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Spiteful, stubborn and surviving: How these Winnipeg holdout homes have stood the test of time
We all know Darwin’s theory of survival of the fittest, often misquoted by stale memes and bad motivational posters and a certain hack reporter.
The gist – those who endure are those who adapt.
Why the Bank of Canada Held Its Key Interest Rate at 2.25% and What It Means for Home Buyers, Sellers and Owners
The Bank of Canada did what was widely expected today from Canadian economists: its policy interest rate will be kept at 2.25%. The Bank’s reasoning for this decision stems from a focus on stability after earlier rate cuts brought borrowing costs down from their…
Spring comes early for housing market as February sets record number
By Devon McKendrick Published: March 07, 2025 at 5:53PM EST The spring housing market came early, according to the president-elect of the Winnipeg Regional Real Estate Board, after the latest numbers from February were released. There were 885 sales—up 11 per cent…
Bank of Canada Drops Interest Rates Again, CREA Updates FAQ on Future of REALTOR.ca, and Help Raise Funds for Those Affected by Wildfires in Alberta
In this edition of News2Me, we answer your questions on the future of REALTOR.ca, offer analysis on what the latest interest rate announcement means for housing market activity, and highlight how you can register for CREA events this fall. CREA Releases Updated FAQ on…
April 2024 Monthly Real Estate Market Analysis
May 8, 2024 Dear Valued Member, I am pleased to share the April 2024 monthly real estate market analysis and video, along with shareable resources created to support you. For the complete market release, including detailed statistics, click here. For downloadable and…
WINNIPEG, April 16, 2024 – Winnipeg Regional Real Estate Board CEO honoured with prestigious national Award of Excellence
Presented today at the Canadian Real Estate Association’s Annual General Meeting, Marina R. James was selected as the 2024 recipient of the prestigious Association Executives Network (AEN) Award of Excellence in recognition of her tireless pursuit of excellence,…
April 2023 Real Estate Market Recap
May 10, 2023 April 2023 Real Estate Market Recap Dear Valued Member, I am pleased to share April 2023’s MLS® market recap video and press release along with shareable resources created to support you. You’ll find the April 2023 video market recap below. For the press…
Appeal approved for condo unit on controversial property
A development in Crescentwood is moving forward on a property with a history of controversy. A committee of three councillors voted 2-1 in favour of an appeal by the developer, to allow a four-storey, eight-unit condo at 514 Wellington Crescent. City planners support…
Winnipeg Housing Market Outlook
By Emily Senyk RE/MAX experts lend their local market insights and expectations for the year ahead. The majority of Canadian housing markets balancing out, with 60 per cent anticipated to be balanced markets in 2023. 2023 Market Conditions BALANCED MARKET 2023 Average…
Posthaste: The way the housing market is stalling, the Bank of Canada may have to hit the brakes sooner than expected
For the first time since 2010, five-year fixed mortgage rates are all above 4% Author of the article: Pamela Heaven Publishing date: May 09, 2022 Home prices have also begun to cool. PHOTO BY VICTOR J. BLUE/BLOOMBERG Good Morning! The numbers are in and, as one…
Bank of Canada raises key rate to 1 per cent and warns further hikes still to come
OTTAWA – The Bank of Canada has raised its key interest rate by the highest amount in more than 20 years and warns more rate hikes are coming amid new forecasts for higher inflation levels. Governor Tiff Macklem said inflation is too high and is expected to stay…
Canada to ban foreigners from buying homes as prices soar more than 50% in 2 years
Measures contained in federal budget will ban foreign homebuyers for two years, provide billions for home construction Bloomberg News Brian Platt and Ari Altstedter Apr 06, 2022 Home prices in Canada have soared more than 50 per cent over the past two years. PHOTO BY…
