Whether you have a rental property in another province, have inherited a house the town over, or have already moved and need to sell your previous home, there are a few things you need to consider so that the transaction goes as smoothly as possible. Here are a few things to consider when selling […]
There are a million things to consider when choosing a new city to move to. Whatever your reasons — family, work, a fresh start — you want to choose a place that fits your lifestyle, fits your budget, and has everything you need to enjoy your life. If you’ve thought Winnipeg might be the […]
If you’re purchasing your first home or looking to upsize on a tighter budget, you may find yourself viewing homes that need a bit of work. Maybe it’s a new kitchen, all new bathroom fixtures, or brand new flooring throughout. Whatever your reasons for looking at a fixer-upper, there are a few important things […]
If you’re looking to buy a home in the near future, especially your first home, you may find it a little more difficult to qualify for a mortgage. The CMHC has recently tightened its requirements for homebuyers who have a down payment for a home of less than 20%. While this may not be […]
We’ve all felt a pang of buyer’s remorse before: maybe you bought a shirt that looked great in the store, but wasn’t so awesome once you got it home. Maybe you bought a kitchen mixer that stopped working after a couple months. Those things are usually relatively easy to return, so you don’t live with […]
Selling or buying a home is likely one of the largest personal transactions you’ll ever make, and trusting someone with the “keys” to that sale or purchase can be a bit scary — especially if you’re not sure that your realtor is “the one.” There are, however, several key criteria that will help you tell […]
Right from the beginning of his career, Gino Cipriano has made it his mission to give back to the community. His people-first real estate approach has always extended beyond just business — there are more ways to help people than providing excellent realtor services. Gino regularly donates to various charities, giving most prominently to the […]
While studying and learning all about feng shui might sound tempting when staging your home for sale, there are much easier ways to do a bit of simple housekeeping so that your house or condo entices buyers from the moment they walk in. Here are some tips and hacks that don’t involve knocking out walls […]
Fundamentally, your house is just four walls, a roof, a couple doors, and some windows. But at its core, it’s your home. Our homes are incredibly personal places; they’re where we raise our families, lay our heads at night, create lasting memories, and keep all our earthly possessions. So it’s only right that many of […]
During these very challenging and uncertain times, homeowners are rightfully worried about how they’ll continue to pay their mortgages. You may be experiencing lay-offs or a drop-off in business, but rest assured that your financial institution of choice has measures in place to help give you a hand until everything goes back to “normal.” […]