Home Buying Tips

Bo Kauffmann sold 1140 McMillan Ave in River Heights

May 20, 2010 Blog

Hi everyone: My client was very happy to be able to purchase this excellent home at 1140 McMillan Ave last night. If you’re thinking of buying a house or condo in Winnipeg, call me at 333-2202.  FINDING a home is easy….being prepared to compete and GET the house of your choice is key……  call me [...]

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18 Condos in South End for First Time Buyers

April 16, 2010 Blog

Hi Everyone: I’ve recently had several inquiries by First Time Buyers.  In these days of ‘bidding wars’ for houses, especially in the south end, it is nice to see that $150,000 still buys a nice home…. albeit a condo. Currently, there are 18 condos available in the south end of the city between $99,000 and [...]

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A Winnipeg House and Condo Buyer should have their own REALTOR ®

April 4, 2010 Blog

Hi everyone: As a real estate agent, I receive many requests to “Send Me Some Listings”. Many of my competitors are putting out ads that say “Call me for the latest listings”, and it seems that the average house and condo buyer believes that this is all an agent does. In my humble opinion, FINDING [...]

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First time buyer . Why Winnipeg Condominiums make an excellent choice

April 1, 2010 Blog

Hi everyone: In this crazy time of bidding wars (especially on entry-level houses) a first time buyer might consider purchasing a condominium for their first home. In fact there are many great reasons to buy a condominium, not just for a first time buyer. To see a list of reasons, read 7 Reaons With 700-sq-ft [...]

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Condo Buyers in Winnipeg: Here are the Condo Documents you SHOULD be receiving!

March 30, 2010 Blog

Hi everyone: It has come to my attention that some private sellers are selling condos WITHOUT providing the proper condo documents to their respective buyers. If buyers are looking on their own and don’t know the requirements, they can get stuck buying a condo without these documents. The problem arises that, if at the time [...]

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Vlog 19: Home Buyers: Frustrated with the Market?

March 28, 2010 Blog

Looking to buy a house or condo and getting frustrated? Working with a REALTOR® can bring you several advantages: Getting listings sent to you via e-mail is one of those. But its only one part of my job….and many people might argue that its a SMALL part. A much more important aspect is BEING PREPARED. [...]

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City Assessment Values: All over the map!

March 26, 2010 Blog

Hi everyone: In a recent post, I explained how Market Value really has very little to do with City Assessed Value.  That post can be found here. To further prove the point, here are a couple of very different homes in similar neighbourhoods in East Kildonan. Home #1: a 940 sq ft bungalow, built in [...]

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46 Condos in the 120K to 180K range

March 21, 2010 Blog

First time buyers might consider a condo as their first home. Fewer bidding wars! Excellent value! Example: 1100 sq ft townhome condos with insuite laundry, c/air and furnace, full appliances priced in the $160′s

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7 Reasons for buying a Condo in Winnipeg

March 16, 2010 Blog

Hi Everyone: I’ve been invited to speak to a Heritage Group, comprised of retiree’s who are interested in learning more about condominiums.  In preparation for this presentation, I’ve examined some of the main reasons why condominiums in Winnipeg are popular, and some of the advantages that come with the condo life-style.  So here we go: [...]

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Vlog 18: Thinking of buying a Private Sale?

March 14, 2010 Blog

Are you looking for a house or condo in Winnipeg, and considering purchasing a "Private Sale? Here is a recent example of what happened, and a very good reason why buyers should be working with a REALTOR® when shopping for a new home

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