St. Boniface of the 21st century taking shape

  I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to write to Winnipeg’s real estate community about two exciting initiatives in St. Boniface Ward, which I represent on city council. First, after nearly two years of work, council passed the new North St. Boniface Secondary...

October Sales Fall Back, Like Daylight Savings Time

  WINNIPEG – October sales decreased 10% from October 2016 and were off 4% from the 10-year October average. The drop in sales activity was largely predominant in the residential-detached and condominium property types selling for under $300,000. The sales...

Stress Test: Too Much Too Late

As of January 1, 2018 there will be a nation-wide stress test that demands a new minimum qualifying rate for uninsured mortgages – those with a deposit of 20 per cent or more. The guideline requires federally regulated financial institutions to vet applicants for all...

WinnipegREALTORS® has highest third quarter sales on record

  WINNIPEG – September sales of close to 1,200 processed through WinnipegREALTORS® MLS® System closed off the third quarter with a record total of 3,916 sales, just ahead of the previous best third quarter in 2016. September sales of 1,193 were down less...

Growing annuals in the shade

Growing annuals in shade can be a tricky business. There just are not that many varieties to choose from, especially if you love flowers. Not only that, but not all shade is equal. Shade under trees, often called dappled shade, lets in a gentle light allowing plants...