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Home Renovations: Which home improvements give the best r.o.i.

Bo Kauffmann • August 30, 2012 • 38 Comments

Which home improvements give the best return on investment? . Home Owners often ask: ‘Which home renovations increase the value of my house, and assure that I get ‘top-dollar’ when selling?’ While there is no hard-and-fast rule, here is a sobering statistic from the Appraisal Institute of Canada: The Appraisal Institute of Canada compared typical [...]

The Manitoba Museum redefines the museum experience in Winnipeg

Bo Kauffmann • August 27, 2012 • 32 Comments

Manitoba Museum in downtown Winnipeg . Entertainment, education and enlightenment all rolled into one: the Manitoba Museum has it all! A not-for-profit heritage and science centre, the Manitoba Museum provides an enriching experience for all visitors. It features a number of collections in its heritage galleries, many interactive multimedia shows in the Planetarium and dozens [...]

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How to read your Keystone Matrix MLS House listings

Bo Kauffmann • August 24, 2012 • 31 Comments

Keystone Matrix MLS listings: How to read them . If you are a buyer looking to purchase a house in Winnipeg, and are working with a real estate agent, you are probably receiving new MLS® listings from your REALTOR® via Keystone Matrix®, the real estate search program being used by real estate agents. In a [...]

55-plus Condos in Winnipeg: right choice for you?

Bo Kauffmann • August 22, 2012 • 30 Comments

Age restricted condos: Right for you? . It’s an often-reported fact that Winnipeg’s population is aging, and as such Condominiums are becoming quite popular. In fact, there are numerous advantages to owning a condo. These are units with bylaws which state that the owner/occupant of the unit must be at least 55 years of age. [...]

Selling your house or condo? 8 truths home stagers know

Bo Kauffmann • August 20, 2012 • 30 Comments

8 things Home Stagers know . Have you noticed that home stagers are becoming more popular? More people are hiring them when they want to get a really good price for their house or condo. The reason is because home stagers know what buyers want and they can help you pay attention to the details [...]

MANYFEST: Celebrating Community, Arts, Entertainment and Healthy Living

Bo Kauffmann • August 17, 2012 • 24 Comments

Manyfest: Largest Festival Downtown Winnipeg On the weekend of September 7 – 9, you won’t be able to stay away from downtown Winnipeg. A group of more than 30,000 people are expected to join in on the fun-filled weekend, participating in the many events available that are all part of Manyfest. Presented by the Downtown [...]

Shifting and cracking foundations: some preventative maintenance tips

Bo Kauffmann • August 14, 2012 • 29 Comments

Protect your home foundation from shifting and cracking . Winnipeg home owners love their basement recrooms. But several problems, including flooding basements, cracking and shifting foundations are always a concern. Normally, our main concern is during wet weather, when sump pumps can become overwhelmed by the water, and tiny cracks in concrete basement walls allow water to [...]

Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra is an important piece of Winnipeg culture

Bo Kauffmann • August 10, 2012 • 26 Comments

Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra . Performing more than 80 concerts every year, the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra consistently wows Winnipeggers and tourists from across the globe with their brilliant musical acts. Music is a form of art and the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra does it well. Between touring the globe, putting on family concerts and playing music written [...]

Real Estate Listing abbreviations: Terminology explained

Bo Kauffmann • August 8, 2012 • 29 Comments

A list of real estate listing abbreviations If you’re working with a REALTOR® in the search of a new home, most likely you are receiving MLS® real estate listings via the new Keystone Matrix® system. My buyers are always asking me to explain what some of the abbreviations on these listings stand for, so I thought [...]

Featured Condo: Sky 1 Waterfront Condos in the Exchange District

Bo Kauffmann • August 6, 2012 • 12 Comments

Spotlight on: Sky I Waterfront Condos Located along scenic Waterfront Dr. in Winnipeg, we find the Sky I Waterfront condos. This modern, all concrete building offers many amenities along with its central location. Close to the baseball park, the new Human Rights Museum and theatres. Year Built: ca. 2009 Total Condos: Sky I Waterfront [...]