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Selling your house or condo? 8 truths home stagers know
8 things Home Stagers know
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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 of your home so that buyers will fall in love with it.
Here are some of the things that home stagers know:
1. Buyers fall in love with their first impressions. If the front of your house looks great you have likely seen people drive by over and over again when there is a “For sale” sign in front of the house. They finally come to see the inside for themselves because they’ve fallen in love with the outside. If you see people drive by once and then never see them again, you know that the front of your house needs some work. Water and mow the grass regularly, add some potted plants or some flowers, clean the driveway – you’ll find these small details can make a big difference.
2. Buyers want to feel like they could move in immediately. Wild or overly bright paint colors do not appeal to everyone. You may love the zebra border along the top of the walls but it is not everyone’s taste so get rid of it. Paint the walls a neutral color that most people could live with.
3. Buyers love light. If the walls are too dark the room will feel cave-like to most people so make sure walls are painted a light color. Also, replace heavy drapes with lighter sheers and raise the blinds to let in the daylight.
4. Buyers feel better about a home that not only looks clean but smells clean. Make sure that you keep the house clean, as if the Queen of England could be dropping by at any minute. Remember that people will be looking in cupboards and closets so these should be clean, too. And above all, it should smell clean. If the place smells clean, people tend to believe that it is cleaner than appearances suggest.
5. Buyers do not like clutter. Clutter can make the largest of homes seem small so before you start showing your home it might be a good idea to store larger furniture and pack away collectibles and other personal items like trophies. The more counter space they see, the bigger the house seems to them.
6. Buyers like to see newer furnishings. If your furnishings are older consider storing your furniture and renting newer pieces while the house is showing. Newer furniture reflects better on the home and appeal to more buyers.
7. Buyers like to see what the house looks like with art on the walls. If you don’t already have artwork that has a general appeal or you don’t have any artwork consider renting or buying some contemporary pieces.
8. Buyers don’t want to think about replacing fixtures. If your lights, cabinet pulls and other things are outdated, replacing them can be an inexpensive way of giving a room a fresh and updated look.
If you’re thinking of selling your home, take some of the tips from home stagers. It will likely mean more money in your pocket in the end.
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MANYFEST: Celebrating Community, Arts, Entertainment and Healthy Living
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 Winnipeg BIZ, Manyfest is celebrated on Broadway, which is closed to vehicular traffic throughout the entire weekend.
This year’s Manyfest features everything from a wine festival, a farmers’ and artisans’ market, a kids’ zone, music, entertainment, and a Giant Movie in the Park! Manyfest not only consists of many events, it also appeals to many different people: no matter your age or interest, there is something at Manyfest for all to enjoy.
There’s no better way to spend a weekend in early September than appreciating the lovely weather and taking part in one of downtown Winnipeg’s most buzzed-about events of the year.
Much-loved Manyfest Events
On the evening of Saturday September 8, take a stroll along Broadway and enjoy a lit procession make its way from Memorial to Main Street for the Lights on Broadway event. There will be prizes awarded to the best-lit bicycle, so be sure to bring your bike to the event to jazz it up at one of the specially designated bike decorating locations.
The following day, indulge in a leisurely bike ride! Ciclovia, an eco-friendly festival and active transportation initiative, involves displayers from local environmental and healthy lifestyle organizations, as well as a famed car-free route between Assiniboine Park and the Forks. Take to the streets between 11am and 6pm on Sunday, September 9 to enjoy the bicycle zone.
Cycling not your thing? Let loose and dance in Manyfest’s Zumbathon, or lace up your shoes to run a relay! There will also be a Big Dance on Broadway for seven hours on Saturday to join in when the mood strikes. Throughout Manyfest, you can enjoy the various booths, entertainment and ever-changing events – the perfect way to wrap up a fabulous summer.
Learn more about Lights on Broadway, Ciclovia, and other Manyfest events at www.manyfest.ca!
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Sagan Morrow owns an open-concept condo in Winnipeg’s Exchange District and loves downtown living. By night she writes the blog Living Healthy in the Real World and is the Executive Director for The Food Label Movement; by day, she coordinates the Dig In local food campaign for Food Matters Manitoba. Sagan has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Rhetoric, Writing and Communications and is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist. She enjoys taking in the theatre and art culture of downtown Winnipeg during her spare time.
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Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra is an important piece of Winnipeg culture
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
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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 by master composers, the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra covers a great deal of ground so that people of all ages and backgrounds can enjoy the music they perform.
Education and outreach programs play a major part of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra’s role
The W.S.O. is renowned as the largest performing arts organization in Manitoba offering musical education programs. Their goal is for everyone interested to be able to learn about, practice and enjoy music to their heart’s content.
This vision is particularly expressed through the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra’s commitment to liaising with schools: every year it reaches out to 300 schools with educational music programs. By connecting with so many schools, the W.S.O. is able to reach out to more than 30,000 students each year! The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra certainly makes it possible for youth to achieve their musical dreams.
In addition, educational concerts are performed by the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra each year to various students of all ages, from elementary school children to high school teenagers. The organization also works with inner city youths to promote the values of a musical education. Healthcare centres and music students from the University of Manitoba also benefit from programs through the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra.
Enhance your musical awareness with the W.S.O.
Founded over 60 years ago and performing concerts for 100,000 audience members each year, the W.S.O. focuses on building communities around musical education and celebrating artistic excellence in both professional musicians and new rising stars.
Winnipeg has a vast array of cultural experiences that everyone should partake in on a regular basis. Whether it is visiting an art gallery, participating in one of the many annual festivals in the downtown area, enjoying live theatre or drinking in the beautiful sounds of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, you are sure to have a lovely time and learn something fascinating in the process.
Visit the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra to make a donation to support one of its many education and outreach programs, or buy tickets to this season’s shows.
Sagan Morrow owns an open-concept condo in Winnipeg’s Exchange District and loves downtown living. By night she writes the blog Living Healthy in the Real World and is the Executive Director for The Food Label Movement; by day, she coordinates the Dig In local food campaign for Food Matters Manitoba. Sagan has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Rhetoric, Writing and Communications and is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist. She enjoys taking in the theatre and art culture of downtown Winnipeg during her spare time.
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Winnipeg Condos are an excellent option for first-time home buyers
Winnipeg Condos: 74 listings in the $150-$200K range
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With the new mortgage rules, and multiple offers on new house listings, Winnipeg condos are presenting as an excellent option for first time home buyers. While it is getting more difficult to find houses in the 120K to 180K range, there are currently 80 condos available in this same range, all over Winnipeg.
If you are looking for your first home, and wish to avoid bidding wars which are common in our market, consider a condo! Call me anytime to help you find and get your first home.
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Folklorama is one of the biggest cultural events in Winnipeg
Folklorama: One of Winnipeg’s biggest events
Folkorama is a time in Winnipeg when people can embrace their cultures and show off all the things about it that they are proud of. It is also a time when you can learn about other people’s cultures – taste the food, enjoy the music, watch and participate in the dances, and completely immerse yourself in a different world. It started in 1970 as a week-long event but now it lasts for two weeks and each week has 20+ pavilions to explore.
This year Folklorama takes place from August 5– 18.
The way it works is that each pavilion focuses on a different culture. The pavilions are spread throughout the city and take place on different evenings. Each pavilion is managed by volunteers that help guests enjoy their evening. There will be food and drink and entertainment that are central to the culture of the community that is hosting the pavilion. You can visit as many pavilions as you would like but you might want to do some planning before it starts so that you do not get overwhelmed. Download the Folklorama Travel Guide so that you can start planning!
What can you expect at the Folklorama pavilions?
Each pavilion is different so use the Travel Guide to find out what kinds of activities are going to take place. Some of the activities you can look forward to include:
- Children’s activities
- Outdoor dining (some with bar service)
- Sit down dinners (you can make reservations)
- Late night parties
- Dance bands
What if you want to take in as much as possible?
With an event like Folklorama it can be like a trip around the world if you take in as many of the pavilions as possible but paying individually for each one can get pricey ($6 per pavilion with children under 12 free if accompanied by an adult). That’s why the Family Pack Passport was created. The Family Pack is $54 for 12 tickets so you can take in more entertainment.
Make your experience extra special
If you want to have a special experience, consider one of the VIP Tours. The VIP tours include luxury transportation, admission to three pavilions, an appetizer, main course, and dessert, and reserved seating. There are several VIP tours to choose from including the Wheelchair Accessible Tours, Late Night Tours, and Party Tours, with Independent Travellers Tours and Cycle Tours new this year. They are only $69.95.
If you are from out of town and need accommodations as well, consider the Canad Inns Hotel Package, which includes a VIP Tour and one night stay at one of the Canad Inns locations and a continental breakfast. At $148, this is a great deal.
Find out more about the VIP Tours here.
With dozens of pavilions, I’m sure you’ll find great fun at Winnipeg’s Folklorama event.
Sagan Morrow owns an open-concept condo in Winnipeg’s Exchange District and loves downtown living. By night she writes the blog Living Healthy in the Real World and is the Executive Director for The Food Label Movement; by day, she coordinates the Dig In local food campaign for Food Matters Manitoba. Sagan has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Rhetoric, Writing and Communications and is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist. She enjoys taking in the theatre and art culture of downtown Winnipeg during her spare time.
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Bo Kauffmann is a residential real estate agent with over 18 yrs experience in helping buyers and sellers achieve their goals. Inducted into the REMAX Hall of Fame in 2010 and receiving the REMAX Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019, Bo has sold over 500 houses and condos in the Greater Winnipeg market. He is an accredited buyer representative (A.B.R.) and a Luxury Home Marketing Specialist.
Bo provides exceptional service to First-Time Home-Buyers, Seniors looking to downsize and Home Sellers of all ages.
He can be reached easily By E-Mail or call/text him Call/Text Here
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Assiniboine Park features Movies under the stars in Winnipeg
Winnipeg’s Assiniboine Park features Movies under the stars!
Have you ever seen a movie or television show where couples and families gather under the stars to watch movies on a big screen? I’ve always thought that was the coolest thing ever and thought that this would be a great thing to do on a hot summer night. I mean really – how romantic is that? A blanket, a nice breeze, a cooler of snacks and drinks (don’t forget drinking in public is against the law though!) – how could it get any better than that.
Movie night outdoors is a great way to spend some time with your family, too if the right movie is playing and now, you can partake in movie night at Assiniboine Park in Winnipeg. Every Friday night from August 3 – 24 you and your family or you and a loved one can enjoy the stars and the cinema on the Lyric Lawn in Assiniboine Park.
There is an Early Feature at 7:00 PM so that you do not have to keep the little ones out too late and there is a Late Feature at 9:15 PM for those who have older children or for those who just want a more romantic environment.
The features for this summer in Assiniboine Park are:
August 3rd
Early Feature – Tangled: A spin on the well-known fairy tale of Rapunzel, this fun animated Disney feature combines all the right elements of romance, entertainment and adventure.
Late Feature – E.T. This beloved movie from 1982 stands the test of time, telling the tale of an extra-terrestrial longing to return to his home planet and the young boy that helps him along the way.
August 10th
Early Feature – The Incredibles: A role model suburban family, or a group of undercover superheroes? This animated film covers family love, superheroes and villains, and how one family learns to balance their exciting secret life with a quiet façade. It can be enjoyed by all ages.
Late Feature – Pirates of the Caribbean: Enjoy a swash-buckling good time with this classic! When a band of pirates kidnap the lovely Elizabeth Swan, dashing blacksmith must ally with rogue pirate Captain Jack Sparrow to rescue her.
August 17th
Early Feature – Happy Feet 2: Mumble is back again, this time to save the Emperor Penguins from a dire threat. Children and adults alike won’t be able to take their eyes off the adorable animated dancing penguins.
Late Feature – Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone: You’re never too old for a little bit of magic. This film adaptation from J. K. Rowling’s bestselling novel features young Harry Potter who learns on his eleventh birthday that not only is he a wizard, he’s also a famous wizard that must fight against the evil Lord Voldemort.
August 24th
Early Feature – Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax: Young romance and adventure mingle in this story based on the Dr. Seuss children’s book.
Late Feature – Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: Famed archeologist Indiana Jones embarks on yet another exciting adventure, this time to rescue the Holy Grail from falling into the hands of the Nazis (can you hear the Indiana Jones theme music playing already?).
Movie Night under the Stars….just one more thing to enjoy about Assiniboine Park in Winnipeg.
Sagan Morrow owns an open-concept condo in Winnipeg’s Exchange District and loves downtown living. By night she writes the blog Living Healthy in the Real World and is the Executive Director for The Food Label Movement; by day, she coordinates the Dig In local food campaign for Food Matters Manitoba. Sagan has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Rhetoric, Writing and Communications and is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist. She enjoys taking in the theatre and art culture of downtown Winnipeg during her spare time.
To find out more about Assiniboine Park and other tourist information, visit Tourism Winnipeg at: https://www.tourismwinnipeg.com/
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Bo provides exceptional service to First-Time Home-Buyers, Seniors looking to downsize and Home Sellers of all ages.
He can be reached easily By E-Mail or call/text him Call/Text Here
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