Feb 25 | CMHC 2010 Winnipeg Housing Outlook Conference

The Road to Recovery
After reaching their highs in 2007, housing starts and existing home sales in Manitoba have been on a downward trend. Will the province’s housing markets face a further downward adjustment in 2010, or will it represent the beginning of an expansionary phase in home ownership and rental demand? When will the recovery gain momentum? Are we in for a period of flat growth, or another sharp upswing in sales, housing starts, home prices, and rents? Join us on February 25th and you will leave confident about making informed and sound decisions to plan your business’ future.

February 25, 2010 8:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre, Centennial Room
1808 Wellington Avenue, Winnipeg, MB

7:45 a.m. Registration and breakfast

8:15 a.m. Opening and CMHC Welcome
Richard Corriveau
Manager, Prairie and Terrritories Region Market Analysis Centre, CMHC

8:25 a.m. Canada Economic and Housing Market Outlook
Bob Dugan
Chief Economist, CMHC National Office

9:10 a.m. Manitoba Economic and Housing Market Outlook
Lai Sing Louie
Regional Economist, CMHC Prairie and Territories Region

9:55 a.m. to 10:10 Break

10:10 a.m. Immigrants, Refugees and Housing Market Implications in Manitoba
Dr. Tom Carter
Canada Research Chair in Urban Change and Adaptation,
Department of Geography - The University of Winnipeg

10:40 a.m. Winnipeg Economic Outlook
Fang Qin
Market Analyst, CMHC Prairie and Territories Region

11:00 a.m. Winnipeg Housing Market Outlook
Jeff Powell
Senior Market Analyst, CMHC Prairie and Territories Region

11:45 a.m. to 11:55 a.m. Closing Remarks

Registration: /outlook%20conference.pdf

posted by Winnipeg Rent Net at 12:36 PM

Monthly Drop-in - Tenant Rights and Responsibilites

Residential Tenancies Branch and Aboriginal Visioning provide free information sessions every second Wednesday of the month. If you are having trouble with your landlord you can drop-in and get advise from workers from the Residential Tenancies Branch.

Where: Aboriginal Visioning for the North End - 586 Selkirk Avenue
When: Every second Wednesday of the month;
11am to 1pm
Lunches are provided.

for more info call: 586-5940

posted by Winnipeg Rent Net at 12:05 PM

Jan 26 | Seniors Workshop: When It's Time to Move

When It's Time to Move

Family caregivers and professional health care providers are invited to attend this workshop that will deal with the challenges that may occur when it is time for an older family member to move into housing that is more appropriate for their changing needs.

When is it time to move?
What housing options are available?
How do you access them?
How do you deal with the emotional impact of a move?

posted by Winnipeg Rent Net at 11:40 AM

Dec 10 | CMHC Affordable Housing Web Forum

Web Forum December 10, 2009

CMHC's Web Forums are distance-learning seminars that allow you to participate in a learning and information sharing experience without the expense of travelling or taking time away from business and family. Participants join the Web Forum via telephone and the web. There is no cost to participate and sessions are usually 90 minutes in length.

Guest Presenter: Deb Schlichter. Deb joined the Region of Waterloo as Director of Housing in June 2009. She is responsible for implementing the Region of Waterloo's Affordable Housing Strategy, and her portfolio includes approximately 9,000 community housing units. With 25 years of experience in the non-profit sector, Deb is also active in a number of housing and homelessness networks. She is a past President and has served three terms on the Board of Directors of the Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association (ONPHA).

for more info go to: http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/inpr/afhoce/tore/lere/upload/Waterloo_forum_Dec2_EN.pdf

posted by Winnipeg Rent Net at 4:16 PM