Spring Market

This graph basically tells the story of Winnipeg's classic 'spring market'. The colours represent the different years amongst the past 8 - and they really don't matter. The important thing to notice is how closely they parallel each other. i.e. we can expect the May/June months to have 21/2 to 3 times the number of listings/sales compared to December/January.
The number of realtors doesn't increase to match that influx of listings/sales so it becomes obvious that if you want more personalised service and the advantage of your realtor having more time to spend with you, buy/sell in the winter. But that ain't the way Winnipeg rolls.

Quality Design

I was working a new home listing last Sunday and was impressed with the design quality of this particular show home. Built in shelving units, wine racks and custom lighting are just a few of the features builders are adding to homes to attract buyers who are often wanting more than just eggshell painted drywall in their new homes.
Contrary to popular belief, a Leger Marketing poll has found that almost half  of mobile Baby Boomers (the wealthiest generation ever) are looking to purchase another primary residence that is a similar size or larger than their current property. This is partly because the Boomer children (Generation Y) are finding it more difficult to find suitable jobs and are staying home well into their adult years.
So as the buyers have more money, they want nicer surroundings.