Winnipeg Realtor News

House prices continue to rise and according to CMHC (Candian Mortgage and Housing Corporation) are expected to remain to remain steady in 2012 and 2012.

But while the national housing market is expected to remain steady, Manitoba will experience gains this year and next. 

Those in the home buying process will want to note that the CMHC said new-home construction, sales of existing homes and the average selling homes and the average selling price of an existing home will all continue to increase at a modest pace during the next two years in Manitoba.

"With the Canadian economy set to expand at a moderate pace and mortgage rates expected to remain low, activity levels in 2012 in both new home construction and sales of existing homes will stay close to levels seen in 2011," said Mathieu Laberge, deputy chief economist  for CMHC.

When preparing for the home selling process, one of the best things you can do is call on the advice of a professional stager. Staging is not about just buying new furniture and spending thousands. For a small consultation fee they can help focus your energy on the things that are worth doing. Repainting, rearranging furniture, minimizing clutter can all make a huge difference and cost very little. First impressions when selling your house makes a world of a difference.  Professional estimates say that having your home showing it's best can increase it's value by up to six to ten percent.

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