268 Harrow Street, Winnipeg

Showings Start Thursday Oct 3rd, Open House Sunday October 6th 2-4 pm.Offers Tuesday Oct 8th at 7 pm. You will be in awe of this wonderful classic centre hall plan with a modern twist. This amazing 1520 sqft 1¾ storey family home boasts an updated timeless white kitchen with plenty of cupboards and counter top space. The peninsula counter overlooks a bright and cheerful dinette area. The formal Livingroom/Diningroom combo is perfect when you have a large get together and yet perfect for quiet chats. Hardwood floors on the main floor are in excellent condition and with the painted wood work; this home “WOWS”. There are 3 well sized Bedrooms on the second floor and a 4 piece bathroom. The basement is fully finished with a large recroom, plus ½ bath, utility room and laundry room.Updated high efficiency furnace. Front porch updated 2012. The shingles and soffits installed in 2011. The large and nicely landscaped back yard comes with patio (installed in summer of 2013). The home also has a sunroom part way between the main and second floor and a heated mudroom. This is the place to call home! Call The Tony Marino Team Today!!!          

Winnipeg Real Estate...930 Mulvey Avenue

Showing Start July 4th, Open house July 6th & 7th 1-3 pm, Offers July 9th @ 7pm.

 

Charm and character wrapped up neatly in this 857 sqft 2 bedroom home in Crescentwood. The home is a perfect starter for someone or great first family home. The bungalow boasts metal low maintenance siding with cedar accents on the front and corners of home. The L-shaped Living room/Dining room is perfect for a family or company to sit and relax and have a wonderful dinner, play a game board or just visit. The Master Bedroom is a good size and has two windows.  The second bedroom is also a excellent size. The bathroom has been updated in 2004 and has since been given another face lift. The windows on the main have been updated in 2009 while still keeping the charm of the original windows. The functional kitchen is bright and has a good flow to it. The full basement is insulated and waiting for its new owner to put their touch on it. The shingles have been updated in 2012. Updated cedar tone fence in the back with a car gate for extra parking in the winter. The eaves, fascia, soffits and exterior siding all done in 2008. Single garage and parking pad. Patio and nicely landscaped yard. Close to all schools. Shopping within walking distance. Park with wading pool around the corner. Bus stop a minute away.   $249,900!!  To view this fine home call The Tony Marino Team Today!!

The ones you win FAR OUT SHINE the ones you lose.

The Real Estate industry is much like roller coaster, it has its ups and downs.  The only difference is no one cheers on the downs, the ups however, are very rewarding.

A couple weeks ago I received an email from a friend of mine from my elementary school days.  She and her husband wanted to talk to me about moving and/or renovating their home.  I gladly met with them and had a wonderful discussion about their current home and where they wanted to move to.  On Victoria day, we went and looked at a very well maintained home in Charleswood, they loved it and ended up buying it a couple days later.

Unbeknownst to my clients, this home had already been in their family for 22 years.  One of their cousins sister and her husband bought the home from the original owner in the early 90's, they in turn sold it 9 years later to their cousins sister-in law which now has been sold to my clients.

You might think that is the highlight of my story.  However, the true highlight came in the form of this beautiful picture collage I received from their young daughter....  check it out below.

 

Now, this is the real highlight of my job.

We always say to people that a house is the one who picks their owners and we believe it to be true.

 

What a perfect LOVE match...

Winnipeg Real Estate... 370 Montrose Street

Open house April 27th and 28th 1-3 pm, Offers April 30 @ 7pm. Charm and character greet you in this classic North River Heights centre hall plan. The very large livingroom is perfect for the large get together or can be set up for the smaller quieter chats. The diningroom is the ideal size for any occasion. The completely updated eat-in kitchen with garden doors to a nicely landscaped back yard with a deck, patio area and raised bed vegetable garden, is ready for you to enjoy. The family room is located mid way up to the second floor and is sunny and bright. The master bedroom is a great size and has corner windows. The updated ensuite completes the area. The other three bedrooms are perfect for the rest of the family. The basement has a huge recroom area with a sleeper floor with hardwood floors. The laundry area is perfect for the growing family, with plenty of storage and a extra bathroom. Kitchen and main bathroom have in floor heat. Fully fenced back yard and attached single garage. To view this fine home call The Tony Marino Team at 204-792-8525 today.         

Winnipeg Real Estate- 831 Dorchester Avenue, Winnipeg

831 Dorchester Avenue...Showing Start on March 12th @ 1 pm. Open House March 16th & 17th from 1-3 pm. Offers will be presented on March 19th @ 6pm. With some updating you could have yourself a perfect dream home located in the heart of Crescentwood. Minutes away from Corydon & Osborne Village and downtown Winnipeg, this 1450 sq ft 1+3/4 storey home offers a huge Livingroom/Diningroom combo that is perfect for the large family get togethers. The massive eat in kitchen with island is perfect to prepare meals. The home features three large bedrooms on the second floor with updated carpets & modern paint colours; along with a nice wide hallway and a conveniently located updated four piece bath. The basement has a retro recroom with a den (or extra BR) along with an updated two piece bath. High efficient furnace and humidifier installed in 2012. Hot water tank was installed in 2011. The vinyl siding and insulation board were installed 2010. The porch had new piles with teleposts along with a partial foundation sealing installed in 2009. New shingles installed in 2006. The 37'x120' lot gives you a spacious back yard patio and vegetable garden and a single garage. 

To view this home please call The Tony Marino Team at 204-792-8525 or email us at houses@mts.net.  

         

Winnipeg Real Estate...11 Havelock Avenue

Move for the Holidays


Showing start November 22nd, Open house November 25th 1-3pm. Offers November 27th @7pm. Updated two bedroom, one bathroom 716 sqft bungalow has an eat-in kitchen with new dishwasher and counter tops (Nov 2012). Large living room with updated PVC windows. The four piece bathroom has been updated, with a new tub (November 2012). The half basement is a good size and has plenty of storage. Updated flooring through out the home complete the main floor. New shingles were recently installed in November 2012. Exposed aggregate concrete patio. Large sized fenced lot with rose bushes, fruit brushes, trees, shrubs and a vegetable garden. Single detached garage with extra parking pad. This home is ideal for the first time buyer or as a rental property. Located in the heart of St. Vital, just minutes away from St. Vital Park and St Vital Mall, walking distance from restaurants, specialty shops and bus stops this is the place to be. Ten minutes to downtown by bus.

Call The Tony Marino Team Today to vie this great starter home.                 

Wolseley Classic...only $119,900

Open House Sunday October 28th from 1-4 pm, offers are being looked at on Monday October 29th. 

 

Looking for an amazing, affordable condo with a fantastic location? 

"The Rothesay", designed by Winnipeg architect H.E. Mathews, built in 1912

This charming 529 sq. ft condo offers all of that plus more! Newer Maple Kitchen cabinets with slate counter tops and ample storage, remodelled bathroom with modern sink/vanity, claw foot tub and a generous sized master bedroom. Mixture of hardwood floors and cork flooring throughout. This unit is Pet friendly, has its own separate entrance and a separate storage locker included.

On approved credit, with 5% down you could live here for under $800 a month! (that includes taxes, condo fee’s & hydro) Cheaper than rent!!

To view this wonderful condo please contact Lee Ann Dueck of The Tony Marino Team for your private viewing at 204.782.8536 or email at houses@mts.net.

Ways to go Green

Easy Ways to "Go Green"

These days, most people want to do their bit to help the environment.

Unfortunately, not everyone is willing, or able, to install solar panels on their

roof or implement an in-ground heat recovery system.

Luckily, there are many smaller things you can do that can make a big

difference. Here are some ideas that can help you "go green" easily and

inexpensively.

Get a recycling bin and learn how to use it.

Most jurisdictions have a

recycling program. You may be able to get a rebate on your recycling bin or

even get it for free. Keep a list of items that can be recycled on your fridge

door, so that everyone in the family can participate.

Get a kitchen compost bin.

Find out if your jurisdiction has a compost

pick-up program. If they do, get a kitchen compost bin. Composting can

reduce landfill waste by as much as 32%.

Use energy-saving light bulbs.

Low energy light bulbs have come a long

way in recent years. Their consistent glow and brightness now rival their

incandescent counterparts. By replacing regular 40-watt bulbs with energy saving

8-watt bulbs, you could save nearly 50% of the electricity you used

for lighting. Results may vary by brand.

Shop for local produce.

Many grocery stores and supermarkets offer

produce – fruits, vegetables, – that are grown within a 100 mile radius. The

short transportation distance, means significantly less fossil fuel is required

to get the produce delivered to your local store. Keep in mind that some

non-local produce, such as apples in the off-season, often need to be

transported thousands of miles.

Let nature do the work.

As an alternative to air conditioning, open windows

and block out the passive heat gain from the sun with curtains. Do the

opposite in winter. Strategically using curtains and windows can lower your

energy bill by as much as 20%.

As you can see, you don't have to do much to have a "greener" home. Just

a few little changes can make a big difference.

And here's a little real estate related info...

How to budget for closing costs

If you're shopping for a new home, you would be using the The Tony Marino Team, of course, so we would make you aware that there will be
 

some costs over and above the purchase price. It makes sense to budget

for these costs so you're not surprised – and unprepared – when you get

the bill.

Most of these costs fall into a category that the real estate industry calls

"closing costs." The most common types include land transfer tax, lawyer’s

fees and disbursements, sales taxes, and for newly-built homes, utility hookups.

You should also consider other expenses you will incur, such as home

insurance and moving expenses.

Of course, if your new home is a condominium, you’ll also have to account

for the monthly condo fees.

Closing costs can vary depending on the type and location of your new

home. The Tony Marino Team, REALTORS® can help you determine the costs you will incur.

 

Please remember The Tony Marino Team of Royal LePage Top Producers Real Estate are here to help you with all your Real Estate needs. Please feel free to call us at The Tony Marino Team Hotline, 204.792.8525 or email us at houses@mts.net For your Real Estate Experience™

 

 

Not intended to solicit sellers or buyers under contract    

 

Getting Your Home Ready for Winter

I woke up this morning to find frost on the windshield of my vehicle and temperature of minus two degrees… that means only one thing, winter is coming.  Can’t complain because winter comes every year.  The key thing is making sure our homes are ready for the worst Mother Nature throws at us!!

So how and what do you do? Hire a handyman? Send Mike Holmes an email? Talk to Tony? All the above? Lol...

The first thing to do is make a list of what needs to be done.  The list can start off with little easy things like turning the water off to the outside tap and draining it. Caulking any gaps around windows and doors on the exterior of the home along with baseboards at floor level, this alone will probably eliminate drafts. Check the weather stripping around exterior doors and windows that open. If you have older windows don’t worry about it, they sell plastic film that goes over the windows and with a hairdryer you can get the wrinkles out of the plastic. I have clients that do this every year and they tell me they save quite a bit of money on heating bills during the cold months. You can get this at any of the hardware stores. While you are there, look at picking up foam gaskets for plugs and light switches on exterior walls, again good return on the initial investment. Once you install them you don’t need to do it again unlike the window film! Just be careful when doing this there is live current going through those outlets!!!

 

The other spots where you can save a little in heating costs would be to add insulation to your home.  The attic is a good place to start; today the code is a minimum of an R-50. So unless you have just built a home you more than likely don’t have anywhere close to that (check with Manitoba Hydro first to see if they are offering any rebates or credits for the insulation). Regardless if you qualify or not, the savings will be there. Renting a blower to blow in the insulation is marginal. The bags of insulation aren’t too expensive either.

 

If your basement is unfinished insulation is a snap. The million dollar question is how hard core did you want to be in insulating your basement. Do you want to spray foam the walls which is very expensive, or use 2 inch rigid foam on the walls? After you do either one of those, stud the basement on 16 or 24 inches on centre and use friction fit insulation then you will have a very warm basement. This will be a little less money than the spray foam. Remember you will be still studding the basement to cover it with drywall in both cases (you can’t leave foam exposed it is a fire hazard). The least expensive way is plain old friction fit insulation itself using 2x4 studs pull the wall back 2 inches from the foundation wall and use insulation designed for 2x6 walls this will give you a good R value. You could use insulation designed for 2x4 walls which is perfectly fine, if you wanted, but the R value will be less.

 

The last thing you should consider is checking the furnace. Get it tuned up on regular basis and change the filter regularly for optimum performance.

 

This should help you save a little money this winter!

If you are reading this and think "wow that's a lot of work, it’s the condo life for me!" You can call The TonyMarino Team of Royal LePage Top Producers Real Estate for your Free Home Evaluation and we will be happy to help you with you sell and purchase of your new home. We are here to help you with all your Real Estate needs.

 

The Tony Marino Team has over 20 years of knowledge in helping families, empty nesters, first time buyers find the right home.

We serve Winnipeg and surrounding areas.

We are never too busy for your referrals.

This is not intended to solicit sellers or buyers that are currently under contract

Winnipeg Real Estate-South Side Condo For Sale

Showing start Thursday May 17th, Open House Sunday 1-3pm, Monday 5-7pm. Offers @ 7pm on Wednesday May23rd. Tree Top Village Condo. Nestled between the Seine River and a grove of trees, you can call this wonderful two bedroom, 2.5 bathroom , 1142 sqft two storey townhouse condo with a three season sunroom, home. Priced at $204,900. Recently custom updated Kitchen, with granite counter tops comes with a built in microwave. All the windows in this home have also been updated. The Huge Master Bedroom has double closets and space galore. The second bedroom is a great size also. Fully finished lower level with recroom, three piece bathroom a nook for sewing/hobbies. The laundry is drywalled and bright. The furnace is serviced every year like clockwork. Central vac system. The shingles were recently replaced. Two parking stalls right outside your front door. This is an end unit and you have a large side yard for your use. Conveniently located to the walking paths on Bishop Grandin, close to bus routes and walking distance to Sobey's. This condo won't last. Come down to see Tony Marino and Lee Ann Dueck at one of the scheduled open houses or call the Tony Marino Team  of Royal LePage Top Producers Real Estate at 204.792.8525 or 204.782.8536 to set up your private showing.

Winnipeg Real Estate- Condo in St Vital

Showings start Thursday May 10th, Open House Sunday May 13th 1-3 pm, Offers Wednesday May 16th @ 6 pm. You will never tire of the breathtaking view this South West corner, 7th floor condo has to offer! Along with this view, you also get one very well maintained, spotless, 812 sq ft, 2 bedroom, 1 large bathroom condo to call home. The modest kitchen features Oak cabinets, fridge, stove, dishwasher and a large pantry with enough room for a small freezer and all your little extras. Well maintained building with laundry facilities on each floor. Underground parking and storage locker available at an additional charge. Very close to all sorts of shopping, restaurants and transportation. A wonderful place for anyone to call home!! Call the Tony Marino Team today to book your private showing or come down and see us at the Open House on Sunday. Call us direct at 204.942.8525 or 204.792.8525. For a slide show of the property go to www.TonyMarino.ca.

Winnipeg Real Estate - Welcome to 860 Laxdal Road

Space and an abundance of sunlight greet you as you walk into this 1284 Sqft well kept bungalow located in the heart of Charleswood, a family oriented neighbourhood. Featuring three well sized bedrooms with ample closet space and a fantastic two piece ensuite (updated in 2006) in the Master bedroom. Generous L-shaped easy flowing Livingroom and Diningroom make this a home for entertaining or relaxing on a quiet night. The custom designed gourmet Eat-in Kitchen (updated in 2002) is any cook or closet chef's delight, the deep colour of the cherry cabinets make this kitchen timeless. The fully finished basement offers a large recroom, that is perfect for any get together, a two piece bath and even a den/office for the work at home person. The newer PVC windows on the main floor have all been recently updated. Newer light fixtures throughout. The high efficiency furnace was installed in 2009. Minutes away from playground, near rec centre, trails & schools.

Please call The Tony Marino Team today to set up your private viewing or come down to the open house on the weekend to look at this amazing home yourself.   

Country Side Crossing

To Be Built in East St. Paul's NEWEST subdivision of COUNTRY SIDE CROSSING!! Just minutes from Winnipeg! The Award winning Belmont, built by Sytko Homes, is a remarkable combination of functionality and taste for the modern age. This bungalow with a `look out`basement will feature 1817 sq ft of space on main level, 3 spacious bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Master suite will `awe`you! 11 foot ceilings in Great room, Kitchen, and Dining area. Modern Kitchen with Island & Granite counter top. Mud room off three car garage. Lot sides on to creek. Price subject to change due to extra items added prior to completion. Exterior elevation may change due to subdivision guide lines. Don't wait, call today to get your little piece of heaven. Call The Tony Marino Team of Royal Lepage Top Producers for more details on this once in a life time opportunity. We can be reached at (204) 792.8525 or by email, houses@mts.net.  This is a rare piece of Real Estate.