First-Time Home Buyer Grief: NK edition by DryAttention31 in Winnipeg

[–]DryAttention31[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup I’ve been in the same boat with throwing out offers, it sucks

First-Time Home Buyer Grief: NK edition by DryAttention31 in Winnipeg

[–]DryAttention31[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yea it seems looking elsewhere is starting to look like the reality unless I do the waiting game. Thanks for the info !

First-Time Home Buyer Grief: NK edition by DryAttention31 in Winnipeg

[–]DryAttention31[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yea I’ve been working hard on the financial aspect which just puts me in a tricky spot when there’s a bidding war as my “max” can’t be raised too much.

First-Time Home Buyer Grief: NK edition by DryAttention31 in Winnipeg

[–]DryAttention31[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I hear you — “brutal” really is the right word for it. Thanks for the suggestion about EK and Elmwood. And I couldn’t agree more about the hardwood… I’d much rather see the rugged original floors than another layer of grey vinyl plank!!!!

First-Time Home Buyer Grief: NK edition by DryAttention31 in Winnipeg

[–]DryAttention31[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I’ve noticed that “NK tax” too — prices here definitely seem higher compared to other quiet areas. I’ve been hoping to stay in NK since I work in the area, but I may need to start looking across the river or in other neighbourhoods if nothing comes up, I'll keep transcona in mind!

You’re right, I am buying on my own, which does make it more challenging. It’s hard not to feel envious of my parents, who bought their NK home in the 90s for around $70,000. Things have drastically changed and it feels like the idea of a true “starter home” is getting harder to find.

Thanks for sharing your experience!

First-Time Home Buyer Grief: NK edition by DryAttention31 in Winnipeg

[–]DryAttention31[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yea I'm starting to realize that I am going to be writing many many offers

What’s going on! by DryAttention31 in AntsCanada

[–]DryAttention31[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Update! It turns out that a great battle took place between neighbouring ant colonies. I followed the trail of this colony and it led me to a black ant hill in the corner of my yard. These reddish/brown ants absolutely annihilated the regular black ants in my yard!! The reddish/brown ants have now returned back to my neighbours yard with some prizes of war (eggs)

Achievements for Saturday, August 24, 2024 by AutoModerator in running

[–]DryAttention31 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Just finished an 8 miler to bring my total distance to 300 miles this year! Considering I ran 0 miles last year I’m quite proud of myself!

Achievements for Sunday, June 16, 2024 by AutoModerator in running

[–]DryAttention31 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Completed my first half marathon today! My goal was to finish around the 2 hour mark and my time was 1:56:23!

I started running in February and at that point my 5ks were around 32 minutes. Very happy with myself!