http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story--906-.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-53227-906-.htm#53227 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:00:00 PDT Housing affordability is a constant issue that will never disappear. A segment of our society will always struggle with the issue and councils around the country will debate and attempt to come up with creative solutions. In the early 1990's I had the privilege of serving as a Councillor in the To... http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-52765-906-.htm#52765 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:00:00 PDT When it comes to staging a home for sale, it's important that sellers create an inviting atmosphere that will appeal to as many potential buyers as possible. Today, due to historically low interest rates and government incentives such as raising the Home Buyer Plan maximum to $25,000, first-time buy... http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-52416-906-.htm#52416 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 PDT Recently I scanned the Central Okanagan listings for single family homes under $300,000 and came up with over 60 listings that would be make interesting reading for any first time home buyer. One of the most important things for any new buyer to understand is the amount of information available fro... http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-51982-906-.htm#51982 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 05:00:00 PDT According to national and provincial industry forecasts, the upward trajectory of the BC real estate market is expected to continue through 2010 and that has some consumers wondering why. The underlying reasons include a more diverse consumer appeal than seen in other Canadian markets, says a natio...