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		<title>CMHC Reports St. John’s Area February Housing Starts</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ST. JOHN’S, March 8, 2010 – Urban housing starts increased during the month of February, according to preliminary released today by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). February’s housing starts totaled 68 throughout the St. John’s area versus 45 starts in February of 2009. There were no additional starts recorded outside the St. John’s area. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Investment property near CONA, MUN and Marine Institute &#8211; 156 Higgins Line</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Fraser and Stephen Winters have just listed 156 Higgins Line. An absolutely fantastic 2-apartment home located on the doorstep to Marine Institute, CONA and MUN. Lots of upgrades in recent years including roof, siding,vinyl windows and laminate flooring. 3 bedrooms in the main unit and 2 bedrooms in the basement apartment. Large open concept dining [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.stjohnsrealestateonline.com/investment-property-near-cona-mun-and-marine-institute-156-higgins-line/</link>
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		<title>New Listing near Memorial University and Avalon Mall &#8211; 12 Keane Place</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Fraser and Stephen Winters have a new listing in St. John&#8217;s &#8211; 12 Keane Place.  A well cared for multi level, 3 bedroom townhome in an ideal location close to Taxation Centre, Memorial University and Avalon Mall.  New carpet and laminate flooring throughout majority of home. Vinyl windows and vinyl siding.  Eat-in kitchen with door [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.stjohnsrealestateonline.com/new-listing-near-memorial-university-and-avalon-mall-12-keane-place/</link>
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		<title>Newfoundland Real Estate MLS Stats February</title>
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Buyers are taking advantage of favourable real estate market conditions around St. John&#8217;s and areas&#8230;.sellers too are reaping the rewards. Multiple offers are a factor in our marketplace once again, with well-priced listings—especially around the $200k to $260k  price range. Properties priced at market value will likely sell quickly for top dollar. The overall pressure [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.stjohnsrealestateonline.com/newfoundland-real-estate-mls-stats-february/</link>
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		<title>Low inventory levels set stage for heated Spring market says RE/MAX</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Lack of inventory will be the greatest challenge facing housing markets across the country this Spring, according to a report released by RE/MAX.

The RE/MAX Market Trends Report 2010, which examined real estate trends and developments in 16 markets across the country, found that unusually strong activity during one of the traditionally quietest months of the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.stjohnsrealestateonline.com/low-inventory-levels-set-stage-for-heated-spring-market-says-remax/</link>
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		<title>Protect, Maintain and Enhance the value of your home with HouseLogic</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Interested in ways to seal air leaks around the house to lower your heating bill?  How about saving energy with home lighting?  Planning on redoing the kitchen or bathroom?  Enter HouseLogic, a comprehensive website aimed to assist you in 100&#8217;s of home remodeling, energy saving tips.  Best of all&#8230;.it&#8217;s FREE!
Earlier this week, the National Association [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.stjohnsrealestateonline.com/protect-maintain-and-enhance-the-value-of-your-home-with-houselogic/</link>
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		<title>Kirkland Balsom St. John&#8217;s Real Estate Market Overview 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Kirkland Balsom and Associates have just released their Real Estate Market Overview 2010 for St. John&#8217;s.  I&#8217;ve shared this report the past 2 years and once again this year they are &#8220;spot on&#8221; with their assessments.
Here is an outline of their report:
RESIDENTIAL MARKET
Strong demand with less supply results in higher prices
The residential market just [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.stjohnsrealestateonline.com/kirkland-balsom-st-johns-real-estate-market-overview-2010/</link>
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		<title>Changes made to Canadian Mortgages</title>
		<description><![CDATA[April 19th is the deadline for the old mortgage rules.  After this, the new changes proposed by the Canadian government earlier this week will be in effect.  Personally I think the rules are a good move from the governments part and in the long run protect Canadians from taking on additional debt.  As well, for [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.stjohnsrealestateonline.com/changes-made-to-canadian-mortgages/</link>
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		<title>Interesting Real Estate links throughout Canada</title>
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The First Quarter 2010 edition of CMHC&#8217;s Housing Now &#8211; Major Centres &#8211; St. John&#8217;s is now available and can be accessed by clicking here
Ottawa to make changes to mortgage rules that would require banks to consider whether a person who takes out a variable-rate mortgage on a home can continue to make the payments [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.stjohnsrealestateonline.com/interesting-real-estate-links-throughout-canada/</link>
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		<title>New home for sale in St. John&#8217;s East End 28 Cambridge Ave</title>
		<description><![CDATA[3 bedroom bungalow located on a large lot.  Spacious and bright above ground one bedroom in-law apartment with separate entrance. New roof shingles 2009.  This property has some newer vinyl windows. The carpet in upstairs was installed in 2009.  28 Cambridge Ave is located in East End St. John&#8217;s close to all amenities. (2 mins [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.stjohnsrealestateonline.com/new-home-for-sale-in-st-johns-east-end-28-cambridge-ave/</link>
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		<title>4 Simple Ways to make your home irressistible</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There are dozens of ways to make your property more enticing to potential buyers.  For example, you can invest in  getting your home professionally “staged”, which involves making it look a little like a model home.  Or, you can do a major renovation to improve your home‘s look and value.
But what if you don’t have [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.stjohnsrealestateonline.com/4-simple-ways-to-make-your-home-irressistible/</link>
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