Blog Archives - Randy Leopold

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

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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

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By Devon McKendrickPublished: 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 from...

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

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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

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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

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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,...

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