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WINNIPEG — Spring is a time of optimism, when we cast off winter’s gloomy grip and walk cheerfully into the warm sunshine. This renewal of energy is apparently being reflected in local housing sales for the beginning of 2019 in the Winnipeg METRO Region. First quarter...

When you buy a house, condominium or land in Manitoba, purchasers must pay a Land Transfer Tax (LTT) upon closing. The LTT is calculated based on the fair market value of the property on the date of registration of a transfer of title. Land Transfer Tax Rates: First...

WINNIPEG - January MLS® sales of 634 increased 11% over the same month last year and 8% over the 5-year average for January. Dollar volume rose 12% to $175 million. The 1,783 new listings entered on the MLS® in January also resulted in a double-digit gain of 19%...

While Winnipeg has been experiencing a near record-breaking cold spell, there are plenty of significant housing and real estate market challenges to keep REALTORS® warm while waiting for their cars to heat up...READ MORE

Tips for helping out your future self that - eventually - has to unpack all of this stuff. Disorganization and clutter occur naturally in most homes over time. As households buy more things, they might accumulate more possessions than they know what to do with. Items...

The next time a city politician complains about city hall’s so-called revenue problem, direct them to the city of Winnipeg’s most recent pre-budget financial review. Because despite constant complaints from city officials that their revenues are not growing fast...

WINNIPEG - In comparison to a near record year in 2017, 2018 held its own with sales down 5% from 2017 and 6% from the best year on record in 2016. Sales of 12,773 are down less than 3% from the five – year average and 1% lower than the 10-year average. Annual dollar...

Our bathrooms are a central part of life. Remodeling not only revitalizes them but doing so can offer an excellent return on investment. Whether you do it yourself or bring in some professionals, here's how you can begin enhancing your bathroom. Know What You Want...

WINNIPEG - October MLS® sales of 1,107 increased 8% over October 2017 and 1% over the 5 –year average for this month. Sales rebounded and actually outsold a slower performing September as usually it is the other way around. A record was set with the highest dollar...

If you’re ready to sell your home and you’re a pet owner, there are a few things to consider before inviting people to an open house. First, you need to make sure that any potential buyer cannot tell that you have pets. That means not only removing…

The stack of papers has been signed, the checks exchanged for a set of keys, and there’s a short festival of congratulations and handshakes. A day or so later, you open the door to an empty house that’s now yours. There’s probably a thin layer of grime on the...

WINNIPEG - August sales of 1,274 are down 1% from August 2017 and up 1% over the 5-year average. Dollar volume of $375 million in August was down less than 1% from August 2017. Inventory of 5,163 MLS® listings at the end of August is up 7% over 2017. Year-to-date...