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BACKYARD PARTY TIME IS ALMOST HERE! List or Purchase property through CENTURY 21 Sun Country Realty and have your name entered into the draw for our BACKYARD PARTY PACK FOR 21 Giveaway. Party Pack includes BBQ Pork on a bun and all the fixin's, dessert and a cooler full of refreshments. Ask any of our Sales Associates for details. Act fast .... Promo ends at noon on June 29th!
Posted by Reg Black
on May 7, 2012
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SECOND BEST MARCH ON RECORDWINNIPEG - First quarter MLS® sales and dollar volume market activity are in line with the same period in 2011. This year’s result can only be viewed positively given last year’s first three month’s performance was the best first quarter WinnipegREALTORS® ever had since its inception in 1903. Sales are down 2% while dollar volume is up 3% in comparison to 2011.
March 2012 ...
Posted by Reg Black
on April 5, 2012
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What's Up?!> April 10th - Healthy Together Now is hosting the Chronic Desease Prevention Regional Conference. For Info or to register contact Caroline at 345-1220 or Susan at 268-6728.
> Men's Breakfast - first Tuesday of the Month at Julikins Restaurant, Tyndall or third Tuesday of the Month at Tyndall village community club. More info? Norm 444-4779
> Oakbank United Church Easter ...
Posted by Myrna Black
on April 2, 2012
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What's Happening In and Around Eastman?March 17th
- 7:00 p.m. "Open Hearts" Charity Concert & Dessert Auction at St. Paul's United Church, Beausejour, featuring the Wanipigow Senior School Fiddle Band in support of Network 4 Change. Tkts available at Pharmasave.
March 18th
- St. Mary CWL St. Patrick Tea 1:30 - 3:30 at Brokenhead River Community Hall. Wedding Fashions of the Century, Bake Sale, Choice Auction ...
Posted by Myrna Black
on March 12, 2012
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February Sales NumbersIf this was a Winnipeg Jets hockey game we would be going into overtime as FebruaryMLS® sales were identical to last year’s. We will have to wait until February 2013 to break the tie. On the other hand, dollar volume was a different story altogether with the clear edge going to February 2012 with dollar volume up 12% at $191 million. As a result, the average residential-detached sales price ...
Posted by Reg Black
on March 12, 2012
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HIGHER PRICE RANGE DOMINATES RESALE-HOMES MARKETWINNIPEGGERS are movin' on up to more expensive homes, but it may not be because they want to.
Last month, for the first time ever, the most popular price range in the Winnipeg resale-homes market was $250,000 to $299,999. It accounted for 20 per cent of all detached homes sold through WinnipegRealtors' Multiple Listing Service (MLS).
For much of the previous two years, the most active range had ...
Posted by Myrna Black
on March 7, 2012
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Mark Your Calendars!Prairie Roots Garden Club Meeting Zion Lutheran Church, Beausejour, Monday, March 26 @ 7:30.
Farmer's Curling Bonspiel, Beausejour Curling Club, March 13 & 14 ... Call Carl Bangert 268-4294 to register.
Beausejour Skating Club Ice Show Friday, March 16 @ 7:00 p.m.
Beausejour's Recreational Soccer Registration Monday 10 & 11 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and Tuesday, March 13th 5:30 ...
Posted by Myrna Black
on March 5, 2012
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CANADIAN HOME SALES PULL BACK IN JANUARY.OTTAWA - February 15, 2012 - According to statistics released today by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), national resale housing activity retreated in January 2012 from the strong finish reported for December 2011.
Highlights: · Home sales were down 4.5% from December to January. · ...
Posted by Myrna Black
on February 17, 2012
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Canadian home sales pull back in January
OTTAWA – February 15, 2012 –
According to statistics1 released today by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA),national resale housing activity retreated in January 2012 from the strong finish reported for December 2011.
Highlights:
•Home sales were down 4.5% from December to January.
•Actual (not seasonally adjusted) activity came ...
Posted by Reg Black
on February 15, 2012
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Mark Your CalendarsFebruary 20th - WINTERFEST at Sungro Recreational Complex ... full day of indoor and outdoor events.
February 25th - KidSport will be holding their Polar Bear Dare in Lac du Bonnet dock area. This event will help raise donations toward underpriviledge children to take part in sports.
Feb 23 - 27th - Strathcona Mens Provincial Curling Championships being held at the Beausejour Curling ...
Posted by Myrna Black
on February 13, 2012
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Plan To Attend!~ Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre 2012 Region Tour present "The Melville Boys" Saturday, Feb. 18 at Brokenhead River Community Hall. For tickets and info call 268-2007, 268-2909 or 268-2187
~ Beausejour Craft & Trade Show February 24 & 25 at the Brokenhead River community Hall.
~ Seven Sisters 50th Anniversary Mixed Bonspiel Feb 24 - 26. To enter call Kristy 345-3536
~ Springfield ...
Posted by Reg Black
on February 8, 2012
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Building Permits Are Not Optional Paperwork!
Almost 15,000 people enjoyed a tremendous Kitchen Bath and Renovation Show recently. There were many products and services on display that provided consumers with considerable information for their next renovation project.
The show provided considerable impetus to convince people that the project they have been thinking of is definitely within reach.
Last Saturday in this section of the paper, ...
Posted by Myrna Black
on January 31, 2012
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AN IMPRESSIVE FINISH TO 2011WINNIPEG - Based on the busiest December on record in WinnipegREALTORS® 108-year history, you have to surmise that some of all those gift cards being purchased in December had to be house-warming gifts. December sales have never been at the 700 level mark before nor has dollar volume climbed so high to $182 million – a total that is leaps and bounds over any previous December. Prior to 2009, ...
Posted by Reg Black
on January 12, 2012
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MOMENTUM PUSHES NOVEMBER MLS® MARKET ACTIVITY TO NEW HIGH- - -
November MLS® Dollar Volume Surpasses $200 Million for First Time
WINNIPEG- Mustache or not, WinnipegREALTORS®’ Movember stands forMLS® momentum. In the last few months, 2011 has been exceptional and now the year-to-date is challenging the best year ever… ...
Posted by Reg Black
on December 13, 2011
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National UpdateAccording to statistics released today by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), national resale housing activity picked up in September 2011.
Highlights:
Sales activity rose 2.7 per cent in September from the previous month.
Holding in line with the ten-year average, activity during the first nine months of this year pulled ahead of sales over the same period last year.
National sales ...
Posted by Reg Black
on November 1, 2011
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SOLID JUNE PEROFRMANCE SHOWS HOUSING MARKET REMAINS STRONG It’s shaping up to be another good year for MLS® sales, according to WinnipegREALTORS®.
The first half of 2011 saw MLS® sales – all property types – increase by three per cent to 6,660 units sold, while dollar volume increased by seven ...
Posted by Myrna Black
on July 21, 2011
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How to Update Your Hardwood FloorsCan't decide wheater a patch-up paint job or full-on replacement is called for? We've got you covered.
The Replacements: If you're thinking about refinishing, check first to see how much wood you have to work with. You'll need more than an 1/8" of wood above the tongue-and-groove to refinish your floors. If that's not the case, or if you have considerable damage or imperfections, ...
Posted by Myrna Black
on June 16, 2011
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May MLS® Sales and New MLS® Listings Up 5%Not only did May 2011 record the highest dollar volume month ever in WinnipegREALTORS® 108-year history to eclipse the $350 million level, sales and new listings outperformed May 2010 and showed a marked improvement over a disappointing April 2011. The MayMLS® market rebound in sales and listings from April is proof flood-related concerns dampened activity. This factor alone held back what ...
Posted by Reg Black
on June 8, 2011
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NEW REALTOR (r) TASK FORCE AIMS TO HELP HOMEOWNERS BATTLE HIGH COST OF REPLACING WIRINGWinnipeg, Manitoba, May 12, 2011-The Manitoba Real Estate Association (MREA) has formed a new task force dedicated to helping home owners battle against the outrageously high insurance premiums and extra costs that can come with replacing the wiring in their older homes.
The MREA believes that the insurance industry's negative position regarding older knob and tube wiring is not substantiated and ...
Posted by Myrna Black
on May 26, 2011
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2011 APRIL MLS® SALES MIRROR 2009It is no coincidence the 2011 flood in Manitoba affected WinnipegREALTORS®MLS® market as listings were down 15% from April 2010 and much closer to 2009 where we had some major flood issues to deal with like this year.MLS® sales are virtually identical to 2009 and conversions of listings to sales are off in the same way compared to non-flood springs.
Listings were down significantly ...
Posted by Reg Black
on May 9, 2011
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10 TIPS ON HOW TO GET YOUR HOME READY FOR SALE!1. Curb appeal: Get rid of the rusty cars and old tires. If possible, take down the Christmas lights and put some pots of flowers around the front door.
2. Refresh to paint on your front door & anywhere it is not in good repair.
3. O.K. - enter your home and smell! Do you smell dog or cat? This smell has got to go!
4. Have your carpets and drapes cleaned or replaced. ...
Posted by Myrna Black
on April 20, 2011
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First Quarter Looks greatNot to take away from former Winnipegger Neil Young’s artist of the year and humanitarian awards at the Junos last month or local REALTORS® rocking the night away March 16th to raise thousands of dollars for the Manitoba Real Estate Association Shelter Foundation, the local real estate market marched to its own steady beat with a recording better than ever before for this month of the year. ...
Posted by Reg Black
on April 18, 2011
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WINNIPEG'S MLS MARKET ROCKS! Beat All Previous March Records WINNIPEG – Not to take away from former Winnipegger Neil Young’s artist of the year and humanitarian awards at the Junos last month or local REALTORS® rocking the night away March 16th to raise thousands ...
Posted by Myrna Black
on April 7, 2011
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CREA LAUNCHES NEW ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNOTTAWA - March 21, 2011 - The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) debuts a new national advertising campaign today, about how REALTORS® help people with the biggest financial decision of their lives, buying and selling their homes. <http://www.howrealtorshelp.ca/#video-old-woman-1> The television commercial is a modern day re-creation of the Mother Goose fable "The Old Woman Who ...
Posted by Myrna Black
on March 23, 2011
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NEW HOME BUYING TIPSThere is nothing quite as exciting as having a house built just for you. This article outlines the benefits and also offers new home buying tips.
Benefits of Buying a New Construction Home
There are many great benefits to buying a new construction home. First, the home will be build to the latest standards using the most up to date construction techniques. The modern materials and products mean ...
Posted by Myrna Black
on March 16, 2011
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