Buying a house or condo is likely the largest financial step you will ever take. Here are 6 steps and a video to help prepare you for the journey.
Winnipeg Condo Market Update – Fall 2021
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Updated for this month, shows sales and listings stats for Winnipeg’s Condo Market
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11 Simple Home Maintenance Jobs You Need To Know
Home maintenance means more than just doing repairs. After you buy a home, keeping it in great shape will help protect you investment down the road. There are some tasks that you can do to make your home look …
6 Reasons To Buy a Condo
If you plan on buying a home, then you should know that there are plenty of options available. And right now, condos in Winnipeg make a great alternative to the bidding wars and lack of housing available for sale.
Condo Fees vs. House Expenses
Thinking of buying a condo in Winnipeg? Condo fees get a bad rap. We need to realize that some of the items which are included in a condo fee would cost more money in a stand alone house.
Copperstone Estates – Island Shore Blvd – Winnipeg Condo Community
Spotlight on: Copperstone Estates Located in popular Island Lakes in the south end of Winnipeg, Copperstone Estates Condos offer the best of condo-living. It should be noted that with these types of units, owners are generally NOT permitted to store their boats, RV’s or snowmobile trailers on their front drives.
Ashdown Warehouse Condos
Ashdown Warehouse Condominiums were built in Winnipeg bet. 1895 and 1911. 106 Condos, exposed brick, loft-style, high ceilings, 900-1700 sq ft.
Sky Waterfront Condos in Winnipeg Exchange
Spotlight on: Sky Waterfront Condos
Located along scenic Waterfront Dr. in Winnipeg, we find the this very special condo project. The Sky Waterfront Condos. Â This modern, all concrete building offers many amenities along with its central location. Â Close to the baseball park, the new Human Rights Museum and theatres, in the East Exchange District.
Year Built: Â ca. 2009
Total Condos:
Sky Waterfront Condos are made up of 112 condos in 1 building. Â There are 2 sections to this building, one being 5 storeys tall, the other 7 storeys. Â Totally connected, each section also has its own elevator. Â Units range in size from 809 sq feet for a 1 BR plus den, to larger units of 1600 sq feet. Â There is even a 2,000 sq ft unit as well. Â Note, the 1 BR plus den could actually be called a 2-BR unit: even though the ‘den’ does not have a window, it is equipped with a sprinkler system.
Condo Restrictions:
Just the usual condo-restrictions, such as “No Laundry to be hung from the balcony” etc. Â Pets are allowed, so long as they don’t pose a nuisance to other owners. Â Owners are allowed to rent out their suites, however must put up a $1,000 leasing levy to assure that their tenants abide by all rules.
Property Taxes
Gross Property Taxes range between approx. $2900.00 per unit to $6000, depending on size. Â Of course, as an owner who actually lives in their unit, you would qualify for the Provincial Home Owners Assistance Rebate, similar to when you own a house.
Condo Fees
Condo fees range between $250 and $500 per month, which includes snow removal, property maintenance, water and management fees. Â Owners pay for their own hydro, telephone, and cablevision.
Laundry and Parking
All units have their own insuite laundry, and most have an underground parking spot, although a few include an outdoor spot.
Amenities of Sky Waterfront Condos
This building has some very nice amenities, including a spacious fitness room, a residents lounge with TV, kitchen and pool table, and a nice rooftop patio with gorgeous views of the river and downtown. Suites include central air and furnace.
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Location of Sky Waterfront
Very central location, right on Waterfront Dr, this condo is close to the theatre district, the ballpark, the Canadian Museum of Human Rights and much more. Â You’ll find restaurants close by, in the Exchange District of Winnipeg.
Prices
During the 2 yr period of 2016-17, condos at Chimney Ridge have sold for between $237,000 (for an 800 ft 1-BR) and $412,000 (for the 1555 multi-level unit) (MLS® stats)
If you’re in the market to buy a condo, whether at Sky I Waterfront Condos or anywhere else, please contact me anytime…. Â “Bo Knows Condos“
If you’re thinking of selling your condo, anywhere in the city, please contact me anytime.
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Buying a Condo in Winnipeg – Condo Buyer Guide
Step-By-Step Guide To Buying A Condo In Winnipeg. Buying a condo could be the right move for the right home buyer. Owning a condo is more about life-style. If you’re someone who likes to travel, doesn’t like yard work, but still wants many of the benefits of home ownership, condos might be right for you. Here is a…
District 110 Condominiums – Winnipeg Condo Community –
Winnipeg Exchange District features the completely renovated building at 110 James Ave, District 110 Condominiums. Updated in 2014 by Streetside Developments, this historic building features 19 condos, from bachelor units to large 2 BR condos. Close to museums, theatres and concert hall.
How To Use Keystone Matrix Search (Video)
Tutorial on how to use the Keystone Matrix ® real estate search tool for home buyers (revised 2015)
Winnipeg Real Estate agents have a new tool to help people who are in the process of buying a home. Keystone MATRIX ® is a search program which helps buyers FIND the house they want. It also keeps them informed on sales, price changes and eventually the SOLD price of a house or condo as well.
In this short, 7 minute tutorial, I will show you a few basics. You learn how to get the most out of this excellent real estate search tool.  This is the new, revised version of Keystone Matrix®, new for 2015.
But remember, FINDING a house is the easy part. When it comes time to make an offer, being PREPARED and working with the right real estate agent is key. So if you are serious about buying a house or condo, please call me anytime and we’ll start with a short meeting to make sure that you are prepared.
This video is only one part of the help a home or condo buyer will receive. It’s helpful to know all the real estate abbreviations that are being used.
Also, many professionals are available and involved in the home buying process, there to help the home buyer achieve his/her goal.
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Element Condominiums – 155 Sherbrook St – Winnipeg Condo Community
The Element Condominiums at 155 Sherbrook St. Built 2013 with 44 residential condos. West Broadway, close to Wolseley, Misericordia Hospital, UofW campus..
Featured Condo: Chimney Ridge Condos on Pembina Hwy. Winnipeg
Condo Spotlight: Chimney Ridge Condos at 3040-3080 Pembina Hwy, Winnipeg
Located on the east side of the street, from 3040 to 3080 Pembina Hwy. we find the Chimney Ridge Condos.
Year Built: Â ca. 1977
Total Condos:
Chimney Ridge Condos are made up of 98 condos in 5 separate buildings. Â There are 2 distinct styles of units, each 1100 sq ft in size. Â One type is the main floor, one-level unit, and the other type is a two-story unit which is actually located ABOVE the main floor condos. Â This second type of condo requires the owner to walk up one flight of stairs to get to the living-room/dining-room/kitchen space, and then walk up a 2nd flight of stairs to get to the 2 bedrooms and bathroom.
Condo Restrictions:
Just the usual condo-restrictions, such as “No Laundry to be hung from the balcony” etc. Â Pets are allowed, so long as they don’t pose a nuisance to other owners.
Property Taxes
Gross Property Taxes are currently at approx. $2115.00 per unit. Â Of course, as an owner who actually lives in their unit, you would qualify for the Provincial Home Owners Assistance Rebate, similar to when you own a house.
Condo Fees
Condo fees are $210 per month, which includes snow removal, property maintenance and management fees. Â Owners pay for their own hydro, telephone, and water bills.
Laundry and Parking
All units have their own in-suite laundry, and units have one parking spot included. Â At this time (Jan 2012) no additional parking spots were available for rent, although a neighbouring condo complex WAS renting out a few stalls to owners of Chimney Ridge Condominiums.
Amenities of Chimney Ridge Condominiums
This condominium is a bare-bones condo. Â No pool, fitness room or other amenities, which helps to keep the condo fees nice and low. Â Of special note is the fact that the main floor units feature a small yard, while the upper condos have a balcony. Â All units have central furnace and c/air conditioners.
Location
Located right on a bus route of Pembina Hwy, and just south of the University of Manitoba, this condo complex has become very popular with students and property investors who are looking to purchase the units and rent them out.
Prices
During the 2 yr period of 2010-2011, condos at Chimney Ridge have sold for between $170,000 and $190,000  (MLS® stats).  Looking at sales in 2016, prices have remained fairly stable, with units selling btw $160K and $187K.
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— Zia Abbas (@condoonlycom) December 1, 2016
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6 reasons to buy a condo in downtown Winnipeg
6 reasons to buy a Condo in downtown Winnipeg
Downtown Winnipeg might not be the first place you think of when you are considering buying a condominium but there are some beautiful buildings and living options coming up. From funky warehouse style condos to luxurious and spaces living space, downtown Winnipeg has it all. And beside the fact that you can find a great place to live, downtown Winnipeg condo living is a lifestyle all of its own.
Here are 6 more reasons why you should consider buying a downtown Winnipeg condo:
Downtown Shopping!
The Portage Place mall has always been a place where you can shop for clothes, shoes, music, and more and it is still that way today. The Portage Place mall has some great retail stores but you don’t have to stop there. City Place has more shopping as does The Bay and they are both accessible through the connecting overpass walkways. That means in the winter you don’t have to brave the cold! The walkways downtown allow you to move around downtown through shopping areas, restaurants, businesses, and the library, too. You can even get to Winnipeg’s one of a kind underground shopping area – Winnipeg Square.
Fabulous Restaurants!
Downtown Winnipeg has some of the most culturally diverse dining experiences of any area of the city. You’ll find vegetarian restaurants like the Affinity Vegetarian Garden Restaurant and Mondragon Bookstore and Coffeehouse. You can enjoy Chinese, Japanese, or Thai food, or you can choose more traditional fare. The options are endless and they are all within walking distance when you live in a downtown Winnipeg condo.
Entertaining Theatres!
There are many theatres where you can enjoy a night of movies or plays. If you want to see one of the newest releases The Towne theatre has many movies to choose from. The Globe Theatre in Portage Place mall has more artsy types of movies as does Cinematheque. The IMAX theatre lets you experience things in an even bigger way. If live performances are more your thing you can enjoy a show at the Prairie Theatre Exchange or at the Manitoba Theatre Center.
The Forks!
The Forks is a great place to spend the day in the summer but in the winter the indoor stores and restaurants always provide a great shopping experience. And don’t forget all the good food!
MTS Center!
Downtown Winnipeg BIZ’s Winter Movie Night @ RBC Convention Centre Dec. 20 https://t.co/Wfi7d7bYKM
— Winnipeg for Free (@wpgforfree) December 8, 2016
There’s always something special going on at the MTS Center. Don’t forget that this is where all the hockey games are going to be this year with our new NHL hockey team. You can also enjoy concerts and other exciting events.
The Nightlife!
Downtown Winnipeg is the place you want to be if you love the night life. There are bars and lounges scattered all over downtown Winnipeg and if you buy a downtown Winnipeg condo you’ll never have far to go to get home.
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Warning: Don’t buy a condo before you read this article
Do not buy a condo until you’ve read this article. Here is a compilation of articles about condo-living, and things to know before you buy.