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Winter In Winnipeg: Sun Dogs

If you are moving to Winnipeg from a place that usually has warmer weather, you can hear a lot of scary things about the cold. One of the amazing things about Winnipeg is the amount of sunshine that we have, and on those cold days with the sunshine, you also get Sun Dogs.

Sun Dogs is an atmospheric phenomenon that occurs when sunlight refracts through hexagonal ice crystals suspended in high-altitude clouds, creating a prism effect on colder days. They are an absolutely beautiful thing to see as you are going about your day.

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The Housing Market In 2026

2025 went out with a bang! 💥 Here is your December Market Wrap-Up and a look ahead at what 2026 holds for Winnipeg real estate. 🏡

Key December Highlights:

• Sales are Up: We saw 752 total MLS® sales in December, a 2% increase over last year and 4% higher than the 5-year average

• Record-Breaking Prices: The average price for a residential detached home hit a new December record of $467,378—that’s a 10% jump compared to Dec 2024

• Inventory is Tightening: Active listings dropped by 4% to 2,292, while total dollar volume surged 9% to over $297 million.

• Condo Activity: Condos saw a busy month with sales up 8% year-over-year.

Insight for 2026: The momentum is real. 2025 saw detached home prices break monthly records nearly every single month, setting a strong pace as we enter the new year. With listings down and sales up, the market is active.

The Move: If buying or selling is part of your "fresh start" for 2026, you need a plan. Now is the time to build a strategy that fits this new reality

📲 DM me to start mapping out your 2026 real estate goals!

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Life Changes Fast And We Are Here To Help

Life changes fast,⚡ and we are here to help you as that life changes. To support you and help you work through it.🙌 Whether that is upsizing to accommodate a growing family, downsizing as kids move out, or rightsizing for your budget and lifestyle, we are here for all the seasons and all that life brings you, just a DM away. 😄

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Sun City!

We may be known for our cold,🥶 but with that cold also comes an abundance of sunshine☀️ here in Winnipeg! Sunshine is incredibly important to me and my happiness, and it is one thing that I absolutely love about living here.... and you will too!✅️ ⁠

If you are thinking of moving to Winnipeg and want to know more about our sunshine-filled city, DM me and let's start your journey.🙌 ⁠

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Get Those Downspouts On!

We are about to get a January thaw, and while those temperatures🌡 will be thrilling for us to experience, you need to know what to do with your home when we get this quick melt.💦 

Number 1: GET YOUR DOWNSPOUTS ON! I think it feels counterintuitive to have them down during the winter,❄️ but there is always a bit of melt off of your roof, and on these warm days, there will be a lot. That water needs to be directed away from your foundation. If you don't, that water💧 is going straight to the corners of your house, freezing, and expanding. That is how we end up with corner cracks and cracks in the stucco on your home.😒 

Number 2: sump pump hoses, if you are able to, get a wide one on to direct the water away, for the exact same reason.✅ It is incredible how fast those pits can fill up and need to eject water during a little melt like this, and you won't want all that ice⛄ right near your home. 

Comment below once you have done this to protect your home! I am proud of you. 😁

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🏡 River Park South Weekly Market Update 🌟

Hey everyone! It’s time for your weekly dose of real estate insights from River Park South. 📈

For this week:

🔥  1 home sold in River Park South

🏠  1 new listing has just hit the market

🤩  1 home on the market

The market is buzzing with activity! Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or stay informed, we have the latest trends and stats.

Have questions about the market or need personalized advice? I’m here to help! Feel free to reach out anytime.

🔗 Watch the full video for all the details. And don’t forget to like, share, and comment!

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You Need To Spoon-Feed The Buyers

You NEED to spoon-feed🥄 the buyers. Rooms without furniture feel smaller; they feel like there is no way that a future buyer could fit all their furniture in it.😄 But a room that has been properly staged will suddenly feel spacious and like their dream room. 👀

Reach out to our team, we can align you with our favourite stagers, talk about the cost vs benefit, and line up the process of selling your home. 😊

DM me today! 

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A Petition To Try To Stop A Development

I am curious what your thoughts are on this petition and this development?🧐 Should we be working to achieve higher density in this sprawling city? Or focusing on protecting the little green space we have left? 👀

Once zoned for a 2-story project, the developer is now asking for a rezoning to a 4-story project. This will affect all the homes on Mardena backing onto it, as well as our beautiful Henteleff Park.🌳 What some are mentioning in the comments is the fact that they also want to put in pickleball🥒 courts right next to the park, and they are worried it will affect the wildlife as well. (We all love pickleball, but it is noisy!) 🫤

Comment below with your thoughts, and DM me if you want a link to the petition. 😀

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Thank You For All Your Hard Work!

They had found their next home, and the only thing left to do was sell this one... It was right before the holidays, getting it on the market as fast as possible meant offers on Dec 22nd, and I was sooooo excited for so many reasons.

I LOVE sellers who are willing to list right before the holidays, while everyone else pulls back you become one of the few options for buyers, and it all worked perfectly to plan. While some houses in this neighbourhood sit on the market or sell under list price, we accepted multiple offers just 7 days later and sold over list price.

I got to dress like an elf... I had bought the Elf on a Shelf costume and thought I wasn't going to be able to use it for a listing video this year... and with this one hitting the market right before Christmas, it was simply perfect. I literally squealed with glee while sitting with them over the fact that I was going to be able to do my elf video.

We walked in on the day of photos and video, and Sandeep said, "Wow, it looks like a Hallmark movie in here!" These amazing sellers had prepped their home to perfection in just a few days.

To my dear sellers, thank you so much for all your hard work, for trusting me, and for giving me the privilege of working with you again! 2026 is going to be amazing and I am so excited for you to get to move into your new home.

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Have You Ever Thought Of A Heat Pump?

Is a new furnace on the list for you in 2026? 🤔

Maybe you can consider a heat pump?👀 We put one in 1.5 years ago and have been loving it. It is quiet, heats and cools really well (it almost cools too well) and has made our home more efficient.✅ 

We were able to utilize government grant programs at the time, which saved us thousands of dollars💰 and helped to make it more affordable as well. 

If you ever have questions about heat pumps, I am here for you, just a DM away! 😄

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The Dakota Community Centre Redevelopment Project

What are you MOST excited for? 

More parking? New arena? Upgraded café? (because let’s talk about that parking situation)

The Dakota Community Centre has $7.5 MILLION in potential upgrades coming, and this is exciting! 

Here’s what’s on the table:

🚗 Additional parking spots (finally… because parking right now is miserable)

🏒 A new 750-seat arena, hello tournaments, games, and big community events

☕ An updated café (don't get rid of our perogies, please!!!) 

🏋️‍♀️ Improved fitness & wellness spaces

👶 Expanded childcare

♿ Better accessibility throughout the facility

If you live in River Park South, St. Vital, or Island Lakes, this is one of those behind-the-scenes investments that quietly makes your neighbourhood better over time.

👇 Tell me — what upgrade are you most excited about?

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A Beach Vacation Taught Me About Myself

Who knew that one beach vacation would teach me so much about myself...

I went on vacation, and my Oura ring was giving me "major signs" that something was wrong, my biometrics were off, and it was the first time I ever got this alert... I thought "uh-oh, I am getting really sick on vacation..." But that wasn't the case at all; my body was just upset because I was trying to "rot on the beach."

I tried really hard for 2 days to just lie there and relax with my friends. It isn't my normal thing; I have never done it before, but I tried really hard. I tried hard because that is what you are "supposed" to do on a beach vacation, but my body wasn't having any of it.

On day 3, I did a pilates class, then paddle boarded on the ocean, and climbed up the hillside of the resort, and poof... all my biometric alerts disappeared..... I brought activity back, and my body was happy.

This one beach vacation taught me so much about myself. It taught me that my body and mind are happiest when I am active. That I am literally not built "to just lie there." This vacation essentially gave me the permission I needed to be myself from then on. That the next time someone tells me to "just relax" or makes fun of me for always being go go go, that I can tell them.... this is how I am happiest.

And so, if you are like me, if you are always reaching higher, always wanting to be active, always wanting to explore, level up, do more... do not for one second feel guilt for that. Step into it, embrace it; it is a superpower. It is the way your body and brain are wired. And it is ok to be like that. Embrace who you are and don't try to be like someone else.

To the girls that I was with on that vacation, I love you all. This was an epic vacation, and not only did I love every minute with you, but I also learned so much about myself that will stay with me for the rest of my life.

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Stepping Into 2026

Do you have a word or phrase for 2026?

Mine is: Not My Circus.

In 2026, I’m choosing where my energy goes, very intentionally.

I’m not getting pulled into drama.

Not entertaining gossip.

Not participating in conversations that exist only to tear someone else down.

If it doesn’t make my life better,

doesn’t strengthen my family,

doesn’t help me grow or build something meaningful;

It’s simply not for me.

That said…

If we’re talking about big ideas, bold moves, growth, healing, learning, or someone doing something incredible?

I’m all in.

Less noise, less drama.

More focus.

More peace.

More impact.

Not my circus. Not in 2026.

What’s your word for the year?

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Do You Want To Join Our Team?

Are you a Realtor who’s got at least 1 year under their belt and is ready to level up? You’re not afraid to prospect, you love chasing the deal, and you’re the kind of person who makes things happen without waiting to be told what to do.⁠

If you’re tired of wasting time on paperwork and admin, we’ve got that covered, so you can focus on what actually makes you money. Our team is tight-knit, collaborative, and always pushing each other to be better. No lone wolves here, but also no micromanaging.⁠

💻 You embrace tech.⁠

🎥 You love being on video, or at least you’re excited to start.⁠

🚀 You’re hungry to grow, not just coast.⁠

🏡 You want to be part of a team that’s selling 100+ homes a year (and has fun doing it).⁠

⁠Sound like your kind of people? Send me a DM.

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The Biggest Mistake Sellers Make

The biggest mistake❌ sellers make at this time of year is saying, "I am going to wait till spring!" to put their home on the market.😬 

Listing now puts you in a fantastic position as the inventory levels ⬇️drop, the competition is down, but the buyers are still out and active. 

Don't wait till 🌱spring, don't be one of many homes on the market, make a move and list while everyone else is sitting and waiting for spring, you will thank me!✅

Let's set up a time to chat and see if we can make this happen for you. 😀

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Congrats On Your Beautiful Home!

These two wrapped up their home-buying journey right before the holidays, and I couldn't be happier for them. To the people living on this street, you are about to get the kindest, most amazing neighbours ever. These two were an absolute joy to work with, and every time I saw them, I knew I would be met with the most incredible smiles, no matter how slanted the home was (and there were a lot of slanted homes).

Your constant gratitude for everything was truly amazing to be around, and I am so thankful for the time I spent with you during this search. Congratulations on your beautiful home.

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🏡 River Park South Weekly Market Update 🌟

Hey everyone! It’s time for your weekly dose of real estate insights from River Park South. 📈

For this week:

🔥  0 homes sold in River Park South

🏠  0 new listings have just hit the market

🤩  2 homes on the market

The market is buzzing with activity! Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or stay informed, we have the latest trends and stats.

Have questions about the market or need personalized advice? I’m here to help! Feel free to reach out anytime.

🔗 Watch the full video for all the details. And don’t forget to like, share, and comment!