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Mоrtgаging iѕ kind оf likе a соllесtivizеd lоаn thаt can аffесt уоu and уоur fаmilу fоr a long timе if it iѕ nоt worked оut рrореrlу. Pеорlе gеnеrаllу fall for dесерtivе аdvеrtiѕеmеntѕ bоаѕting about best mоrtgаgе rаtеѕ, so уоu nееd to bе cautious.
Many реорlе who have fаllеn intо thе trар оf соmраniеѕ оffеring thе bеѕt mоrtgаgе rates hаvе еxреriеnсеd рrоblеmѕ dоwn the rоаd. It iѕ very imроrtаnt tо gо thrоugh each аnd еvеrу piece of thе mortgage deal that you аrе mаking. Dо not gеt саrriеd аwау by those dесерtivе аdvеrtiѕеmеntѕ thаt wоuld mаkе уоur lifе a disaster. A small mistake, or one wrоng ѕignаturе, and уоu соuld еnd uр рауing inѕtаllmеntѕ fоr your mоrtgаgеd рrореrtу for thе rest оf your life.
A thоrоugh ѕtudу оf the еntirе plan, аnd аll its terms and соnditiоnѕ, iѕ nесеѕѕаrу if уоu wаnt tо go fоr a ѕаfе mоrtgаgе plan with thе bеѕt mоrtgаgе rаtеѕ. Buying a home iѕ the biggest investment that you will mаkе in уоur life, and уоu wоuld nоt wаnt anyone tо fiddle аrоund with it. Mortgaging iѕ an орtiоn for реорlе whо саnnоt аffоrd tо рау еntirе аmоunt in a ѕinglе gо, and thus they look fоr deals with mоrtgаgе rаtеѕ ѕuitаblе for their pockets.
Alwауѕ try to undеrѕtаnd the роwеr оf credit limitѕ thаt you can impose on уоurѕеlf. Thеrе hаvе been mаnу еxаmрlеѕ frоm the market where реорlе hаvе асtuаllу gоttеn dеаlѕ with grеаt mortgage rаtеѕ, but due to thеir nеgligеnсе аnd insufficient funds, thеу hаvе сrеаtеd traps fоr thеmѕеlvеѕ and fаllеn in.
If уоur rеlаtiоnѕ with your bаnk are gооd, thеn they would аlѕо offer you ѕоmе intеrеѕting dеаlѕ with a gооd mortgage rate. If you are оnе оf their рrivilеgеd сliеntѕ, thеn уоu might bе еntitlеd for ѕресiаl discounts on mоrtgаgе rаtеѕ. If you go intо уоur loan ѕеаrсh with a high credit score аnd a clean credit rесоrd, уоu would аlѕо hаvе better bаrgаining роwеr.
If уоu have ѕtаinѕ оn уоur record, уоu ѕhоuld trу tо gеt them сlеаnеd up before going into nеgоtiаtiоnѕ. If уоu саn afford tо, hirе a finаnсiаl advisor whо саn help уоu out with thе dеаl, mаking thе bеѕt роѕѕiblе nеgоtiаtiоn for уоu with the mortgaging соmраnу, сrеdit uniоn, Investment Cоmраnу оr bаnkѕ with whiсh you are dеаling. Each реrѕоn ѕhоuld play carefully in thе mоrtgаging buѕinеѕѕ, еvеn if hе iѕ gеtting the best mоrtgаgе rаtеѕ fоr his dеаl.
Alwауѕ prefer fixеd mоrtgаgе rаtеѕ for уоur deals. Thiѕ will bе beneficial аnd score grеаt mortgage rаtеѕ with nо rеgrеtѕ. Intеrеѕt rаtеѕ саn bounce аrоund, but if уоur dеаl hаѕ a fixеd rаtеѕ, thеn it is оnе less thing fоr уоu tо worry about. Prосееd in your dеаl with sound mind аnd аlеrt eyes аnd nоthing will go wrоng.
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Preparation before buying and moving into a larger home
Preparing for your move to a larger home
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If you have been living at a rented apartment or a small house, moving to a large home may seem to be a completely new kind of experience. So, you may have to start planning for this. In fact, the day when you will have to move is going to be the most busy and occupied day for you. You need to have every other detail at your fingertips otherwise the situation can turn worse. May it be a large home or small, it is important for you to be aware of what you need and how you want your home to look like. Just as it is important for you to use a home mortgage calculator while buying a home, it also is important for you to consider various other things while moving into your new home.
Moving to a larger home
It is not only about the day you are going to move into your new larger home. You will have to consider the days ensuing your ‘move in’ too. However, some of the most important things you need to do if you are moving up to a large home are:
- Note down the details while taking a tour of the home – In order to avoid mistakes it would be important for you to note down all of the possible details, while you will be touring the home. This would help you in planning your move in the right way.
- Make a mental picture of how you are going to set things up – It would be better to make a mental picture of how you would like to set up your things. Based on that, you can start jotting down a proper plan.
- Determine the items you will be taking along with you – Determine which are the items you are going to take along with you while moving. There must be numerous such items which won’t be of much use. So, it would be better to do away with these. If you can sell those off, you may be able to make some extra money. This money can come in handy in case of emergencies, while on the move.
- Decide if you would need to buy a few essentials before moving – Decide if you would at all be required to buy a few items, as you are moving into a new home.
- Try to have lots of supplies to make things easier – Make sure that you have lots of supplies and boxes, before the actual day arrives. Boxes are going to make it easy for you to move the required items into the new home.
- Get help of professionals if you are unable to decide on certain things – It is better to get help of professional movers and packers. This is going to ease up the situation. This also ensures that none of your things are either broken or lost.
- Write details of the items contained within (on the boxes) – To make things easier for you, it would be wiser of you to write down the details of what the boxes contain. Do this on the upper side of the box. This is going to help while you will be unpacking.
- Start unpacking in a planned way while moving into the new home – After you move into the new larger home, start unpacking but do that in a planned way yet again. Examine what is to be unpacked and divide the task among your family.
- Try getting prior access to the home for making it pest free – It is better to make sure that the home is pest free. So, request the lender or the person in charge for prior access.
- Get people to clean up the large home before moving into it – As it is a large home, it would be better to get help of people in order to clean it up.
So, these are the 10 most important things which you need to do if you are moving to a new and larger home.
This article has been contributed by Sam Stokdale, a financial writer specializing in mortgage. Immersing himself with the financial sector, he has covered topics including real estate investment, mortgage refinancing, lending and borrowing, managing finances and credit advice.
And when you’re ready to make a move to a larger, luxury home, call Bo Kauffmann of Re/Max Performance…. (204) 333-2202
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Bo provides exceptional service to First-Time Home-Buyers, Seniors looking to downsize and Home Sellers of all ages.
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Content Marketing: Maximizing your original content exposure across multiple platforms
Getting maximum coverage for your original content
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Here is the problem: You are an expert in your field, and want to share some of that expertise across the internet. What is the best way? Do you write a blog post, hoping that it will rank high enough to be found? Or create a video, hoping it won’t get lost among the millions of other videos with similar topics? What about a podcast? It’s all so time-consuming, and you are, after all, a busy professional. Do you hire someone to do all this for you? The answer: All of the above, or at least a combination of all of the above.
A few years ago I discovered a wonderful e-book on Kindle, written by Denise Wakeman. The book title was “The Viral Blogging System”, and it was perhaps the best $9 I ever spent. It’s still available and I highly recommend that you get it, because it goes into deeper detail than I can right here. Much of what I am covering here was inspired by that book, and I’ve added a few spins and twists of my own. What follows are 8 easy steps for ANY professional, such as Real Estate Agents, Dentists, Lawyers, Mortgage Brokers, Home Renovators, Life Insurance Sales Reps, or ANYONE who has some expertise to share. Lets start:
1) Write a blog post
Much of what follows can be hired out to an assistant, but this first step you should do yourself. YOU are the expert, and hiring a stranger to write a post for you is NOT advisable. YOU know your field best. So chose a topic, and keep it short, 400 to 600 words is optimal.
2) Record an audio of your post
You could pay someone to record this for you, but its easy to do. I use Garage Band on my mac, but there are other similar products. Especially if you are in direct contact with your customers, you may want to record it in your own voice, rather than ‘farming it out’. More than once, a customer has said to me :”Yes, I recognize you from your audio-podcast”.
3) Create a Powerpoint or Keynote presentation
THIS you CAN farm out to someone else. I use a service such as odesk.com to search for help in cases like this. Its a free service, and after placing an ad, you’ll receive applications from creators all over the world. So either hire someone, or do it yourself, but turn your blog post into a powerpoint or keynote (on mac) presentation. It should result in a 15 to 20 slide presentation. Once you have that, the real fun begins.
4) Save your Powerpoint in 3 different formats:
Once you have your powerpoint presentation, you can save (or export) it in 3 different formats. This will take about 5 seconds each:
- As a Powerpoint Presentation
- As a PDF
- As individual .jpg pictures of each slide
5) Upload the Powerpoint to Slideshare.net
There are many good slide-sharing platforms. My favorite is slideshare.net. They have a free version, as well as a PRO (paid) version with some extra bells and whistles. Once uploaded, other people can see the presentation, and better yet, can embed, share, and download it. You can add your audio to the presentation, thereby creating a “slidecast”. So here is an idea: Let’s say you’re a real estate agent, and work regularly with a mortgage broker and a lawyer, both of whom write a blog. They can embed your presentation into their blogs….giving you added exposure and giving THEIR readers some new material to discover.
6) Upload the PDF to Scribd.com
My choice for document sharing site is scribd.com, although again, there are others. Readers can share, read, download, embed etc…. The beauty with PDF’s is that any live links in the presentation will be preserved and are actually clickable links. So be sure to include links back to your blog and other sites.
7) Use the .jpg pictures to create a video
On a MAC, I use (and love) I-Movie. I can drag and drop the slide-project pictures into the program, add my audio and viola….. create a movie in about 5 minutes. Then upload that movie to YouTube, or Vimeo or any other video-sharing and hosting platform. I also embed a copy of the video into my blog post as well.
8) Create a Podcast
Actually, create TWO podcasts…..one for audio, and one for video. Check out a service called Hipcast, where you can upload the audio file and the video separately. With Hipcast’s help, you can create a podcast on I-Tunes (free) and add all of your future audios and videos to this popular platform. I-Tunes is FREE, and Hipcast has a free version, although it you want a little more options and space, $10 per month is all you need.
No worries about ‘Duplicate Content’
Although you are publishing the same materials, you’re doing it over several different platforms. No worries about duplicate content. This is the best and most efficient way that I know of, in which to maximize the exposure of your original content. What started out as a blog post, is now an audio-podcast, a video-podcast, a PDF file, a Slide-presentation, AND videos on YouTube etc etc.
Do you know of any other methods? Let me know….I’m always looking to learn new things!
Free E-Newsletter for Winnipeg, real estate and home buyers and sellers
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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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Details on carpet stain removal
Tips on carpet stain removal
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Carpet stain removal can be a daunting task. It should also be done with much care and precaution to prevent damage on the carpet. While using the vacuum cleaner will do fine, it will only remove the dirt. Stains are different, thus, they should be treated differently.
Regardless of the approach employed in removing the stains, it is best to act immediately and quickly. If you wait in doing the cleaning, you risk ruining your carpet for good. Whether oil, wax, solid or liquid substances are spilled on the carpet, you need to grab a clean cloth to remove the solid substances or what can be removed from the stain.
Then you have to blot out as much of the stain as possible. If a liquid substance spilled the carpet, there might occur wicking. Wicking means that the liquid substances have pooled at the bottom of your carpet. Hence, it will weaken the fiber of your carpet, causing the stain to spread and resurface; and eventually, serious damage is done on your carpet.
To prevent wicking, you need to cover the area with a thick dry cloth, and weigh it down with thick books or something that is heavy. Leave it overnight and remove the stain as normal in the following day.
In the morning, when you are certain that no more liquid or staining material will come out, blot out the stain using a dampen cloth or sponge. Avoid scrubbing the carpet as it would weaken the fiber and cause the stain to spread to other areas.
Blotting the stain gently will remove the stain without causing further damage to the carpet. If the stain remains after blotting it with water, you may want to squirt mild dish washing liquid onto it to clean. Blot the stain gently and let it sit for an hour before you blot again with a cool damp sponge or cloth until the stain is totally removed.
There are many carpet stain removal products available in the market in case you do not like to use dishwashing liquid detergent. Commercial products designed for removing stains vary based on what types of stains on your carpet.
For them to be effective, you need to figure out what type of stains your carpet has. If it is greasy like oils for cooking, body, automotive or moisturizing, use grease-based stain removal products.
If the stains are acid-based like coffee or urine, your choices are oil-based or acid-based products. In oil-based, the stains are dissolved, while in acid-based, the chemical quality of the spots are changed in order to make them easy to remove.
If you are not certain on the type of stain your carpet has, choose the all-purpose type of carpet stain removal product.
In all your undertakings, it is best to test the carpet stain removal product in a corner of the carpet or in any out-of-the-way area of the carpet, lest, you may risk creating a faded spot that may look more hideous than the stain itself.
Winnipeg Residential and Commercial Cleaners
Recently my home-buying clients were looking at a high-end luxury property, and were disappointed to see that the owner had not bothered to have the home cleaned prior to the showings. If the home owner had been my clients, I could have recommended the services of a fabulous residential cleaning service in Winnipeg, who would have made the home more presentable. I’ve used and recommended this cleaning service many times, here is why:
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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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Getting Top Drawer Value for your Home
Getting top dollar for your home
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This article was submitted by Daniel Watson, who is a journalism student at the University of Toronto
If you’re selling your home and want to get top drawer value for it, you need to create a dream home. Anyone who walks up needs to be in awe of its meticulousness before they even get through the door. There’s nothing worse than a house that needs a little work. Even if it’s true, you’re more likely to get top dollar for a completed home than one that looks like a project.
With companies like Kanetix making it easier for people to shop around for mortgage rates, and get pre-approved online, buying a home has never been easier. Everyone’s in search of the perfect home. You were once. Now you may have to spend a little getting the house in shape. On the other hand, there’s the idea that the better looking and condition of the house, the greater its value. So should you end up repainting or redoing tiles, that cost could ultimately be added to the final sale.
Not surprisingly, let’s start with the front. The first impression begins here. There has to be no doubt that this is a long cared for property by people that loved living here. Neaten everything until it looks like you scrubbed it with a toothbrush. Fresh paint, trimmed trees and shrubs and if necessary, new house numbers and mailbox. Have the best curtains on the windows. A little window and door renovation can go a long way.
If the home doesn’t need a fresh coat of paint, wash it down. Rent a power washer, or use a broom, dishwashing cleanser and hose. Put away the lawn ornaments. Not everyone loves leprechauns and swans. Make sure the grass is nothing short of perfection. Tuck any garbage cans away. No cracks in the ground. Barbeques should be clean, the yard furniture inviting and comfortable. Buyers should see your yard as a great place to spend the weekend.
Before showing the property, take note of what work to do. Review real estate listings and magazines. See what these homes have in common. Pay specific attention to the major areas. That’s the bathroom, the master bedroom and kitchen.
Shine furnishings and appliances. Minimise content on all the countertops. Clutter is clutter regardless of how much of it you need or how nice it looks. What you want is to avoid distractions that are going to take away from the property. The floors should be pristine. No pet dishes and litter boxes. Clean blinds, curtains and windows, as well as fan blades and shelves.
The kitchen is probably the most important room in the house. It’s the one that we put so much energy into with the best stoves, microwaves, refrigerators and accessories. Make sure anyone that sees it is wowed. Spit shine it all. Add a fresh backsplash or coat of paint.
While painting rooms that need it is required, repainting the entire house might be a good idea. Use a neutral, soft color, the same color, throughout. That actually makes the property look bigger. Avoid white. It can leave an impression that the house needs to be painted.
When it’s time to start showing the house, always have it aired out. Take a fabric softener sheet and stick it behind the air conditioning filter. Take advantage of the best possible lighting. Try showing the home during daylight hours. Sunlight produces a natural, appealing look. If you are showcasing in the evening, utilise energy efficient bulbs. They resemble natural lighting.
Before anyone buys your home, it will be inspected. If the property’s in the best condition, the inspector has to agree it’s worth every penny you ask. A broken handrail can impact their conclusions.
The best way to get the best dollar for your home is to create a dream home. People are observant. Your job will be ensuring everything they see is positive. If that requires hiring landscapers and handymen, do it. At the end of the journey, it’ll be worth it. The better the property’s appearance, the more the property’s worth.
Last, if you’re selling your home and want to get top drawer value for it, partner with a good real estate agent. Did you know, on average, a sale done through a real estate agent usually nets the seller 20 percent more than if they’d sold the house on their own? A solid agent will not only represent your best interests. They have the ability to reach an audience that will never see your ‘For Sale’ sign or local newspaper ad. You’ll never waste your time as these agents will see that only serious buyers ever come through the door. They have resources and networks that the rest of us don’t even know about.
Daniel Watson is a journalism student at the University of Toronto. He is passionate about real estate and plans to get his license upon graduating to learn about the ins and outs of the business. His true goal upon graduation is to educate the general public about real estate to help them along with the home buying and selling process.
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Winnipeg Real Estate Market Update for January, 2013
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Latest Posts,Market Updates Winnipeg Real Estate Market update for January 2013 . Welcome to the first real estate market update for Winnipeg in 2013. Regular readers will note a few changes from our previous format. First of all, the report comes on the 15th of each month (as opposed to the 1st). Houses had always […]
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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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Free E-Newsletter for Winnipeg, real estate and home buyers and sellers
Brand new free real estate e-newsletter
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Interested in real estate? Winnipeg? Tips for home buyers and sellers? Then you MUST check out my brand-spanking new, free, e-newsletter, sent every two weeks. Topics it will cover:
- Winnipeg attractions and points of interest
- Tips for home buyers and sellers
- Advice for Home and Condo owners
- Mortgage and Financing News
- New Listings
Real estate is a LOCAL issue! Don’t rely on the national news to give you the information you need. Winnipeg makes up only 2% of the national housing market, and therefore does not register on the graphs of the national news. But if you’re buying or selling, or just plain curious about Winnipeg real estate, you NEED local data. Here is what makes my newsletter different:
It’s a hand-crafted e-newsletter, NOT automated
Each issue starts with a video article. It’s usually the latest current market condition, but could be any other real estate topic. What follows are 6 to 8 hand-selected articles, specifically chosen from anyone interested in the above topics.
Aimed at Winnipeg, but helpful for ALL home owners, buyers and sellers
Yes, the e-newsletter is primarily aimed at Winnipeg, but will have plenty of information, tips and advice for any home owner, buyer or seller. Just check it out, it’s free and you can unsubscribe anytime and your e-mail information will not be abused or resold.
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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
Our Latest Web-Stories Never miss an episode of our real estate podcast. Install our FREE Podcast App available on iOS and Android. For your Apple Devices, click here to install our iOS App. For your Android Devices, click here to install our Android App. Check my videos on Youtube
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Looking for a great Landscaper in Winnipeg?
Need an outstanding landscaper in Winnipeg?
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As a real estate agent in Winnipeg, I’ve had the pleasure of connecting with many excellent service professionals in related industries, such as lawyers, mortgage brokers, insurance and moving industries and more. For example, I know a great landscaper to whom I happily refer my friends, family and clients. This landscaper can handle almost any of your residential and commercial landscaping needs:
Residential Landscaping
From design to the finished product, they can handle it all. Patios, decks, shrubbery, trees, flower beds and gardens. No job is too small, or too big.
Monthly maintenance
They can handle your spring and fall clean-ups and everything in between.
Commercial Landscaping
Improve your business’ curb appeal with some new landscape designs and ideas.
If you need a reliable landscaper in Winnipeg, e-mail me anytime at [email protected] and I will be happy to make the referral.
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Home Staging Quick-Tip #5: Furniture and Lighting
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Latest Posts home staging, Real estate, selling Home Staging Tip #5: Furniture Placement and Lighting . Home Sellers are finding that Home Staging can help them obtain the best offers possible on their houses and condos. No matter the real estate market, whether its hot or slow, staging will help show off your home and […]
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Need a great residential or commercial cleaning company in Winnipeg?
As a real estate agent in Winnipeg, I understand and appreciate the value of a good referral. Over the past 8 years, I’ve had the great fortune to meet and work with many high-quality professionals, including lawyers, movers, mortgage providers and cleaners.
Recently my home-buying clients were looking at a high-end luxury property, and were disappointed to see that the owner had not bothered to have the home cleaned prior to the showings. If the home owner had been my clients, I could have recommended the services of a fabulous residential cleaning service in Winnipeg, who would have made the home more presentable. I’ve used and recommended this cleaning service many times, here is why:
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They can handle any type of residential cleaning you need. Want to clean the house or condo for a special occasion such as a wedding, anniversary or to get it ready for the Open House? They can do that. Need a regular, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly cleaning? They will schedule regular home-cleaning visits, leaving you to enjoy the day.
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If you own or manage an office complex, warehouse or other type of business, they can handle your cleaning needs. They can even handle your post-construction clean-ups.
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They engage in customer follow-up, checking to make sure all their clients are ‘wildly satisfied’ with their service.
If you’re looking for a residential or commercial cleaning company, contact me for a referral. You can call me direct on my cell at (204) 333-2202 or e-mail me at [email protected]
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Home Renovations: Which home improvements give the best r.o.i.
Which home improvements give the best return on investment?
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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 costs for renovations versus the impact on a home’s selling price to come up with a “payback range” for common projects.
Bathroom reno: 75% to 100%
Kitchen reno: 75% to 100%
Installing a deck: 25% to 75%
Exterior siding: 50% to 75%
Flooring upgrade: 50% to 75%
Basement reno: 50% to 75%
Why do I say “sobering”? If you look closely, you will see that none of the estimates exceed 100%. In other words, they are suggesting that if you spend $5,000 on siding, your home’s value would only increase by between $2,500 and $3750 (50% to 75%). On the surface, it would not seem a worthwhile investment to improve your home for the purpose of increasing it’s resale value. So does it make sense to improve before selling? Maybe…. depending on your answers to two major questions!
Those two major questions are 1) What is the current condition of the item which you are thinking of improving, and 2) Can you do some of the labor yourself, thereby saving money. Lets take a look at what I mean:
1) Current Condition
On this topic my advice is “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Lets use the example of a furnace. If your home has a 10 yrs old, mid-efficient furnace, it should be working fine. Replacing THAT with a brand new, $3500 H.E. unit will in most cases, not increase the value of the house by an equal or greater amount.
On the other hand, if your furnace hums and howls and is the size of a sub-compact car, buyers might be turned off from making an offer. Installing a new, energy efficient unit would probably we a worthwhile home renovations project. Much the same applies for most other home renovations projects: Is the current item in good condition, or will it detract from the home? Is the kitchen falling apart, or merely ‘dated’ in appearance. Are carpets just a little worn, or can you see the sub-floor and notice every spot where “whiskers blew chunks”?
2) Home Renovations D.I.Y.
I am going to assume that the Appraisal Institute used, for its calculations, prices that included professional labor. So the question is: how much (if anything) can you do yourself. If you’re fairly handy, painting the interior of your home is probably one of the best home renovations projects you can tackle. Another high-value/low-cost improvement is modernizing the lights. Go with bright, modern lighting, such as halogen, and keep the twisty florescent bulbs for your next home. They might save money in electricity, but their slow start-up and dim lighting don’t help sell a house. In any case, completing home renovations by yourself will drastically improve the return-on-investment numbers, provided the renos are done well. Buyers and their agents can spot poorly done D.I.Y. home renovations, and the result is lower offers and a slower selling home.
So, keeping the above rules in mind, Home Renovations done right can and will improve your sales price.
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From beautiful oils to light-reflecting mirrors and everything in between, art is often what immediately draws the eye the element that makes an impact at first glance. Even in a traditional and more formal living room, thinking outside the box and buying what you’re drawn to is crucial when choosing…
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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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Every once in a while an architect comes along whose work is inspiring and something I learn a lot from. Sometimes it’s the use of materials. Sometimes it’s the architect’s ability to shape space in a meaningful way. Sometimes it’s the ability to manipulate light. And lest you think that yours truly…
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Winnipeg Art Gallery is a respected Winnipeg attraction
100 years of renowned art at the Winnipeg Art Gallery
Celebrating its 100th year in 2012, the Winnipeg Art Gallery is an iconic establishment in downtown Winnipeg. The modern building is located right on Memorial Boulevard, mere blocks away from the University of Winnipeg. Containing nearly 24,000 works of art, the Winnipeg Art Gallery is a testament to its mission of encouraging the creation and presentation of art.
The Winnipeg Art Gallery is the sixth largest gallery in Canada and a destination not to be missed. Promoting the visual arts in Manitoba and around the world, the Winnipeg Art Gallery makes a point of displaying art from a variety of sources. Exhibitions have included everything from Renaissance paintings to modernist traditions to crafts made of iron, clay and beads. Expect anything and everything related to the visual arts to find its way to the Winnipeg Art Gallery!
Local artists, rooftop patio and educational programs well-loved at the Winnipeg Art Gallery
This downtown Winnipeg attraction also places a strong emphasis on supporting local and Inuit artists. Be sure to check out exhibitions showcasing beautiful Inuit sculptures, clothing and wall art. It is a wonderful way to learn more about Canadian culture.
And while you are there, why not enjoy lunch at the Winnipeg Art Gallery’s Storm Bistro, located on the penthouse level? You will have the opportunity to take pleasure in a great view of downtown Winnipeg as well as the impressive outdoor sculpture garden. It is a unique place to have a cup of coffee after you have toured the Winnipeg Art Gallery. Discussing art over lunch is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon.
In addition to ever-changing exhibitions, the Winnipeg Art Gallery hosts a variety of educational programs for you and your children alike. Studio programs are provided throughout the year to offer art instruction and workshops. “Art for Lunch” is a program with regular talks and tours of the Winnipeg Art Gallery, and it gives you the chance to get out of the office midday. During the summer, enrolling your children in a week-long summer art camp is a must.
Boasting collections which depict Canadian, Inuit, international and decorative art, as well as photography and works on paper, the Winnipeg Art Gallery does its best to display a variety of different forms of visual arts. There’s something for everyone at this downtown Winnipeg hotspot!
Visit the Winnipeg Art Gallery’s website for more information at www.wag.ca.
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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Featured Condo: The Mosaic at 40 Shore St. and 60 Shore St. Winnipeg
Spotlight on The Mosaic at 40 and 60 Shore St. Winnipeg
Near Bison Dr and Pembina Hwy, we find The Mosaic I & II, at 40 Shore St and 60 Shore St. Winnipeg, respectively.
Year Built: ca. 2009
Total Condos:
The Mosaic Condominiums were built in 2 phases. Phase I is located at 40 Shore St and features 40 units in a 6-story building, while the larger Phase II, attach via the indoor, ground level parkade, is made up of 78 units in a 7-story building. Both are concrete structures, and units vary in size from a small, 1 BR, 1 Bath unit of 725 sq feet, to the largest, 2 BR, 2 Bath units of approximately 1100 sq feet.
Condo Restrictions:
Just the usual condo-restrictions, such as “No Laundry to be hung from the balcony” etc. Owners or their tenants must abide by the usual condo bylaws.
Property Taxes
Gross Property Taxes vary from approximately $1900 for the smallest unit, to approx. $2800 for the largest. As always, owner-occupants do qualify for the Provincial Tax Assistance, just as house-owners do.
Condo Fees
Condo fees vary from $180 per month (smallest condo), to approx. $260 per month for the larger units, which includes snow removal, property maintenance and management fees and water. Owners pay for their own hydro (heat) as well as cablevision and telephone.
Laundry, Parking and A/C
All units have their own insuite laundry. MOST units have an indoor (heated) parking spot, although a few have an outdoor spot with plugin. These units feature central heating (furnace is in the ceiling of the laundry room) as well as central air conditioning.
Amenities at The Mosaic
This Condo project features a very nice fitness room, as well as a ‘Party Room”. What I consider a bonus, this condo’s management company is located right inside the building (at least it was at the time of this report in Jan 2012). This means that owners have easy access to the management company in case of problems. Another nice feature is the security in the building. Owners control entry to the building via their telephone, and yes, cell-phones can be used so long as the owners cell phone is a local number.
Location
Located right at Bison Dr and Pembina Hwy, at 40 & 60 Shore St, this condo is close to all bus-routes, the University of Manitoba, the new Stadium and major shopping centres.
Prices
During the 2 yr period of 2010-2011, condos at The Mosaic have sold for between $190,000 and $285,000, depending on size and location within the building. (MLS® stats)
If you’re in the market to buy a condo, whether at The Mosaic or anywhere else, please click on Condo Finder Form. If you’re thinking of selling your condo, anywhere in the city, please go to my Free Market Evaluation Form.
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55-plus Age Restricted Condos in Winnipeg
List of Age Restricted Condos in Winnipeg
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If you are looking for one of Winnipeg’s 55 plus Condos, the following is a list of units which may fall into this category. This is certainly NOT an exhaustive list, but does list many of the condos with such restrictions, which are usually either 50+ or 55+.
Bell Cove (Headingley South)
Country Villas Blvd. (E.St Paul)
3420 Grant Ave.
4314 Grant Ave.
380 John Forsyth Rd.
1460 Portage Ave
1976 Portage Ave.
3200 Portage Ave.
Rockmaple Rd. (E. St. Paul)
4025 Roblin Blvd.
679, 681,685, 687, 697, 785, 795, 805, 815 St. Anne’s Rd.
500 Tache Ave.
208, 212 Watson St.
687 Warde Ave.
20 Wynstone Cir. (E. St. Paul)
403 Regent Ave W. (Madeline Estates)
If you know of any other 55 plus condos which are age-restricted, please let me know by comment, so that we can add them here.
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