http://christinaellis.ca Eco Urban Lifestyles Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:08:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Proudly Offered at $685,000 OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY March 6 2-4. Prepare to be impressed by this SPACIOUS 5 bedroom family home situated on a beautiful quarter acre garden lot steps from Uvic and Camosun. There are many wonderful upgrades including a first class main bath, refinished wood floors, renovated kitchen, quality ... http://christinaellis.ca/archives/705 Check out the attached article from Mullin Demeo (law firm in Victoria BC) 2010-federal-changes-to-mortgage-financing-requirements http://christinaellis.ca/archives/736 Proudly Offered at $120,000 OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY MARCH 7, 2010 2-4 Charming double wide sits on a corner lot in a great neighborhood! 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