A provincial economy that has everything going for it
Recently, the stunning growth of Saskatchewan's economy has been making headlines. This is expected to translate into skyrocketing demand for rental property for years to come.
What was once the almost forgotten province next to Alberta has quietly gone about its business for years, only to come to the forefront more recently as worldwide demand has surged for the commodities it excels at producing---namely, oil, grains and fertilizer. Provincial leaders are quick to point out that the economy is also well diversified, and the recent boom is not wholly dependent on the current all-time high world prices for its products.
For your review, we've gathered a selection of key resources about Saskatchewan. They give you an idea of why Prestigious Properties is currently targeting this province in our never-ending search for great real estate investment opportunities.
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Saskatchewan remains strong in urban housing starts - Aug 2010
Oil-well drilling nearly doubles in Saskatchewan - Aug 2010
Technology pushing growth in oilpatch - Jul 2010
BHP announces $12 billion investment in Saskatchewan potash belt - Jun 2010
Saskatchewan leads the nation again on the housing front - Jun 2010
Make room for more people in Saskatchewant: StatsCan - Jun 2010
PotashCorp's projects alone will create 11,000 new jobs in Saskatchewan in 2010 - Jun 2010
Commodities, migration and infrastructure driving work together for a bright SK future - Apr 2010
Saskatchewan is in the early stages of a boom the likes of which it has never seen - Apr 2010
Several new reports indicate economic recovery in Saskatchewan is on the rise - Apr 2010
CMHC's Rental Market Provincial Highlights: Saskatchewan - Dec 2009
Saskatchewan Rolls Out Good-News Recession Budget - Nov 2009
CMHC 2009 Housing Market Outlook (with a section on Saskatchewan)
Saskatchewan: A Jobs Hot Spot - March 2009
Provincial Trends - February 2008
Housing Affordability - March 2008
Provincial Outlook - April 2008
Economic Overview - Winter 2008
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