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			<title>Canada's Mortgage Rules Tightening
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jul 2012 15:59:26 +0000
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Effective July 9, 2012, the rules for government-backed insured mortgages will tighten in Canada.
Canada?s Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has announced that:? The maximum amortization period for government-backed ...
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			<title>Ice on Whyte festival - Jan. 12-22, 2012
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			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:44:40 +0000
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Join dozens of ice carvers as they descend on Edmonton this January for a sparkling tribute to the winter season.New this year, Ice on Whyte has a little help from Edmonton?s newest sister city and province, Harbin, ...
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			<title>The hot real estate topics for holiday parties 2012 
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			<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:06:25 +0000
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Want to be the one in the know at this year's holiday parties? 
Well here are our hot topics with the answers to boot, for all things real estate on the Edmonton, Alberta real estate market and the overall Canadian real ...
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			<title>November 2011 - Preferred Newsletter
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			<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:57:34 +0000
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How is your Christmas Shopping coming along? Still time to buy a new home for the best present ever!
As the end of the year approaches, and winter now fully upon us, families are often spending time together and ...
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			<title>October 2011 - Preferred Newsletter
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			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:14:08 +0000
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Ready for winter?Still hard to believe that winter and Christmas are right around the corner with all this beautiful weather we are experiencing. The weather has also helped with the real estate market where usually we ...
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			<title>New CMHC reports released
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			<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:37:10 +0000
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A few new reports just released from CMHC on the Edmonton and Alberta real estate markets.  See all our historical reports on our Why Invest in Edmonton page here... 
2011 Fall - Edmonton housing outlook report
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			<title>Preferred Market Interpretation - Oct. 2011
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			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 22:54:55 +0000
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Edmonton, Alberta Real Estate Market Update for October 2011 
October real estate market slower, but not at all scary 

It may not be scary, but you should watch out for it like you do the scare crow on the porch. ...
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			<title>Is it time to switch from a variable to a fixed rate mortgage?
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			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:04:56 +0000
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Is it time to switch from a variable to a fixed rate mortgage?With rates so low on fixed term mortgages these days, more and more Canadians are asking if it?s time to switch to a fixed term mortgage.
Deciding what to ...
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			<title>September 2011 - Preferred Newsletter
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:50:09 +0000
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Fall is here,
We hope this newsletter finds you enjoying the transition of the seasons into fall.  Kids back to school, weather changing, and other seasonal adjustments often bring more conversations back to the kitchen ...
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			<title>Influx to Alberta from other provinces running at five year high
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			<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:33:58 +0000
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Influx to Alberta from other provinces running at a five-year highBy Gary Lamphier, Edmonton Journal September 29, 2011 
A former media colleague from Vancouver called a couple of weeks ago. I hadn't talked to him in 10 ...
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			<title>Alberta economic growth 2nd in Canada says RBC
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			<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:32:20 +0000
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Alberta economic growth among Canada?s leaders - 3.7% hike forecast for this yearBy Mario Toneguzzi, Calgary Herald September 12, 2011
CALGARY ? Alberta is positioned as one of Canada?s provincial leaders in growth, ...
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			<title>Preferred Market Interpretation - Sept. 2011
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			<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 20:45:51 +0000
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Edmonton, Alberta Real Estate Market Update for September 2011
 
Buyer's market with positive signs for increased values 

With much turmoil in the world economy, and consumer confidence very low in other places, the ...
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			<title>July 2011 Preferred Newsletter 
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			<pubDate>Sat, 06 Aug 2011 21:05:06 +0000
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Happy Summer,
We hope this newsletter finds you enjoying the summer. With kids out of school, summer holidays, yard work, and more, it?s often a very busy time. If considering a move this season, contact us to take the ...
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			<title>Province of 3.7M bests nation of 311M on jobs
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			<pubDate>Sat, 06 Aug 2011 20:58:42 +0000
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By Gary Lamphier, edmontonjournal.com July 9, 2011

Just how awful was Friday's bleak U.S. jobs report? Let us count the ways:
Alberta created more new jobs in June (22,000) than all 50 U.S. states combined (18,000), ...
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			<title>Glory days return for Alberta jobs
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			<pubDate>Sat, 06 Aug 2011 20:55:49 +0000
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'Glory' days return for Alberta jobsGain of 22,000 in June biggest in five yearsBy Bill Mah, Edmonton Journal With Files From Postmedia News July 9, 2011
Alberta's labour market caught fire in June.
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			<title>Preferred Market Interpretation - June 2011
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:49:53 +0000
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Edmonton, Alberta Real Estate Market Update for June 2011
Inventory high?great selection for buyers, but expect average price drops in fall

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			<title>Preferred Newsletter - June 2011
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			<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:39:48 +0000
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Happy Summer,

We hope this newsletter finds you enjoying the summer. With kids out of school, summer holidays, yard work, and more, it?s often a very busy time. If considering a move this season, contact us to take the ...
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			<title>Don't just call it a boom, Alberta poised for growth supercycle
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			<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:20:04 +0000
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Just don't call it a boom: Alberta poised for growth supercycleBy Gary Lamphier, Postmedia News -  June 17, 2011Two years after the Great Recession ended, Alberta's energy-fuelled economy is again flexing its muscles. ...
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			<title>13 Free or Cheap Ways To Keep Your Home Cool This Summer
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			<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:13:09 +0000
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13 Free or Cheap Ways To Keep Your Home Cool This Summer

by That One Caveman on June 4, 2008
Much to the chagrin of my pregnant wife, I held off on turning on the air conditioner until last night. In the evening it was ...
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			<title>Program for first-time buyers on surplus school sites should continue: report
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			<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:09:50 +0000
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Program for first-time buyers on surplus school sites should continue: reportThursday, June 23, 2011By Gordon Kent, edmontonjournal.comPhotographed by:Walter Tychnowicz, edmontonjournal.com
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			<title>Ledcor Alberta launches hiring drive
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			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2011 14:15:17 +0000
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Tuesday, May 31, 2011By Bill Mah, edmontonjournal.com
Bob Walker, vice-president of Ledcor Building division, Northern AlbertaPhotographed by:Brian Gavriloff, edmontonjournal.com



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			<title>Q2 - 2011 Alberta Investment Real Estate Market Update
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			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:09:53 +0000
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Welcome to spring in Alberta finally! I hope this finds you in prosperous times in 2011, and not too busy with yard work. This is the second edition of my new format Alberta Commercial Real Estate Newsletter. Feel ...
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			<title>Preferred Newsletter - Part 2 - May 2011
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			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:50:10 +0000
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Welcome to spring, finally,We hope this newsletter finds you enjoying the sun in Edmonton, and yard work season. Our new format newsletter is filled with valuable information on the Edmonton &amp; area real estate ...
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			<title>Preferred Group with RE/MAX River City outperforms the market again in 2010!
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			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:12:38 +0000
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Preferred Group outperforms the market in 2010... hire us to on average:
Get $11,250 more for your property,
Sell in 17 fewer days, and
Be 33% more likely to sell.

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			<title>Alberta Oil sands key factor in global pricing, head of Total says
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			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:02:18 +0000
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All Canadians should read this article. Shows how significant the Alberta oil sands are to the world.  The impact on Edmonton, Alberta real estate values is inevitable with this type of economic underlying fundamental.  ...
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			<title>Bank of Canada likely to delay rate hike
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			<pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 21:41:37 +0000
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RBC ECONOMICS RESEARCH ? DAILY ECONOMIC UPDATE ? May 24, 2011
Global uncertainty and bumpier near-term growth profile for Canada likely to delay timing of BoC rate hikeCanada's economic news has been mixed in recent ...
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			<title>Canadian Election effects on interest rates, US$ impact going forward. Great video from Peter Kinch 
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			<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 14:50:47 +0000
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Great video by mortgage broker &amp; REIN member Peter Kinch.  Impacts of the Canadian Federal Election on interest rates, and the US$.




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			<title>Oil price drops finally! Great news, $90-100/barrel oil is best for world and Canadian economy.
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			<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 14:47:31 +0000
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Oil price ends its run


Claudia Cattaneo May 5, 2011 ? 6:27 PM ET | Last Updated: May 5, 2011 6:28 PM ET
CALGARY ? Oil?s big surge has come to an end, as weak economic data and waning concern that Middle East ...
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			<title>12.6 of every 100 households in Canada are Millionaires! Canada tops G7 rich list
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			<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 14:44:19 +0000
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If you?ve been feeling like a million bucks lately, you might be onto something: Turns out Canada has a higher proportion of millionaire households than any other G7 country.


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			<title>Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, &amp; Regina will post noticeably stronger growth than other CDN cities
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			<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 14:39:17 +0000
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News Release 11-121Western Canadian Cities To Lead Economic Growth In 2011
Ottawa, May 5, 2011 ? Four cities located in Saskatchewan and Alberta will occupy the top four spots in the economic growth leader board, ...
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			<title>Preferred Market Interpretation - April 2011
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			<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 19:31:13 +0000
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Edmonton, Alberta residential real estate market update - April 2011 

Rising inventory means pricing sensitivity &amp; better selection for buyers
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			<title>Thank you RE/MAX - VIDEO
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			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 22:22:44 +0000
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Great video produced by RE/MAX International of REAL clients buying and selling their homes through the power of the RE/MAX marketing brand.  Call your Preferred Group - RE/MAX River City Realtor for results like these. ...
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			<title>First time buyers report - VIDEO from RE/MAX of Western Canada
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			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 22:16:00 +0000
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Market summary from RE/MAX of Western Canada on the Edmonton market for what first time home buyers are purchasing in the overall market.  Great stats on the price ranges, and types of properties they are buying.  First ...
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			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:52:00 +0000
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Happy Easter,We hope this newsletter finds you relaxed after a great Easter long weekend, filled with family, chocolate, and reflection. Our new format newsletter is filled with valuable information on the Edmonton ...
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			<title>Wake up Alberta - frenzy's coming!  
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			<pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:01:16 +0000
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Wake up, Alberta ? frenzy?s comingBy Kathy McCormick, Calgary Herald April 15, 2011Sourced article can be found here... 

The above graph is from Research provided by Real Estate Investment Network? &amp; ...
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			<pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:56:08 +0000
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Edmonton No. 9 in big-city quality of life rankingMagazine?s ?Cities of the Future? list draws on data from 405 cities in North and South AmericaBy Dave Cooper, edmontonjournal.com April 20, 2011 7:00 AM Comments (3) ...
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			<title>No work yet in oil patch, but you're hired
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			<pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:46:39 +0000
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NATHAN VANDERKLIPPE - The Globe and Mail
 
Canada?s oil patch is resorting to increasingly unusual measures to secure workers ahead of a coming labour shortage, with one company hiring engineers before work is available ...
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			<title>Real Estate expert says Edmonton on verge of a boom
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			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 20:32:01 +0000
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A sold sign is shown in front of a home in south Edmonton. The city is on the verge of another real estate boom, says real estate expert Don Campbell.Photograph by: Ed Kaiser, edmontonjournal.com


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			<title>VIDEO:  The disappearing agent
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			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:50:09 +0000
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Funny video from RE/MAX International on what some other companies may be like.  Don't take a chance, call your Preferred Group with RE/MAX River City Realtor when looking to buy, sell, or invest in Real Estate.




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			<title>RBC Economics Digest - March 2011
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			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:46:35 +0000
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Excellent report from RBC Economics Research on the current and future Canadian economy. 
View the report in pdf here... 



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Current trends ? Canadian economy gearsupFinancial markets ? Global economy ...
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			<title>Canadian household net worth hit a new record high in the fourth quarter of 2010
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			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:33:22 +0000
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RBC ECONOMICS RESEARCH ? DAILY ECONOMIC UPDATE ? March 14, 2011


Canadian household net worth hit a new record high in the fourth quarter of 2010The market value of Canadian household net worth increased by 2.2% ($132 ...
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			<title>Preferred Market Interpretation - March 2011 
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:16:00 +0000
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Edmonton, Alberta Real Estate Market update for March 2011 
2009 Deja Vu?

We do have less external factors influencing the market today than in 2010 at this time, but when we take a look farther back, the current ...
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			<title>March 2011 Preferred Newsletter 
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 21:09:24 +0000
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Happy April fool?s day,
This newsletter is not a joke? it?s all new, true, fun, and filled with valuable information on the Edmonton Real Estate market.



It?s here! Our new format newsletter to serve you even better. ...
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 20:33:28 +0000
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Funny 'rap video' from RE/MAX International... Our market share dominance, and RE/MAX network marketing is... "Worldwide... we'll even sell your house to a foreign guy". 




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			<title>Alberta Oilpatch faces new labour crunch
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			<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 20:26:56 +0000
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Shortage likely to be worse than in last boom, industry group warnsBy Dina O'Meara, Calgary Herald; Postmedia News March 30, 2011
Alberta could see jobs in the oilpatch double over the next decade if commodity prices ...
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			<title>How global turmoil will affect real estate in Canada...and specifically Edmonton, Alberta
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			<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 20:12:30 +0000
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How global turmoil will affect real estate in Canada
Globe and Mail UpdatePublished Tuesday, Mar. 15, 2011 2:13PM EDTLast updated Friday, Mar. 18, 2011 4:44PM EDT



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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 21:25:54 +0000
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Preferred Group is proud to be part of the overwhelming market majority in successful Edmonton real estate market share.  Don't trust your property purchase or sale to anyone else, call us first!  780-701-2626 for Anu ...
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			<title>Federal Budget &amp; Election...how does it affect Landlords?
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			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 18:44:57 +0000
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CANADIAN FEDERATION OF APARTMENT ASSOCIATIONS (CFAA) ELECTION BULLETINIt now appears certain that a federal election will be called for early May.


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			<title>Preferred Market Interpretation - February 2011
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 20:44:25 +0000
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Edmonton, Alberta Real Estate Market update for February 2011
 
Prices falling back to 2009 levels, but trending up in spring.

Average prices are falling from the same time a year ago in both condos and houses, but ...
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			<title>RE/MAX Associates Raise $62,487 for Children's Miracle Network at Annual Conference
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:30:44 +0000
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RE/MAX Realtors Raise $62,487.00 for Children?s Miracle Network at Annual Conference.  Official Press Release here:  CMN Fundraiser PR 2011
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			<title>How to get the best mortgage rates
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:17:11 +0000
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Ever wonder how to get the best mortgage rate? 
The bank of Canada did a study and here are the results...  full article found here: ...
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			<title>Hiring a contractor?  
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:06:12 +0000
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Planning some home renovations in the near future? 
Below are a few resources that you should find of great value. 
CMHC brochure &amp; checklist on how to successfully hire a contractor  
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			<title>Alberta - Officially the most affordable in Canada!
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:56:33 +0000
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Feb 2011 Housing Affordability report released by Robert Hogue, Senior Economist for RBC. This study pinpoints cross-country trends in housing affordability in provincial and major metropolitan housing markets.


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			<title>Oil tops $100... good or bad? 
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2011 03:33:14 +0000
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Oil tops $100...
This is a double edged sword, but as global energy demand grows, and political turmoil continues, Alberta is becoming THE source for sustainable oil. With higher oil prices come new jobs, salary ...
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			<title>Fixed vs. variable rate mortgages
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2011 02:58:57 +0000
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Can't decide between Fixed vs. Variable rate mortgages? See what Don Campbell has to say...




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			<title>Preferred Market Interpretation
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:18:24 +0000
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What does 2011 have in store?  Well, we disagree with the Realtors Association of Edmonton on the impact of mortgage rule changes on the market, and add the impact of interest rate increases. There is still an overall ...
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:12:48 +0000
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We hope you had a fun Valentine's Day and are enjoying February so far.Attached is the February issue of our Preferred Newsletter, filled with valuable information. We are transitioning to a new and improved newsletter ...
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			<title>Stollery Children's Hospital Radiothon - Feb. 23-24, 2011
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 20:32:44 +0000
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Stollery / CMN - Radiothon next week - Wed. Feb.23 - Thurs. Feb. 24... Listen on Corus radio stations 92.5 JOE FM, CISN COUNTRY 103.9, and 630 CHED broadcast live sharing inspiring real-life stories of patients, ...
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			<title>RE/MAX of Western Canada - Barometer Report on Edmonton
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 12 Feb 2011 15:51:59 +0000
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Video and report from RE/MAX of Western Canada on Edmonton's real estate market since 2000. View the full written report on all major Canadian markets here... 

Watch and share videos on other markets in Canada here... ...
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 22:24:05 +0000
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***This email was sent out to our commercial real estate investment clients.  If you'd like to receive this directly to your email quarterly, signup here...  - be sure to put 'Commercial Newsletter' in the address or ...
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 19:45:20 +0000
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CMHC has released their Fall 2010 market reports. We attach them below and welcome any questions you may have related to your specific property or buying strategy. Feel free to contact John Carter on our team to ...
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			<title>Award winners - Congratulations &amp; Thank You! 
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 21:15:43 +0000
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Every year brings excitement, change, challenges and rewards.  We are very pleased to acknowledge our team members below for their success and awards of recognition in 2010.  We want to say a big thank you to all our ...
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:34:59 +0000
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As 2010 comes to a close, we can reflect on the predictions we made at the beginning of 2010 and look ahead at what 2011 has in store for us in Edmonton?s real estate market.As above, house prices were down 2.5% at the ...
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			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:32:20 +0000
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A little present from Ottawa this morning. Rumours of a change to amortization came true this morning as the finance department has decided to reduce the amount of amortization that Canadians can have for an insured ...
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 18:14:29 +0000
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We have attached for you, our January Preferred Newsletter filled with valuable information. Here is a summary on what we have to offer.... 
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			<title>Getting ready for 2011
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 18:12:07 +0000
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Financial markets are ready to ring in the New Year after 2010 was plagued with bouts of uncertainty as to whether the recoverywould be sustained. Recently, there were hints of a change in sentiment with investors ...
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			<title>2011 housing prices to climb while sales stall
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 18:09:48 +0000
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Gazing into its crystal ball, Re/Max forecasted in a report released Tuesday that housing markets will stabilize in most major Canadian cities and that the value of homes will climb even further in the coming ...
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			<title>Season's greetings 
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2010 18:47:59 +0000
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Happy Holidays to all of our Family, Friends, Past, Present and Future Clients! We wish you all the best throughout this Holiday Season and an amazing 2011!View our Christmas Newsletter here...  



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			<title>Housing prices soften as sales bump up
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 20:04:42 +0000
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Edmonton, December 2, 2010: The average price of a single family detached property in the Edmonton area continued to soften in November. According to the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton, at $362,657, the average* SFD ...
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			<title>Control your debt load this holiday
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 20:01:14 +0000
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With Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney wagging his finger like a modern-day Scrooge at free-spendin?, debt-accumulatin? Canadians Monday, you might be feeling a little guilty heading to the mall for some extra ...
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 17:35:47 +0000
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We have attached for you, our November Preferred Newsletter filled with valuable information. Here is a summary on what we have to offer....Page 1:- Fears of a Canadian housing market crash overblown - more details on ...
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			<title>REIN Top Canadian Investment Cities
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:21:28 +0000
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REIN announces there "Top Canadian Investment Cities 2010 - 2015. Based on Key Economic Fundamentals".1) Calgary, AB.2. Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge, ON3) Edmonton, AB.4) Surrey, BC5) Maple Ridge, BCand 5 more...Visit ...
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			<title>CMHC Fall 2010 Reports &amp; Preferred Interpretation
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			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:19:06 +0000
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Attached are the CMHC Prairies Region Highlights Housing Market Outlook Press Release and Edmonton Housing Market Outlook Press Release for Fall 2010.Some exciting points on Edmonton:1. New housing construction market ...
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			<title>Fears of a Canadian housing market crash overblown
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2010 20:48:29 +0000
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Fears of a Canadian housing market crash overblown
You may have noticed a lot of stories in the press recently about a significant risk of a collapse in housing values. These concerns are based on the belief that the ...
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			<title>Your mortgage could end up working for you
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2010 20:46:05 +0000
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It's hard to imagine, but there was a time when the mortgage on your home was something a buyer wanted to take off your hands.
But who can remember the 1980s and double-digit inflation, when a single-digit mortgage rate ...
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			<title>iPhone &amp; iPad specific website launch
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			<link>http://preferredgroup.ca/listings&#63;pathway=396&amp;id=726653
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 19:27:18 +0000
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New iPhone &amp; iPad website launched! Search the entire MLS on your phone with a site built for it. Then call us to view properties, make an offer, of ask an expert your questions. We're here to help!  ...
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			<title>October Newsletter
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			<link>http://preferredgroup.ca/listings&#63;pathway=396&amp;id=678673
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:34:18 +0000
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We have attached for you, our October Preferred Newsletter filled with valuable information. Here is a summary on what we have to offer....Page 1:- Sales Activity Picks Up - more details on our blog ...
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			<title>Sales Activity Up 
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			<link>http://preferredgroup.ca/listings&#63;pathway=396&amp;id=678671
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:31:42 +0000
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Housing activity picks up in AugustWednesday, September 15, 2010Tavia GrantNational resale housing activity picked up in August, the first increase in nearly half a year, while monthly prices fell.Home sales rose 4.1 ...
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			<title>Stressing Out Over Money 
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			<link>http://preferredgroup.ca/listings&#63;pathway=396&amp;id=677229
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 22:39:20 +0000
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Posted by Gail | Filed under Life Lessons
If there?s one thing I can guarantee it is that if you pick up the reins of your financial life you?ll feel less stress. People are always stopping me to tell me just how ...
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			<title>FREE Advertising 
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			<link>http://preferredgroup.ca/listings&#63;pathway=396&amp;id=677223
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 22:19:01 +0000
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Valued service providers,
FREE advertising to over 360 home owners, real estate investors, and real estate minded contacts.
Our Team provides a monthly newsletter via email and regular mail filled with information on ...
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			<title>September Newsletter
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			<link>http://preferredgroup.ca/listings&#63;pathway=396&amp;id=671113
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 19:52:10 +0000
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We have attached for you, our September Preferred Newsletter filled with valuable information. Here is a summary on what we have to offer....Page 1:- Alberta Prime Time Special - more details on our blog ...
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			<title>10 Ways to Build Your Credit 
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			<link>http://preferredgroup.ca/listings&#63;pathway=396&amp;id=664199
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:51:44 +0000
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Well this is a terrific article about building credit that I wish I had written! Gail Vaz-Oxlade from Til Debt Do U$ Part fame wrote it, however, and I guess seeing as she?s an expert with her own TV show an? all, I?m ...
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			<title>Is There A Housing Bubble In Alberta? 
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			<link>http://preferredgroup.ca/listings&#63;pathway=396&amp;id=662177
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:26:13 +0000
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?An accident waiting to happen,? that is what the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives is calling the housing markets in Canada?s biggest cities - including Edmonton and Calgary.
The reports says housing prices are ...
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			<title>August Newsletter
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			<link>http://preferredgroup.ca/listings&#63;pathway=396&amp;id=655349
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 22:48:33 +0000
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We have attached for you, our July Preferred Newsletter filled with valuable information. Here is a summary on what we have to offer....Page 1:- Keeping today?s market in perspective - more details on our blog ...
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			<title>August Preferred Market Interpretation
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			<link>http://preferredgroup.ca/listings&#63;pathway=396&amp;id=655339
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 22:11:37 +0000
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Inventory is getting back to normal... Listing inventory is balancing out in just the last month. From a scary high level of around 8000 listings, we are around 5500 active listings in mid August. This was driven from ...
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			<title>What's Your Favourite Blizzard Treat?
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 21:39:38 +0000
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On Thursday, August 12, 2010, Dairy Queen will celebrate its 8th Annual Miracle Treat Day. Join in the celebration by purchasing any Blizzard treat on August 12th and 100% of the proceeds will go to the Stollery ...
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			<title>Real Estate and Mortgage Market Favour Buyers
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 20:17:41 +0000
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It seems as though many Albertans are hesitant about the housing market at the moment. We?ve heard anecdotes of people holding off on their decision to buy because they expect the housing market to soften further. That ...
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			<title>July Newsletter 
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			<link>http://preferredgroup.ca/listings&#63;pathway=396&amp;id=614493
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:50:10 +0000
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We have attached for you, our July Preferred Newsletter filled with valuable information. Here is a summary on what we have to offer....Page 1:- Port your mortgage when you sell - more details at www.firstfoundation.ca- ...
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			<title>Port your mortgage when you sell 
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			<link>http://preferredgroup.ca/listings&#63;pathway=396&amp;id=614473
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:20:30 +0000
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It's the day and age where a fair number people don't stay in their homes for more than a couple years, whether it be because they're starting a family or moving up the property ladder. These homeowners find that ...
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			<title>Alberta Oil Sands Featured on 60 Minutes
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:18:09 +0000
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A reminder of the intrinsic value and potential of Alberta's growth and economy over the coming decade...sometimes we forget when we live here. This growth influences real estate prices favourably with income growth, ...
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			<title>June Preferred Market Interpretation 
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			<link>http://preferredgroup.ca/listings&#63;pathway=396&amp;id=584795
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 22:34:05 +0000
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We wish we were wrong? we predicted an early peaking sales year in previous newsletters this year. And although it?s nice to be able to provide an accurate prediction for our clients to make decisions based on, it is ...
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			<title>June Newsletter
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			<link>http://preferredgroup.ca/listings&#63;pathway=396&amp;id=584793
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 22:31:55 +0000
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We have attached for you, our June Preferred Newsletter filled with valuable information. Here is a summary on what we have to offer....
Page 1:- Edmonton's LTR Expansion update - Visit www.edmonton.ca/transportation- ...
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			<title>Perform regular maintenance on your home, or renovate your home
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 22:27:02 +0000
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Perform regular maintenance on your home, or renovate your homeWhile this strategy may not save you money mortgage-wise, it will allow you to bring more value to your home and possibly garner you a large(r) profit ...
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			<title>Check out our Past Event at the NEW Art Gallery 
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 22:47:29 +0000
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We had a great turn out at our last client event!Read all about it at http://www.preferredgroup.ca/page_content-2.htm or check usout on facebook   preferred group real estate  OR   preferred group with RE/MAX River ...
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			<title>Preferred Market Interpretation - May
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 22:37:11 +0000
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Excerpt from our monthly Preferred Newsletter:
2010 continues strong... But the overall impact of mortgage rate increases and rule changes have not been felt yet. The overall listing inventory, and lower list to sold ...
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			<title>May Newsletter
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			<link>http://preferredgroup.ca/listings&#63;pathway=396&amp;id=504979
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 17:52:39 +0000
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We have attached for you, our May Preferred Newsletter filled with valuable information. Here is a summary on what we have to offer....
Page 1:- Arena Development in Edmonton update.  Visit www.RevitalizeDowntown.ca- ...
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			<title>Arena Downtown Project - Open House
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 23:14:03 +0000
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There will be an open house this coming Thursday at the new Art Gallery of Alberta in downtown Edmonton as an information session on the proposed revitalization project of the Arena complex in downtown ...
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			<title>March Newsletter
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			<link>http://preferredgroup.ca/listings&#63;pathway=396&amp;id=234641
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:39:40 +0000
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We have attached for you, our March Preferred Newsletter filled with valuable information. Here is a summary on what we have to offer....Page 1:- Mortgage Rules Changing ? April 10th- RE/MAX at the Olympics ? See the ...
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			<title>Why you should NOT get mortgage insurance...get life insurance instead
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:51:56 +0000
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Great video on why NOT to get mortgage insurance when you get a new mortgage.  Get life insurance instead.  Contact us anytime if you have questions about details like this, and keep us in mind for your friends to refer ...
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			<title>February Newsletter
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			<link>http://preferredgroup.ca/listings&#63;pathway=396&amp;id=230511
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			<author>iakhullar@remax.net (Anu Khullar)</author>
			<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:26:00 +0000
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We have attached for you, our February Preferred Newsletter filled with valuable information.  Here is a summary on what we have to offer.... Page 1:- Home Buyers Seminar- by the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton- River ...
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