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Onex to sell stake in RSI Home Products for $323M

February 11th, 2013

Onex invested $318 million in RSI in October 2008. Following the close of the sale, Onex will have received total proceeds of about $471 million from RSI, including prior distributions.http://www.bnn.ca/News/2013/2/11/Onex-to-sell-stake-in-RSI-Home-Products-for-323M.aspx

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Brookfield acquires 4,892 U.S. apartment units

February 11th, 2013

Toronto-based Brookfield said on Monday the deal to buy 4,892 units located in North and South Carolina and Virginia from Babcock & Brown is valued at $414-million US.http://www.bnn.ca/News/2013/2/11/Brookfield-acquires-4892-US-apartment-units.aspx

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The latest edition of CREB®now is on stands and online.

February 11th, 2013

CREB® Now is a weekly real estate newspaper published by the 5,100 REALTORS® of CREB®. It covers everything from the latest housing stats to feature articles, and contains real estate advertisements and listings for Calgary and south-central Alberta. http://www.creb.com/public/newspaper/index.php

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Inspiration of the Day

February 10th, 2013

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How to Choose a Front Door Color

February 10th, 2013

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Great bathroom...with a view!

February 10th, 2013

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Brisk pace in city for resale housing

February 10th, 2013

Sales of resale homes in the city set a brisk pace to start the year, increasing by 15 per cent in January compared to the same month in 2012, says the Calgary Real Estate Board.http://www.househunting.ca/calgary/real-estate/Brisk+pace+city+resale+housing/7938308/story.html

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Easy path for move-up buyers

February 10th, 2013

Depending on the home, it can be a long and winding, back-and-forth trip between the kitchen and the trunk of the car.http://www.househunting.ca/calgary/real-estate/showhomes/Easy+path+move+buyers/7923165/story.html

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Inspiration of the Day

February 10th, 2013

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Choosing Hues: Roll With the Color Wheel

February 10th, 2013

Designers use a color wheel to illustrate the colors of the visible spectrum. It's a simplified model, of course, and it's important not to interpret it too rigidly. However, using the color wheel can take some of the mystery out of selecting a color scheme for your home.http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/282705/list?utm_source=Houzz&utm_campaign=u227&utm_medium=email&utm_content=gallery29

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