That sneaky silent “U”
Many spelling idiosyncrasies arise because of silent letters in written English. The letter ‘U' is a perfect example.
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Archive : January 2017
Staying true to what we do
Rely on a professional REALTOR® to provide you with the right information to make an informed decision about buying and selling real estate.
Red River floods again — historical records tell of past devastations
This year's heavy snowfall again brings to mind the flooding that can happen in Manitoba.
Plunged into war
Decades after the outbreak of World War II, historians are still debating its causes and outcomes, though most evidence points to the advent of Hitler and the emergence of totalitarian regimes in Germany, Russia, Japan and Italy.
New purchasing criteria make using a REALTOR® essential for homebuyers
In previous years, the home buying process was relatively straightforward, not so in 2017.
Housing prices vary dramatically across the country
At the end of each year, WinnipegREALTORS® reaches out to other real estate boards to determine what the annual average residential-detached price is for major housing markets across the country.
Proverbs are found everywhere
Cambridge supplies many labels for proverbial expressions including the word proverb itself.
Winnipeg’s first post offices — Winnipeggers petitioned Ottawa to keep post office in their city
Manitoba's first Lieutenant-governor, Adams Archibald, had concerns about mail service.
Romancing the bridge
With last year's announcement that the Arlington Bridge will be closed permanently in 2020, and a new bridge built to replace it, I was reminded of one of Winnipeg's more famous urban legends.
Economic growth in Winnipeg is predicted to be strong in 2017
Without a doubt, 2016 was a banner year for WinnipegREALTORS®.