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Is now the time to buy a house?
By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, June 18, 2024 If you are like most people who either have a mortgage...

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Jun 20, 20244 min read


The 2024 federal budget: How it affects the mortgage and housing market
By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, May 14, 2024 The 2024 federal budget, announced on April 16 by...

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
May 17, 20242 min read


Mortgage and title fraud: How does it happen and what can you do to protect yourself?
With the amount of information shared on the internet and social media, identity theft and Ponzi schemes are happening regularly.

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Apr 30, 20245 min read


Amortization Options
Your mortgage amortization period is the number of years it will take you to pay off your mortgage. Depending on your choice of...

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Apr 4, 20242 min read


Retirement and wealth creation: Invest in real estate
By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, March 20, 2024 Investing is a fundamental aspect of building wealth...

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Apr 3, 20243 min read


Use your tax return to your benefit
By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, March 5, 2024 We are in tax season and many people have already...

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Mar 21, 20243 min read


Have peace of mind: Review your finances
By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, February 21, 2024 With higher interest rates, inflation, rising...

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Mar 7, 20243 min read


Unlock your financial success: The power of reviewing your budget
By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, January 9,, 2024 With higher interest rates, inflation, rising...

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Jan 12, 20244 min read


Escrow and What You Need to Know
Let’s talk about escrow! While this arrangement may not necessarily impact your mortgage, it can be helpful to understand should anything...

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Jan 9, 20242 min read


Mortgage Renewal Benefits
Is your mortgage coming up for renewal? Do you know about all the incredible options renewing your mortgage can afford you? If not, we...

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Jan 3, 20242 min read


Winterizing Your Home
We Canadians are no strangers to the chill of the winter season! As we shift into the new year, now is a great time to check your home...

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Dec 15, 20232 min read


Mortgage default insurance: What is it and why do you need it?
By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, November 30th , 2023 Mortgage default insurance is commonly referred...

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Dec 6, 20233 min read


Steps to oversee and maintain your credit score
Maintaining your credit score

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Nov 22, 20234 min read


Generate extra income by leveraging your home
By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, October 21, 2023 Real estate is a big investment, but remember, it...

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Oct 23, 20233 min read


How to Talk to Your Kids about Finances
Financial independence is a critical skill for future success that your children will not learn anywhere else. Not only does financial...

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Aug 31, 20232 min read


Choosing Your Ideal Payment Frequency
Your payment schedule is the frequency that you make mortgage payments and ranges from monthly to bi-monthly, bi-weekly, accelerated...

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Aug 30, 20233 min read


It’s Time to Crush Your Credit Card Blues
Although credit card interest rates have not been affected by the recent surge in the prime lending rate, the fact remains that credit...

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Aug 21, 20233 min read


Introducing the tax-free first-home savings account
Canada's new tax-free first-home savings account

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Jul 12, 20233 min read


What is the role of a mortgage broker?
By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, February 11, 2023 When you are buying your first home and getting...

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Jul 5, 20233 min read


Create Wealth Through Real Estate
By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, May 24, 2023 Investing involves putting your money to work through...

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Jun 27, 20233 min read
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