St. John's, Newfoundland, Where Canada Begins.
he oldest city in North America, St. John’s, Newfoundland, is steeped in history.
John Cabot, an Italian, is said to have been the first European to drop anchor in St. John’s harbour. The year was 1497 and Cabot arrived on the
feast day of St. John the Baptist.
Control over St. John’s and its abundant cod stocks
off the Avalon Peninsula shifted among the Dutch,
English and French superpowers until 1762 when the
English
finally won
control. Today, St.
John’s is the second
largest city in Atlantic Canada.
And although it still has many colorful characteristics of a fishing village, it’s a bustling metropolis whose 180,000 residents have an average annual household income of $72,600. Along with other Newfoundlanders, residents of St. John’s also enjoy Canada’s lowest cost of living.
Perched on the shore of the stormy North Atlantic, the city boasts a rich cultural life and is home to a mix of people said to be some of the friendliest on earth, which may account for the city’s low crime rate—one of the lowest in Canada. Read more...
Relocating to St. John's
f you’re relocating to St. John’s, Newfoundland, congratulations! A booming
economy and two huge oil projects bring new residents to St. John’s
from
around the world. And with an international airport of entry located only 5.6 km (3.5 miles) northwest of the city, global travel to and from St. John’s is easy.
Many of the reasons you will love it here are presented on this site. So, explore our information and photos of St. John’s, Newfoundland, to get a feel for the beautiful community, real estate and homes for sale that await you.
As a lifelong resident, Jason Williams is the local Realtor® with intimate knowledge of St. John’s, Newfoundland, real estate. He often knows of homes for sale as much as 48 hours before they’re listed in the MLS. This can be a valuable advantage for you in a market like St. John’s where real estate and homes for sale go fast. So, be sure to sign up for his New Listings Email Alerts.
Jason knows St. John’s like the palm of his hand, and once he learns your wants and needs he can screen properties for you based on your criteria and Read more…
Buying a St. John's Home
olstered by a sound economy, Newfoundland saw record-breaking real estate
activity in 2008, with 2009 still holding steady despite the worldwide
recession. And because of the positive economic effect of the pro-business stance of Premiere Williams (no relation to Jason) and a number of ongoing mega construction projects, the province’s long-term 
economic outlook is bright. Simply put: it’s an exciting time to buy St. John’s and other Newfoundland real estate. Whether you’re buying a residence or an investment property, the good news is Realtor® Jason Williams can help you with any home listed in the MLS. This includes homes for sale in the entire St. John’s metro area:
- Mount Pearl
- Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s
- Conception Bay South (CBS)
- Torbay
- Paradise
- Goulds
It won’t cost you a thing for Jason to represent you in the purchase of your St. John’s home, and it may save you a lot. As a buyer, it’s important to remember Read more…
Selling Your St. John's Home
nlike in most of Canada and the rest of the world, the real estate market in
St. John’s is robust and healthy. As a homeowner ready to sell, this is good
news for you. But it does not lessen your need for a professional Realtor’s® representation in the real estate market. The reasons for this are many and varied. Here are the top three…
1. Heading the list is your need to price your home correctly so that it sells at top dollar in the least time. Jason Williams is the St. John’s Realtor® who can help you do this. When you list with Jason, you get up-to-the-minute data on comparable homes in your immediate area that have recently sold and data on homes currently for sale. The latter are your competition. This data, combined with Jason’s knowledge of the St. John’s real estate market, will equip you to price your home so that you neither price yourself out of the market nor leave money on the closing table.
2. The next crucial task in getting top dollar is to give your home the greatest exposure possible in the real estate marketplace. And when you choose Jason as your agent, this is where you leave your competition behind.
Jason comes to the real estate industry with a wealth of knowledge and experience in Read more…