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

117 Forest Road

MLS # 153257

$435,000

Offered under appraised value, this home has it all, location, condition, style. Located in a historic neighbourhood, this house has been completely rebuilt from footings to roof, combining heritage features with unique decorative elements. Located just minutes from downtown, Quidi Vidi Lake and first-class hiking trails, it’s a perfect home if you enjoy being on-the-go.

Looking for a home with an added touch that sets it apart?  Then you’ll love the customized, glass backsplash featuring pottery tiles (some 1700 yrs old) collected from around the world.

When they rebuilt, the owners spared no expense. There’s a custom trim package on both floors including 7” solid birch baseboards; hardwood throughout including stairs; porcelain tiles on the entry, bathrooms and kitchen.

Finished,wired, detached,double car garage.

Appliances included in the sale.

Call today to book a viewing.

Gary Johnston

(709) 691-9853

Hanlon Realty

gary@hanlonrealty.ca

Join the Real Estate Revolution

“10 Steps to Riches Through Real Estate Investment”

This is not for everyone!

If you are not serious about learning the secrets of real estate investment and changing your destiny, then this is not for you. This opportunity is for serious wealth seekers only. People who are not afraid to take control of their future. People who want to make their dreams come true.

This seminar is for you if:

• You want to get involved in today’s real estate investment market but are not sure how to get started.
• You are a seasoned investor with years of experience and would like to network and learn with our community or Real Estate professionals and investors.

Everyone wants financial independence and true wealth. Real estate is one of the best ways to build your financial portfolio and be in control of your own financial future. We can help you get started and build a better, richer future in today’s real estate market. We are a group of actual professional real estate investors willing to help you in every step, every facet of real estate investing. You learn from our years of experience. You avoid mistakes by learning from ours.

Join us May 12, 2010, 7-9pm at the Holiday Inn, St. John’s

Your future starts now. What will you make of it?

Register at www.hanlonrealty.ca

or by calling Diane at (709) 738-6200