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    <title>Lucas Smith (www.lucassmith.ca) : Blog</title>
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      <title>290 Montfort Street, Vanier, On</title>
      <link>http://www.lucassmith.ca/Blog.php/45</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:27:58 -0400</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Lucas Smith</dc:creator>
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						<p>I just finished uploading this <em>MultiFamily</em> for sale, <a href='http://www.lucassmith.ca/20' title='290 Montfort Street, Vanier, On'>290 Montfort Street, Vanier, On</a></p>
						<p>3 homes for the price of one.  Property has 79 feet of frontage and includes 1 detached and 2 semi detached homes.   Addresses are 290, 292 and 294 Montfort.  Updated units and roof replaced in 2009.  Seller reports some water seepage into basement during spring and heavy rains

Hydro:$686 Property Tax:$2,631 Insur:$1,942 Water/Sewer:$1,116 Heat:$4,657   

Income Total $30,480</p>]]></description>
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      <title>36 Carmichael Court, Kanata, On</title>
      <link>http://www.lucassmith.ca/Blog.php/44</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:06:26 -0400</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Lucas Smith</dc:creator>
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						<p>I just finished uploading this <em>Condominium</em> for sale, <a href='http://www.lucassmith.ca/19' title='36 Carmichael Court, Kanata, On'>36 Carmichael Court, Kanata, On</a></p>
						<p>Location!  Backing onto parkland with no rear neighbours,  This 3 bdrm 1.5 townhouse has been updated with new hardwood, updated kitchens and baths and newer central air/furnace.  2 parking spots.  Close to many ameneties, walking trails, elementary schools and numerous parks.  All new windows and doors</p>]]></description>
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      <title>37 Saddlesmith Circle, Ottawa, On</title>
      <link>http://www.lucassmith.ca/Blog.php/43</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 09 May 2010 23:12:53 -0400</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Lucas Smith</dc:creator>
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						<p>I just finished uploading this <em>House</em> for sale, <a href='http://www.lucassmith.ca/16' title='37 Saddlesmith Circle, Ottawa, On'>37 Saddlesmith Circle, Ottawa, On</a></p>
						<p>Why buy a stacked terrace home with condo fees?  Take a look at this fantastic, bright 2 bdrm w/ loft/den freehold townhouse.  Immaculate.  Features master ensuite, hardwood and tile on main level.  Large finished lower rec room. Includes 5 appliances. OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY MAY 2ND 2-4P.M. or call for your private showing today!

Please note completion date of Sept/Oct 2010</p>]]></description>
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      <title>146 Hinton Avenue North, Ottawa, On</title>
      <link>http://www.lucassmith.ca/Blog.php/42</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 09 May 2010 23:12:45 -0400</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Lucas Smith</dc:creator>
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						<p>I just finished uploading this <em>House</em> for sale, <a href='http://www.lucassmith.ca/17' title='146 Hinton Avenue North, Ottawa, On'>146 Hinton Avenue North, Ottawa, On</a></p>
						<p>Completely renovated detached home steps to the conviences of Wellington West.  3+1 bedroom and 2.5 baths.  

All systems (windows, roof, plumbing wiring, etc) replaced in 2002, Renovated Kitchens and baths.  Kitchen features glass tile backsplash and quartz countertops.

Walking distance to everything!  Check out the walk score tab (walk score of 86/100!)

Deck 2009.  Features large solid cinder block garage.  Showings start Friday April 30th 5 p.m.  OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY MAY 2nd 2-4 p.m.</p>]]></description>
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      <title>2255 Old Highway 17, Rockland, On</title>
      <link>http://www.lucassmith.ca/Blog.php/41</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 09 May 2010 23:12:28 -0400</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Lucas Smith</dc:creator>
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						<p>I just sold this <em>House</em> at 2255 Old Highway 17, Rockland, On .</p>
						<p>View this <a href='http://www.lucassmith.ca/15' title='2255 Old Highway 17, Rockland, On'>recently sold House</a> or see all my <a href='http://www.lucassmith.ca/Properties.php'>home sales</a></p>]]></description>
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      <title>146 Hinton Avenue North, Ottawa, On</title>
      <link>http://www.lucassmith.ca/Blog.php/40</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 09 May 2010 23:12:19 -0400</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Lucas Smith</dc:creator>
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						<p>I just sold this <em>House</em> at 146 Hinton Avenue North, Ottawa, On .</p>
						<p>View this <a href='http://www.lucassmith.ca/17' title='146 Hinton Avenue North, Ottawa, On'>recently sold House</a> or see all my <a href='http://www.lucassmith.ca/Properties.php'>home sales</a></p>]]></description>
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      <title>37 Saddlesmith Circle, Ottawa, On</title>
      <link>http://www.lucassmith.ca/Blog.php/39</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 09 May 2010 23:12:10 -0400</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Lucas Smith</dc:creator>
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						<p>I just sold this <em>House</em> at 37 Saddlesmith Circle, Ottawa, On .</p>
						<p>View this <a href='http://www.lucassmith.ca/16' title='37 Saddlesmith Circle, Ottawa, On'>recently sold House</a> or see all my <a href='http://www.lucassmith.ca/Properties.php'>home sales</a></p>]]></description>
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      <title>152 Irving Avenue, Ottawa, On</title>
      <link>http://www.lucassmith.ca/Blog.php/38</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 21:06:15 -0400</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Lucas Smith</dc:creator>
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						<p>I just finished uploading this <em>House</em> for sale, <a href='http://www.lucassmith.ca/18' title='152 Irving Avenue, Ottawa, On'>152 Irving Avenue, Ottawa, On</a></p>
						<p>No condo fees! Your opportunity to live in the 'Burg.  Great value in this 3 bedroom semidetached.  Walking distance to Little Italy, Hintonburg and Wellington West.

Be sure to check the walk score tab for all the local ameneties!

Features finished lower rec room and masterbedroom with balcony.  Large eat-in kitchen. Updated bathroom.  OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY MAY 1st and SUNDAY MAY 2nd 2-4 p.m.</p>]]></description>
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      <title>146 Hinton Avenue North, Ottawa, On</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 20:51:41 -0400</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Lucas Smith</dc:creator>
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						<p>I just finished uploading this <em>House</em> for sale, <a href='http://www.lucassmith.ca/17' title='146 Hinton Avenue North, Ottawa, On'>146 Hinton Avenue North, Ottawa, On</a></p>
						<p>Completely renovated detached home steps to the conviences of Wellington West.  3+1 bdrm and 2.5 baths.  All systems (windows, roof, plumbing wiring, etc) replaced in 2002, Renovated Kitchens and baths.  Deck 2009.  Features large solid cinder block garage.  Showings start Friday April 30th 5 p.m.  OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY MAY 2nd 2-4 p.m.</p>]]></description>
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      <title>37 Saddlesmith Circle, Ottawa, On</title>
      <link>http://www.lucassmith.ca/Blog.php/36</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:43:52 -0400</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Lucas Smith</dc:creator>
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						<p>I just finished uploading this <em>House</em> for sale, <a href='http://www.lucassmith.ca/16' title='37 Saddlesmith Circle, Ottawa, On'>37 Saddlesmith Circle, Ottawa, On</a></p>
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      <title>194 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, On</title>
      <link>http://www.lucassmith.ca/Blog.php/35</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:41:33 -0400</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Lucas Smith</dc:creator>
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						<p>I just sold this <em>House</em> at 194 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, On .</p>
						<p>View this <a href='http://www.lucassmith.ca/5' title='194 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, On'>recently sold House</a> or see all my <a href='http://www.lucassmith.ca/Properties.php'>home sales</a></p>]]></description>
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      <title>256 Ste Anne, Ottawa, On</title>
      <link>http://www.lucassmith.ca/Blog.php/34</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:41:27 -0400</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Lucas Smith</dc:creator>
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						<p>I just sold this <em>House</em> at 256 Ste Anne, Ottawa, On .</p>
						<p>View this <a href='http://www.lucassmith.ca/3' title='256 Ste Anne, Ottawa, On'>recently sold House</a> or see all my <a href='http://www.lucassmith.ca/Properties.php'>home sales</a></p>]]></description>
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      <title>124 Montmorency Way, Orleans, On</title>
      <link>http://www.lucassmith.ca/Blog.php/33</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:41:21 -0400</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Lucas Smith</dc:creator>
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						<p>I just sold this <em>House</em> at 124 Montmorency Way, Orleans, On .</p>
						<p>View this <a href='http://www.lucassmith.ca/4' title='124 Montmorency Way, Orleans, On'>recently sold House</a> or see all my <a href='http://www.lucassmith.ca/Properties.php'>home sales</a></p>]]></description>
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      <title>2255 Old Highway 17, Rockland, On</title>
      <link>http://www.lucassmith.ca/Blog.php/32</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:24:42 -0400</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Lucas Smith</dc:creator>
      <category domain="Listings">Listings</category>
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						<p>I just finished uploading this <em>House</em> for sale, <a href='http://www.lucassmith.ca/15' title='2255 Old Highway 17, Rockland, On'>2255 Old Highway 17, Rockland, On</a></p>
						<p>Adorable Bungalow in sought-after area of Rockland - Hamlet of Clarence Point.  Good sized open concept 3+1 bedroom home on spacious treed lot.  Large bathroom, finished basement with large family room and woodstove.  Mins to shopping and easy walk to public transit to Downtown Ottawa/Place de Portage. 
Above ground Pool with large surrounding deck with new liner. 
16X20ft heated Workshop/Sauna. 
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      <title>Final Walkthrough clause</title>
      <link>http://www.lucassmith.ca/Blog.php/31</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:16:43 -0500</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Lucas Smith</dc:creator>
      <category domain="Real Estate">Real Estate 101</category>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Lucas Smith discusses the benefits of having a final walkthrough clause in your agreement of purchase and sale for your Ottawa area home</p>
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      <title>256 Ste Anne, Ottawa, On</title>
      <link>http://www.lucassmith.ca/Blog.php/30</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:30:08 -0500</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Lucas Smith</dc:creator>
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						<p>I just finished uploading this <em>House</em> for sale, <a href='http://www.lucassmith.ca/3' title='256 Ste Anne, Ottawa, On'>256 Ste Anne, Ottawa, On</a></p>
						<p>INVESTOR ALERT:
Great up down duplex in Vanier with solid income.
Tenants pay all utilities except water/sewer
Two apartments rented for $750 + hydro each
Basement rented as storage to long term renter for 150/month
Landlord pays for hydro for basement and public (minimal).

Turnkey operation:  recent updates include roof, electrical updates, foundation waterproofing.

Total income $1650/month

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      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:06:41 -0500</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Lucas Smith</dc:creator>
      <category domain="Personal">General</category>
      <guid>http://www.lucassmith.ca/Blog.php/29</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[Lucas discusses his opinion on low-service providers and mortgages (ie. mortgage service provided by CSR's at the end of 1-800 #'s)<br>
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      <title>New Mortgage rules announced</title>
      <link>http://www.lucassmith.ca/Blog.php/28</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:05:35 -0500</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Lucas Smith</dc:creator>
      <category domain="Real Estate">Real Estate 101</category>
      <guid>http://www.lucassmith.ca/Blog.php/28</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[Lucas Smith discusses the new mortgage measures announced today by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty regarding tougher restrictions on mortgages in Canada.<br><br>
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      <title>Relocation Services</title>
      <link>http://www.lucassmith.ca/Blog.php/27</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:05:49 -0500</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Lucas Smith</dc:creator>
      <category domain="Personal">General</category>
      <guid>http://www.lucassmith.ca/Blog.php/27</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[Lucas Smith discusses his relocation services for Military (DND), RCMP and other government workers who may be relocated to the Ottawa area.<br>
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      <title>Misleading Foreclosure Ads</title>
      <link>http://www.lucassmith.ca/Blog.php/26</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:50:31 -0500</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Lucas Smith</dc:creator>
      <category domain="Real Estate">Real Estate 101</category>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Lucas Smith talks about deceiving foreclosure ads that you may see in the newspaper or online, advertising "exclusive" access to foreclousure lists.</p>
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