Through Canada’s Economic Action Plan, the federal government introduced the First-Time Home Buyers’ Tax Credit (HBTC) to help with the purchase of a first home.
About the Initiative
The HBTC assists first-time home buyers with the costs associated with the purchase of a home, such as legal fees, disbursements and land transfer taxes, which are a particular burden for first-time ...
Posted by Geoff Archambault
on January 3, 2013
Buy or Sell First?
If you are considering looking for a new house, and are a current home-owner, then chances are you’re wondering what your strategy should be: do you wait to find the perfect new home before you put your current home on the market, or do you sell first and then look around? You have a few options. Use the following as a guide to explore what might be the best move ...
Posted by Geoff Archambault
on September 24, 2012
Five members of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers have been named to the CFL all-star team, the league announced this morning.
Defensive backs Jovon Johnson, Jonathan Hefney and Ian Logan along with defensive lineman Odell Willis and offensive lineman Brendon LaBatte were all named league all-stars.
With five all-stars, the Bombers are second in the league only to the BC Lions, who had nine players named ...
Posted by Geoff Archambault
on November 16, 2011
CTVNews.ca Staff
Stock markets on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean slumped Wednesday, as investors waited for Italy and Greece to provide clarity on the future leadership of their respective governments.
The Toronto stock market was down 1.9 per cent, or 237.55 points by early afternoon, as the TSX energy, mining and financial sectors all were on the decline.
The Canadian dollar fell a full cent ...
Posted by Geoff Archambault
on November 9, 2011
Winnipeg’s Siloam Mission is looking for high-priority items that will help the city’s homeless community beat the heat. Reusable water bottles, sunscreen and backpacks are at the top of that list as dehydration and heatstroke pose a threat to those living outside. “We’ve been handing out hats, water bottles, lip-balm, foot cream, bug spray and sunscreen,” said Mike ...
Posted by Geoff Archambault
on July 21, 2011
Getting Ready
Steps you can take before a professional home inspector conducts a property inspection
From routine maintenance, to detecting conditions that could signify the need for major repairs, there are many simple steps your seller can take ahead of time to prepare their home for a professional home inspection. In addition, on the day of the inspection, attention to a few details can go ...
Posted by Geoff Archambault
on July 18, 2011
June MLS® Sales Over 1,500
WINNIPEG – WinnipegREALTORS® is at the half way mark of 2011. Its MLS® market activity is tracking well as forecast. Sales are only down 4% from sales recorded in 2007 – the best year ever - and just 2% off the second best year in 2008. June sales activity of 1,516 is not far off peak sales recorded for this month, only just edged ...
Posted by Geoff Archambault
on July 18, 2011
Mold and mildew create strong smells and can cost a lot of money to fix what is letting the moisture into the home.
When you're looking for a new home, be sure to look with your nose, not just your eyes. A bad smell may be a sign of a larger issue that could cost you dearly.
Take a big whiff of the air when you're outside the house. Do you smell sewage, gas or anything else that's unpleasant? ...
Posted by Geoff Archambault
on April 15, 2011
Have you heaved a huge sigh of relief yet? If not, go ahead -- you've earned it.
Now that you've successfully cruised through moving day, you can start turning your new digs into a home sweet home. Of course, your idea of "home" may not include ceiling-high stacks of cardboard boxes. Or maybe you're not exactly smitten with whatever misguided decor (gilded wallpaper? shag carpeting?) the previous ...
Posted by Geoff Archambault
on April 12, 2011
Make a list of your ideal home and stick to it while house hunting
It's easy to be awe-struck by a razzle-dazzle listing. Everyone loves to look at marble countertops, hot tubs and master suites, but make sure a home meets your practical needs before you start indulging your wants. The average person homebuyer keeps a home for about 9 years, so you want to be ...
Posted by Geoff Archambault
on March 30, 2011