COVID-19 pandemic is affecting almost every aspect of Manitobans’ lives, but one area that seems to be thriving despite the chaos is the province’s real estate sales.According to the Manitoba Real Estate Association (MREA), the province reached its highest number of single-month sales in July — the second consecutive record-breaking month — surpassing last year’s highs over the same period.MREA president Glen Tosh said Tuesday that the numbers — 2,060 residential properties sold in July — represent an “extraordinary rebound.” Manitoba housing market ‘strong as it ever was’ after quieter spring due to COVID-19 “Earlier this year, in March or April, I don’t think anyone was anticipating this level of activity and better-than-expected.