By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, July 23, 2024 Closing costs are one-time expenses associated with...

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By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, May 14, 2024 The 2024 federal budget, announced on April 16 by...

With the amount of information shared on the internet and social media, identity theft and Ponzi schemes are happening regularly.

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By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, February 21, 2024 With higher interest rates, inflation, rising...

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

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

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...

By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, November 30th , 2023 Mortgage default insurance is commonly referred...

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Financial independence is a critical skill for future success that your children will not learn anywhere else. Not only does financial...

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

Although credit card interest rates have not been affected by the recent surge in the prime lending rate, the fact remains that credit...