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Have You Ever Heard Of Winnipeg Gumbo?

Winnipeg soil is different, and most people who live here know this; most people moving here don't know this.🧐 Almost all people buying a home here need a lot of education on our soil and how to handle water management to protect their foundations. We all hear horror stories😱 of cracked and leaking foundations, but a lot of it is preventable had a homeowner maintained proper grading. It can happen to many homeowners, years of neglect, but it is also happening more as our climate is changing.👈 We are having dryer summers, longer falls with freeze/melt cycles, and also having more melts in the middle of winter. All of this plays into the health of your foundation. 💁‍♀️

Reach out if you want more tips on how to take proper care of your gumbo and foundation. 😀

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Beyond Happy For The Sweetest Family

Beyond happy for the sweetest family ever and the massive success that was this sale. I sat down with them and figured out the dates and realized that everything was going to happen while I was away. I said, "ok, all these dates work, just letting you know that I will be on holiday and my team will be handling everything." I always get a bit scared when I have to say this, but they just smiled and said ok.

From there, Sandeep shot the video, I handled the listing remotely from my camper van, and Sabrina met with them to go over offers. From beginning to end each person on our team had a part in it and these sellers had their part in the incredibly hard work that they put into prepping their home.

Thank you for choosing us, thank you for trusting us, and huge congratulations to you on the sale!

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HRV Systems Are Commonly Misused

Did you know the HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilator) is one of the most commonly misunderstood and misused appliances in homes today?🤔 Let’s clear the air with some essential maintenance tips!

1. Clean it regularly: The filters and the core of your HRV need to be cleaned consistently to keep the system running efficiently.😀 A clean HRV not only improves air quality but also extends the life of your unit.

2. Set it correctly: Understanding the outside temperature🌡 and the ideal indoor humidity level is crucial. Properly setting your HRV ensures that your home maintains optimal humidity💦 levels, which is key to a healthy living environment.

Why it matters:

• Healthy Home: Proper humidity prevents mould growth and keeps allergens at bay, promoting a healthier environment for your family.

• Longevity of Your Home: Maintaining the right humidity helps preserve your windows, prevents shifting and cracking, and protects your home’s structural integrity.

• Breathe Easy: A well-maintained HRV ensures that your home “breathes” properly, providing fresh, clean air all year round.

Regular HRV maintenance is a simple yet powerful way to ensure your home stays healthy, comfortable, and energy-efficient. Don’t neglect it—your home will thank you!🙌

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Practice Paying Your Mortgage

Let’s say your rent is $2000/mo and you’re considering a $2500/mo mortgage payment.

Before shopping for houses, spend 3-4 months practicing that payment.

When you go to pay your rent, immediately put $500 in a separate account. It’s gone with your rent.

How does the rest of your month feel?

Are you still living your best life or do things feel tight?

Adjust accordingly.

Bonus: now you have more $$$ saved for a down payment, closing costs or any other costs associated with buying your next home.

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How Can You Save Thousands On Your Mortgage?

If you add on extra to your mortgage payments, you can save yourself thousands💰 of dollars and years off your mortgage, and it doesn't always have to be a lot of extra money.💲 Some mortgages will let you do it once in a while, mine will let you set it up for 9 months✅ at a time, and then I would have to restart it again. 

Some mortgages have more pre-payment privileges than others, higher⬆️ dollar amounts, different restrictions and options. Look into your financial situation to see if you can add on a little every month to save yourself throughout your mortgage. 😀

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Divorcing And Selling Your House

Divorce.

It’s a hard word to say.

It’s a hard emotion to feel.

It sucks, to put it plainly.

We’ve recently helped several clients going through a divorce or separation navigate the home sale process.

We know that divorce is already a difficult and emotional time, and we want to do everything we can to make the sale of the home as stress-free and smooth as possible.

We’ve learned a lot about how to navigate a home sale amid a divorce and we’ve found that communication and amicability between both parties are key.

We work closely with our sellers to ensure everyone is on the same page and that the sale is handled in a way that feels fair and equitable to everyone involved.

We have "rules" in place on how we communicate and do things with a divorce to ensure everyone is involved, listened to, and a part of the process.

If you or someone you know is going through a divorce and needs help selling their home, we’re here to support you.

Don’t hesitate to reach out to us for questions or to talk more about the process from start to finish.

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Kid Boss Market Applications

Today is the day the Kid Boss Applications open!!

DM to get the application form.

Application deadline: August 22nd

All applicants must be under the age of 14

We will only take a maximum of 2 of the same business type, so get creative!

The market will be on November 30th.

What is Kid Boss? It is a market for young entrepreneurs. Each vendor is under the age of 14 and starting their own business! If you or your kid wants to sell something amazing they have been working on, then this is the market for you!

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Start Planning Now For That Winter Listing

If you are thinking of selling your Winnipeg home this winter, now is the time for us to start planning.👈 

We can start the conversation,✅ figure out your goals and timelines and best part... start taking photos and videos of the outside so that we will have consistent marketing materials to have your home shine✨ once the snow hits the ground. 

So, DM me, let's set up an appointment, start the conversation and get ready to make your home shine this winter. 🌟

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House Hack!

Many people get confused about the "2nd home at 20%" part, it isn't if you are picking up and moving your family that you have to pay 20% down, it is when you are buying a rental property. But what if you could also get a rental property at 5% down?

Here is what you do...

You keep your current home as the rental, and buy your next family home at 5% down, and do that a few more times.

You could buy that starter home at 5% down, then you keep it and move up. Then you keep that, move up again and each time you move up it is only 5% down. This way you are acquiring rental properties as you go, as you move up in the real estate world, and doing it all with the least amount down which helps to free up your cash!

Reach out to talk to us if this is something you may be interested in. We can help you determine if your current home would be a great rental property for you.

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Parent Of A Soon-To-Be College Student?

If you’re a parent of a soon-to-be college student — you know the $$$ is staring you right in the face.

We did some research and found that room and board or rent for their child is upwards of $13,000+ per year.

For. A. Room. 😱😱😱

Here’s a conversation we’re having with more adults who are entering the empty nest years and are trying to find a way to make college work to their advantage, too!

▫️Think about 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 your student will be attending. If it’s local (U of M, U of W, Red River, we’ve got the scoop on housing) or if it’s out of the city or province.

▫️What are the 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 available for you to invest in for your student (and friends/roommates)?

▫️Does it 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 financially for you or your student to purchase a home and charge rent vs. paying someone else’s mortgage or outrageous rental rates?

▫️Think of this as a win-win. Your student is in a home that you chose and feel good about, and roommates are paying the mortgage.

▫️Your money isn’t going down the drain. You have an appreciating asset that you can keep and continue to rent out years after your student graduates, or you can choose to sell and reap the benefits when the time comes.

Rental rates are rising, tuition is expensive—heck, everything is expensive. If you can find even one way to help your student 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁, it’s a smart move.

If you’re ready to explore this option further, let’s connect and start creating a strategy for a home purchase near your student's college.

And don’t worry, if it’s out of province, we have 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 referral partners across Canada who can help you make the same great decision.

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How Much Is Your Home Worth?

A lot of people are sitting on massive amounts of equity, and they have no idea.💰 Home values have gone up significantly in the past 10-15 years, leaving you with potentially a lot of money in your pockets in the form of equity. This is money you can do a lot of things with if you choose to, you can upgrade, pull out for renovations, or just enjoy the knowledge of how much money you have building up.🙌 

DM me the word Value and I can help you figure out how much your home is worth and how much equity you have. 😀

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What Secrets Hide In Your Basement?

Imperfections on your basement floor can be scary, 😱 and while some things are, some also just have a simple explanation...✅ especially in old homes. 

If a Winnipeg home has been there for over 100 years, there are a lot of stories to tell; that home has morphed and changed a lot over time.⏳ The way that the home once functioned is no longer, and in this case it is the heating system that has taken on a transformation. 

Once upon a time, there would have been a huge beast of a boiler in this space, probably 3 people wide and as tall as me,🙋‍♀️ delivering heat to this home. But somewhere along the line, someone removed it and put in a gas forced air furnace. When they took out the old best, you can see👀 where it once sat on the concrete. It is a story of what used to be, and nothing scary to be worried about. 😀

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When It’s Right, It’s Right!

My goodness, this journey was fast! But when it is right... It's right!🙌 ⁠ ⁠

This offers night was interesting, there were 6 offers in total, and normally that would mean we go to a certain number in price, but for this one... that didn't feel right, it didn't make sense, and so we cut that number in half, and said... well.. if we get it we get it, but this is the most that makes sense for this house.😀 And with that number, where we all felt good, like we weren't overpaying, we managed to secure the home. ⁠ ⁠

I am proud of you for staying level-headed and logical, for sticking firm with the numbers, and making sure that it all makes sense.👈️ Good decisions were made, and future you will be thankful. 🎉⁠

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What Do You Know About GFCIs?

GFCIs are a type of outlet that needs to be installed when you have electrical⚡outlets near water. They are designed to trip and keep you safe. Some older homes don't have them, which is allowed because it wasn't code at the time. It is something you may want to invest in, as upgrading any outlets🔌 near sinks can help keep your family safe. 😀

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Thank You For The Kind Words

Thank you so much for your kind words! It truly means the world to our team to know we helped make the process feel smooth and supported, especially when it involves saying goodbye to a cherished home. We know how emotional and overwhelming selling can be, and we’re so grateful you trusted us to walk alongside you.

Wishing you all the best in your next chapter, and know that we’re always here if you need anything down the road!

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What Should You Look For In A Realtor?

What should you be looking for in a Realtor?🧐 There are so many to choose from, and it can be incredibly hard to make that decision. 

You are going to want someone full of knowledge and expertise, someone who has navigated multiple types of markets and knows how to handle anything that can be thrown at them.😀 You also want someone who cares about you and isn't just churning out deals.👈

And that is us,🙋‍♀️ we are packed with knowledge and expertise, we have negotiated a tremendous number of deals, and we do it all with heart❤️ for each and every person.

DM us WinnipegRealtor to book in and get started to learn more about us and what we have to offer you.✅