The Selling Houses Podcast

All good things must come to an end and the Selling Houses Podcast is one of those things. Today the guys sign off for (most likely) the last time. They feel the show has run its natural course and that they have covered all the topics that are most important. Who knows, maybe in a year things will change and they will need to provide an update, but for now these episodes will remain here as your...

The age old question, like the chicken or the egg, which one came first? Should you buy your next home and then sell, or sell first then buy? Both options have their pros and cons. Today the guys will walk you through things to consider if you plan to buy your next home before you sell your current one. Listen in and learn something new. 

The guys do their best to make a boring topic as interesting as possible. On November 1 2025 Manitoba introduced a brand new version of the standard offer to purchase contract and when doing so many important details were altered and we both feel its stuff you NEED TO KNOW! Listen in and learn something new! 

Discussed often, clarified rarely, how do you, as a buyer or seller, go about choosing the RIGHT professional to help you with your real estate transactions? Today Tyler and Paul will cover the things you should look for in the professionals that will best align with your needs to make sure your purchase or sale is an enjoyable one. 

The guys are back after a (almost) 4 week hiatus and they're diving right into the good stuff.... boring old finance conditions. Don't worry, even if the title doesn't scream "entertaining", if you're considering buying or selling in the near future this episode is a MUST LISTEN!  Starting from the beginning you will learn what a finance condition is, why you should (probably) have one on your off...

This week Tyler & Paul discuss a topic that is often overlooked when buyers are purchasing acreages or even larger city properties...the yard and all THE WORK that comes with it! It's more than just an hour on Sunday cutting your lawn, especially if you get into the country and get yourself a real plot of dirt to manage!  Tune in and learn something new! 

Is going with a new build the better option compared to an existing home? That depends. This week Tyler & Paul discuss the pros and cons of choosing to go with a new build over a re-sale home, specifically discussing the financing around how to pay for a custom built home while you still have to live in your current home. The process is often mis-understood and for many, can make the reality o...

This week Tyler & Paul discuss the market performance in the Winnipeg area and debate the age old question, "If its a good time to sell my house, does that mean its a bad time to buy a house?" The answer is a little more complex than you might think. 

Buying and selling real estate can be a very stressful and emotional process. However, it can not be over stated that leaving your emotions out of it when writing offers or considering one on your own listing is so important. Too many times sellers have let good offers walk because their starting point was "insulting" or buyers missed out on their dream home because they were too scared to listen...

This week Tyler & Paul step away from discussing market specifics and offer some advice on how buyers (and sellers) can help manage the stress that comes with buying or selling, especially in a wild market like the one Manitoba finds themselves in.  If you're currently feeling the pressure, the stress or the panic, know that you are not alone and that trusting the professionals you've hired to...

The long awaited lawyer episode is finally here! This week Tyler and Paul chat with Winnipeg Real Estate lawyer and all around great guy, Jason MacLeod. He talks us through the need to know items for buyers and sellers in Manitoba and sheds some light on the things that could get a little messy and how to avoid them during your next transaction. Don't miss this one!  If you'd like to contact Jason...

This week Paul and Tyler go over the things that you can do to ensure that your offer stands out in the pile if you find yourself in a bidding war on one of Manitoba's listings. Its not always about writing clean, sometimes that may not be the best play! Listen in and learn something new! 

BIG DISCLAIMER on this one. Paul and Tyler are not economic experts, this episode contains our own personal opinions based on what we know and experience in our roles on a day to day basis. The opinions contained in this episode should not be taken as direct advice for your own personal situation, nor can Tyler or Paul predict the future.  Now, with that out of the way, this week Tyler and Paul ha...

We hit THE BIG 4.0.!! Thank you, thank you, thank you to all of you who continue to listen to the show, share us with your friends and family and tune in whenever we decide to drop a new episode! It means the world to us!  This week Paul and Tyler discuss the dreaded scenario of low appraisals. EXAMPLE: You offer $425,000 on a home and it get accepted, now your lender orders an appraisal of the pr...

This week Tyler & Paul cover a list of some "sneaky" practices that may or may not come up during your journey to your next home. This whole episode gets started off with a listener submission of a scenario that happened to them in a multiple offer situation that happens more than it should. Listen in, check it out!

This week Tyler & Paul dig into the depths of reddit and place alike to go through the 10 things you should be most cautious about when you're looking at your next home. Of course there are always the expected things like wiring and foundations but there are a few that may surprise you. Listen in and don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE!  Did we miss something? Let us know in the commen...

This week we have a guest!  The very fun and engaging Jesse Carlson joins Paul & Tyler for a fun chat discussing what the public gets wrong (and right) when it comes to their perspectives on Realtors in general. Jesse is a 10 year vet in the industry, an excellent Realtor, all-round family man, and a somewhat decent golfer.  After that we have some fun reading "Mean Tweets" that we asked our f...

This week Paul & Tyler run through a list of annoying things that aren't always top of mind when you're going through the process of buying your next home. Things like realizing that you didn't save any cash to buy furniture for your new place, or showing up on possession day to find a pile of left behind garbage. All kinds of fun stuff. 

Today Tyler & Paul cover a widely misunderstood topic. When you decide to purchase your next home, how much available cash do you need to have on hand to do it, and when do you need it?  Listen in to find out as they cover the 3 main components that require cash. Your deposit, your down payment and your closing costs. 

This week Tyler and Paul cover an update on rates and why the lowest rate isn't always your best option. Sometimes the benefits of choosing a slightly higher rate (like actually getting the house you want) are worth a few extra dollars per month for a few years. From there the guys talk through an article from Tyler's new blog called 1,000 Words or So and the topic is a bit of a hot take; "Is the...

This week Tyler and Paul take on a dozen A.I generated questions that claim the Real Estate market is rigged! ...but is it really? One by one the guys give their takes on what they think is and is not rigged in their local Manitoba market.  If you disagree with out takes, let us know! 

Paul and Tyler have some fun on this weeks episode discussing the unseen things and untold truths in the world of real estate. Is the sky even real anymore or are we all just living in a painting? The guys cover everything from listing photos, to disclosures and everything in between and share how you can spot the fakes before its too late! As an extra little bit of a bonus, you will also learn wh...

Who can actually afford a luxury home in todays economy? Turns out, plenty of people. Today Paul and Tyler discuss what the luxury market looks like right now and what you need money-wise if you'd like to purchase home listed at over $1,000,000. On the flip side of that, a lot of people are also struggling right now. Thankfully the strong real estate market means that most people have equity in th...

Have you ever thought that YOU might be the reason you're not getting the houses you're bidding on? In this episode Tyler and Paul dig into the things that some buyers do that hinder them from securing their dream home. Most times, these little behaviors are not things that they're doing intentionally but these actions can have a major impact on your success in the market. Listen in and make sure...

You probably thought we closed up shop, but good news... we didn't! Tyler and Paul are back after a busy summer and the pod is back in full swing. Today the guys discuss how the market has responded (if at all) to the changes in interest rates, what those changes mean for you (probably not what you think) and they even dive into their thoughts on how the outcome of the American election could have...