I Love Winnipeg Real Estate

Your down payment refers to the initial payment you make when buying a property through mortgage financing. In this episode we discuss your options.

When calculating if you can afford to purchase a property, don’t just figure out a rough downpayment and quickly move on from there. Several other costs need to be considered when buying a property; these are called your closing costs. 

So you’re thinking about co-signing on a mortgage? Great, let’s talk about what that looks like. 

If you’re in the early stages of planning to buy either your first home or your next home, this is the episode for you!

Carla Browne is the Operations Manager for Real Property Management LP. In this episode we discuss national vacancy rates and the effects Covid has had on the Canadian rental market. We also talk about why now is a good time to invest in single family rental properties.

As the name implies, a cashback mortgage is similar to a standard mortgage, except that you receive a lump sum of cash upon closing. 

When arranging mortgage financing, your mortgage lender will register your mortgage in one of two ways, either with a standard charge mortgage or a collateral charge mortgage. What's best for you?

Steve Snyder is a Director with YIMBY Winnipeg (Yes in my Backyard). In this episode we discuss how the current City of Winnipeg regulations affect land lot use and infill housing developments.

Brandt Butt is an Investment Advisor with Endeavour Wealth Management. In this episode we discuss the benefits of getting independent investment advice. We also talk about the option of leveraging real estate equity as part of an overall financial strategy.

If you’re looking to do some home renovations but don’t have all the cash up front to pay for materials and contractors, here are a few ways to use mortgage financing to bring everything together.