Real Estate Episodes
Understanding a Spousal Buyout Mortgage
If you’re going through or considering a divorce or separation, you might not be aware that there are mortgage products designed to allow you to refinance your property and buy out your ex-spouse.
National Real Estate Investors Community
In this episode we chat with Dakotah Charron about the National Real Estate Investors Community. NREIC is an exclusive community of like minded investors with a collective goal of growth achieved through sharing resources, off market deals, capital and expertise.
Make Your Mortgage Tax Deductible
In this episode we discuss how to use The Smith Manoeuvre in Canada to make your mortgage tax deductible and create wealth.
Why the Property Matters in Mortgage Financing
When looking to qualify for a mortgage, typically, a lender will want to review four areas of your mortgage application: income, credit, downpayment/equity and the property itself.
Getting a Mortgage While on Parental Leave
If you’ve thought now is the time to find a new property to accommodate your growing family, but you’re unsure how your parental leave will impact your ability to get a mortgage, listen to this episode!
Handling Annual CAM Reconciliation at a Commercial Property
Common area maintenance charges, or CAM charges, are a routine aspect of commercial property maintenance and expenditure management. When executed properly, common area maintenance charges allocate a share of property maintenance expenses to each commerc...
Condominium Budget Season Is Approaching
The end of the fiscal year means it's time for condominium corporations to pass a budget for the next year. Involving a committee comprised of unit owners is a smart idea to avoid any pitfalls or disagreements.
Using an RRSP for a Home Purchase
Did you know there’s a program that allows you to use your RRSP to help come up with your downpayment to buy a home? It’s called the Home Buyer’s Plan (or HBP for short), and it’s made possible by the …
Down Payment Options
Your down payment refers to the initial payment you make when buying a property through mortgage financing. In this episode we discuss your options.
An Overview of the Home Buying Process
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 on vacancy rates and single family rentals in Canada
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 …
Steve Snyder on urban development and land use policies
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.
David Salvatore on the Manitoba Real Estate Association
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) an...
Mortgage Advice to Help You Through a Separation
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 …
Gail Auriti on the transformation of 201 Portage
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 …