Hi everyone:

I’m happy to report that my listing at 201 Horton Ave W in Transcona has sold.  This was a wonderfully updated and cared-for home.  Thank you to all agents who showed it, and a big congratulations to the lucky buyer who purchased this home.

If you’re thinking of buying or selling a house, or a condo, please call me anytime…..  Bo  333-2202

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Hi everyone:

My buyer just bought this lovely side-by-side home at 1035 Buchanan Blvd.

If you’re looking to buy (or sell) a home in Winnipeg, please call me anytime, I love to help!  Bo  333-2202

Here are some of the most common questions Home-Buyers have:

Q: Whats the best way to FIND a house in Winnipeg? Go to Open Houses? Looking thru real estate magazines? Search individual agents websites?

A: Magazines are often published once a month, or perhaps once a week. By the time a listing makes it into print, it’s most often already sold or accepting offers. Open Houses can be very hectic, and you end up ‘rubbing elbows’ with lots of other visitors. The Best Way? Work with one REALTOR® who can show you ALL the listings. Someone like, say, me for example. Watch this video.

Q: Why should I work with a REALTOR®. I can find the houses on my own!

A: FINDING them is just a small part of what real estate agents can do for you. Once you find a nice house, I can help you evaluate it, offer advice on how to structure your offer to make it more acceptable (thereby winning any possible bidding war), and I can even help you get pre-approved by a great lender. Please watch this video.

Q: My checking account is with a bank. Can’t I just go there to be pre-approved?

A: In this fast market, every buyer knows that pre-approval is required, so EVERY buyer already does that. It’s no longer sufficient just to be pre-approved, its actually more important to be pre-approved by the RIGHT lender. To find out HOW you do that, watch this video.

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Hi everyone:

My buyer just purchased this lovely home at 102 St. Mary’s Rd. in Winnipeg.

If you’re looking to buy, or sell a house or a condo in Winnipeg, please don’t hesitate to contact me.  Bo 333-2202

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Hi everyone:

Looks like I just sold a condo in the ‘yet-to-be-built’ Dennistoun Condominiums on Roslyn Rd.

This exciting project, Dennistoun Condos, which is accepting pre-orders for suites at this time, is scheduled to start construction in the spring of 2011.  Located on Roslyn Rd, just west of Osborne St,  units range in size from 795 sq ft to 1200 sq ft and prices range from around $260,000 to $430,000.

I always advise my clients that there are 4 or 5 ‘should-have’ items in a condominium.  These are:  Underground Parking, Insuite Laundry, Central Air, Concrete Construction, and Location, Location, Location.

Although this building is months away from construction start, it appears to have all of the above.  Underground Parking is included in the larger suites (at no extra cost) and all suites have central air, furnace and insuite laundry.  You certainly can’t argue the location, in Osborne Village and right behind Safeway.

The condominium will feature 71 suites, and the developer requires that 30 units are reserved before going to the next phase.  I’m told that now 23 are already reserved, so if you’re thinking of buying a new construction condo, in a fabulous trendy Osborne Village area, don’t delay.  Call me anytime for more info…  Bo 333-2202

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Hi Everyone:

I just checked the condo-availability for Winnipeg, and found that there are currently 276 Condos in all price ranges.  Lets look at some of the different price ranges:

$140,000 to $200,000:

There are 68 condos available in this price range, which many people would consider an ‘entry-level’ type of investment.  In this price range you can expect to find 1 or 2 BR,s outdoor parking spot, most likely a Window A/C unit  (although some of these might have central air), insuite laundry and balconies.  There are some very nice condos available in the Swindon-Tuxedo area in this price range.

$200,000 to $300,000:

There are 87 condos available in this price range.  Here you could expect to find Central Air, underground heated parking spots, larger suites (1000 sq ft and up) and more.

$300,000 to $500,000

Here you could expect to  find a newer building and an upscale neighbourhood, such as Wellington Cr.  Amenities should definitely include underground parking, c/air and furnace, and most likely a nice view of the river or the city.  There are currently 61 condos available in this price range.

$500,000 and up:

Luxury galore:  Expect full-service such as security personnel at the door, large suites and the better locations and views.  There are only 13 condos in this price range, including 4 condos over $1 million, all of which are located on Wellington Cr.

If you’re thinking of buying, or selling, a condo in Winnipeg, choose your agent wisely:  While all REALTORS® are allowed to sell condos, not all of us are equally trained, experienced and qualified to do so.  As a current condo owner, and past president of a condo board, I am ready to help you with your condo-decisions.  Call me anytime…. 333-2202

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Hi everyone:

I’m happy to report that my buyer just purchased a condo at 193 Victor Lewis Dr in Lindenwoods.

If you’re looking for a condo in Winnipeg, let’s set up a meeting and find you a great condo in Winnipeg.  Call me anytime.

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Hi everyone:

My buyer just bought this nice house in Transcona, at 451 Kildare Ave W.

If you’re thinking of buying a house or condo in or around Winnipeg, please call me anytime.  After a short consultation, we’ll find your perfect home.  Bo  333-2202

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