I Love Winnipeg Real Estate

Dodi Kozak on the CHIP Reverse Mortgage by HomeEquity Bank

Dodi Kozak is a Business Development Manager with HomeEquity Bank. In this episode we talk about the CHIP Reverse Mortgage, a financial solution designed for Canadian homeowners 55 years of age or older. We’ll discuss the benefits, potential risks, costs and eligibility associated with obtaining a reverse mortgage.

Timothy Browaty on residential property appraisals

Timothy Browaty is an Appraiser with Browaty & Associates. His clientele includes several major financial institutions and various real estate companies. In this episode we talk about the current state of residential appraisals in Winnipeg and market vs assessed vs appraised real estate values.

Dave Sarlo on home inspections in Winnipeg

Dave Sarlo is the Owner and a Registered Home Inspector with NorthStar Inspections. He is a graduate of the Carson Dunlop Home Inspector Training Program, a premier home inspection training program. It is built around The Home Reference Book, which has become the gold standard in the home inspection profession. In this episode we talk about the importance and benefits of a home inspection.

Marina James on the Winnipeg Regional Real Estate Board and 2021 market outlook

Marina R. James is the Chief Executive Officer of the Winnipeg Regional Real Estate Board (WRREB), formerly known as WinnipegREALTORS®. She is a seasoned executive having spent much of her career in senior real estate asset management roles. In this episode we talk about the recent WRREB name change and what to expect in 2021.

Maureen Hancharyk on the Canadian Condominium Institute

Maureen Hancharyk is Manitoba Chapter President of the Canadian Condominium Institute, commonly known as CCI. She is also actively involved in her own community, Stonecrest Condominiums in Winnipeg. In this episode we talk about CCI, membership benefits, and the importance of being involved in your own condominium corporation.

Whelan Sutherland on the former Kapyong Barracks and the First Nation Urban Economic Development Zone

Whelan Sutherland is Chief Executive Officer of Treaty One Development Corporation and a proud member of Peguis First Nation. In this episode we talk about the former Kapyong Barracks 160 acre project, nearby property values, and community benefits of what has been historically referred to as an Urban Reserve.

Sherie Turek on real estate in the Interlake, and affordable cottage life

Sherie Turek is a REALTOR® and the Broker/Owner of Gateway Real Estate. She and her REALTOR® husband Jeff Dueck operate from their home-base in St Laurent on Lake Manitoba. In this episode we talk about rural living in the Interlake, and affordable cottage life just 45-minutes outside Winnipeg.

Stewart Elston on condominium living in Winnipeg

Stewart Elston is a REALTOR®, and Alternate Broker with Powell Property Group. He is also the 2021 President of the Manitoba Real Estate Association (MREA) In this episode we talk about the differences of condominium vs single family home lifestyle and some of the important things to look out for when buying a condo.

Ian Restall on choosing a real estate lawyer, closing costs, and holding companies

Ian Restall is a lawyer with one of Winnipeg’s oldest law firms, Restall & Restall and a University of Manitoba Business Law Instructor. In this episode we talk about choosing a lawyer, closing costs, and other things to consider when purchasing real estate.

Josh King on the recent changes to the condominium insurance market

Josh King is a commercial insurance broker and President of Ruban Insurance. In this episode we talk about the change of the insurance landscape specifically affecting condominium corporations and what proactive steps can be taken to lessen the impact of premium increases.