Ok yeah I just checked out the mls.ca site and it seems they did some changes to it. You can go directly to any Civilian Realtor site like Remax, Royal Lepage etc. and check out some listings in the areas you may be posted. Worst case (and not really a worst case) but you could always get locked into a PMQ, stay there for a year or so, save some cash, get to know first hand what's available in town and go from there. Plus you'll have a pay upgrade by then as well so you'll be eligible for more. I know a few people going that route.