Have You Ever Googled The Death Clock?

I did... I typed in my info and this is what it told me, this is how much time it predicted I had left on this planet.

I follow NAS Daily and he wears it on his shirt, how much of his life he has left. This reminder to live life to the fullest every single day, to not waste any moments. I know to some it looks like I am doing a lot of "crazy" stuff, but I want to do it all. I don't ever want to look back and regret not doing something. This is why when the kids say they want to go to Hogwarts, I start putting the plan in action. Why I take them out to hike epic trails, and why I put so much time into the work that I do. I love the work that I do, and the work that I do allows me the ability to do more with family.

So... if you feel so inclined, go find out your date, and then get out there and do some awesome shit. Live it up.

How Do You Price A Home?

There are so many ways that a home can be priced.

It can be the fair market value, what makes the most sense in the market, and most often this is the case. But sometimes a home needs to be priced a certain way based on a financial situation. To sell a home we need to be able to pay off the mortgage, any liens against the home, the cost of the lawyers, and the cost of the realtors. If there aren't enough funds the sellers need to come up with the shortfall, so sometimes we need to list a home for more than it may be "worth" in order to pay off all the things.

Then there is also quite simply the number that the sellers want for it. Maybe it is higher (or lower) than what the home is worth from a market perspective, but it is what the seller feels it is worth and wants to sell it for.

So, sometimes if things just don't seem like they are making sense, there may be a back story, and an underlying reason for why a home is priced the way it is.

Aren't We A Happy Bunch?

I mean... these costumes were fun, this video was awesome, but I think our expressions might be pretty accurate in this moment. We all had only a few hours sleep after wrapping up a huge conference in Winnipeg with Royal LePage. I was up till 3am, and then up again at 7am to get ready and say goodbye to my friends. By 10am we were at the costume shop getting fitted, and by 12:00 we were at the home shooting one of my most favourite listing videos.

This team is amazing, and I am always so proud of each one of them for how hard they all work and how much they put into our clients. It takes a group of special people to show up and get it done on only a few hours sleep. Thank you Team!

Should You Plant Flowers To Increase Your Home’s Curb Appeal?

Curb appeal is so important when you are selling your home. It is ultimately the first impression as a buyer is walking up to the home. How the yard is cared for and what they are seeing is setting the stage for what the interior of the home will be like.

So, even if you are selling and you don't want to put that work into your garden, it will help make your home more appealing overall to anyone who is coming to look at it.

Winnipeg Is A City With Loads Of History

Winnipeg is a city with loads of history. We were supposed to be "the Chicago of the North" and much of our city is built with similar architecture to New York. In the early days there was loads of wealth in our city and huge growth. We have neighbourhoods oozing with character and great big homes.

Then came along the Panama Canal and there wasn't the need for our centralized port. We stopped growing at such a fast pace and the trajectory of the city changed.

Right now we are seeing incredible growth and the stability in this Prairie city keeps growing. Strong and steady we are predictable and constant. You can move here and buy homes over 100 years old, or brand new developments.

We’ll Buy Your Home For Cash

"we will buy your home for cash".... these letters are my favourite. I often have my clients text me pictures of ones that they got in the mail. Some have reached out to these individuals, but most of the time they wonder if they are real or not.

Yes, they are real, but yes they will buy your home for far less than it is worth. They will scoop it up as a rental property, or maybe a flip. But in order to make the numbers work they have to buy it for a lot less. Often times these offers are loaded in conditions that are very very sided towards the purchaser.

It may be that this is a great option for you, but my advice is to get a realtor or an appraiser in to look at your home, and make sure that you are getting fair market value. Even if you are in a tough place, there are often ways that a Realtor can get you more for your home, (yes even with paying commissions) and keep more money in your pocket at a super fast speed as well. So, reach out, and let us help you make sure you are making the best decision for you.

Lest We Forget

On a recent trip we got into a big talk with our Uber driver. He was listening to podcasts about history and all the horrible things that had happened. It lead to a discussion of us forgetting, that the generations that had lived through it were slowly leaving us and causes us to forget.

Now more than ever we need to remember what Remembrance Day is about. It’s not only about not forgetting those that lost their lives for us, but also about remembering how those awful things started that caused all the lives to be lost. It’s to help stop history from repeating itself. So take the time today, to remember what has happened in the past and take a step forward to make sure it doesn’t happen again in our future.

Deciding Not To Decide

Do you ever sit there thinking and thinking about what to do, and in the end you just decide not to decide? You walk away from it. You have made a decision not to move forward, not to progress, and to stay where you are.

Sometimes you need to just get up, take a deep breath, and make that decision. Maybe it is to buy or sell your home, to stop procrastinating and do the renovations you have always wanted to do, or it could be that it isn't house related at all.

If you ever need a nudge to make a big decision, motivation, and an outside perspective, know that I am here for you. I love making big bold leaps, and I can be there for you whether yours is big or small.

Moving To Winnipeg - Why Winnipeg Is Right For You!

Why would you want to live in Winnipeg??? Well...in this video I provide plenty of reasons why Winnipeg is right for you!

Moving To Winnipeg - Why Winnipeg Is Not For You!

I love Winnipeg and love living here. However, there are at least 6 pretty good reasons to not move here. If you are considering Moving to Winnipeg, you should definitely watch this video.

Our Pup Freddie And The Secret Word

Need to get the attention of our pup Freddie? The secret word... "Dipper" with a slight inflection up as you are saying it.

Works every time! Dipper is the name of his brother who also happens to live next door!

The Market Stats Are Here For The City Of Winnipeg

The market stats are in for the City of Winnipeg and what kind of month was it? It was *womp womp* which is kinda nice. Everything seemingly is back to pre-pandemic levels!

Your Weekly Market Update For The Neighbourhood Of River Park South

The market in River Park South seems to be back to pre-pandemic normality.

Sheri Is Most Certainly Rocking It!

Sheri came to us wanting a brand new career, and she is most certainly rocking it! Right from the get-go, she was full of energy, enthusiasm and a thirst for knowledge.

In just a few short weeks she sold 3 homes and went through some of the most complex transactions with crazy ups and downs. From home inspections failing, to possession day issues to land lease issues in other provinces... honestly the craziest of crazy decided to happen all in her first 3 transactions... but you handled it all flawlessly and navigated through it all.

Here's to all the rest of your success, and non-complicated easy transactions.

We Love To Spoil You!

Yup, it's true... we love to spoil our clients from beginning to end. We love to put a smile on your face and create custom experiences and unreasonable client experiences.

Make It Happen!

These rockstars make it happen. Day in and day out working hard whether it is Roberta in the back end making things happen seamlessly or Sandeep rocking it out with our clients helping them sell and buy homes.

I am so happy that I get to have these two on the team and watch them succeed and make amazing things happen.

What Are You Waiting For??

If you wait until home prices drop, you’re gonna have a higher interest rate.

If you wait for rates to drop, you're gonna pay more for a home. There's never a perfect time—buy when it's right for you. Follow us for more home buying tips.

Thoughts? Let's hear 'em!

Could You Brave The Cold For Your Dream Home?

Honestly, winter is such an amazing time to be house hunting. There are fewer buyers out there and the sellers that are there are more serious. You get to see how a home performs at the worst time of year. How are the windows holding up in the cold? Is there frost in the attic? Heat loss through the walls? You get to see it all.

You can see what it is like to drive down your future street. There are some streets that when I go for showings I say "oh my gosh I can't imagine driving this every day in the winter!" the ruts are awful! But you won't have a surprise if you buy it in the winter!

So get out there, put on a warm jacket and boots, and take a look at some homes!

Will The Rules Change For Airbnbs?

Ugh.... this one has been in debate for a LONG time now, changing up the Air BnB policies in our dear city.

There are some aspects that I completely agree with, and others that just don't make any sense at all. As we personally own two Air BnB properties out in cottage country I sit and wait to see how things may change for us, wondering if we will have to pivot and change what we are doing as it expands from the city to other areas. Watching what happened in the Clear Lake region over a year ago where sweeping changes were made. It is interesting how it is all unfolding.