I Love Winnipeg Real Estate

David Salvatore is the CEO of the Manitoba Real Estate Association. In this episode we talk about the MREA including its decades-long advocacy efforts in eliminating education property taxes. We also discuss the incoming Real Estate Services Act (RESA) and how it modernizes real estate transactions in Manitoba.

With the latest stats claiming that about half of marriages end in divorce and with around three-quarters of Canadians being homeowners, it’s important to know how to handle your mortgage if you decide to separate. Here’s a list of things to consider.

Albert Collu is the President and CEO of Marathon Mortgage, a Canadian monoline lender. In this episode we discuss the benefits of using a lender that solely specializes in mortgages. We also talk about the penalties associated with breaking a mortgage term early.

Gail Auriti is the Broker and Leasing Manager for Harvard Development’s 201 Portage. In this episode we discuss the transformation of Winnipeg’s crown jewel office tower at the corner of Portage and Main, most commonly known as 201 Portage Avenue (former names: TD Centre, Canwest Place, and CanWest Global Place)

If you’re looking to buy a property or have a mortgage up for renewal, and you’re thinking about connecting with your bank directly, save yourself a lot of money and regret by listening to this episode first. 

Donnette Odidison is the Broker and Owner of RE/MAX Professionals in Winnipeg. In this episode we discuss the opportunity of becoming a real estate agent. We also discuss some of the considerations when choosing a brokerage to work with. 

While home equity is one of your greatest assets, accessing home equity is often overlooked when putting together a comprehensive financial plan. So if you’re looking for a way to access some of your home equity, you’ve come to the right place!

Peter Squire is the Vice President, External Relations & Market Intelligence of the Winnipeg Regional Real Estate Board. In this episode we discuss the latest transaction volumes and values. We also talk about multi-family, vacant land sales and the new mortgage stress test.

Larry Fayle is a Business Development Manager with Manulife Bank of Canada. In this episode we talk about Manulife Bank as a direct alternative to the big five chartered banks. We also discuss the Manulife One product and the new conventional mortgage offering.

If you're looking to buy a new property, refinance, or renew an existing mortgage, chances are, you're considering either a fixed or variable rate mortgage. Figuring out which one is the best is entirely up to you! So here's some information to help you along the way.