The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today announced a number of measured steps to support the long-term stability of Canada's housing market and continue to encourage home ownership for Canadians.
"Canada's housing market is healthy, stable and supported by our country's solid economic fundamentals," said Minister Flaherty. "However, a key lesson of the global financial crisis is that ...
Posted by Diane Kelly
on February 16, 2010
PRESS RELEASE
February 8, 2010
For Immediate Release
JANUARY MLS® DOLLAR VOLUME RECORD SET
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First Time MLS® January Sales Dollar Volume Cracks $100 million
WINNIPEG – Despite MLS® sales being down less than 500 for the first time in 6 years, ...
Posted by Diane Kelly
on February 8, 2010
PRESS RELEASE
January 11, 2010
For Immediate Release
SLOW START, GREAT FINISH TO 2009
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Almost $2.5 Billion Worth of MLS® Sales
WINNIPEG – Winnipeg’s MLS® market shook off early year recession concerns and another major flood to post a much ...
Posted by Diane Kelly
on January 11, 2010
PRESS RELEASE
December 7, 2009
For Immediate Release
A NOVEMBER TO REMEMBER
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MLS® Sales Up 28%; Dollar Volume Rises 42%
WINNIPEG - November was certainly a month to remember for weather with more spring-like temperatures and a strong rebound ...
Posted by Diane Kelly
on December 7, 2009
PRESS RELEASE
November 9, 2009
For Immediate Release
OCTOBER SALES MIRROR LAST YEAR’S
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MLS® Dollar Volume Up 10% to over $200 million
WINNIPEG – A recurring theme this year as evident in October has been the consistent dollar volume strength ...
Posted by Diane Kelly
on November 9, 2009
While many people have dreams of enjoying the bountiful profits that can be made from flipping houses very few people put serious thought into the process or any formulas that might be pertinent to success. When it comes to flipping houses as a real estate investment venture or for the sake of building a nice comfortable lifestyle or retirement you need to get all your ducks in a row. You will hear ...
Posted by Diane Kelly
on October 20, 2009
New rules for Sewage Disposal in Manitoba are in Effect Now!
The following link will bring you to the Province of Manitoba's News Release from September 28, 2009.
http://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=6817
The link to the Sewage Regulation Amendment is as follows:
http://web2.gov.mb.ca/laws/regs/2009/156.pdf
Anyone selling or buying a property that currently has a sewage ejector ...
Posted by Diane Kelly
on October 17, 2009
John Morrissy, Financial Post Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2009
OTTAWA -- The worst is over for North America's beleaguered housing markets, with a steady stream of data out of Canada and the U.S. indicating the recovery is at hand, economists say.
"A similar pattern in both countries is unmistakenly suggesting we've not only bottomed in housing, but we're on the way back ...
Posted by Diane Kelly
on September 1, 2009
Posted: June 29, 2009, 1:00 PM by NP Editor
Here is what is hopefully one of the last of a once-robust breed - The Apocalyptic Canadian Housing Market Story:
Judging by the latest real estate data, the Canadian housing market could scarcely be better. Average home prices are up more than 16 per cent this year, and in May they hit an all-time monthly high, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association. ...
Posted by Diane Kelly
on July 8, 2009
Why would someone take a prediction for a national average real estate price decrease and automatically assume the same drop will happen in every Canadian market?
And, why would someone use national average sales and assume all markets have reacted in a similar manner?
The reality is that not all markets are the same - they vary due to unique local conditions, according to WinnipegREALTORS®. ...
Posted by Diane Kelly
on March 4, 2009