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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:11:59 -0800</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[A Great Time to Buy in Las Vegas]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/Buying/A_Great_Time_to_Buy_in_Las_Vegas/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/Buying/A_Great_Time_to_Buy_in_Las_Vegas/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:11:59 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Jade456</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Why it is a great time to buy property in Las Vegas.<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New Railway Good News for South Loopers]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/New_Railway_Good_News_for_South_Loopers/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/New_Railway_Good_News_for_South_Loopers/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:54:47 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>NewWestRealty</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[The elimination of freight traffic on the St. Charles Air Line is great news for the South Loop. Read more about this and leave some comments!<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Capitola Ca Birthday Celebration: 60th Capitola Beach party:Capitola Mall | Santa Cruz County]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/Offbeat/Capitola_Ca_Birthday_Celebration_60th_Capitola_Beach_partyCapitola_Mall__Santa_Cruz_County/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/Offbeat/Capitola_Ca_Birthday_Celebration_60th_Capitola_Beach_partyCapitola_Mall__Santa_Cruz_County/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:35:29 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Greggrio</dc:creator>
<category>Offbeat</category>
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<description><![CDATA[The city of Capitola is celebrating it's 60th birthday party on January 11th. Come to the Capitola Mall and later to the Capitola Beach for the party. Sure to be fun.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[To Buy Or To Rent, Which Is The Smarter Choice?]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/Investment/To_Buy_Or_To_Rent_Which_Is_The_Smarter_Choice/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/Investment/To_Buy_Or_To_Rent_Which_Is_The_Smarter_Choice/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:15:19 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>FerrisHomes</dc:creator>
<category>Investment</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/Investment/To_Buy_Or_To_Rent_Which_Is_The_Smarter_Choice/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Buying a home is one of the smartest, if not the smartest investments you will ever make. Although you may be spending a bit more annually owning a home vs. renting, your money is going toward something of value.<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Wea4ve Lost Our Compass.]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/Offbeat/Wersquove_Lost_Our_Compass-/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/Offbeat/Wersquove_Lost_Our_Compass-/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 23:44:00 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>johnduffner</dc:creator>
<category>Offbeat</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/Offbeat/Wersquove_Lost_Our_Compass-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Commentary of decade old problems and the impact to current real estate market.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Make Your Downtown New Yeara4s Celebration Memorable and Safe]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/Offbeat/Make_Your_Downtown_New_Yearrsquos_Celebration_Memorable_and_Safe/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/Offbeat/Make_Your_Downtown_New_Yearrsquos_Celebration_Memorable_and_Safe/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:28:08 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>NewWestRealty</dc:creator>
<category>Offbeat</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/Offbeat/Make_Your_Downtown_New_Yearrsquos_Celebration_Memorable_and_Safe/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Want to really enjoy your New Year's Eve extravaganza? Check out some safety tips to ensure a great December 31st for everyone you are with!<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Lake Las Vegas Links up in the Air]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Lake_Las_Vegas_Links_up_in_the_Air/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Lake_Las_Vegas_Links_up_in_the_Air/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:30:51 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Jade456</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Lake_Las_Vegas_Links_up_in_the_Air/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[What will the fate of the Falls golf course be?<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hit The Reset Button]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/Mortgage_Finance/Hit_The_Reset_Button/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/Mortgage_Finance/Hit_The_Reset_Button/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 12:55:45 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>johnduffner</dc:creator>
<category>Mortgage/Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/Mortgage_Finance/Hit_The_Reset_Button/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Commentary of national events and the impact on Ventura County real estate.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What Exactly Is Involved In A Bank Foreclosure]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/Selling/What_Exactly_Is_Involved_In_A_Bank_Foreclosure/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/Selling/What_Exactly_Is_Involved_In_A_Bank_Foreclosure/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 21:19:21 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>markzrealestate</dc:creator>
<category>Selling</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/Selling/What_Exactly_Is_Involved_In_A_Bank_Foreclosure/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The concept of a foreclosure refers to a procedure that allows a lender to recover the amount that is owned to them on a defaulted loan by selling or taking ownership, which is known as repossession, of the property. So just how does the foreclosure process start? Well the way it starts is generally the same for most people. Even though the way in which a foreclosure procedure starts is the same, it can end in one of four ways, which are as follows<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Obama Announces Energy and Environmental Officials]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/Investment/Obama_Announces_Energy_and_Environmental_Officials/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/Investment/Obama_Announces_Energy_and_Environmental_Officials/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 01:37:43 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>saamneric</dc:creator>
<category>Investment</category>
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<description><![CDATA[President-elect Barack Obama named key members of his team on energy and the environment on Monday as he prepares to take office next month as the country's 44th president. Read or Listen to the Audio Report link found below the Author Name and Report Date.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Baby Boomers 2.0,  Real Estate, and Trends, Oh My!]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Baby_Boomers_2-0__Real_Estate_and_Trends_Oh_My-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Baby_Boomers_2-0__Real_Estate_and_Trends_Oh_My-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:05:26 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>KevinKoitz</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Baby_Boomers_2-0__Real_Estate_and_Trends_Oh_My-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[&quot;Baby Boomers 2.0&quot; - they're all not moving to Florida anymore.  Get to know the &quot;new profiles&quot; of this segment and how it may effect you...<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[San Diego Residential Real Estate in 2009 | Steve Doyle's Blog]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/San_Diego_Residential_Real_Estate_in_2009__Steve_Doyles_Blog/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/San_Diego_Residential_Real_Estate_in_2009__Steve_Doyles_Blog/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 12:24:11 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Jaysonnhs</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/San_Diego_Residential_Real_Estate_in_2009__Steve_Doyles_Blog/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[10 reasons why real estate in San Diego may be a good investment in 2009. Stabilizing home prices, low interest rates and fewer foreclosures could signal a bottom.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ Stopping Foreclosure: Why Education and Not Protests Is the Answer - Mortgage and Real Estate Blog   Blog Archive]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/Mortgage_Finance/-_Stopping_Foreclosure_Why_Education_and_Not_Protests_Is_the_Answer_-_Mortgage_and_Real_Estate_Blog__-_Blog_Archive/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/Mortgage_Finance/-_Stopping_Foreclosure_Why_Education_and_Not_Protests_Is_the_Answer_-_Mortgage_and_Real_Estate_Blog__-_Blog_Archive/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 12:41:03 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>poetwarrior</dc:creator>
<category>Mortgage/Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/Mortgage_Finance/-_Stopping_Foreclosure_Why_Education_and_Not_Protests_Is_the_Answer_-_Mortgage_and_Real_Estate_Blog__-_Blog_Archive/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[When if comes to stopping foreclosure, what you are going to find is that there are a number of cases in which there are folks taking to the street and protesting.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Red Lininga4Alive and Well in Real Estate.]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/Selling/Red_LiningmdashAlive_and_Well_in_Real_Estate-/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/Selling/Red_LiningmdashAlive_and_Well_in_Real_Estate-/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 12:27:39 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>johnduffner</dc:creator>
<category>Selling</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/Selling/Red_LiningmdashAlive_and_Well_in_Real_Estate-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[An opinion of red lining in high real estate foreclosure areas.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Foreclosure  Avoiding it Through a Short Sale or Loan Modification]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/Selling/Foreclosure_~_Avoiding_it_Through_a_Short_Sale_or_Loan_Modification/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/Selling/Foreclosure_~_Avoiding_it_Through_a_Short_Sale_or_Loan_Modification/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:32:25 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Massachusettsrealestate</dc:creator>
<category>Selling</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/Selling/Foreclosure_~_Avoiding_it_Through_a_Short_Sale_or_Loan_Modification/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Foreclosure is not a fun word yet it is reality that many across the US are facing in these tough economic times.There are many ways that home owners find themselves in this predicament including job loss, reduction in income, mounting credit card debt, an increase in mortgage payments, a terrible illness, or divorce. There are probably others that I have missed as well.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Austin Real Estate Guy Blog : Moving Existing Housing Inventory]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/Investment/Austin_Real_Estate_Guy_Blog__Moving_Existing_Housing_Inventory/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/Investment/Austin_Real_Estate_Guy_Blog__Moving_Existing_Housing_Inventory/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 07:13:36 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>SamChapman</dc:creator>
<category>Investment</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/Investment/Austin_Real_Estate_Guy_Blog__Moving_Existing_Housing_Inventory/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The housing market is slow.  Freddie and Fannie have placed a limit on the number of homes investors can finance.  Raise or remove the limit and we'll see more home sales in many markets.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Will Real Estate in a409 Be Better or Worse?]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Will_Real_Estate_in_rsquo09_Be_Better_or_Worse-2/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Will_Real_Estate_in_rsquo09_Be_Better_or_Worse-2/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:11:24 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Jaysonnhs</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Will_Real_Estate_in_rsquo09_Be_Better_or_Worse-2/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[2009 might be a year of improvement in our real estate markets, or it may be a 4th year of home price declines and starving industry players. What do you think will happen in '09?<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Selling Your Home in A Buyer's Market]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/Selling/Selling_Your_Home_in_A_Buyers_Market/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/Selling/Selling_Your_Home_in_A_Buyers_Market/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:20:13 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Massachusettsrealestate</dc:creator>
<category>Selling</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/Selling/Selling_Your_Home_in_A_Buyers_Market/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[There are many who have thought about selling their home but have not due to the decline in market values over the last few years. This is understandable UNLESS you are going to be buying another home under the same market conditions!<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Difference Between Foreclosures and Short Sales]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/Selling/The_Difference_Between_Foreclosures_and_Short_Sales/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/Selling/The_Difference_Between_Foreclosures_and_Short_Sales/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 13:58:11 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>markzrealestate</dc:creator>
<category>Selling</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/Selling/The_Difference_Between_Foreclosures_and_Short_Sales/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The difference between letting your house go into foreclosure and performing a short sale. How does a short sale affect your credit vs. a foreclosure.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[40%/60% Market.]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/Selling/4060_Market-/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/Selling/4060_Market-/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 12:51:14 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>johnduffner</dc:creator>
<category>Selling</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/Selling/4060_Market-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Summary commentary of national events and impact on local real estate activity for week ending Dec. 6, 2008 in Ventura County.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Are the Chinese Next?]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/Investment/Are_the_Chinese_Next/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/Investment/Are_the_Chinese_Next/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 15:31:28 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Jade456</dc:creator>
<category>Investment</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/Investment/Are_the_Chinese_Next/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Will the next wave of foreign investors come from China?<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Santa Cruz .. a vacation destination top 10  for Christmas]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/Buying/Santa_Cruz_--_a_vacation_destination_top_10__for_Christmas/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/Buying/Santa_Cruz_--_a_vacation_destination_top_10__for_Christmas/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 15:18:01 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Greggrio</dc:creator>
<category>Buying</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/Buying/Santa_Cruz_--_a_vacation_destination_top_10__for_Christmas/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Travel + Leisure Magazine voted Santa Cruz, California a top 10 Christmas location. With Santa Cruz real estate down, this might be a good time to buy a beach home for future holidays.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Private Mortgage Insurance]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/Buying/Private_Mortgage_Insurance/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/Buying/Private_Mortgage_Insurance/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:00:59 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>CindySeatonREALTOR</dc:creator>
<category>Buying</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/Buying/Private_Mortgage_Insurance/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[How to get rid of PMI...No I didn't say PMS. If I knew that, then I'd be a millionaire. PMI - your Private Mortgage Insurance protects your lender in case if a borrower defaults on the loan, and the value of the home is lower than the loan balance.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What the Bailout Bill Means to Homeowners, Including Green Incentives]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/Mortgage_Finance/What_the_Bailout_Bill_Means_to_Homeowners_Including_Green_Incentives/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/Mortgage_Finance/What_the_Bailout_Bill_Means_to_Homeowners_Including_Green_Incentives/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:59:56 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>BobVila</dc:creator>
<category>Mortgage/Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/Mortgage_Finance/What_the_Bailout_Bill_Means_to_Homeowners_Including_Green_Incentives/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The $700 billion bailout bill provides two avenues for mortgage relief for struggling homeowners. This article reviews both.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Holiday From Foreclosures Till January 2009]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/Mortgage_Finance/Holiday_From_Foreclosures_Till_January_2009/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/Mortgage_Finance/Holiday_From_Foreclosures_Till_January_2009/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:43:23 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>nathalfanet</dc:creator>
<category>Mortgage/Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/Mortgage_Finance/Holiday_From_Foreclosures_Till_January_2009/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Foreclosures: Nationalized mortgage giants are offering holidays from foreclosures till 2009. This will temporarily bring some relief to besieged house mortgage borrowers.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Quiet Before The Storm!]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Quiet_Before_The_Storm/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Quiet_Before_The_Storm/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 12:34:54 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>johnduffner</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Quiet_Before_The_Storm/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Summary commentary of national and Ventura County (CA) real estate for week ending Nov. 29, 2008.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Santa Cruz lighted Boat Parade..family holiday fun at the best price- FREE | Property in Santa Cruz Real Estate Blog]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/Offbeat/Santa_Cruz_lighted_Boat_Parade--family_holiday_fun_at_the_best_price-_FREE__Property_in_Santa_Cruz_Real_Estate_Blog/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/Offbeat/Santa_Cruz_lighted_Boat_Parade--family_holiday_fun_at_the_best_price-_FREE__Property_in_Santa_Cruz_Real_Estate_Blog/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 13:42:43 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Greggrio</dc:creator>
<category>Offbeat</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/Offbeat/Santa_Cruz_lighted_Boat_Parade--family_holiday_fun_at_the_best_price-_FREE__Property_in_Santa_Cruz_Real_Estate_Blog/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Santa Cruz, Ca lighted boat parade is good family fun at a price that is the best- Free !<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ita4s Not Pretty.  Picture Review of The National Real Estate Market.]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/Investment/Itrsquos_Not_Pretty-__Picture_Review_of_The_National_Real_Estate_Market-/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/Investment/Itrsquos_Not_Pretty-__Picture_Review_of_The_National_Real_Estate_Market-/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:54:34 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>johnduffner</dc:creator>
<category>Investment</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/Investment/Itrsquos_Not_Pretty-__Picture_Review_of_The_National_Real_Estate_Market-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Summary of 3rd quarter, 2008 National real estate activity.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Classic Cleaners in Santa Cruz helping the needy with clothes | Property in Santa Cruz Real Estate Blog]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/Offbeat/Classic_Cleaners_in_Santa_Cruz_helping_the_needy_with_clothes__Property_in_Santa_Cruz_Real_Estate_Blog/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/Offbeat/Classic_Cleaners_in_Santa_Cruz_helping_the_needy_with_clothes__Property_in_Santa_Cruz_Real_Estate_Blog/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:05:46 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Greggrio</dc:creator>
<category>Offbeat</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/Offbeat/Classic_Cleaners_in_Santa_Cruz_helping_the_needy_with_clothes__Property_in_Santa_Cruz_Real_Estate_Blog/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Local Santa Cruz company is cleaning and mending donated clothes for the children and needy in Santa Cruz, Ca. Brother can you lend a jacket?<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Time To Go Back To The Future.]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Time_To_Go_Back_To_The_Future-/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Time_To_Go_Back_To_The_Future-/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 11:50:44 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>johnduffner</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Time_To_Go_Back_To_The_Future-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Weekly commentary and opinion of National and local (Ventur County, CA) real estate activity for week ending Nov. 22, 2008.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[12 Facts Nobody Told You About Purchasing Bank Owned Foreclosed Properties]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/Investment/12_Facts_Nobody_Told_You_About_Purchasing_Bank_Owned_Foreclosed_Properties/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/Investment/12_Facts_Nobody_Told_You_About_Purchasing_Bank_Owned_Foreclosed_Properties/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 14:46:18 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>markzrealestate</dc:creator>
<category>Investment</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/Investment/12_Facts_Nobody_Told_You_About_Purchasing_Bank_Owned_Foreclosed_Properties/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[12 critical facts you have to know when purchasing a bank owned home, or foreclosed property. The important answers to your most asked questions about buying foreclosures.<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[HUD Bans Builder Incentives to Use Affiliated Mortgage and/or Title Companies]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/HUD_Bans_Builder_Incentives_to_Use_Affiliated_Mortgage_andor_Title_Companies-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/HUD_Bans_Builder_Incentives_to_Use_Affiliated_Mortgage_andor_Title_Companies-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 02:36:58 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>KevinKoitz</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/HUD_Bans_Builder_Incentives_to_Use_Affiliated_Mortgage_andor_Title_Companies-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Learn about HUD's new ban on builder incentives to use affiliated mortgage and/or title companies...<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Get In Line.]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Get_In_Line-/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Get_In_Line-/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 10:16:03 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>johnduffner</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Get_In_Line-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Summary commentary of national and local real estate activities for week ending Nov. 15, 2008.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[HUD Announces New Permanent FHA Mortgage Loan Limits | Southwest Florida Blog]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/Mortgage_Finance/HUD_Announces_New_Permanent_FHA_Mortgage_Loan_Limits__Southwest_Florida_Blog/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/Mortgage_Finance/HUD_Announces_New_Permanent_FHA_Mortgage_Loan_Limits__Southwest_Florida_Blog/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:48:18 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>BenjaminDona</dc:creator>
<category>Mortgage/Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/Mortgage_Finance/HUD_Announces_New_Permanent_FHA_Mortgage_Loan_Limits__Southwest_Florida_Blog/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the new Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgage loan limits for single-family homes set to begin January 1, 2009. The change was required under the guidelines set forth in the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Tax Deductions to Remember When Getting a Home Loan]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/Mortgage_Finance/Tax_Deductions_to_Remember_When_Getting_a_Home_Loan/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/Mortgage_Finance/Tax_Deductions_to_Remember_When_Getting_a_Home_Loan/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:15:55 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Massachusettsrealestate</dc:creator>
<category>Mortgage/Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/Mortgage_Finance/Tax_Deductions_to_Remember_When_Getting_a_Home_Loan/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If you have purchased and financing a home there are certain deductions you need to remember come tax time.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What is your perfect home like?]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/Buying/What_is_your_perfect_home_like/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/Buying/What_is_your_perfect_home_like/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:16:29 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>goingbigger</dc:creator>
<category>Buying</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/Buying/What_is_your_perfect_home_like/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Inquiring minds what to know what your perfect home is. From home buyers, sellers and even real estate agents themselves. We want to hear from you!<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Personal Searches and Hips]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/Selling/Personal_Searches_and_Hips/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/Selling/Personal_Searches_and_Hips/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 02:21:09 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jennyhicks</dc:creator>
<category>Selling</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/Selling/Personal_Searches_and_Hips/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Since the introduction of Hips the search industry has become more prices sensitive and personal searches are the preferred option for ninety percent of the solicitors and estate agents. The price for a personal search is usually lower than the local authority can provide.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[stop home foreclosure]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/Mortgage_Finance/stop_home_foreclosure/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/Mortgage_Finance/stop_home_foreclosure/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 03:17:14 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>juliaperez00</dc:creator>
<category>Mortgage/Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/Mortgage_Finance/stop_home_foreclosure/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Infomation on help &amp; programs to help stop home foreclosure. Government help with foreclures loans and how to help stop foreclosure short sales<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[government help with mortgage payments]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/Mortgage_Finance/government_help_with_mortgage_payments/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/Mortgage_Finance/government_help_with_mortgage_payments/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 03:14:58 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>juliaperez00</dc:creator>
<category>Mortgage/Finance</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/Mortgage_Finance/government_help_with_mortgage_payments/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Infomation on help &amp; programs for government help with your mortgage. Government help with ARM refinancing and links<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Does the Fate of Vegas rest on CityCenter?]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Does_the_Fate_of_Vegas_rest_on_CityCenter/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Does_the_Fate_of_Vegas_rest_on_CityCenter/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:47:41 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Jade456</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Does_the_Fate_of_Vegas_rest_on_CityCenter/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Vegas may be betting on CityCenter without even knowing it.<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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