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    <title>National DO-NOT-CALL LIST (DNCL) Active September 30th</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ The National DNCL contains the names and numbers of consumers who do not want to receive unsolicited calls from telemarketers. Solicitation is the act of selling or promoting a product or service, or soliciting money by way of telephone, cell phone, ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-09-26 12:48:45</pubDate>
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    <title>Who's Buying in Nanaimo?</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ The third annual real estate buyer profile report (for 2007) from the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board shows that B.C. residents remain the single largest group of buyers of Nanaimo real estate. Although, the Island-wide trend of retirees moving he... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-09-03 13:44:46</pubDate>
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    <title>Mortgage Make-over</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ The federal government has announced that 40-year mortgages and 100% financing options will be no longer as of October 15, 2008. This responsible and measured decision aims to ensure Canada&rsquo;s housing market remains strong and will guard against... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-07-17 12:43:20</pubDate>
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    <title>The New Anit-Money Laudering Regulations</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Changes in Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing compliance requirements go into effect June 23rd, 2008. The changes will require brokers and sales representatives to collect more information than ever before. Support materials available below for... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-06-12 12:33:18</pubDate>
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    <title>More Homes for SaleWelcome News for Homebuyers</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Vancouver, BC &ndash; May 14, 2008. British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports residential sales dollar volume on the Multiple Listing Service&reg; (MLS&reg;) in BC dipped 1.4 per cent to $4.1 billion in April, compared to April 2007. R... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-05-14 13:52:18</pubDate>
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    <title>RE/MAX Awards $12,000 in Bursaries to High School Graduates</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Kelowna, BC (May 5, 2008) &ndash; Twenty four students from Western Canada were recently notified that they will be individually presented with a RE/MAX 2008 &lsquo;Quest for Excellence&rsquo; bursary, valued at $500, during their school commencement... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-05-07 13:43:25</pubDate>
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    <title>Rising housing values and lack of inventory challenge first-time buyers</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ &ldquo;Homeownership continues to be primary objective&rdquo;, says RE/MAX
While higher housing values and tight inventory levels have hampered home-buying activity so far this year, longer amortization periods and alternative housing types have off... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-04-29 17:50:30</pubDate>
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    <title>March Bank Rate Cut: How it Affects Us?</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ The Bank of Canada cut the lending rate to 3.75% on March 4th and signaled further cuts in the near future. March&rsquo;s cut put the advertised five-year conventional mortgage rate at 7.29% and competition among mortgage lenders continues to remain ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-04-16 13:40:06</pubDate>
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    <title>April 2008 Update: Nanaimo BC</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Now that the Easter holiday's and Spring break have come and gone,&nbsp;Spring is officially here! In&nbsp;Nanaimo, the Multiple Listing Service&reg; (MLS&reg;) sales summary data released by the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) for March 2... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-04-14 13:06:14</pubDate>
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    <title>Client Appreciation a Success!</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ &nbsp;Michael hosted his 2008 Client Appreciation Evening on Friday, March 28th at Gallery 223 downtown Nanaimo where wine, art and jazz were enjoyed by all. The Gallery was a wonderful host with plenty of old and new artist&rsquo;s work on display. ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-04-08 12:09:33</pubDate>
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    <title>Licensing of BC Home Inspectors</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ New regulations and licensing systems are going to be introduced by the BC government this fall to regulate the home inspection industry. This will ensure home inspectors have up-to-date training on buildings codes, electrical, natural gas, and fire ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2008-02-14 13:03:19</pubDate>
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    <title>Like New Modular Home  $210,000</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ 
A beautiful 14 year old mobile home in one of the nicest and well cared for parks in Nanaimo. A quiet area that is just steps away from Westwood Lake Park with direct access to walking trails and wildlife. This 1581 sqft home with security system f... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-12-12 13:27:25</pubDate>
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    <title>Spilt level with suite!  $319,900</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Split level home with a 2 bedroom suite! Upper floor has 3 bedrooms, master with ensuite and plenty of storage. The main floor living room has vaulted ceilings, a wood burning fireplace, and a large kitchen. There is also a large lower room that is... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-12-07 13:14:48</pubDate>
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    <title>Character Home $239,900</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ 
A little gem just waiting to shine once again, this character home in central Nanaimo has a total of 1310 sqft and a detached bachelor suite out back off the lane. 2 bedrooms and 1 bath on the main floor of the house and a bonus room in the attic w... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-12-07 13:13:30</pubDate>
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    <title>Home with 3 bedroom suite!   $275,000</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Split entry home with 3 bedrooms up and 3 bedrooms down. Home does need some TLC but is strong with impeccable structure.&nbsp; Nice size, level, front and back yards with a single carport out front with room for extra parking. House is so close to... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-12-07 13:11:52</pubDate>
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    <title>Great Investment Opportunity $42,500</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ 
RENOVATED and UPGRADED mobile home in Southgate MHP, close to all amenities and highway access.&nbsp;This 2 bedroom, 1 bath home offers 672 sqft of living space along with new pine ceilings, new 30year roof, new electrical, plumbing, hot water tank... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-11-28 13:30:22</pubDate>
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    <title>Remax Condominium Report</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Condominiums achieve unprecedented favour
among Canadian homebuyers
&nbsp;
Double-digit sales gains reported in most major markets in 2007
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
After more than three decades of slow but steady growth, the condominium concept has finall... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-11-15 16:35:18</pubDate>
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    <title>A Sweet Deal @ $88,000 each</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Willy Wonka look out!&nbsp;Great turnkey operations just in time for the Christmas season. The Hammond Bay Fudge Company is the number one stop for luxury chocolates, sugar free chocolate and fudge! It operates at&nbsp;two great locations with lots... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-11-01 13:46:37</pubDate>
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    <title>One year old family home!  $439,900</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Almost brand new, custom built home in a family friendly sub-division in Chase River.&nbsp;It&rsquo;s completely finished on both levels offering lots of living space for you to enjoy.&nbsp;Enter through the solid wood door and you are greeted with... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-10-22 16:09:59</pubDate>
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    <title>The Remax Housing Market Outlook 2008</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Slow and steady growth forecast for residential real estate
&nbsp;in major Canadian markets in 2008, says RE/MAX&nbsp;
Canadian home sales to top 500,000 in 2007
&nbsp;
After posting extraordinary gains in 2007, housing market performance will mo... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-10-22 13:37:56</pubDate>
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    <title>Ideal Retirement Home $39,900</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Ideal retirement home offers 816 sqft of living space with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Some of the features of this home include newer carpet and linoleum, large enclosed porch, workshop, and nice size lot with its very own apple tree.&nbsp; This pa... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-10-09 13:18:28</pubDate>
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    <title>Nanaimo Market Going Strong!</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Consumers and real estate professionals alike are happy to see that Nanaimo&rsquo;s housing market is continually climbing and holding strong. Vancouver Islands Real Estate Board number&rsquo;s show:

    Average sale price of a single family home ... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-10-05 16:14:35</pubDate>
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    <title>Get Ready For Winter!</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Here are some ideas and tips to get your home winterized and ensure its air is clean and the home is energy efficient during those chilly winter months.
&nbsp;

    Duct Cleaning &ndash; removes 5 to 6 pounds of dirt from a home&rsquo;s heating an... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-10-04 13:26:17</pubDate>
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    <title>A Good Foundation Makes a Good Home</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ A house foundation must be designed and constructed to carry the house load as well as protect against external forces. Besides supporting the weight of the house it acts as a retaining wall to hold back those forces of soil and water. The foundation... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-09-28 11:32:08</pubDate>
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    <title>Build Green to Save More Energy</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Built Green BC is a program offered to builders by the BC division of the Canadian Home Builders Association which has been in existence for nearly 2 years. In order to build a &lsquo;built green home&rsquo;, you have to be a registered and trained c... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-09-26 15:55:04</pubDate>
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    <title>Important Tips to Remember as a Seller.</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Keep in mind that BUYERS want to obtain the LOWEST PRICE and BEST TERMS for themselves. 
We recommend that you DO NOT DISCUSS the following types of information with any BUYERS or real estate agents, regardless of whom they represent, other than you... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-04-26 14:33:09</pubDate>
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    <title>February Proves to be a great month</title>
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    <link>http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/blogs/michael-peterson/409/show/</link>
    <description> <![CDATA[ Vancouver Island Real Estate board is showing a 14% increase in price from February 2006, this year (2007) an average price for&nbsp;Vancouver Island&nbsp;homes was $297,189, up from $260,112 in 2006.&nbsp; With Nanaimo averaging $305, 599.&nbsp; Wit... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-03-08 11:52:53</pubDate>
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    <title>Brand New Home</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Great family home in a new subdivision on a quiet cul-de-sac close to all levels of schools, including the University. This new home features 3 bedrooms plus a den, 2 bathrooms as well as a powder room. Upstairs you will find a large bonus room, whil... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-02-16 12:43:33</pubDate>
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    <title>First Time Home Buyer Seminar</title>
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    <description> <![CDATA[ Join us for an evening seminar to show you how to enter the market by purchasing your first home.&nbsp; We have gathered a group of professionals that will take the worry out of purchasing your first home.&nbsp; This seminar will give you a sure fire... ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>2007-02-07 10:26:55</pubDate>
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