
Senior & Student: $4.00 incl tax