I Love Winnipeg Real Estate

In this episode we chat with Carla Brown, President of Real Property Management, a Charlwood Pacific Group company.  Carla provides an overview of the property management opportunity that exists right here in Winnipeg, Manitoba. For details visit https://www.propertymanagementfranchise.ca

Although much of what we chat about in this episode isn't necessarily new information, it certainly is very relevant at the moment. Take a listen to find out 5 reason's why mortgage pre-approvals are falling apart.

On this episode we discuss the timely topic of property tax appeals. Trevor Smith with TGS Realty Advisors provides insight on some of the perceived risks, costs and most importantly financial savings that can be achieved from a tax appeal.

In this episode we chat about what to look for when buying a flip, what to avoid, and designing for potential buyers. We also have a little fun talking about the joys of working with family. 

Hoarder House Flippers airs Thursday at 7 p.m. CST on HGTV Canada Seeing potential property value covered by years of clutter, trash, and neglect, these intrepid flippers turn dilapidated properties into desirable homes. Each episode is helmed by one of three sets of renovators, hailing from Ontario, Quebec, and Manitoba – each with their own unique style and personality. The series premiere features Ontario couple Ryan and Kiki trimming back the mess of an overgrown ranch-style house; followed by Quebec brothers Mactar, Issa, and Khadim in the second episode, who discover their cheap flip is going to cost big bucks; then Manitoba’s Heather and Nathan transform their newly purchased eyesore in the third episode. 

The board of directors plays a critical role in any condominium community. First and foremost, the board's role is to serve and meet the needs of community residents, acting in a manner that is consistent with the best interests of condo owners. This requires having a strong and comprehensive understanding of the issues facing the community, as well as a commitment to a spirit of open communication and collaboration.

In a recent white paper, the Canadian Institute of Actuaries’ Longevity of Infrastructure – Reserving and Risk Management in Condo Maintenance in Canada has identified one major problem for many condo owners: they’re about to encounter large annual fee increases and lump sum payments, thanks to dwindling reserve funds.

When you were shopping for your first home you didn’t just jump headlong into the first property you laid eyes on and lock yourself into the first mortgage rate you came across online, did you?

Your credit score and how you manage credit are huge factors in qualifying for a mortgage. If you want the best interest rates and mortgage products available on the market, you want a high credit score. Here are a few things you can do to improve your credit score. 

There is a lot of economic uncertainty ahead in 2022 and it has a lot of us feeling on edge. On this episode we talk about the realities of a variable rate mortgage.

On this special neighbourhood edition, we are joined by Trudy Turner, Realtor® with RE/MAX Performance Realty. In this episode we chat about Charleswood.