http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story--902-.htm Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:55:02 PDT 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-52831-902-.htm#52831 Sat, 20 Feb 2010 05:00:00 PDT Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced three new rule changes Tuesday connected to government-backed insured mortgages, CMHC, saying the government is "taking proactive, prudent and cautious steps" to prevent a housing bubble. Here are the three changes to the requirements: Under the new ... http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-52526-902-.htm#52526 Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:00:00 PDT The demographics of the typical first-time home buyer are changing these days. More and more women today can afford to purchase a property on their own to build up valuable equity and are no longer waiting to find a life partner before they pursue the financial and lifestyle benefits of home owners... http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-52216-902-.htm#52216 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 05:00:00 PDT Does the thought of changing your neighbourhood go through your mind more often than not? Here are some key indicators on when you really should consider making that move. 1. You Have Outgrown Your Neighbourhood Your uber-trendy, urban borough seemed just the thing five years ago. But suddenly, yo... http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-51852-902-.htm#51852 Sat, 09 Jan 2010 05:00:00 PDT If you're like most people, you probably don't spend much time in the attic. In fact, the vast majority of Canadians go up to their attics only when dealing with a leaky roof or "animal intruders" like bats or squirrels. During the winter however, attics are vulnerable to an even greater and potenti...