First time buyers

New Mortgage Rules: What are they and how do they effect me?

January 31, 2011 Blog

The Canadian Government introduced new mortgage rules recently, effecting how buyers, who require CMHC involvement, finance homes. Here is a break-down of the new rules and the possible effects they will have on home and condo buyers.

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Types of home insurance policies and what they cover

January 28, 2011 Blog

There are several types of home insurance coverages available for home owners. Here are 3 of the most common types explained and what they cover.

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Canada Introduces Strict Mortgage Rules to Control Mortgage Debt

January 25, 2011 Blog

The Canadian government has been concerned about the growing mortgage debt in the country for quite a while. Mortgage debt has increased by almost 90% in the last decade and personal debt level in Canada has crossed that of U.S after a long gap of ten years. To combat this, the government has come up with strict mortgage rules.

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What’s the best time to list a home for sale in Winnipeg?

January 24, 2011 A Vids

Winnipeg home sellers are often concerned about ‘the best time to list’ their house or condo for sale. To arrive at the answer, we need to look at the laws of supply and demand.

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Winnipeg Home Finder Mobile and Website redesign

January 14, 2011 Blog

With 80 to 90 percent of all homebuyers now turning to the Internet to start their search for a new house or condo, this Winnipeg real estate agent has made finding their dream home easier than ever. Says Kauffmann: “Today’s buyers are web savvy and they appreciate the convenience that the Internet and their mobile devices offer. My website redesign is a way of meeting my clients’ expectations so the home buying process is simplified.”

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Winnipeg Condo Market Report January 2011

January 10, 2011 Blog

Winnipeg Condo Market Report January 2011 . Each month, Winnipeg’s Real Estate Blog issues a Winnipeg Condo Market Report, separate and apart from our Real Estate Market Report, since condominiums form a distinct and separate part of the real estate market. In this report, we take a look at the total number of condos available, [...]

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Winnipeg Real Estate Market Update for January 2011

January 6, 2011 Blog

Each month, Winnipeg’s Real Estate Blog issues a Real Estate Market Update by taking a look at the previous month’s sales and listing stats on the MLS®. We report on the total numbers of homes sold in Winnipeg during the previous month, and then take a look at how many Winnipeg homes are available on the last day of that month. By combining the two factors, we get a good idea of which direction the Winnipeg Real Estate Market is heading…. into more of a Sellers market, or slowing down into a Buyers Market.

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Collateral Charge Mortgages: Are they RIGHT for you?

December 30, 2010 Blog

TD Bank announced that effective October 18, 2010 all new mortgages will be collateral charge mortgages. TD Bank joins the many credit unions that also only offer these types of mortgages. If you are considering a collateral charge mortgage it’s worth some investigation before you sign because while there are advantages, there are also some negatives to consider.

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Winnipeg Condo Market Report for December 2010

December 13, 2010 Blog

Each month, Winnipeg’s Real Estate Blog issues a Winnipeg Condo Market Report, separate and apart from our Real Estate Market Report, since condominiums form a distinct and separate part of the real estate market. In this report, we take a look at the total number of condos available, and how they are distributed thruout the City.

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