Brandon single detached home sales down but prices continue to rise
Sales of single detached homes in the City of Brandon recorded through the MLS® System of the Brandon Real Estate Board were well down from a year earlier in March 2013; however the median price of those sales continued to rise.
Single detached home sales numbered 40 units in March. This was a year-over-year decline ...
Posted by Susan Enns
on May 21, 2013
A first impression can be the determining factor on whether your house gets sold. There’s no denying the importance of curb appeal. How your home looks from from the street will shape a buyers overall expectations. In fact, some prospects may not even make it inside your front door if they are turned off by the exterior. Use the following checklist to ensure the ...
Posted by Ryan Shields
on May 11, 2013
Spring has finally sprung!
Here's a great checklist on spring cleaning tips! Check it out!
http://housekeeping.about.com/cs/cleaning101/a/springclnngguid.htm
Posted by Larry Jago
on May 7, 2013
This is a common question that people have making the decsion to move. There is no clear answer, a lot depends on your own personal situation and risk tolerance.
Selling first puts you in a stronger postion when making your purchase as you do not have a house to sell, and sellers like that. It means less conditions to your purchase. But it does have some risk in that will there be the right house ...
Posted by Jeff Sim
on May 3, 2013
How do you eat an elephant?.......answer....one bite at a time ! The same way your Realtor works with people to help them buy and sell their homes. The process is filled with many steps, and often a single step in the process may have several options. Looking at the whole picture at once may be a bit overwhelming . Thats why your Realtor needs to be a highly organized ...
Posted by Bill Nicholls
on May 2, 2013
Listed in the past week:
Great Large Family 4 Bedroom Home overlooking the Little Saskatewan River with lots of updates including Newer Kitchen Cabinets, Maple Hardwod Floors and carpets throughout, 4 pce bath, and some newer windows and doors!
Entry Level 3 Bedroom 1.5 storey home only 3 Blocks from K-8 School and Hospital
2+1 Bedroom Bungalow in JR Reid area with Single detached Garage
Posted by Michael Melnyk
on May 2, 2013
So you found the house of your dreams, now what? Your real estate consultant sits down with you and brings out all the paperwork for you to sign. But what are all those papers, and what is actually part of an offer to purchase for a residential house? The offer is generally 4 pages long and includes 6 key points to talk about;
If you have any questions about the real estate market ...
Posted by Ryan Shields
on May 2, 2013
The option to rent in smaller communities is becoming harder and harder? The option to purchase for some is a definate no, but on the other hand with the help of a great real estate agent and a committed banker with the know how it sometimes is possible to purchase even if you don't think it's possible... The equity that you save compared to renting is a no brainer. My quote of the year is If ...
Posted by Troy Mutch
on April 27, 2013
5 Steps to First Time Home Ownership
So, you’ve decided that you want to buy your first home. Maybe you’re sick of renting or maybe you’re ready to start building some equity! Whatever your motivation, home buying is an exciting step in your life! The best way to enjoy the excitement is to become an educated buyer, so that you will know what to expect along the way.
Step 1: Mortgage ...
Posted by Susan Enns
on April 18, 2013
This youtube video explains the history of the land transfer tax in Manitoba.
The following webpage describes Manitoba's land transfer tax in comparison to the country. http://www.winnipegrealestatenews.com/Resources/Article/?sysid=1605
With the recent strength in our Brandon market, and the continual growth in property values, the tax assessment offices have been 'busy', increasing ...
Posted by Larry Jago
on April 5, 2013