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Canadians, Here's How To Check If You Have Unclaimed Cash In Your Name

It may not be free money, but it’s the next best thing: Many Canadians are sitting on a pile of forgotten cash that’s free to claim.
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It may not be free money, but it’s the next best thing: Many Canadians are sitting on a pile of forgotten cash that’s free to claim.

This isn’t some kind of get-rich-quick scheme — the money potentially awaiting you on this website is actually yours. The Bank of Canada is holding nearly $1 billion from bank accounts and Canada Savings Bonds. Unclaimed assets in bank accounts are turned over to the Bank of Canada after 10 years go by without account activity or contact between a customer and her financial institution.

Enter your name and province at the Bank of Canada’s website to see if some of the millions of dollar in unclaimed balances belongs to you.

And even though it looks easy, don’t get any greedy ideas about claiming someone else’s cash. Once you make a claim, the Bank of Canada contacts the original institution for information to verify your identity.

You can also check out this list of websites to see if any more of your cash is being held for you by the bureaucrats.

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Luxury Homes In Canada That Just Can't Sell
254002 Highway 22, Rural Foothills M.D., Alberta — $28,899,000(01 of161)
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This historic property, whose price was once $37.8 million and is now $28,899,000, was seen on the market in June 2014. (credit:Realtor.ca)
254002 Highway 22, Rural Foothills M.D., Alberta — $28,899,000(02 of161)
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254002 Highway 22, Rural Foothills M.D., Alberta — $28,899,000(03 of161)
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254002 Highway 22, Rural Foothills M.D., Alberta — $28,899,000(04 of161)
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254002 Highway 22, Rural Foothills M.D., Alberta — $28,899,000(05 of161)
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254002 Highway 22, Rural Foothills M.D., Alberta — $28,899,000(06 of161)
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254002 Highway 22, Rural Foothills M.D., Alberta — $28,899,000(07 of161)
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254002 Highway 22, Rural Foothills M.D., Alberta — $28,899,000(08 of161)
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254002 Highway 22, Rural Foothills M.D., Alberta — $28,899,000(09 of161)
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254002 Highway 22, Rural Foothills M.D., Alberta — $28,899,000(10 of161)
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254002 Highway 22, Rural Foothills M.D., Alberta — $28,899,000(11 of161)
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68 The Bridle Path, Toronto — $25 million(12 of161)
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This French Chateau, selling for $25 million, was seen on the market in October 2014. (credit:Barry Cohen Homes)
68 The Bridle Path, Toronto — $25 million(13 of161)
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68 The Bridle Path, Toronto — $25 million(14 of161)
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68 The Bridle Path, Toronto — $25 million(15 of161)
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68 The Bridle Path, Toronto — $25 million(16 of161)
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68 The Bridle Path, Toronto — $25 million(17 of161)
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68 The Bridle Path, Toronto — $25 million(18 of161)
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68 The Bridle Path, Toronto — $25 million(19 of161)
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551 Rue Vercheres, Magog, Que. — $25 million(20 of161)
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This majestic "cottage" was seen on the market in June 2014. (credit:Mellor Group)
551 Rue Vercheres, Magog, Que. — $25 million(21 of161)
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551 Rue Vercheres, Magog, Que. — $25 million(22 of161)
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551 Rue Vercheres, Magog, Que. — $25 million(23 of161)
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551 Rue Vercheres, Magog, Que. — $25 million(24 of161)
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551 Rue Vercheres, Magog, Que. — $25 million(25 of161)
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551 Rue Vercheres, Magog, Que. — $25 million(26 of161)
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551 Rue Vercheres, Magog, Que. — $25 million(27 of161)
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551 Rue Vercheres, Magog, Que. — $25 million(28 of161)
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551 Rue Vercheres, Magog, Que. — $25 million(29 of161)
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8888 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna, B.C. — $19,999,000(30 of161)
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Located on a 124-acre lot, and possessing over 1,400 feet of shoreline space, this Kelowna home was seen on the market in October 2014. (credit:Sotheby's)
8888 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna, B.C. — $19,999,000(31 of161)
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8888 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna, B.C. — $19,999,000(32 of161)
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8888 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna, B.C. — $19,999,000(33 of161)
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8888 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna, B.C. — $19,999,000(34 of161)
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8888 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna, B.C. — $19,999,000(35 of161)
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35 High Point Road, Toronto — $19.8 million(36 of161)
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This seven-bedroom mansion, which has a home theatre with stadium-style seating, was seen on the market in October 2014. (credit:Century 21)
35 High Point Road, Toronto — $19.8 million(37 of161)
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35 High Point Road, Toronto — $19.8 million(38 of161)
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35 High Point Road, Toronto — $19.8 million(39 of161)
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35 High Point Road, Toronto — $19.8 million(40 of161)
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35 High Point Road, Toronto — $19.8 million(41 of161)
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35 High Point Road, Toronto — $19.8 million(42 of161)
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35 High Point Road, Toronto — $19.8 million(43 of161)
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35 High Point Road, Toronto — $19.8 million(44 of161)
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2290 Nordic Drive, Whistler, B.C. — $9,999,999(45 of161)
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This ski-in, ski-out property was seen on the market in December 2014. Its price has gone from from $11.9 million to $9,999,999. (credit:Maggi Thornhill)
2290 Nordic Drive, Whistler, B.C. — $9,999,999(46 of161)
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2290 Nordic Drive, Whistler, B.C. — $9,999,999(47 of161)
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2290 Nordic Drive, Whistler, B.C. — $9,999,999(48 of161)
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2290 Nordic Drive, Whistler, B.C. — $9,999,999(49 of161)
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2290 Nordic Drive, Whistler, B.C. — $9,999,999(50 of161)
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2290 Nordic Drive, Whistler, B.C. — $9,999,999(51 of161)
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2290 Nordic Drive, Whistler, B.C. — $9,999,999(52 of161)
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2290 Nordic Drive, Whistler, B.C. — $9,999,999(53 of161)
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2290 Nordic Drive, Whistler, B.C. — $9,999,999(54 of161)
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2290 Nordic Drive, Whistler, B.C. — $9,999,999(55 of161)
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2290 Nordic Drive, Whistler, B.C. — $9,999,999(56 of161)
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2290 Nordic Drive, Whistler, B.C. — $9,999,999(57 of161)
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2290 Nordic Drive, Whistler, B.C. — $9,999,999(58 of161)
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2290 Nordic Drive, Whistler B.C. — $9,999,999(59 of161)
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2290 Nordic Drive, Whistler, B.C. — $9,999,999(60 of161)
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2290 Nordic Drive, Whistler, B.C. — $9,999,999(61 of161)
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2290 Nordic Drive, Whistler, B.C. — $9,999,999(62 of161)
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2290 Nordic Drive, Whistler, B.C. — $9,999,999(63 of161)
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2290 Nordic Drive, Whistler, B.C. — $9,999,999(64 of161)
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29360 Townshipline Road, Abbotsford, B.C. — $6.98 million(65 of161)
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This equestrian estate in B.C.'s Fraser Valley was seen on the market in December 2014. (credit:Greatervancouverluxuryhomes.ca)
29360 Townshipline Road, Abbotsford, B.C. — $6.98 million(66 of161)
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29360 Townshipline Road, Abbotsford, B.C. — $6.98 million(67 of161)
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29360 Townshipline Road, Abbotsford, B.C. — $6.98 million(68 of161)
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29360 Townshipline Road, Abbotsford, B.C. — $6.98 million(69 of161)
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29360 Townshipline Road, Abbotsford, B.C. — $6.98 million(70 of161)
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29360 Townshipline Road, Abbotsford, B.C. — $6.98 million(71 of161)
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29360 Townshipline Road, Abbotsford, B.C. — $6.98 million(72 of161)
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29360 Townshipline Road, Abbotsford, B.C. — $6.98 million(73 of161)
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29360 Townshipline Road, Abbotsford, B.C. — $6.98 million(74 of161)
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29360 Townshipline Road, Abbotsford, B.C. — $6.98 million(75 of161)
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29360 Townshipline Road, Abbotsford, B.C. — $6.98 million(76 of161)
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29360 Townshipline Road, Abbotsford, B.C. — $6.98 million(77 of161)
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29360 Townshipline Road, Abbotsford, B.C. — $6.98 million(78 of161)
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47, Crois. Forden, Westmount, Que. — $5,799,999(79 of161)
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Brian Mulroney's mansion has been on the market since September 2013. Its price has fallen from $7.95 million to $5,799,999. (credit:Mellor Group)
47, Crois. Forden, Westmount, Que. — $5,799,999(80 of161)
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47, Crois. Forden, Westmount, Que. — $5,799,999(81 of161)
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47, Crois. Forden, Westmount, Que. — $5,799,999(82 of161)
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47, Crois. Forden, Westmount, Que. — $5,799,999(83 of161)
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47, Crois. Forden, Westmount, Que. — $5,799,999(84 of161)
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47, Crois. Forden, Westmount, Que. — $5,799,999(85 of161)
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47, Crois. Forden, Westmount, Que. — $5,799,999(86 of161)
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47, Crois. Forden, Westmount, Que. — $5,799,999(87 of161)
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47, Crois. Forden, Westmount, Que. — $5,799,999(88 of161)
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47, Crois. Forden, Westmount, Que. — $5,799,999(89 of161)
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47, Crois. Forden, Westmount, Que. — $5,799,999(90 of161)
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47, Crois. Forden, Westmount, Que. — $5,799,999(91 of161)
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47, Crois. Forden, Westmount, Que. — $5,799,999(92 of161)
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47, Crois. Forden, Westmount, Que. — $5,799,999(93 of161)
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47, Crois. Forden, Westmount, Que. — $5,799,999(94 of161)
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47, Crois. Forden, Westmount, Que. — $5,799,999(95 of161)
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47, Crois. Forden, Westmount, Que. — $5,799,999(96 of161)
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47, Crois. Forden, Westmount, Que. — $5,799,999(97 of161)
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47, Crois. Forden, Westmount, Que. — $5,799,999(98 of161)
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47, Crois. Forden, Westmount, Que. — $5,799,999(99 of161)
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47, Crois. Forden, Westmount, Que. — $5,799,999(100 of161)
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47, Crois. Forden, Westmount, Que. — $5,799,999(101 of161)
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155 Gill Cove Road, Ketch Harbour, N.S. — $3.95 million(102 of161)
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This ocean view home in Nova Scotia has seen its price go from $5.9 million to $3.95 million. It was seen on the market in June 2014. (credit:Royal LePage)
155 Gill Cove Road, Ketch Harbour, N.S. — $3.95 million(103 of161)
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155 Gill Cove Road, Ketch Harbour, N.S. — $3.95 million(104 of161)
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155 Gill Cove Road, Ketch Harbour, N.S. — $3.95 million(105 of161)
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155 Gill Cove Road, Ketch Harbour, N.S. — $3.95 million(106 of161)
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155 Gill Cove Road, Ketch Harbour, N.S. — $3.95 million(107 of161)
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155 Gill Cove Road, Ketch Harbour, N.S. — $3.95 million(108 of161)
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155 Gill Cove Road, Ketch Harbour, N.S. — $3.95 million(109 of161)
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155 Gill Cove Road, Ketch Harbour, N.S. — $3.95 million(110 of161)
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RTE 336-576 Cable Head East, Cable Head, P.E.I. — $3.95 million(111 of161)
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RTE 336-576 Cable Head East, Cable Head, P.E.I. — $3.95 million(112 of161)
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This lovely P.E.I. home sits on a bluff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Its price has gone from $4.9 million to $3.95 million. It was seen on the market in June 2014. (credit:Royal LePage)
RTE 336-576 Cable Head East, Cable Head, P.E.I. — $3.95 million(113 of161)
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RTE 336-576 Cable Head East, Cable Head, P.E.I. — $3.95 million(114 of161)
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RTE 336-576 Cable Head East, Cable Head, P.E.I. — $3.95 million(115 of161)
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RTE 336-576 Cable Head East, Cable Head, P.E.I. — $3.95 million(116 of161)
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RTE 336-576 Cable Head East, Cable Head, P.E.I. — $3.95 million(117 of161)
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RTE 336-576 Cable Head East, Cable Head, P.E.I. — $3.95 million(118 of161)
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2420 720 13 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alta. — $3.25 million(119 of161)
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This penthouse condo (it's more like a townhouse) was spotted on the market in December 2014. Its price has gone from $3.75 million to $3.25 million. (credit:Rivercityrealestate.ca)
2420 720 13 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alta. — $3.25 million(120 of161)
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2420 720 13 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alta. — $3.25 million(121 of161)
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2420 720 13 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alta. — $3.25 million(122 of161)
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2420 720 13 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alta. — $3.25 million(123 of161)
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2420 720 13 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alta. — $3.25 million(124 of161)
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2420 720 13 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alta. — $3.25 million(125 of161)
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2420 720 13 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alta. — $3.25 million(126 of161)
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2420 720 13 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alta. — $3.25 million(127 of161)
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2420 720 13 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alta. — $3.25 million(128 of161)
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2420 720 13 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alta. — $3.25 million(129 of161)
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2420 720 13 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alta. — $3.25 million(130 of161)
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2420 720 13 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alta. — $3.25 million(131 of161)
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2420 720 13 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alta. — $3.25 million(132 of161)
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2420 720 13 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alta. — $3.25 million(133 of161)
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2420 720 13 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alta. — $3.25 million(134 of161)
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2420 720 13 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alta. — $3.25 million(135 of161)
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5204 Jordan Lane, Whistler, B.C. — $2.949 million(136 of161)
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This lovely Whistler chalet was spotted on the market in December 2014. (credit:Maggi Thornhill)
5204 Jordan Lane, Whistler, B.C. — $2.949 million(137 of161)
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5204 Jordan Lane, Whistler, B.C. — $2.949 million(138 of161)
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5204 Jordan Lane, Whistler, B.C. — $2.949 million(142 of161)
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5204 Jordan Lane, Whistler, B.C. — $2.949 million(143 of161)
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5204 Jordan Lane, Whistler, B.C. — $2.949 million(144 of161)
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5204 Jordan Lane, Whistler, B.C. — $2.949 million(148 of161)
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5204 Jordan Lane, Whistler, B.C. — $2.949 million(149 of161)
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RM Edenwold, Pilot Butte, Sask. — $2.3 million(150 of161)
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This 1,860-square-foot bungalow on a 21-acre property was seen on the market in June 2014. Its listing price has gone from $5.9 million to $2.3 million. (credit:SaskMatrix/Realtor)
RM Edenwold, Pilot Butte, Sask. — $2.3 million(151 of161)
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RM Edenwold, Pilot Butte, Sask. — $2.3 million(152 of161)
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RM Edenwold, Pilot Butte, Sask. — $2.3 million(153 of161)
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RM Edenwold, Pilot Butte, Sask. — $2.3 million(154 of161)
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RM Edenwold, Pilot Butte, Sask. — $2.3 million(155 of161)
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RM Edenwold, Pilot Butte, Sask. — $2.3 million(156 of161)
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58 McKenzie Lake Island SE, Calgary, Alta. — $2.25 million(157 of161)
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This McKenzie Lake Island property's price was once $2.5 million, but now it's $2.25 million. It was seen on the market in December 2014. (credit:MLS)
58 McKenzie Lake Island SE, Calgary, Alta. — $2.25 million(158 of161)
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58 McKenzie Lake Island SE, Calgary, Alta. — $2.25 million(159 of161)
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58 McKenzie Lake Island SE, Calgary, Alta. — $2.25 million(160 of161)
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58 McKenzie Lake Island SE, Calgary, Alta. — $2.25 million(161 of161)
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