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            <title>Lake &amp;amp; Mountain Living </title>
            <description> <![CDATA[                                                       &nbsp;        Lake &amp; Mountain Living            Kootenay Lake Village, Nelson, BC          One hundred year-old forests on 450 acres of pristine landscape. Breathtaking views of Kootenay Lake. Alpine peaks of the Selkirk and Purcell mountain ranges in the distance. It&rsquo;s no wonder that Kootenay Lake Village, one of British Columbia&rsquo;s premier real estate developments marketed by Blueprint Global Marketing, a strategic alliance w... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:55:48 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Revelstoke Mountain Resort continues to reach new heights</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ It&rsquo;s easy to see why Revelstoke Mountain Resort is poised to be the next Aspen or Vail. The Resort boasts North America's highest lift-serviced vertical, an abundance of champagne powder snow, and the exclusivity of being the only resort in the world to offer Lift, Cat and Heli skiing from one Village base.It&rsquo;s no small feat, but with over $200 million invested to date a solid foundation has been laid, paving the way for the continued development of North America&rsquo;s ultimate fou... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 11:41:02 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>info@sothebysrealty.ca (Sothebys International Realty Canada)</author>
            <title>Ma Maisons de R&amp;ecirc;ve</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Featured Homes Dream of Quebec. Today, the salons

	                            A beautiful white light transports us into a world of freshness! A sublime lounge oxygenated timeless colors that bring a certain sophistication and a touch of modernity. A dynamic design with clean lines and warm, creating a striking visual impact style art gallery. (Credit: Sothebysrealty.ca)
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	                            An area to volume Sa&iuml;ss, Farewell the shadows! The bright walls with flowing cu... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:29:59 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>A temple framed by nature and rock &amp;#8216;n roll</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Bruce Ramus used to direct the U2's stadium concerts. He poured some of
the proceeds - and some of the lessons learned - into a 1,900 sq. ft.
home made almost entirely of old-growth cedarGambier Island homeowner Bruce Ramus
says the design inspiration for his elaborate house came from a few
icons: the Japanese temple, the native longhouse &mdash; and rock band U2.

To look at the house, which sits on 1.25 acres on Gambier Island in
Howe Sound, the Japanese temple design is obvious. There ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:34:04 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Naramata beachfront sells after almost 2 years</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Final price of $1.9 million beats previous year's B.C. assessment by almost $400,000Naramata3735 Robinson Point Road, above left Type: detached, 2 bed, 3 bathSize: 2,130 sq. ft.B.C. Assessment, July 2009: $1.517 millionListed for: $2.25 millionSold for: $1.9 millionSold on: May 12Days on market: 714Listing agent: Maria Peters at Sotheby's International Realty CanadaBuyers agent: Paul Basso at Coldwell Banker Okanagan RealtyThe big sell: Recreational properties in the Okanagan area have had a slo... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:58:55 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>info@sothebysrealty.ca (Sothebys International Realty Canada)</author>
            <title>Second homes: Imagine Napa Valley with lakes</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ This part of British Columbia is nicknamed the &quot;Napa Valley of the North,&quot; and comparing it with California's winemaking region fits. The Okanagan Valley has emerged as Canada's premier winemaking region and offers amenities associated with wine-country living: sweeping views, wonderful produce, gourmet restaurants, fair weather and many second homes.There are differences, however: &quot;Napa does not have the lakes we do,&quot; says Christa Frosch, who heads the Okanagan Collection an... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:18:18 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>info@sothebysrealty.ca (Sothebys International Realty Canada)</author>
            <title>Showcasing the most beautiful living rooms</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ See the most beautiful properties in Canada... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:08:44 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>info@sothebysrealty.ca (Sothebys International Realty Canada)</author>
            <title>Unbeatable slope-side location near main village</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Crescendo is a high-tech and environmentally friendly Smart home that would make Microsoft and Greenpeace smile, says listing agent Christa Frosch of Sotheby&rsquo;s International Realty Canada. &ldquo;Computer-integrated lighting, audio/visual and climate controls are at your command via touch panels in each room, and geothermal energy heats every surface, including the garage.&rdquo;The house, embedded into the mountain&rsquo;s granite base, is designed to be an extension of the mountain, she ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:27:16 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>info@sothebysrealty.ca (Sothebys International Realty Canada)</author>
            <title>Island goes modular</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ To heck with conformity-- Bishops Walk is going modular.As if to play second fiddle to the magnificence of the surrounding natural beauty, Visten Homes has created modular home designs that will blend with the uniqueness that is Saltspring Island, B.C.Located off the coast of Vancouver Island, Saltspring is home to a unique community of artists and individuals who have chosen to live there because of its beauty and unspoiled natural charms.The 12-hectare Bishops Walk project has been master-plan... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:06:38 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>A toast to an Okanagan Valley home</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Vineyard bounty is not the only lure of the annual fall wine festival The fall in the Okanagan Valley brings to life some of the region's boldest and most iconic imagery. Symmetrical rows of bountiful vines bursting with blue, red, grey and purple fruit create flowing patterns on the hillsides. Indeed, it's almost impossible to tell which is a deeper shade of blue -- the endless sky overhead or the glittering lakes below.Add the heady buzz from sampling merlot or pinot gris -- and you might thin... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:18:58 -0500</pubDate>
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