The Selling Houses Podcast
Tyler Robb & Paul Dueck · Winnipeg, MB
Winnipeg buying and selling show pairing a Realtor with a mortgage specialist; offers strategy, offer-writing and mortgage-financing tips.
Status: inactive · Castle Mortgages (Dueck); Robb is a Realtor
Episodes
- 23 min
#53 - IT'S...IT'S...OVER!..... (probably)
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 reference if you're looking to buy or sell real estate in Manitoba. From all of us here at The Selling Houses Podcast, thanks for listening!Tyler & Paul
- 36 min
#52 - Buying a Home Before You Sell Your Current One
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.
- 45 min
#51 - The BRAND NEW Offer to Purchase
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!
- 48 min
#50 - How To Pick Your Professionals
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.
- 1 h 1 min
#49 - WE'RE BAAAAACK! - The All Important Finance Condition
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 offer, how to make them look appealing and what to do if you're a seller a need to consider accepting an offer that has one. Listen in and learn something!
- 34 min
#48 - BIG Yards!
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!
- 38 min
#47 - "Let's Just Build Our Dream Home" .... It's Harder Than You Think (probably.)
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 of building their "dream-home" almost impossible. Listen in to learn something new!
- 29 min
#46 - Does a Good Time to Sell Mean it's a Bad Time to Buy?
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.
- 40 min
#45 - Check Your Emotions at the Door
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 to their Realtors advice. This week Tyler & Paul dive into what it takes to check your emotions at the door during a real estate transaction and how to keep your approach all business... because t
- 44 min
#44 - Buyer Anxiety!
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 help you can make the process SO MUCH EASIER! Listen in and learn something new!
- 1 h 12 min
#43 - LAWYER'D w/ Jason MacLeod!
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 you can find him here! Gavl LawWebsite: www.gavl.lawPhone: 204-201-1537E-mail: [email protected] 1305 Kenaston Blvd.Winnipeg, ManitobaR3P 2P2 Canada
- 28 min
#42 - How to Write a Competitive Offer
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!
- 20 min
#41 - Will US Tariffs Affect the Manitoba Real Estate Market?
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 have an open chat about the Tariffs being putting in place by American president Donald Trump and discuss their thoughts on the effect they may (or may not have) have on our local Manitoba market.
- 36 min
#40 - My Appraisal Came Back LOWER Than My Offer, Now What?!!
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 property but it comes back saying it's only worth $410,000. Now what? Listen in and find out!
- 43 min
#39 - Sneaky Things in Real Estate
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!
- 43 min
#38 - 10 Thing to Be Cautious About When Buying a Home
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 comments.
- 1 h 9 min
#37: Mean Tweets & Realtor Misconceptions w/ Jesse Carlson
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 friends, listeners (and anyone who had the link) to submit. All in good fun of course. If you want to submit a mean tweet, go ahead, its totally anonymous. Its its good, we may read it on the show! www.t
- 35 min
#36 - Annoying Things About Buying a Home
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.
- 44 min
#35 - How much CASH do you actually need to buy a home in Winnipeg?
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.
- 37 min
#34 - Is the Open House For Your Benefit or Your Realtor?
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 open house for the benefit of your sale, or is it really just to help your Realtor acquire new clients?" Listen in and find out.
- 53 min
#33 - Is the Real Estate Market Rigged?
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!
- 32 min
#32 - Real Estate vs Reality: What You See Isn’t Always What You Get
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 why Paul has a hard time going to the movies.
- 39 min
#31 - Luxury Homes & Those In Debt
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 their property. The guys also discuss options for those looking to leverage that equity to help them escape their financial woes.
- 47 min
#30 - Bad Buyer Behavior
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 that you are not one of these buyers, and if you are, its time to have look in the mirror and change your ways if you want to get to your dream home faster.
- 36 min
#29 - WE'RE BACK! - Rates have dropped but has the market changed?
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 implications on our housing market.
- 36 min
#28 - The Current Market is Interesting & Divorces: What to Do and How it Works if You're Splitting Up
NEW EPISODES WILL NOW BE POSTED ON MONDAYS!This week Tyler and Paul discuss the market in general, how busy is it really? How long are clients taking to find a home in these new conditions? Are bidding wars still happening in Winnipeg?Eventually they make it to their primary discussion of how to approach buying and selling if you are unfortunately in the position of going through a divorce or separation. What is required, what happens if you are both on title? Listen in and learn how to approach this delicate scenario. Number one piece of advice, bring in the professionals to help you. This is
- 8 min
#27 - QUICK HIT - RATES HAVE DROPPED!
Technically this is episode 28 because we recorded it after we recorded ep27 but we're releasing this one first as its time sensitive but we labeled it as ep 27 to keep the titles concurrent. Its a whole thing. ANYWAY...The bank of Canada DROPPED it's overnight lending rate (or its policy rate) by 0.25 basis points today for the first time in FOUR YEARS! What does this mean? Check in and find out if this rate drop has any effect on you at all.
- 40 min
#26 - Strange Times
The real estate market in a little weird right now, found out why as Tyler and Paul catch up on several key topics after being gone for the long weekend. They have both been busy and some interesting things have come up, like multiple offers on listings that have been sitting for a long time and not seeing multiple offers on busy listings. It's strange times out there right now. Listen in to this weeks episode to learn more! Tyler RobbProfessional Realtorwww.tylerrobb.caRoyal LePage Prime Real Estate Paul DueckMortgage Specialistwww.pauldueckmortgages.caCastle Mortgages
- 37 min
#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 est
- 42 min
#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
- 50 min
#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
- 43 min
#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.pauldueckmortg
- 48 min
#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 Wi
- 57 min
#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.caRo
- 51 min
#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 conn
- 1 h 9 min
#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
- 38 min
#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.pauldueckmor
- 1 h 4 min
#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 s
- 56 min
#15 - *The Unplanned* Buyers Masterclass - Part 3 - We Missed Some IMPORTANT Stuff
Turns out the guys may have skipped over a somewhat important part of the buying process during their two part masterclass...WRITING THE OFFER (Sorry about that!) In this episode, Paul and Tyler go through the major components of the offer and break each part down for you. They cover deposits, which is your UP FRONT CASH and how to make sure you DON'T LOSE IT, conditions and what ones are DEAL KILLERS, as well as what to do after your offer is accepted because you STILL DON"T OWN A HOME YET. This is a great episode for anyone looking to better understand the offering process and those looking
- 55 min
#14 - Buyers Masterclass - Part 2 - Pick Your Pros & How to Look at a Home PROPERLY!
SURPRISE! We dropped this episode a day early! Part 1 of the buyers masterclass drew a lot of attention and listeners have been asking for part two ever since! So, here it is. In this episode Tyler and Paul go through the list of professionals that you'll need on your journey to secure your new home, then they dive into how to properly look at a home (YES THERE IS A RIGHT WAY!) The provide tips on what to look for in home exteriors, roofs, foundations and more. At the end of the episode they close out the show discussing closing costs. What are they? How much are they? Why do YOU have to pay f
- 59 min
#13 - Buyers Masterclass Part 1 - Financing First, Realtor Red Flags, Why You Don't Call The Agent on the Sign & MUCH MORE!
IT'S HERE! Part one of the Buyers Masterclass and it's a good one! In this episode Paul and Tyler cover the very first things you should do if you plan to buy a home (especially during the spring market!). They also provide tips and tricks on how approach viewing homes and perhaps most importantly Realtor red flags! Is your Realtor working with your best interests in mind or are they just trying to make a sale? Also, find out why you shouldn't just call the agent on the sign! As always if you have any questions or want to connect with Tyler Robb or Paul Dueck they're happy to take calls and ac
- 50 min
#12 - Listener Q&A - Questions from the Sellers Masterclass
Paul and Tyler sift through questions that were raised from listeners after our two part Sellers Masterclass. Get answers on who is actually going to show your home when its for sale, what you should do with your expensive coats and why a private sale is truly a bad idea. As always if you have any questions or want to get in touch with Paul or Tyler they're happy to connect! Tyler RobbProfessional Realtorwww.tylerrobb.ca Royal LePage Prime Real Estate Paul DueckMortgage Specialistwww.pauldueckmortgages.ca Castle Mortgages
- 1 h 4 min
#11 - Sellers Masterclass - Part 2
The masterclass continues today! Paul and I breakdown the following three topics when it comes to selling your home: 1. Getting your finances figured out 2. Showings (often overlooked!) 3. Negotiations (SUPER Important!) Have a listen and if you missed part one, go back and take a listen where we cover "Choosing Your Professionals Early" and "How to Prepare Your Home for the Market" Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and SHARE this episode if you find it valuable! If you have any questions, comments or concerns please feel free to reach out to us directly, we're happy to help! Tyler RobbProfessional Realt
- 1 h 7 min
#10 - Sellers Masterclass - Part 1
SEASON TWO IS HERE! We're kicking things off with a bang with part one of our sellers masterclass. In this episode Paul and I discuss point by point the things that you as a seller need to do to earn TOP DOLLAR on the sale of your home. Get a pen handy, take notes and be prepared to learn all the secrets to a successful sale, even in a slower market. Part 2 will be released next week and following that we'll have the buyers masterclass! So subscribe to the show and listen in each week! Remember, while this show is meant to be educational it should not be taken as advice for your specific situa
- 26 min
#9 - Customer Expectations & The Future of the Show
Real estate agents are one of the few professionals that seem to be expected to work 24/7. Especially around the holidays, our phones don't stop ringing and we are constantly on the go. This is great and we love the business but when customers we've never met get upset when we ask a few questions before committing to showing a home it can be frustrating. In the end it's all about respect for your time, the sellers time and our time which is valuable. Paul and I discuss a bit about why Realtors go through this pre-qualification process before we deciding to just drop everything and rush out to
- 29 min
#8 - RATES RATES RATES: Updates, Renewals & Porting
Everyone is talking about rates again! (Shocker). So today Paul and I are also talking about rates. What is going on with them? Have they gone down? Will they keep going down? We also dive into the options people have if their renewal is coming up in the near future and also about options for those looking to buy a home now and port their existing low rate (its not always as good as it seems!) If you like this episode, check out the rest of our first season and subscribe to our show!
- 1 h 3 min
#7 - Real Estate Mythbusting
Today Paul and I roll through some common real estate myths and give you our two cents on weather or not we think they are fact or fiction! Also, don't mind our chat at the beginning where we talk about how we feel kids these days are acting. If you have questions about the current real estate market or want to get in touch with Paul or Tyler feel free to connect with us! Tyler Robb: Professional Realtorwww.tylerrobb.ca Paul Dueck: Mortgage Specialist https://www.pauldueckmortgages.ca
- 54 min
#6 - New vs Old | How to Pay For Those Renos
Today Paul & and I discuss a VERY hot topic, it's one that almost every buyer I work with mis-understands. SCENARIO: You're pre-approved for $500,000 but you want to buy a house for $300,000 and put the $200,000 difference into a reno budget to improve the home. Sounds like a plan, right? Not really. Get educated on the pros and cons of buying a new build vs an older home and how you can properly fund those dream renovations. We also talk about how to navigate things like hazardous materials in old homes (Asbestos, aluminum, wiring etc.) Remember, SUBSCRIBE and LIKE this episode! Want to c
- 47 min
#5 - Mortgages for Everyone! - Credit Challenged - Divorce - New to Canada
Today Paul and I unpack a question sent in by a listener, they've been renting since getting divorced, credit is not perfect and they feel like the banks won't help them. Do they have options? What if you are new to Canada? Listen in to find out all about it!
- 52 min
#4 - Selling, Bridge, Cake with Paul Dueck
Our show has evolved! Paul Dueck has joined as a regular host and you'll notice this episode has a bit of a different flavor! This week we talk about Paul's recent experience of selling his house, what bridge financing is and why its so popular right now as well as how having your cake and eating it too can cause issues if you're buying or selling.
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