There is a ribbon-cutting ceremony set to take place today at 12 pm for the newly built Métis housing triplex at 527-12th Street in Brandon, Manitoba. Minister of Housing for the MMF, Will Goodon along with Len Isleifson, MLA for Brandon East are scheduled to be on-hand for the ceremony. From today's press release “Affordable housing allows our Métis Citizens and their families to maintain a good quality of life,” says Minister of Housing for the MMF, Will Goodon. “It helps ensure there is a strong, stable foundation for our Métis children to be raised happy and healthy.” The new triplex will be comprised of three suites, each 1069 square feet. One suite is currently occupied while the other two are expected to be filled in early October. The building is part of larger overall project to supply affordable housing to Métis Citizens based on a combined initiative of the Government of Manitoba’s partnership with the MMF that began in 2013. Overall 5.5 million dollars was allocated over a 5-year span through the Manitoba Housing & Renewal Corporation to help achieve their goals.

Can you afford to purchase the home you really want? Here are some things to consider:. What kind of home do you want? What kind of neighbourhood do you want to live in? What features and characteristics do you need in a home? (Three bedrooms? A large livingroom for entertaining? A backyard big enough for a garden?) What homes currently on the market match that criteria? Are there some properties for sale that are close to what you’re looking for? What are their listing prices? How much, realistically, will it cost to buy one of those homes? How much, realistically, can you expect to get for the sale of your current property? How much of a mortgage will you need? How does that compare to the mortgage you qualify for? What additional costs will you incur in selling your current property and purchasing your new home? (For example, moving, home inspection, repairs and renovations, closing costs, etc.) Chances are, there’s a home on the market that you can afford – and is right for you. Call me today to discuss.  

“Patchworks 4”, a collection of documentary portraits, will debut on the big screen at the Evans Theatre, inside the Brandon University, on Sunday, September the 25th. Seven different short films made locally by the members of the Brandon Industry Group hit the screen starting at 3 p.m. The Brandon Industry Group is a collective of area creative workers located in Brandon, MB. These mini-documentaries exhibit unique personalities living in the Westman region — from James Russer, the Entrepreneur to Zack McMillan, The Coach and from Ryan Jacobson, The Roastery to Ryan Ginter, The Carp Fisherman. See these documentaries and others at the Premiere on Sept 25, 3pm, at The Evans Theatre. The event is free for those wanting to attend.  Donations will be gladly accepted in support of the Brandon Film Festival. For more information on the Patchworks Projects please follow this link. More information about the Evans Theatre and the Brandon Film Festival can be found at the evanstheatre.ca. 

Direct Liquidation specializes in selling liquidated merchandise from many of the nation's largest retail, big-box chains, and online retailers for pennies on the dollar. Truckload availability changes daily, and since they have opened in the spring of 2016 they have provided great deals on liquidated furniture, electronics, clothing, general merchandise and more saving Brandon shoppers hundreds, even thousands, on everyday name brand name merchandise. With an already full warehouse, and more on the way, they have decided to pass the savings onto you. They will be opening a massive clothing liquidation sale in the form of a pop up store at their ware house located at 3409 Victoria Ave in Brandon to help liquidate this inventory. If you're looking for shelf pulls, overstocks, closeouts, surplus, discontinued, and clearance items Direct Liquidation has them all. Over the past several months they have worked with contacts all over the country to bring you the largest clothing liquidation sale, at the best prices, to hit the Westman area. A great selection of men's, women's, and children's clothing awaits you with discounts up to 50% off regular priced merchandise. Brand names included among the sale include: Kirkland, Puma, Adidas, Tuff Athletics, Calvin Klein, Skechers, Mondetta, O,Neill, Levi, Haggar, Quicksilver, Roots, Sun Ice, Luisa Spagnoli, Calway, and more... Doors open this Saturday, September the 24th at 2:00 pm.  

As in any industry, there are terms and buzzwords that are unique to residential real estate. When you put your home on the market, you should know what those terms mean. Here are definitions for the most common ones: Fair market value: This is an estimate of how much a specific home will sell for in today’s market, taking into account what similar properties in the area have sold for recently. Seller’s Agent: That would be me, the REALTOR® who is helping you sell your property. I would also assist you in finding and buying your next home. Buyer’s Agent: This is the REALTOR® who is representing the buyer of the property you want to sell. Pre-approved Mortgage: This is a statement (often in the form of a certificate) from your bank or other lender that states that you qualify for a mortgage for a particular amount of money. A pre-approved mortgage adds credibility to any offer you make on a new home. Staging: This is a strategy where a home is purposely prepared so that it appeals to potential buyers. Staging may involve cleaning, de-cluttering, rearranging furniture, redecorating, and more. Survey: This is a document that defines the boundaries and measurements of your property and any structures on it. Offer: This is an offer of purchase, in writing, for a particular property. Conditional Offer: This is an offer to purchase, but with conditions – such as “conditional on a satisfactory home inspection” or “conditional on arranging suitable financing”.