Real Estate Episodes

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 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 to invest in single family re...

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 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...

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.

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...

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 ...

Lorne Weiss is Co-Chair of the Manitoba Tipi Mitawa program. In this episode we talk about how through a partnership by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs and the Manitoba Real Estate Association, The Manitoba Tipi Mitawa (MTM) program helps First Nations f...

Steve Ennis is a Regional Manager, Strategic Lending Group with CMLS Financial. In this episode we talk about Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) insured multi-family residential financing. We also discuss about how it’s easier than investors ...

Bruce Gemmel is a New Home Sales Agent with Qualico’s Broadview and Sterling Homes brands. In this episode we talk about the new home opportunities in Grande Pointe Meadows which is located just outside of the Perimeter Highway in the RM of Ritchot and h...

Garret Wong is the President and Founder of Upper Edge Property Management. He is also the current President of the Professional Property Managers Association of Manitoba. In this episode we talk about rental property management and the benefits of using...

Claw Purves is a Lawyer at Assiniboia Law Group with locations in Winnipeg and Selkirk. In this episode we talk about the potentially difficult effects of separation or divorce on a home. We also discuss who and how someone can keep the home.

Mike McLenehan CPA, CGA is the founder of McLenehan and Associates Chartered Professional Accountants with two locations Winnipeg. In this episode we talk about holding investment properties personally vs in a corporation. We also discuss some of the tax...

Donna Hodgson is a Regional Manager with the Chicago Title Insurance Company (Canada) In this episode we talk about residential title insurance. We discuss what title insurance typically covers and what sets Chicago Title apart from its competitors.

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...

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 ...

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 b...

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 ta...

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 wh...

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 cotta...

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 est...

Trudy Turner is a full service Winnipeg REALTOR® and Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES®) with RE/MAX Performance Realty. In this episode we talk about seniors transitioning from a house to a home more suitable for the next phase of their lives.