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People Are Worried

Clients have been reaching out worried🫣 about the current state of, well life in general, and wondering if it is still a good time to buy a home. So here is my 2 cents.🤑 

Go with what is certain. If you lock in a 5-year rate right now, you will know your payments for the next five years.

Is your job secure? If so, then you also know what your income will be going forward.✅

Theoretically, if you sign a 5-year term on your mortgage, there will be someone new in office by the time your renewal comes up. 

And then... will the market crash? Could it... sure.. but the pendulum would have to swing very far in the other direction for that to happen.👈 

Let me know your thoughts on this and if you would still feel ok buying a home right now. 

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We Have A Scholarship Available To One Incredible Student

Are you or someone you know a Gr 12 student in the St. Vital👈 area? Then you are going to want to pay attention as we have a scholarship💰 available to just one incredible student this year! 

You must be a high school student attending either Glenlawn Collegiate, Collège Jeanne-Sauvé, or Dakota Collegiate.

This scholarship requires applicants to submit a video, which must be no longer than 5 minutes⏱ in length.

In the video, applicants should discuss their involvement in the community and any volunteering experiences they have had.

Additionally, applicants are asked to tell us about why they love❤️ their neighbourhood, their goals after high school, and why they want and deserve this scholarship.

This scholarship is aimed at recognizing students who have made a positive impact in their neighbourhood, have clear post-secondary goals, and have the desire to continue giving back 💯 to their community.

Submit your application via email to nicole@yourwinnipegrealtor.com no later than April 14th, 2025

Please state your full name, the school you attend, the name of your current guidance counsellor, their email address, and lastly attach your application video to the email.✅

Good luck! 🤞

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Your Property Taxes Are Going Up

The city of Winnipeg is proposing that property taxes could go up⬆️ close to 6% this year, and while that may be necessary to help keep our city running, it won't be fun when the bill comes.💰 

A lot of the time people come to us concerned that their tax assessment is too high and thus they are unfairly paying high property taxes.🧐 If you are curious about your value and want to be ready for when that assessment comes out, let us know now. We will gladly help you out with a complimentary valuation so that you know exactly✅ what your home is valued at. 

Just DM me and we will get started with that valuation. 😀

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Who Do You Know?

Believe it or not, but our team currently has 53 buyers searching for homes... and there isn't a lot on the market right now...

So what are we doing about it? We are getting out there and searching for off-market homes. Maybe you know of someone that is thinking of selling? They want a fair value but dread prepping their home and going through a full listing. Do they want it to be simple and easy? Maybe they want a longer possession to allow them to find a new home.

By connecting the dots with yours (or your friend's home) we can make all this happen!

Dm us if you or someone you know has any of these homes and is thinking of selling.

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Scared Of Cracks In Your Home?

I think it is very common to be scared of cracks in drywall,😬 in your own home and in future homes that you may be buying... but welcome to my own home... and the cracks that come and go every year. 😣

The separation between the countertop and the wall just goes to show how much a home can shift! It is wild.🙃 Our house is straight and solid, the basement floor is in perfect condition, only a 20-year-old home, and yet this still happens every single year. While some cracks are reason to cause concern, things like this are also very normal in the Winnipeg climate and soil type. 😊

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The Largest Transition

With one generation moving out of their homes and beginning to downsize we are seeing the largest generational transition of both wealth and "stuff"

This is a generation that was able to build massive wealth in their homes, selling them for significantly more than what they bought it for, and probably living in a paid-off home for years.

This generation also loved nicknacks and tchotchke; they kept numerous items "in case they ever needed it" and wanted to keep most to hand down to their kids. The biggest problem is that those tchotchkes don't have value now, and the kids don't want the stuff. Old solid wood tables haven't come back in style (yet), and thus, prepping a home for sale is a daunting task.

Maybe this sounds familiar, you or your parent are going through this right now, and we are here to help. Reach out, and let's talk about what your downsizing journey might look like.

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These Letters Are Floating Around Winnipeg

These letters are floating around Winnipeg in abundance right now, and while they may seem incredibly enticing, just know that, ultimately, the person who wrote that letter will benefit from a transaction with you—not you.🫤 

I have had many homeowners come to me after getting these letters and being tempted by the price💰 they are being offered, and I can tell you 100% of the time I can sell it for more and have that person net more money in their pockets—yes, even after they pay me. This isn't about me making money—this is about making sure you get what your home is truly worth and that you come out ahead in the end.😄 

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Who Do You Know?

Believe it or not, but our team currently has 53 buyers searching for homes... and there isn't a lot on the market right now...

So what are we doing about it? We are getting out there and searching for off-market homes. Maybe you know of someone that is thinking of selling? They want a fair value but dread prepping their home and going through a full listing. Do they want it to be simple and easy? Maybe they want a longer possession to allow them to find a new home.

By connecting the dots with yours (or your friend's home) we can make all this happen!

Dm us if you or someone you know has any of these homes and is thinking of selling.

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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:

🔥  4 homes sold in River Park South

🏠  3 new listings have just hit the market

🤩  4 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!

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Are You Relocating To Winnipeg?

Are you relocating to Winnipeg? 🤨

Often, when people move to Winnipeg, they start researching on Google,👀 and things may not always pop up as sunshine and roses,😩 but I promise you I love this city and all that it offers!😍 

When you are beginning your relocation journey, we want to make sure you are learning🧐 about each neighbourhood, which one is the right fit for you, and all about the uniqueness of buying a home in Winnipeg. 

Comment or DM the word "conversation" and we will get you started on that journey! 😀

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The Market Stats Are Out For January In Winnipeg

The market stats are out for Winnipeg in January and here is what you 👉need to know. 

Sales are down and prices are up⬆️ 6%. Sales being down isn't scary, it is simply just that there weren't many homes on the market. Call it the cold, politics, the rates, or anything else, sellers are taking their sweet time in getting their homes on the market in 2025. 

The buyers can feel it, there isn't much for them to choose from and that is driving the prices up... the bidding wars are truly intense. 😵

What does this mean?🤔 If you are a seller, congratulations, your property value is likely up. (doesn't mean you get to slack on hitting the market though) 

If you are a buyer.... buckle up, 2025 is going to be an intense year and you are going to need a solid game plan to get you into your dream home!🫡 

Either way, dm me the word "conversations" to start talking about your real estate journey and what this means for you.😀 

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This Was An Epic Win!

These two are beyond excited for this incredible (and huge) house they just scored! I honestly don't know if I have ever met someone who is so incredibly excited to start massive renovations, but it will be epic and amazing, and it will be a home that can truly last you the rest of your life!

I am so happy for you after we struggled so hard in this market, this was an epic win and I couldn't be happier for you!

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What Is The Cambodia Trek For Shelter?

You will hear me talking a lot about the Cambodia trek for shelter, it is a big deal and something I am very excited about. 😊 So what does it all mean? What is it for? 🤔

The bottom line is to raise money💰 for those experiencing intimate partner violence. It is to help those who are escaping, specifically our women's shelter Willow Place here in Winnipeg.👈 

Thank you in advance for your donations. Just comment below and I will send you the link to donate so that you can get a tax receipt. ✅

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Our Google Reviews Make Hiring Us An Easy Decision

If you are a bit like me, you love looking👀 at reviews before deciding to use a product or service... and so... I would love it if you checked ours out.✅ If you have been on the fence and are deciding whether or not to hire us to buy or sell a home in Winnipeg, I hope our reviews help make that decision easier for 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

🏠  2 new listings have just hit the market

🤩  4 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!

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Community Leaders Scholarship

Are you or someone you know a Gr 12 student in the St. Vital area? Then you are going to want to pay attention as we have a scholarship available to just one incredible student this year! You must be a high school student attending either Glenlawn Collegiate, Collège Jeanne-Sauvé, or Dakota Collegiate.

This scholarship requires applicants to submit a video, which must be no longer than 5 minutes in length.

In the video, applicants should discuss their involvement in the community and any volunteering experiences they have had.

Additionally, applicants are asked to tell us about why they love their neighbourhood, their goals after high school, and why they want and deserve this scholarship.

This scholarship is aimed at recognizing students who have made a positive impact in their neighbourhood, have clear post-secondary goals, and have the desire to continue giving back to their community.

Submit your application via email to nicole@yourwinnipegrealtor.com no later than April 14th, 2025

Please state your full name, the school you attend, the name of your current guidance counselor, their email address, and lastly attach your application video to the email.

Good luck!

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What Renovations Will Increase Home Value?

The biggest question I get is about what renovations🛠 to do to increase value and get your home ready for a potential future sale.💰 

Sabrina breaks this down for you today so that you can make the best decisions.😊 Want to get custom advice on what your home needs? Dm or comment WinnipegRealtor to set a time! 

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Know The Flight Path Before You Buy

If you are thinking🤔 of buying in Winnipeg you need to know about our airport and where the airplanes✈️ are going to be. Sometimes while you are viewing a home you are lucky enough to have an airplane fly right over, and other times you may not be graced with its presence, and if you don't know about the flight path you wouldn't know how noisy😵 it is until you move in. 

For some, it is no big deal, they are used to the sound and it doesn't bother them... for others, this is a deal breaker. 

Let me know in the comments which side you are on, and if you found this info helpful. 😊