Buying Your First Home in Winnipeg: From Renting to Owning in 2026

Still renting? Wondering if you'll ever be able to afford a home in Winnipeg? You're not alone — and you may be a lot closer than you think.

Join us for a free, 1-hour workshop designed specifically for newcomers to Canada and recent graduates entering the workforce. A licensed REALTOR® and a licensed Mortgage Broker will walk you through everything you need to know about buying your first home in Manitoba — step by step, in plain language, with no sales pressure.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

— How much you actually need saved (it's often less than people expect)

— How mortgage pre-approval works and what lenders look for

— The 5% minimum down payment rule and how CMHC mortgage insurance works

— Government programs most first-time buyers don't know about: FHSA, RRSP Home Buyers' Plan, First Home Buyers' Tax Credit, and Manitoba-specific programs

— The home-buying process from offer to possession, simplified

— How newcomers to Canada can qualify for a mortgage — including rules around foreign income and credit history

— What questions to ask — and what to watch out for

WHO THIS IS FOR:

This workshop is designed for you if you are:

— New to Canada (arrived in the last 1–5 years), OR

— A recent graduate who has been working full-time for 1–3 year

— Someone who is tired of renting and wants to explore what home ownership is like

WHAT TO EXPECT:

This is an interactive evening, not a lecture. We'll walk through real numbers, answer every question in the room, and each attendee will receive a free printed workbook to take home — including a mortgage math worksheet, a government programs summary, a glossary of terms, and a step-by-step home buying checklist.

Light refreshments will be provided.

YOUR HOSTS:

Cody Neustaedter | Licensed REALTOR®, RE/MAX One Group

A Top Producer at RE/MAX One Group commited to helping people make wise financial decisions that set them up for the future

Abe Hansen | Licensed Mortgage Broker, The Spooner Group

Nearly half a decade helping Manitoba residents navigate mortgage financing.

LOGISTICS:

Date: May 14th 2026

Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Doors open at 5:45 PM)

Location: Remax One Group, 96 Nature Park Way, Winnipeg, MB

Parking: Free

Transit: Stop ID: 61261

What to bring: Yourself and your questions. A notebook if you are a note taker

No pitch. No pressure. Just real answers.

Spots are limited to 50 — register above to secure yours.

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DISCLAIMER: This event is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or mortgage advice. Please consult a licensed professional for advice specific to your situation.

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Host or Publisher Cody Neustaedter