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		<title>Mortgage Rates Fall, Housing Opportunities Getting Better</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:43:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mortgage Rates Fall, Housing Opportunities Getting Better For four weeks in a row, mortgage rates are seeing historic lows. The 30-year fixed average interest rate fell from 4.09% to 4.01% in the end of September. This marks the lowest rate since 1951. FULL STORY-&#62; Filed under: About Florida, Good News, Mortgage Lending, Real Estate, Today's Real [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=polkcountywire.com&amp;blog=2953849&amp;post=659&amp;subd=polkcounty&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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For four weeks in a row, mortgage rates are seeing historic lows. The 30-year fixed average interest rate fell from 4.09% to 4.01% in the end of September. This marks the lowest rate since 1951. <a href="http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20111007_fall.htm">FULL STORY-&gt;</a><br />
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		<title>We Have Moved!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:50:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>michaelanddee</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Ref: Announcement of our New Real Estate Company – Norris &#38; Company Realty, LLC. &#160; &#160; &#160; We are excited to announce the move to open our New Real Estate Company.  Norris &#38; Company Realty, LLC. Located at: 310 Avenue K SE. Winter Haven Florida 33880. &#160;  Our aim is to provide you with the [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=polkcountywire.com&amp;blog=2953849&amp;post=655&amp;subd=polkcounty&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<p align="center"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Ref: Announcement of our New Real Estate Company – Norris &amp; Company Realty, LLC.</span></strong></p>
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<p>We are excited to announce the move to open our New Real Estate Company.  <strong>Norris &amp; Company Realty, LLC. Located at: 310 Avenue K SE. Winter Haven Florida 33880.</strong></p>
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<p> Our aim is to provide you with the same exceptional service that we have for the past 16 years.</p>
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<p> You will receive nothing but the best quality of service. We have put together a state-of-the-art real estate practice with our team of top quality professionals who are available to service your real estate needs in every capacity needed. All of our team members and services are working for you, to manage all aspects of marketing your listing, including specialty advertising, property tours, brochures and the development of marketing strategies. From receiving calls, arranging showings, managing the transaction and having the experience and resources to complete the sale.</p>
<p>As your Real Estate Professionals we continually strive to improve the services we provide. And, you will benefit of our experience, <a href="http://www.michaelanddeenorris.com" target="_blank">michaelanddeenorris.com</a></p>
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		<title>LEGOLAND® Open Fall 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:26:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>michaelanddee</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[LEGOLAND® Florida will be the biggest LEGOLAND® Park ever opened and will offer a unique mix of more than 50 rides, shows and attractions, including spectacular LEGO® models and other interactive elements for the whole family to enjoy together. LEGOLAND® Filed under: About Florida, Good News, Things going on in Polk County, Things to Do [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=polkcountywire.com&amp;blog=2953849&amp;post=563&amp;subd=polkcounty&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<p>LEGOLAND<sup>®</sup> Florida will be the biggest LEGOLAND<sup>®</sup> Park ever opened and will offer a unique mix of more than 50 rides, shows and attractions, including spectacular LEGO<sup>®</sup> models and other interactive elements for the whole family to enjoy together.</p>
<p><a class="alignleft" title="Legoland" href="http://www.legolandfloridaresort.com" target="_blank">LEGOLAND<sup>®</sup></a></p>
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		<title>First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:35:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tax Credit Provides Outstanding Opportunity for Home Buyers A tax credit of up to $8,000 is available for qualified first-time home buyers purchasing a principal residence on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009. The following questions and answers provide basic information about the tax credit. If you have more specific questions, [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=polkcountywire.com&amp;blog=2953849&amp;post=495&amp;subd=polkcounty&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<p><span>Tax Credit Provides Outstanding Opportunity for Home Buyers</span></p>
<p>A tax credit of up to $8,000 is available for qualified first-time home buyers purchasing a principal residence on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009.</p>
<p>The following questions and answers provide basic information about the tax credit. If you have more specific questions, we strongly encourage you to consult a qualified tax advisor or legal professional about your unique situation.</p>
<p><em>               Click Here Now!</em><a class="wp-caption" href="http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/2009/index.html" target="_blank"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About the Home Buyer Tax Credit</strong></a></p>
<p style="font-size:14px;color:#333333;line-height:20px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 authorizes a tax credit of up to $8,000 for qualified first-time home buyers purchasing a principal residence on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009.</p>
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		<title>Home Technologies &amp; Green Designs Helping Builder Profits</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:07:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Updated: March 25, 2009 Home Technologies &#38; Green Designs Helping Builder Profits Despite the current economy and decline in the housing market, builders have not abandoned home technologies, according to new findings in the 7th Annual State of the Builder Technology Market Study released by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). The study found that a [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=polkcountywire.com&amp;blog=2953849&amp;post=426&amp;subd=polkcounty&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size:xx-small;font-family:Arial;">Updated: March 25, 2009</span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;"><a href="http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20090325_hometech.htm" target="_blank">Home Technologies &amp; Green Designs Helping Builder Profits</a></span></strong><br />
<span><span style="font-family:Arial;">Despite the current economy and decline in the housing market, builders have not abandoned home technologies, according to new findings in the 7th Annual State of the Builder Technology Market Study released by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). The study found that a majority of builders remain committed to home technology and recognize its importance in marketing new homes. According to the CEA, consumer desire for electronics helped preserve builder revenue in the current housing market. </span><a href="http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20090325_hometech.htm" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Arial;">FULL STORY-&gt;</span></a></span></p>
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		<title>Bok Tower Gardens Turns 80</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:09:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 80th Anniversary is on January 31 Celebrations start from 9am to 5 pm For more info visit www.boksanctuary.org In Lake Wales, you’ll experience why philanthropist Edward Bok, chose to build a Gothic Revival “singing” carillon bell tower in this location. Historic Bok Tower rests serenely and proudly on Iron Mountain. It is the highest [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=polkcountywire.com&amp;blog=2953849&amp;post=364&amp;subd=polkcounty&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:center;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-365" title="Historic Bok Tower" src="http://polkcounty.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/bok-tower.jpg?w=201&#038;h=300" alt="Historic Bok Tower" width="201" height="300" />The 80th Anniversary is on January 31</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Celebrations start from 9am to 5 pm</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">For more info visit <a href="http://www.boksanctuary.org">www.boksanctuary.org</a></p>
<p>In Lake Wales, you’ll experience why philanthropist Edward Bok, chose to build a Gothic Revival “singing” carillon bell tower in this location. Historic Bok Tower rests serenely and proudly on Iron Mountain. It is the highest point in Florida at 298 feet above sea level. Dedicated in 1929 by President Calvin Coolidge, it leaves a legacy. The gardens and musical concerts are just part of what makes Lake Wales different. Bok’s grandmother told him, “Make the world a bit better and more beautiful because you have lived in it”. Bok did it. You can continue in his vision for a peaceful community.</p>
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		<title>Election Day November 4, 2008</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 07:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[www.polkelections.com (863) 534-5888 Polls are open from 7am &#8211; 7pm Posted in About Florida, Things going on in Polk County<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=polkcountywire.com&amp;blog=2953849&amp;post=208&amp;subd=polkcounty&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<p style="text-align:center;">(863) 534-5888</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Polls are open from 7am &#8211; 7pm</p>
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		<title>Market Conditions</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:20:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today&#8217;s Headlines by Realty Times Staff Investor Report: Taxable Capital Gains Under the 2008 housing legislation just signed into law by the President, you&#8217;ll need to allocate between your investment-use time periods during your ownership of a house, and reduce your tax-free gains accordingly. FULL STORY-&#62;<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=polkcountywire.com&amp;blog=2953849&amp;post=118&amp;subd=polkcounty&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<div class="FrontHeadline"><a class="aligncenter" title="Investor report" href="http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20080808_investorreport.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color:#2d4973;">Investor Report: Taxable Capital Gains</span></a><!-- No Video --></div>
<p>Under the 2008 housing legislation just signed into law by the President, you&#8217;ll need to allocate between your investment-use time periods during your ownership of a house, and reduce your tax-free gains accordingly. <a class="aligncenter" title="Investor report" href="http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20080808_investorreport.htm" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:x-small;color:#2d4973;">FULL STORY-&gt;</span></a></div>
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		<title>Hello World</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:53:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to Sunny Central Florida&#8230;. Diversity and Flair combined with a long tradition of hospitality make this one of the most inviting destinations with its affordable lifestyle and living cost generally below the national average, many investors and families have chosen our area as their place of residence.  The Winter Haven real estate offerings are [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=polkcountywire.com&amp;blog=2953849&amp;post=4&amp;subd=polkcounty&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<p>Welcome to Sunny Central Florida&#8230;.</p>
<div><span style="font-size:x-small;">Diversity and Flair combined with a long tradition of hospitality make this one of the most inviting destinations with its affordable lifestyle and living cost generally below the national average, many investors and families have chosen our area as their place of residence.  The Winter Haven real estate offerings are diverse.  Home prices range from modestly priced to opulent million dollar estates – lakefront, golf, exclusive gated communities, custom built homes, family or retirement orientated communities… Feature a variety of architectural styles.  Residents of all ages enjoy a great lifestyle, with easy access to shopping malls, restaurants, excellent schools and superb weather year round… With so much to offer, visitors often decide to remain here… and make this their permanent residence.</span></div>
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<p align="justify"><span style="font-size:x-small;">We live here, we love it and we are sure you will too…</span></p>
<p> Michael and Dee Norris. Realtors</p>
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