The Selling Houses Podcast

#25 - Smart Homes - Could your home be too smart?

WE'RE BACK! The spring market is busy and we had to take a little break so Paul could do some mortgages and Tyler could sell some houses!
This week the guys discuss smart homes and everything that comes with them. Is it really a good idea to upgrade your home with smart tech? Does it increase its value, is it safe? 
Take a listen and hear our thoughts on the whole thing. Let us know what you think of smart tech and what you have chosen to run in your home, if any! 
As always if if you're looking for guidance on anything the guys discuss on the show or are looking for expert mortgage and real estate advice, feel free to connect! 
Tyler RobbProfessional Realtorwww.tylerrobb.caRoyal LePage Prime Real Estate
Paul DueckMortgage Specialistwww.pauldueckmortgages.caCastle Mortgages

#24 - Bad Neighbours

Hopefully they never live next to you, but they have to live next to someone! Today Paul and Tyler discuss the topic of living next to people that aren't that great. What can you do if your neighbours are confrontational or just plain difficult to be around? What if they're too nice? Can you do anything about it? YOU BET! Paul and Tyler both share some real world scenarios about things they've been a part of or dealt with in the past and explain the different ways you can address the different types of situations. Take some notes so you can be the best neighbour on your street!
As always, feel free to reach out to either Tyler or Paul if you have any questions, they're happy to chat! 
Tyler RobbProfessional Realtorwww.tylerrobb.caRoyal LePage Prime Real Estate
Paul DueckMortgage Specialistwww.pauldueckmortgages.caCastle Mortgages 

#23 - Lawncare - How to Up Your Curb Appeal Game!

Its spring time! The grass is greening up, most people who own a home are itching to fire up the lawnmowers and get going on nursing their summertime baby, their lawn. But what if your lawn is not something you're proud of? Tyler and Paul are here to help! Listen in to this weeks episode to learn how to save your frustrating and embarrassing lawn (Tyler was there too!). Even if your lawn isn't at that point, but you just don't know where to start to LEVEL UP your lawn, this episode will give you everything you need to know to get started. What regular routines do you need to follow to get that lush, green, golf course looking lawn that we all dream of? We'll tell you.The guys are going to start spreading out the variety of topics on the show moving forward. While real estate and mortgages will still be at the core of the show, we want to share and discuss everything about home ownership as it all comes full circle when the time to sell arrives. You can look forward to an even wider variety of podcast episode coming your way. 
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Tyler RobbProfessional Realtorwww.tylerrobb.caRoyal LePage Prime Real Estate
Paul DueckMortgage Expertwww.pauldueckmortgages.caCastle Mortgages

#22 - Cottage People - Air BnB's? - What you don't know about buying that 2nd property!

This week Paul and Tyler discuss cottages, cabins, camps, lakehouses...whatever you call them. How do you go about buying a vacation home if you already own one? Can your current house pay for it? 
If you have plans to Air BnB a 2nd property, hold your horses and listen in. It may not be as easy as you think (or possible at all!)
Listen in and if you have comments or questions, leave them in the chat or connect with Tyler & Paul directly, they're always happy to chat!
Tyler RobbProfessional Realtorwww.tylerrobb.caRoyal LePage Prime Real Estate
Paul DueckMortgage Specialistwww.pauldueckmortgages.caCastle Mortgages 

#21 - Real Estate Mythbusting PART TWO!

Tyler and Paul dive into another 10 common real estate myths and provide their takes on them. Some of the myths the guys cover in this episode are:
Real Estate Agents are always looking out for your best interests
You need perfect credit to purchase a home
Real Estate is always a safe investment
...and so much more. 
As always, if you have a myth you want busted, leave it in the comments or reach out to Paul or Tyler directly! They're always happy to connect. 
Tyler RobbProfessional Realtor (Winnipeg/Manitoba)www.tylerrobb.caRoyal LePage Prime Real Estate
Paul DueckMortgage Specialist (Canada Wide)www.pauldueckmortgages.ca Castle Mortgages

#20 - BIDDING WARS! How to WIN one, GET one, AVOID one and PLAN for one

Today on the pod Tyler and Paul dive into the hot topic of bidding wars, otherwise know as multiple offer situations. These are the scenarios responsible for homes selling way above their posted list price and they are massively mis-understood by most people. 
The guys break down how to win, get, avoid and plan for this tricky situation and bust some misconceptions. If you are heading into the market as a buyer or seller you NEED to know how these offer scenarios work!
If you'd like to connect with Tyler or Paul, they are always happy to connect! 
Tyler RobbProfessional Realtorwww.tylerrobb.caRoyal LePage Prime Real Estate, Winnipeg
Paul DueckMortgage Specialistwww.pauldueckmortgages.caCastle Mortgages, Winnipeg

#19 - How to buy a new home and keep your current low rate (even though you probably shouldn't)

On this weeks episode Tyler and Paul get real with some of the struggles professionals in the industry experience before diving into some insights about what YOU think is happening in the market right now (which is pretty surprising!)
The main theme of the episode is the discussion around rates, buyers holding off on buying for the fear of being mortgage broke and how you can buy a new home and keep the same great rate you signed during the pandemic (although it may not be your best option). 
There is also a bit of a tangent about milk. (sorry about that).As always, if you're interested in connecting with either Paul or Tyler they are always happy to connect. 
Tyler RobbProfessional Realtorwww.tylerrobb.caRoyal LePage Prime Real EstatePaul DueckMortgage Specialist www.pauldueckmortgages.caCastle Mortgages 

#18 - The Renovation Special w Journeyman Dave Hawrysh

We've been planning this one for a while now and it's finally here. If you're considering renovating DO NOT MISS THIS EPISODE. Tyler and Paul are joined by veteran framer and plumber and all around handy-man Dave Hawrysh and they talk about all kinds of great things around renovating your home. 
Home Maintenance
Water Intrusion (and Prevention) 
Finishing Basements
Paying for your reno and how to charge your contractor
DIY you shouldn't do
New Builds and their quality
As a contractor what would Dave reno first?
Decks and Permits
This special episode is full of great content and as usual, if you want to get in touch with Tyler or Paul thery're happy to connect. 
Tyler RobbProfessional Realtorwww.tylerrobb.caRoyal LePage Prime Real Estate
Paul DueckMortgage Specialistwww.pauldueckmortgages.caCastle Mortgages

#17 - What to buy when you don't want to look after a house

Owning a home comes with a lot of responsibility and maintenance. Sure, you can hire a lot of those jobs out but that in itself can be a lot of work, so you could just buy a condo instead!
Paul and Tyler dive into what it looks like to consider condo life. It needs to be understood that choosing a condo comes with a specific lifestyle and there is a lot to consider. Listen in and learn!
As always if you're interested in connecting with Paul or Tyler they are happy to chat!
Tyler RobbProfessional Realtorwww.tylerrobb.caRoyal LePage Prime Real Estate
Paul DueckMortgage Specialistwww.pauldueckmortgages.ca
Castle Mortgages

#16 - Rates vs Payments | Spring is going to be NUTS | Accidentally blowing up your deal | What time of the day is too late to call/text your realtor?

THIS EPISODE: How much will current rates change your mortgage payment? | The spring market looks like it’s going to be BONKERS | Why you shouldn’t buy furniture for your house (yet!) | Can/should you call/text your Realtor at 10:00pm? This weeks episode is chalk full of great information as Paul and Tyler get into the weeds on several different topics to keep top of mind when entering the real estate market.
Paul gives us a great update on current interest rates and we crunch some numbers to see how they will affect your current payment if you have to renew this year. Tyler takes us through some sales numbers in Winnipeg and provides some insight into why he thinks this spring is going to be BONKERS!The guys also talk about how you could accidentally blow up your deal after your remove your conditions by doing things like buying things like furniture prior to your possession date.They end the pod with a casual chat about what time of the day is too late to call/text your Realtor? Is there ever such a time?
As always if you have questions or want to connect with Tyler or Paul, they are always happy to connect with the listeners.
Tyler RobbProfessional Realtorwww.tylerrobb.caRoyal LePage Prime Real Estate
Paul DueckMortgage Specialistwww.pauldueckmortgages.caCastle Mortgages