Last night I went to a great Public Forum on cleaning up our Manitoba Lakes. This event was hosted by Jon Gerrard (Manitoba Liberal Leader and MLA River Heights) and a presentation was done by Diane Orihel, member of a University of Alberta team who is currently studying the algal blooms on Killarney Lake. Diane gave a great overview on the science behind the blooms and how the root problems ...

I have heard a number of questions regarding CREA’s Agreement with the Competition Bureau. I hope that this information may help clarify how the system works. This information is provided in part by WinnipegREALTORS®.All listings posted on the MLS® have to be through a REALTOR®. The level of services beyond the posting is entirely up to the Seller to negotiate with their REALTOR®. WinnipegREA ...

Here is a news release from CREA and the WinnipegRealtors® on the Competition Consent Agreement...St. John’s NL – October 24, 2010 – The President of the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), Georges Pahud, today welcomed the decision of delegates to its Special General Meeting to approve CREA’s consent agreement with the Commissioner of Competition regarding the case before the Competitio ...

We are proud to announce that this Oct 24th, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 511 Alfred Avenue in the North End neighborhood, Winnipeg. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent House for sale in beautiful North End.Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this North End House for sale.As always please do not he ...

I just finished uploading this Cottage Property for sale, Lot 17 Hawthorn Beach Drive, Lundar , MBBeautiful treed water view cottage lots within 1 hr and 20 minutes from Winnipeg are of a limited resource. Buy property that will always be in demand! Spend your holidays at the lake in affordable Manitoba. Imagine the the things you can do - fishing, hunting, swimming, golfing or just relaxing! ...

I just finished uploading this House for sale, 511 Alfred Avenue, Winnipeg, MBFantastic value in this updated 1502sf 4 bedroom home with fully fenced private rear yard. This home offers the charm and character of a 1913 home but the benefits of the modern conveniences. Numerous and extensive upgrades over the recent years include electrical, plumbing, furnace, insulation, windows, lightin ...

It took until the month of September last year to set a new sales and dollar volume MLS® record in comparison to the same month the year previous. Ditto for 2010. Like athletes vying for new records in the Olympics or Commonwealth Games, September 2010 sets the bar higher again for what September 2011 will have to achieve if there is to be a new MLS® sales record for this month. It was noted ...

Here is the latest News Release from WinnipegREALTORS:Despite a drop in sales activity this summer in comparison to July and August last year, year-to-date sales are slightly above 2009 while dollar volume is up nearly 11% and closing in on $2 billion – the fastest pace at which this milestone level will be reached inWinnipegREALTORS® 107-year history. August 2010 is clearly showing a so ...

The preferred rates at the certain banks have dropped slightly. The CIBC 5 year fixed rate mortgage just dropped to 3.89%. The TD and the Royal Bank rates are at 3.99%. With certain sectors of the market becoming more balanced and relatively low interest rates, it is a good time to buy. 

The Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) has ranked Winnipeg in the top 10 places to invest in Canada! This is what they had to say about Winnipeg - rated #10 "Winnipeg is often left off the real estate investment radar, but Mr. Campbell says it’s a good city for “consistent economic performance — not too high during booms and not too low during downturns.” But people should stick to buyin ...