WinnipegREALTORS® MLS® stats for July. With the weather way better than last July ... and maybe people thinking more about some sun, sand and surf rather than listing and selling - the numbers don't look all that bad. And looking at year-to-date ... there are still positives in this more balanced
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08/30/2010
Well it's getting close to back to school time and our leaders of tomorrow will be making their way back to School. My hometown of Winnipeg is proud to be home to two Major Universities (The University of Manitoba and The University of Winnipeg). With that migration back to school comes the requi
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08/28/2010
What's a Cap Rate? I was asked this question the other day by a new investor looking to buy his first investment property. I was a little concerned that this fellow is out looking at real estate to invest his life's savings in to, without taking the time to educate himself about at least some of
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08/28/2010
Today I had the great fortune to meet with two other ActiveRainers Susan Macaulay and Kelly Penuita right here in my home town of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Susan's business is called Clarity Over Clutter and she does Professional Organizing, Home Staging, Storage Solutions and Estate Organizing and Do
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08/27/2010
Several people have asked me what is a "Miracle Home" when they see the sign rider on my For Sale signs. Those sign riders are to let people know that when they buy this home, they are also helping to support the Children's Miracle Network. RE/MAX Associates have been supporters of Children's Mi
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08/20/2010
Scott Hayes of Austin Real Estate Agency in Austin TX put together a great article about things to Do and Don't Do when Remodeling a Kitchen. We've all heard that Kitchens and Bathrooms are what sell properties and Scott's article gives some great tips on where to invest your money so that you g
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08/20/2010
Debbie Gartner of Floor Coverings International in White Plains NY put together a great article about Bamboo Flooring. This is especially relevant in today's "Green" housing products. Because bamboo grows fast it makes it a very economical and an environmentally sustainable natural flooring pro
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08/18/2010
Net operating Income (NOI) is an important number in real estate investing because it is used in two very important real estate ratios, The Capitalization Rate (CAP Rate) and the Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR). The Net Operating Income is calculated by taking all of a property's Operating Inc
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08/15/2010
You'll love the tree lined street in this prime Glenelm location (River side of Henderson Hwy.) just 1 block from Glenelm Elementary School and Elmwood Park. 100 Martin Ave. West, Winnipeg, Manitoba This great 1,184 Sq. Ft. family home features 3 Bedrooms and 2 full baths, Hardwood floors, Fre
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08/07/2010
Robert Siciliano of Boston MA. shared this great info about preventing burglary in your home and property and how to avoid being a victim. I recently had my car broken in to because I left my GPS in the car over night. It certainly was a crime of opportunity as I park in the same location all t
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08/04/2010
