Alisa Aragon-LloydApr 43 minConsider the Penalty on a Discounted Mortgage RateBy Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in “New Home + Condo Guide” magazine, April 2nd, 2022. Even though mortgage interest rates have increased,...
Alisa Aragon-LloydDec 1, 20213 min10 Tips On Obtaining a Mortgage After BankruptcyBy Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen on “New Condo and Guide” magazine, November 27th 2021. Many Canadians find themselves bogged down with a...
Alisa Aragon-LloydNov 19, 20212 minThings That Can Affect Your Mortgage ApprovalBy Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen on “New Condo and Guide” magazine, October 16th 2021. Receiving a mortgage approval is more than having...
Alisa Aragon-LloydOct 8, 20214 minGreat News On The Canadian Job FrontBlockbuster September Jobs Report – Further Fuel For Rising Interest Rates Statistics Canada released the September Labour Force Survey...
Alisa Aragon-LloydAug 26, 20212 minPlease help me, help you feel awesome, and help others in the process!How awesome does it feel to have a positive impact on the lives of others – especially those who need it most. I’m taking the leap! This...
Alisa Aragon-LloydAug 19, 20213 minAnnual Inflation Hits 3.7% in Canada – A New ElectionThis morning’s Stats Canada release showed that the July CPI surged to a 3.7% year-over-year pace, well above the 3.1% pace recorded in...
Alisa Aragon-LloydJul 26, 20214 minNew Stress Test, First Responder Program and Enhanced First Time Buyer Program* New Stress test Rules As expected, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OFSI) confirmed that it will move ahead...
Alisa Aragon-LloydJun 11, 20211 minFriendly reminder that your property taxes due on July 1, 2021We hope you are doing well! We wanted to remind you to apply for the BC Homeowners Grant if you are eligible. To apply for the grant, you...
Alisa Aragon-LloydApr 29, 20212 minCredit Card Rules: How to Wean Yourself Off Credit Card DebtBy Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, published in “New Home and Condo Guide – Vancouver” The Canadian government has implemented credit...
Alisa Aragon-LloydApr 16, 20216 minMarch Existing Home Sales in Canada Hit New Record High As New Listings Surge To Unprecedented LevelWhat is All the Policy Hysteria About? Today the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) released statistics showing national existing...
Alisa Aragon-LloydApr 9, 20212 minBanking Regulator Aims To Make It Tougher To Get An Uninsured MortgageWith several Big-Five bank CEOs calling for regulatory action to slow the red-hot housing market, it didn’t take long for the Office of...
Alisa Aragon-LloydMar 31, 20212 minInnovative Mortgage and Investment Strategiesby Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in “New Condo + Condo Guide” Most people believe that being mortgage-free is their plan for retirement....
Alisa Aragon-LloydMar 10, 20213 minBank of Canada Holds Rates and Bond-Buying SteadyMuch has changed since the Bank of Canada’s last decision on January 20. While the second pandemic wave was raging, new lockdowns were...
Alisa Aragon-LloydFeb 23, 20215 minCanadian Home Sales Hit An All-Time Record High in JanuaryThe Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) released statistics showing national home sales hit another all-time high in January 2021....
Alisa Aragon-LloydFeb 9, 20212 minThings to know before you start shopping for your new homeby Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as published in “The New Home and Condo Guide”, February 06th 2021. For many people, there is a sense of pride and...
Alisa Aragon-LloydJan 26, 20212 minWhat do you need to know about your first mortgage?Traditionally, each spring, mortgage rates start to move, followed by a spring buying rush, with a lag in the summer, and then a second...
Alisa Aragon-LloydJan 12, 20213 minWhat is Ahead: 2021 ForecastBy Alisa Aragon 2020 has been an unprecedented year, with so many changes and unknowns. COVID-19 has had a huge impact on our national...
Alisa Aragon-LloydDec 9, 20202 minBudgeting for the Holidays1. Order Online – Most people already order online to avoid getting stuck in the hustle and bustle of holiday shoppers. However, before...
Alisa Aragon-LloydNov 25, 20201 minPro tips for securing a mortgageVancouver has always been a challenging city to get a foot in the door. Add on a pandemic, and it gets even more complicated. HAVAN’s...
Alisa Aragon-LloydNov 10, 20203 minHome Renovations: Reality vs. TelevisionGuest Blogger: HAVAN Member Alisa Aragon, Bridgestone Financing Pros Home renovation shows are one of our favorite TV programs to watch....