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      <pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2012 14:18:50 -0600</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Dixie Hartell </dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Thought of the day<br></span><br>"When I thought I couldn't go on, I forced myself to keep going. My success is based on persistence, not luck."<br>Estee Lauder<br><br><br>STRATHMORE REAL ESTATE.COM<br>WE HAVE YOU.... ON THE MOVE<br></span></span>]]></description>
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      <title>OPEN HOUSE</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 11:21:08 -0600</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Dixie Hartell </dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[<br><br><span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">open house<br><br></span>Sunday May&nbsp;20 1pm<br><br>15 Templeside Bay<br><br>Immaculate&nbsp;5 bedr bungalow on culdesac... all the updating has been done for you.<br>windows,shingles,siding,furnace, flooring,painting,kitchen,baths all updated<br>MOTIVATED sellers have this home listed at $367900 for a quick sale<br>call Hayley for all details 403-934-5533</span>]]></description>
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      <title>mortgage rates</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 11:09:11 -0600</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Dixie Hartell </dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[<br><span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">ATB rates<br>Vonnie Bosch at ATB posted theses rates this week&nbsp;<br><br>
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<td align="left">6 months</td>
<td align="center">4.45%</td>
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<td align="left">1 year</td>
<td align="center">3.20%</td>
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<td align="left">2 years</td>
<td align="center">3.55%</td>
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<td align="left">30 month</td>
<td align="center">3.09%</td>
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<td align="left">3 years</td>
<td align="center">3.95%</td>
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<td align="left">4 years</td>
<td align="center">4.39%</td>
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<td align="left">5 years - Extreme Discount</td>
<td align="center">3.99%</td>
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<td align="left">5 years</td>
<td align="center">5.44%</td>
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<td align="left">7 years</td>
<td align="center">4.49%</td>
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Vonnie can be reached at 403 934 8819<br>or <a href="mailto:vbosch@atb.com">vbosch@atb.com</a>&nbsp; for any and all questions regarding mortgages<br>AND<br><br>Cory Lewis at Jencor posted these rates<br>
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<td>5.34%</td>
<td><b>5 Year Term "Quick Close"</b></td>
<td><b>3.19%</b></td>
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<td>4.99%</td>
<td><b>5 Year Term</b></td>
<td><b>3.29%</b></td>
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<td>3.00%</td>
<td><b>5 Year Term</b></td>
<td><b>2.75%</b></td>
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<td>4.39%</td>
<td><b>4 Year Term</b></td>
<td><b>3.09%</b></td>
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<td>3.95%</td>
<td><b>3 Year Term</b></td>
<td><b>2.94%</b></td>
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<td>6.29%</td>
<td><b>10 Year Term</b></td>
<td><b>3.89%</b></td>
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<td>3.50%</td>
<td><b>1 Year Term</b></td>
<td><b>2.74%</b></td>
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<td>3.55%</td>
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<td><b>2.74%</b></td>
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<div style="font: italic 8pt verdana; padding-top: 8px;">* Rates are subject to change without prior notice.<br>*Conditions Apply<br>* OAC</div>
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<br>Cory can be reached at 403 245 3636<br>or cory@jencormortgage.com<br><br>HAPPY MAY LONG WEEKEND<br>STRATHMORE REAL ESTATE.COM<br>WE HAVE YOU...ON THE MOVE<br><br></span></span>]]></description>
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      <title>tip of the day</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 06:37:26 -0600</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Dixie Hartell </dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><br><br><span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>&nbsp;HOUSE MAINTENANCE TIPS<br><br></strong></span></span></span>Strathmore Real estate.com believes that maintaining your home regularly is the FIRST step in getting the maximum potential for top dollar when you decide to sell...in any market. Here are some more ideas...<br><br>While most maintenance is seasonal, there are some things you should do on a frequent basis year-round:</p>
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<td width="98%" valign="top">Check and clean range hood filters on a monthly basis.</td>
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<td width="98%" valign="top">Test ground fault circuit interrupter(s) on electrical outlets monthly by pushing the test button, which should then cause the reset button to pop up.</td>
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<td width="98%" valign="top">If there are young children in the house, make sure electrical outlets are equipped with safety plugs.</td>
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<td width="98%" valign="top">Regularly check the house for safety hazards, such as a loose handrail, lifting or buckling flooring, inoperative smoke detectors, and so on.<br>thanks chmc.com for some content</td>
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<br><br><strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Strathmore Real Estate.com<br>we have you...on the move</span></span></strong>]]></description>
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      <title>354 RANCH RIDGE Court, Strathmore, Alberta</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 19:41:32 -0600</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Dixie Hartell </dc:creator>
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      <guid>http://www.strathmorerealestate.com/Blog.php/354-ranch-ridge-court-strathmore-alberta</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>I just finished uploading this <i>House</i> for sale, <a href="http://www.strathmorerealestate.com/52" title="354 RANCH RIDGE Court, Strathmore, Alberta">354 RANCH RIDGE Court, Strathmore, Alberta</a></p><p>An AFFORDABLE NEWER family home w/ 4 bedr,3 baths,kitchen overlooking the landscaped backyard and deck. The sellers have installed NEW wooden flooring and the home has been recently painted in current neutral colours. The lower level has a big family rm w/ gas fireplace. Other upgrades include central air conditioning,&amp; new dishwasher. A well cared for home...ready for a new family.</p>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 19:36:11 -0600</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Dixie Hartell </dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br><br>"Gratitude is the sign of noble souls."<br>Aesop<br><br>Strathmore Real Estate.com is thankful for all the clients that we have present and past&nbsp;...as well as&nbsp;the ones we&nbsp;have yet to meet<br><br>Call us for ALL your real estate needs<br><br>Strathmore real Estate.com<br>We Have You...On The Move</span></span>]]></description>
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      <title>mortgage rates</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 11:37:43 -0600</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Dixie Hartell </dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div class="headerDiv" id="PageHeader">
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<td>5.34%</td>
<td><b>5 Year Term "Quick Close"</b></td>
<td><b>3.19%</b></td>
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<td>4.99%</td>
<td><b>5 Year Term</b></td>
<td><b>3.29%</b></td>
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<td>3.00%</td>
<td><b>5 Year Term</b></td>
<td><b>2.75%</b></td>
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<td>4.39%</td>
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<td><b>3.09%</b></td>
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<td>3.95%</td>
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<td><b>2.94%</b></td>
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<td>6.29%</td>
<td><b>10 Year Term</b></td>
<td><b>3.89%</b></td>
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<td>3.50%</td>
<td><b>1 Year Term</b></td>
<td><b>2.74%</b></td>
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<td>3.55%</td>
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<td><b>2.74%</b></td>
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<div style="font: italic 8pt verdana; padding-top: 8px;">* Rates are subject to change without prior notice.<br>*Conditions Apply<br>* OAC<br><br><strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Cory Lewis can be reached at 403 245 3636<br>or </span></span></strong><a href="mailto:cory@jencormortgage.com"><strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">cory@jencormortgage.com</span></span></strong></a><br><br>-----------------------------------------------------------------------<br><br>AND <br><strong><span style="font-size: x-small;">VONNIE BOSCH at ATB posted these rates<br><br>
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<td align="left">6 months</td>
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<td align="center">3.09%</td>
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<td align="left">3 years</td>
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<td align="left">4 years</td>
<td align="center">4.39%</td>
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<td align="left">5 years - Extreme Discount</td>
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<td align="left">5 years</td>
<td align="center">5.44%</td>
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<td align="center">4.49%</td>
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<td align="left">10 years</td>
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<td align="left">6 months</td>
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<br><br>Vonnie can be reached at 403 934 8819<br>or <a href="mailto:vbosch@atb.com">vbosch@atb.com</a><br><br><br><br>Strathmore real estate.com<br>We have you ...on the move<br><br>If you have any questions, dont hesitate to call Dixie (403 278 8899)&nbsp;or Hayley (403 934 5533)</span></strong></div>
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      <title>323 5 Ave Strathmore, Strathmore, AB</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 17:30:13 -0600</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Dixie Hartell </dc:creator>
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      <guid>http://www.strathmorerealestate.com/Blog.php/323-5-ave-strathmore-strathmore-ab</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>I just finished uploading this <i>House</i> for sale, <a href="http://www.strathmorerealestate.com/51" title="323 5 Ave Strathmore, Strathmore, AB">323 5 Ave Strathmore, Strathmore, AB</a></p><p>This great revenue property features 4 bedrooms, 2 up & 2 down. Large livingroom with fireplace. large eatin kitchen, familyroom down used as bedroom at present, full bath up and down, big main floor utility room, workshop in basement.
The large mature backyard has deck and very private. Single car garage in back with front paved pad. Great investment property could come with renters.</p>]]></description>
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      <title>1231 Strathcona Road, Strathmore, Alberta</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 11:32:29 -0600</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Dixie Hartell </dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>I just sold this <i>House</i> at 1231 Strathcona Road, Strathmore, Alberta Strathaven.</p><p>View this <a href="http://www.strathmorerealestate.com/38" title="1231 Strathcona Road, Strathmore, Alberta">recently sold House</a> or see all my <a href="http://www.strathmorerealestate.com/Properties.php">home sales</a></p>]]></description>
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      <title>2622 44 Street SE, Calgary, Alberta</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 11:32:15 -0600</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Dixie Hartell </dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>I just sold this <i>House</i> at 2622 44 Street SE, Calgary, Alberta Forest Lawn.</p><p>View this <a href="http://www.strathmorerealestate.com/34" title="2622 44 Street SE, Calgary, Alberta">recently sold House</a> or see all my <a href="http://www.strathmorerealestate.com/Properties.php">home sales</a></p>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 11:21:08 -0600</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Dixie Hartell </dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[<h2><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Regular Maintenance is the Key</span></span></h2>
<p><span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Inspecting your home on a regular basis and following good maintenance practices are the best way to protect your investment in your home. Whether you take care of a few tasks at a time or several all at once, it is important to get into the habit of doing them. Establish a routine for yourself, and you will find the work is easy to accomplish and not very time-consuming. A regular schedule of seasonal maintenance can put a stop to the most common &mdash; and costly &mdash; problems, before they occur. If necessary, use a camera to take pictures of anything you might want to share with an expert for advice or to monitor or remind you of a situation later</span></span>.<br><br><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">Strathmore realestate.com<br>We have you...on the move</span></p>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 06:51:03 -0600</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Dixie Hartell </dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Thought of the day<br><br></span></span></strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">"You can always become the person you would have liked to be."<br>Napoleon Hill<br><br>We Have You...On The Move<br>Strathmore real estate.com</span></span>]]></description>
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      <title>None, Rural Wheatland County, Alberta</title>
      <link>http://www.strathmorerealestate.com/Blog.php/none-rural-wheatland-county-alberta-8</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 12:52:30 -0600</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Dixie Hartell </dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>I just finished uploading this <i>House</i> for sale, <a href="http://www.strathmorerealestate.com/50" title="None, Rural Wheatland County, Alberta">None, Rural Wheatland County, Alberta</a></p><p>Over 40 acres ... A solid country home with horse set up. Barn,corrals and various outbuildings. The house is a fully dev 4 level split w/ 5 bedr. It has a good sized kitchen dining rm, livingrm w/ gas fireplace. The 4th level is developed w/ family rm and a wood buring fireplace. This home was built is 1991 and is original and does need work and price reflects this. The grounds around the home include numerous fruit trees,shrubs, a  turtle pond, a large 600'dugout that has been used as a fishing pond in the past. Fenced and cross fenced.</p>]]></description>
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      <title>21 HILLVIEW Road, Strathmore, Alberta</title>
      <link>http://www.strathmorerealestate.com/Blog.php/21-hillview-road-strathmore-alberta</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 12:51:07 -0600</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Dixie Hartell </dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>I just finished uploading this <i>House</i> for sale, <a href="http://www.strathmorerealestate.com/49" title="21 HILLVIEW Road, Strathmore, Alberta">21 HILLVIEW Road, Strathmore, Alberta</a></p><p>3 bedr home,  good sized kitchen over looks backyard..fenced back yard,deck, attached garage. All needs some paint and new carpets. This home is in a good location in Hillview. Strathmore's most popular area.This is a foreclosure, sold AS IS.</p>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 15:29:59 -0600</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Dixie Hartell </dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>I just finished uploading this <i>House</i> for sale, <a href="http://www.strathmorerealestate.com/48" title="None, Rural Wheatland County, Alberta">None, Rural Wheatland County, Alberta</a></p><p>MOVE ON OUT!!...This beautiful home is ready for you.HARDWOOD floors and newer carpet throughout... Start in the Large country kitchen w/ NEW stainless appliances,loads of counter space and a large island and pantry. The kitchen has a breakfast nook and this all overlooks the landscaped backyard..The upstairs has vaulted ceilings,a great room (or dining room), formal living rm &amp; is all in neutral paint and is TRULY IMMACULATE. The large master bedr suite has hardwood floors  &amp; walkin closet &amp; ensuite w/heated floors.This room also overlooks the backyard and views to the west.The walk-out basement is fully developed w/ 9 ft ceilings and inc 3 large bedr,infloor heat, oversized family rm and storage area.There is also a new 3 pce bath w/ 5ft shower &amp;heated floors. AND The 3 acres are beautiful...numerous trees,shrubs,rock gardens and special landscaping touches throughout.and a canal runs along the back north corner. Other great features include a front porch,2 backdecks &amp; oversized GARAGE 28x24</p>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 15:24:57 -0600</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Dixie Hartell </dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>I just finished uploading this <i>House</i> for sale, <a href="http://www.strathmorerealestate.com/47" title="239 4 Avenue, Strathmore, Alberta">239 4 Avenue, Strathmore, Alberta</a></p><p>Downtown location...Great starter home or rental property</p>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:31:43 -0600</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Dixie Hartell </dc:creator>
      <category domain="Personal">General</category>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p class="prime"><strong><br>Mortgage NEWS<br><br><br>VonnieBosch at ATB posted these&nbsp;great&nbsp;rates and<br>You can reach her at <a href="mailto:vbosch@atb.com">vbosch@atb.com</a> or 403 934 5591<br><br><br></strong></p>
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<h2>Canadian Prime</h2>
<span id="rates_holder3857">3.00%</span></li>
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<span id="rates_holder3858">3.75%</span></li>
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<span id="rates_holder5983">1.15%</span> </li>
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<span id="rates_holder4101">1.00%</span> </li>
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<span id="rates_holder5968">1.65%</span>
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<span id="rates_holder4127">4.49%</span>
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<span id="rates_holder3868">3.09%</span>
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<span id="rates_holder3871">3.99%<br><br><br><strong>and Cory Lewis at Jencor posted these great rates below<br>Cory can be reached at cory@jencormortage.com<br>403 245 3636&nbsp; <br><br>These mortage specialists can help you with all your mortgage needs...call them just to ask questions <br><br><br>
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<td><b>5 Year Term</b></td>
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<td>3.00%</td>
<td><b>5 Year Term</b></td>
<td><b>2.75%</b></td>
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<td>4.39%</td>
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<td>3.50%</td>
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<td>3.55%</td>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:25:23 -0600</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Dixie Hartell </dc:creator>
      <category domain="Listings">Listings</category>
      <guid>http://www.strathmorerealestate.com/Blog.php/none-rural-wheatland-county-alberta-6</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>I just finished uploading this <i>Land</i> for sale, <a href="http://www.strathmorerealestate.com/45" title="None, Rural Wheatland County, Alberta">None, Rural Wheatland County, Alberta</a></p><p>This 17 acre parcel has highway on north boundry and south boundry is canal. A person could apply for domestic water rights.</p>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:53:52 -0600</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Dixie Hartell </dc:creator>
      <category domain="Personal">General</category>
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      <dc:creator>Dixie Hartell </dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Thought of the day<br><br>"Be thankful for what you have, you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never ever have enough."<br>Oprah Winfrey<br>cheers Hayley Poirier<br><br>STRATHMORE REAL ESTATE.COM<br>WE HAVE YOU...ON THE MOVE</span></span>]]></description>
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