When Should You Start Your Home-Buying Journey?

Should you start just a week or two before you think you want to buy? Or maybe a year or two before?

The answer is that it is never too early. Sometimes there needs to be plans to deal with debit, and a mortgage broker can help you with that. Strategize what will be best to tackle first, which you don't need to worry about to get a mortgage. Maybe your credit was damaged and you need a plan over the next year or two to bring your score back up.

If buying a home is on your radar, it is never too soon to reach out, have conversations, and ask questions. Let our team know how we can help you get closer to your dream of home ownership.

A Blast From The Past

Meet Cheryl...

⁠I was on stage in Chicago at the @Tomferry Edge event and told the story about how I got into coaching. I remembered being on the phone with someone, I had just had a baby (Landen) and was feeling stuck. I talked about how I didn't have the money to get into coaching and I had to ask my broker for help. I got off stage and looked at my phone and there was a text message from a random number. The person on the phone with me, "selling" me coaching, and figuring it all out with me was at the back of the room and remembered our phone call from 6 years ago!!

⁠I then enjoyed going out with Cheryl, celebrating her birthday, and having a great night together in Chicago.

⁠So, if you are thinking of getting into coaching, call this lovely lady (let her know I sent you), and maybe 6 years from now you can be the success story she remembers.

Let’s Talk About Radon Gas

Have you ever heard of Radon Gas? In Manitoba it is a "thing"... it is most prevalent in southern Manitoba, but it is also in the city of Winnipeg. You will see new builds having areas to test for Radon built into a home, along with the ability to vent it out if you choose to, reducing the cost down the road. Have questions about Radon, let us know, we know the right professionals who can help you out.

Hold The Phone!!

Did you hear that some lenders' rates secretly (and I mean very secretly) actually went down recently? That's right, some of your mono-line and smaller credit unions brought their rates down. The big banks aren't "playing" in this yet, and there are many reasons why that may be. (if you want to get nitty gritty with me on this and mortgages DM me).

But... this is to let you know that it isn't all up right now, there is some down. It is just a secret and you must know where to find it.

Lest We Forget

Now more than ever we need to remember what Remembrance Day is about. It’s not only about not forgetting those who 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.

Come On Down And Support Prairie Wildlife!

Are you coming to The Kid Boss Market? Did you scoop up photos with Santa? No worries if you missed out, we also have an amazing opportunity to have photos taken with the owl from Prairie Wildlife!! They will be at our market taking donations to help their amazing organization while you get to see their owl and have your photo taken!!

Congratulations!

This multi-year journey is complete and this family is nestled in my favourite neighbourhood of River Park South!

We sold their condo, which took some time in the exchange district in Winnipeg. Then the next step became finding them a new home! It was a hard search with many multiple offer situations that went to prices they just didn't want to go to, but then there was this gem. In this situation, they were able to get it under the list price! It has an incredible addition that makes it unique to all the other homes with a similar layout. The vaulted ceilings are incredible! It is such a perfect home in the most amazing neighbourhood.

These guys also make the most incredible apple jelly that my kiddos love! Thank you for working with us and allowing us to be a part of this journey! I am so happy for you and how perfect this all turned out.

Let’s Talk A Bit About Discrimination

A long time ago condo rules and regulations were built for each individual building. Some of those buildings included an age restriction on who could live in them. But then entered the anti-discrimination act in real estate... and those rules are no longer allowed, however, they still exist in many condo documents.

The ByLaws never got changed. There are still many buildings in the city that are primarily 55+, however, if you are 20 years old and decide that you love a unit in one and want to buy into it, you can. You would have to file an appeal, but you would win, because under the anti-discrimination act, they are not allowed to discriminate against you based on your age.

I would love to know what you think. Do you think that some buildings should be allowed to stay in an older community, where the same demographic may appreciate the same things (quiet, hallway walking, etc) or do you think multiple generations should mingle more?

Welcome Amia!

Are you looking for dog walking? At The Kid Boss Market, you will meet Amia who can help you out.

Amia is 8 years old and started her dog-walking business in the summer of 2023. She loves animals, especially dogs, and wants to help busy pet owners by walking their furry friends around the neighbourhood! She is very caring and responsible and is always excited to meet new pups! Her dad will be joining her on all walks.

Come down, and meet your future dog walker at the market!

Welcome The Good Creations To The Kid Boss Market!

The Good Creations is bringing all the Good to the Kid Boss Market!

When not on the field Emmett loves working with resin.  He often experiments with colours and textures and is always looking to try new techniques, and he will be bringing these amazing creations to our market. Check him out @thegoodscreation to learn more about what you will find when you come out to support this budding entrepreneur.

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