Clair Whittington Can Find You a Regina, SK Home

In 2007, I did an introductory blog on Active Rain but never came back. Two years later, I am back as I am convinced that this is best place to sing the praises of one of my favorite places on earth - Regina, Saskatchewan. This city is the capital of the province and the center of culture and economic activity in the region. Originally a treeless, flat plain, the city features a beautiful man-made lake created when the a runoff from the Wascan Creek was dammed in 1905. Wascana Lake remains the focal point of the city. Wascana Center, which houses and Legislature, both campuses of the University of Regina, and several museums and cultural attractions were built on the lake.

The beauty of Regina extends far beyond the central city as parks and greenspaces dot the landscape of the area. Over 300,000 trees and plants were added to the landscape. It is not uncommon for vacant land to be converted to a landscaped park. Residents are encouraged to enjoy the park-like atmosphere, so bike paths and cross-country ski trails are easily accessible. Beautiful Lake Wascana is open to boaters in the summer and cleared of snow in the winter to encourage skating.

Housing prices in Regina are among the most affordable in the country. A demand for housing under $250,000 is promoting building in new subdivisions and more established ones. Two areas where I specialize Albert Park and Grand Coulee - are seeing a surge of new building.

Albert Park, located in the Southwest quadrant of Regina, was developed after World War II. The community is noted for its large homes, often built on a cul de sac. Bounded by the Trans-Canada Highway on the south and Lewvan Expressway on the west, the subdivision was expanded in 1992 and New Albert Park was developed with new housing. Once again, there is new construction available in the area. The neighbor has balanced mix of single family homes, apartments, condos, and row houses. The average housing price there is about $210,500 for detached single family homes, with condo prices starting at $82,000.

Grand Coulee, a small village west of Regina, currently has only 500 residents and 100 homes. Only 2 1/2 miles north of the Trans Canada Highway, it is situated on the Regina Moose Jaw Corridor and is ripe for development. The area has a safe, plentiful water supply, a prerequisite for residential development.

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