Season 1
Condo Reserve Fund Shortfalls
In a recent white paper, the Canadian Institute of Actuaries’ Longevity of Infrastructure – Reserving and Risk Management in Cond…
Variable Rates Are Not Out To Get You
There is a lot of economic uncertainty ahead in 2022 and it has a lot of us feeling on edge. On this episode we talk about the re…
Credit and Mortgage Financing Basics
If you’re new to managing your credit, an easy way to remember the minimum credit requirements for mortgage financing is the 2/2/…
Neighbourhood Edition: Geoff Davis on River Heights
On this special neighbourhood edition, we are joined by Geoff Davis, Realtor® with Royal LePage Dynamic Real Estate - Claude Davi…
Understanding your Employment Status for a Mortgage
Chances are if you’re applying for a mortgage, you feel confident about the state of your current employment or your ability to f…
Don‘t Forget These Items in Your Condo Budget
You might think that you can plan your budget for the upcoming year based on the previous year's expenses. Just copy and paste an…
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 …
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 …
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.
Protect Yourself at your Mortgage Renewal
In this episode we discuss how it's a commonly held belief that if you’ve made your mortgage payments on time throughout the enti…
Locking in a Variable Rate Mortgage
If you have a variable rate mortgage and recent economic news has you thinking about locking into a fixed rate, here’s what you c…
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…
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 …
Down Payment Options
Your down payment refers to the initial payment you make when buying a property through mortgage financing. In this episode we di…
Costs Associated with Buying Property
When calculating if you can afford to purchase a property, don’t just figure out a rough downpayment and quickly move on from the…
Before You Co-Sign a Mortgage
So you’re thinking about co-signing on a mortgage? Great, let’s talk about what that looks like.
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…
What is a Cashback Mortgage?
As the name implies, a cashback mortgage is similar to a standard mortgage, except that you receive a lump sum of cash upon closi…
Standard or Collateral Charge Mortgage
When arranging mortgage financing, your mortgage lender will register your mortgage in one of two ways, either with a standard ch…
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 …
Brandt Butt on independent investment advice
Brandt Butt is an Investment Advisor with Endeavour Wealth Management. In this episode we discuss the benefits of getting indepen…
Finance Your Home Renovations
If you’re looking to do some home renovations but don’t have all the cash up front to pay for materials and contractors, here are…
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-…
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 home…
Albert Collu on Marathon Mortgage
Albert Collu is the President and CEO of Marathon Mortgage, a Canadian monoline lender. In this episode we discuss the benefits o…
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 transformatio…
What Banks Won’t Tell You About Mortgage Financing
If you’re looking to buy a property or have a mortgage up for renewal, and you’re thinking about connecting with your bank direct…
Donnette Odidison on becoming a real estate agent in Winnipeg
Donnette Odidison is the Broker and Owner of RE/MAX Professionals in Winnipeg. In this episode we discuss the opportunity of beco…
4 Ways to Access Your Home Equity
While home equity is one of your greatest assets, accessing home equity is often overlooked when putting together a comprehensive…
Peter Squire on the current state of the Winnipeg regional real estat…
Peter Squire is the Vice President, External Relations & Market Intelligence of the Winnipeg Regional Real Estate Board. In this …
Larry Fayle on Manulife Bank of Canada
Larry Fayle is a Business Development Manager with Manulife Bank of Canada. In this episode we talk about Manulife Bank as a dire…
Fixed-Rate or Variable-Rate Mortgage?
If you're looking to buy a new property, refinance, or renew an existing mortgage, chances are, you're considering either a fixed…
Courtney Johnson on buying home insurance
Courtney Johnson is a Business Development Specialist with nuera Insurance. In this episode we talk about purchasing property ins…
Brock Zimak on mortgage protection insurance
Brock Zimak is an Insurance Broker with PMZ Financial Services. In this episode we talk about the things to consider when purchas…
Lorne Weiss on the Manitoba Tipi Mitawa housing program
Lorne Weiss is Co-Chair of the Manitoba Tipi Mitawa program. In this episode we talk about how through a partnership by the Assem…
Steve Ennis on CMHC insured multi-family residential financing
Steve Ennis is a Regional Manager, Strategic Lending Group with CMLS Financial. In this episode we talk about Canada Mortgage and…
Bruce Gemmel on new homes in Grande Pointe Meadows
Bruce Gemmel is a New Home Sales Agent with Qualico’s Broadview and Sterling Homes brands. In this episode we talk about the new …
Garret Wong on rental property management
Garret Wong is the President and Founder of Upper Edge Property Management. He is also the current President of the Professional …
Clay Purves on how a separation or divorce affects the home
Claw Purves is a Lawyer at Assiniboia Law Group with locations in Winnipeg and Selkirk. In this episode we talk about the potenti…
Carla Brenan on using a professional interior designer
Carla Brenan is an interior designer with Carla Brenan Design in Winnipeg. In this episode we talk about the benefits of hiring a…
Mike McLenehan on rental property taxation
Mike McLenehan CPA, CGA is the founder of McLenehan and Associates Chartered Professional Accountants with two locations Winnipeg…
Donna Hodgson on title insurance
Donna Hodgson is a Regional Manager with the Chicago Title Insurance Company (Canada) In this episode we talk about residential t…
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 fin…
Timothy Browaty on residential property appraisals
Timothy Browaty is an Appraiser with Browaty & Associates. His clientele includes several major financial institutions and variou…
Marina James on the Winnipeg Regional Real Estate Board and 2021 mark…
Marina R. James is the Chief Executive Officer of the Winnipeg Regional Real Estate Board (WRREB), formerly known as WinnipegREAL…
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 activel…
Whelan Sutherland on the former Kapyong Barracks and the First Nation…
Whelan Sutherland is Chief Executive Officer of Treaty One Development Corporation and a proud member of Peguis First Nation. In …
Sherie Turek on real estate in the Interlake, and affordable cottage …
Sherie Turek is a REALTOR® and the Broker/Owner of Gateway Real Estate. She and her REALTOR® husband Jeff Dueck operate from thei…
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…