winnipeg real estate

Home-Buying Myths: Reasons for working with your own REALTOR

November 9, 2011 A Vids

Do home buyers need their own REALTOR®? . Whenever I hold an Open House, or meet potential buyers at other opportunities, I ask the buyer: Are you working with a REALTOR®, or are you looking on your own? When the answer is ”We’re looking on our own”, I inquire as to the reason for doing so. The [...]

Read the full article →

October 2011 Winnipeg Real Estate Market Update

October 5, 2011 Blog

Winnipeg Real Estate Market Update . Each month we create a Real Estate Market Update for Winnipeg’s real estate market. I’ve segmented the housing market along 3 different price ranges, from ‘entry level’ homes (between $50,000 and $199,999), to ‘mid-range homes’ (between $200,000 and $399,999) and finally ’luxury homes’ (above $400,000). This real estate market update will [...]

Read the full article →

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 [...]

Read the full article →

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 [...]

Read the full article →

Real Estate Listings Abbreviations: Terminology explained

September 12, 2011 Blog

What do those abbreviations on the Keystone Matrix® real estate listings mean? . If you’re working with a REALTOR® in the search of a new home, most likely you are receiving MLS® real estate listings via the new Keystone Matrix® system. My buyers are always asking me to explain what some of the abbreviations on [...]

Read the full article →

Winnipeg Real Estate Market Update for September 2011

September 2, 2011 Blog

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XXbpohH5hI&feature=youtube_gdata”>Winnipeg

Winnipeg Real Estate Market Report for September 2011 . Each month I produce a Real Estate Market Update for Winnipeg’s hot real estate market. I’ve segmented the housing market along 3 different price ranges, from ‘entry level’ homes (between $50,000 and $199,999), to ‘mid-range homes‘ (between $200,000 and $399,999) and finally ‘luxury homes’ (above $400,000). This real [...]

Read the full article →

Basement bedrooms in Winnipeg: Minimum size requirements

August 30, 2011 Blog

What are the code requirements for basement bedrooms? . Here in Winnipeg, we love our developed basements. Great space for recrooms, hobby and work shops, and additional bedrooms. A typical 1000 sq ft., 3 bedroom bungalow, can become a lot more functional if you can add a couple of basement bedrooms. The problem is that [...]

Read the full article →

Home Staging quick tip #2: Curb Appeal

August 26, 2011 Blog

Help sell your Winnipeg Home with home staging quick tip #2: Curb Appeal . The old saying “You never get a 2nd chance to make a 1st impression” is especially true in real estate. Whether you’re selling a house or a condo, in a hot or a slow market, as the seller you want to [...]

Read the full article →

Winnipeg Real Estate Market Update for August 2011

August 8, 2011 Blog

Winnipeg Real Estate Market Update for August 2011 . Each month I produce a Real Estate Market Update for Winnipeg’s hot real estate market. I’ve segmented the housing market along 3 different price ranges, from ‘entry level’ homes (between $50,000 and $199,999), to ‘mid-range homes‘ (between $200,000 and $399,999) and finally ‘luxury homes’ (above $400,000). This [...]

Read the full article →

Reasons to buy a home in St. James Winnipeg

July 2, 2011 Blog

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKGwRcNyXj4&feature=youtube_gdata”>Winnipeg’s

Reasons to buy a house or condo in St. James . St. James is one of the areas of the city where families by houses. It was originally a farming community and only became part of the city of Winnipeg in the 1960’s. The houses in the area are sturdy and many of them are [...]

Read the full article →

Winnipeg Real Estate Market Update for June 2011

June 2, 2011 Blog

Winnipeg Real Estate Market Update June 2011 . Each month I produce a Real Estate Market Update for Winnipeg’s hot real estate market. This is the first month with a new format. I’ve segmented the housing market along 3 different price ranges, from ‘entry level’ homes (between $50,000 and $199,999), to ‘mid-range homes‘ (between $200,000 [...]

Read the full article →

← Previous Entries

Next Entries →