http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story--902-.htm Sat, 03 May 2008 05:00:03 PST Updated every 10 minutes - FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY Copyright: (C) Castanet.net http://www.castanet.net/rss/ http://castanet.net/images/castanet-small.gif http://www.castanet.net/ http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-39084-902-.htm#39084 Sat, 03 May 2008 05:00:00 PST You step through the door and feel the exhilarating rush that tells you this is the one this is the house for you. You've decided on the house, but now you need your financing in place to seal the deal. Thanks to tools like the Internet, home buyers are more mortgage savvy than ever and much more a... http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-38576-902-.htm#38576 Sat, 12 Apr 2008 05:00:00 PST The lure of a stunning gourmet kitchen or sparkling spa-style bathroom may have you chomping at the bit to begin a home renovation. But if you heed the advice of experienced renovators, pre-planning and advanced preparation are the secrets to renovation success. Here's a helpful checklist to get you... http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-37915-902-.htm#37915 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 05:00:00 PST When is the right time to buy real estate? Seek advice from a mortgage professional to evaluate your options As with every market, the real estate sector experiences its fair share of ups and downs. According to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), annual residential sales activity in 2007 ... http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-36663-902-.htm#36663 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 05:00:00 PST We've all heard the old stories. A successful, self-employed Canadian who can work wonders in his or her professional life can't manage to secure a decent mortgage for a home. It strikes us as both ridiculous and unfair - given that nearly one Canadian worker in six is now self-employed. After all, ...