first time buyer

Selling or buying a Condo? Here is a Guide!

October 20, 2011 A Vids

General overview to buying a condo in Winnipeg . When it comes to Condo’s, I do have a bit of knowledge in this field. In fact, nearly 1/3 of my sales come via condominiums, either in representing the buyer or the seller. The vast majority of Condo-Corporations are professionally managed: That is, a management company [...]

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Deposits: Why do we need it, and is it safe?

September 26, 2011 A Vids

One question home buyers often ask is : Why do we need to put up a deposit? . In some areas, (the U.S., for example) the deposit is referred to as “Earnest-Money”. It shows that the buyer is serious, and actually locks him/her into the deal. Here is an example: Mr. & Mrs. Brown put [...]

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What’s wrong with this Condo?

September 18, 2011 A Vids

“Everyone is selling! What’s wrong with this condo project?” . Have you ever driven by a large Condominium Project and noticed 4 or 5 “For Sale” signs out front? Did it make you wonder “There MUST be something wrong with these units? In this video, we take a look at why this may NOT [...]

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Buyers of Winnipeg homes need some real protection!

July 25, 2011 Blog

Buyers of Winnipeg Homes need and deserve some real protection . Word has it that our governments are working on 2 changes which are (supposedly) going to protect buyers of Winnipeg Homes in this hot real estate market. The first change involves lengthening the condo-document clause from 48 hours to perhaps as long as 7 [...]

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Winnipeg Condominiums: Speak to these professionals before buying one

June 6, 2011 A Vids

Professionals to seek out before buying a Condo Buying a condo is an exciting and dizzying time, especially if it’s your first experience purchasing a home. To reduce the stress and confusion of everything that you need to think of and prepare before you buy the condo, it helps to sit down and have a [...]

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Winnipeg Condo Market Report for May 2011

May 10, 2011 Blog

Winnipeg Condo Market Report for May 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 [...]

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Winnipeg Condo Market Report for February 2011

February 9, 2011 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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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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Saving space in your Winnipeg downtown condo

January 5, 2011 A Vids

Downtown living is becoming an increasingly popular choice for a broad spectrum of people, including those tired of the commute from suburbia, those that want easy access to the various activities that the downtown has to offer, or those considering downsizing from a large house that no longer fits their lifestyle.

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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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Mortgage Broker: The primary source for new mortgages

November 27, 2010 Blog

Mortgage Broker: Now the primary source for new mortgages! . A Fall 2010 study commissioned by the Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals (CAAMP), in collaboration with Maritz, reveals that Canadian mortgage debt has exceeded one trillion dollars, an increase of 7.6 per cent over the same period last year. CAAMP expects this debt load [...]

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