So I heard an interesting story today about a furnace going missing from a house. That's right...I said a furnace. Apparently a couple of weeks ago another builder in the city had one stolen from one of their homes the night before it was to be installed. The issue of theft is one that builders and trades are forced to think about every time they leave a job site. The question always asked by trades is 'do you think my tools are safe in here'? The question asked by builders is 'will these materials be here in the morning'? We've had many things go missing from job sites which range in value from just a few dollars to several hundred and each time it's happened the first thought that comes into your mind is always the same...I wish I had been there. Now, the scenario that plays through your mind always brings you great satisfaction, and usually begins with you confronting the thief, and ends with him having been convinced that he never wants to do that again...due to the unpleasant experience he's just gone through. However, that scenario...much to your dismay...never comes to pass. I think that the scum who steal tools and building supplies need to be introduced to some of the people they have stolen from. The victims of their crimes are hard working individuals who are just trying to put food on their kids' plates, and every piece of equipment or 2x4 stud or railing spindle they steal is a greater loss than just the value of that item.

The stories of theft that I could tell are too many to put into this blog entry so I won't even attempt it. I'll just leave it at this...and I only wish we had thieves reading this. Someday you're going to hear of a scumbag stealing from a framer or drywaller or finishing carpenter or builder, and the owner was there...and now they never want to steal again.

PS
Hats off to Saskatoon's finest who are doing their best with all their patrols in our new residential areas. They're making a difference and we in the construction industry appreciate it. Keep up the good work.


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I know...where have we been right? Well after some time off it's back to work. And all of you thought that builders just worked all the time!

Let's talk about some thing good today! Have you noticed the exceptional activity we've been seeing in the residential market here in Saskatoon. In case you haven't, the numbers on the MLS listings are dropping, and that's good news if you're in the market as a seller. At the same time with the inventory we still have it's also good news if you're a buyer as you still have some choice out there. I met with an individual today about building a house and to be honest, if I were thinking about building or buying I would be getting serious right about now. I don't think that we're going to see any more big reductions in prices, interest rates are great, there's still lots to choose from, many trades have started to come back to earth, and we're seeing projections for increased growth. Is it going to get any better than this? If it does, I can't see it making much difference if any at all. Of course, I could be wrong. But then again I may be right.

If you're looking for some great up to date info on the Saskatoon real estate market check out our realtor Norm Fisher's blog at http://www.teamfisher.com/. If you're looking for a realtor to list your house with, or to help you find that home you've been dreaming of, make sure you talk to him.


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