We expect the BoC to continue cutting the policy rate in 25-bps increments until it reaches 2.5% this Spring, triggering continued strengthe

By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, December 2, 2024 The federal government has introduced another...

By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, November 4, 2024 As of Nov. 21, the landscape for homeowners is...

After three consecutive 25 bp rate cuts,  the BoC slashed the overnight rate by 50 bps this morning , bringing the policy rate down to...

By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, September 16, 2024 Being approved for a mortgage is about more than...

By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, August 26, 2024 What’s the best rate I can get? Your credit score...

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

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

By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, January 23, 2024 The price value indicated on your B.C. property...

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...

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

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

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

By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, February 11, 2023 When you are buying your first home and getting...

By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, May 9, 2023 Nowadays, with the amount of information shared on the...

By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, March 26, 2023 Mortgage default insurance is commonly referred to as...

By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, February 14, 2023 While most Canadians spend a lot of time and...

By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "Reno + Decor" magazine - Vancouver Edition - Feb/Mar 2023 Perhaps you or a friend or family member...

By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, October 1, 2022 Selling your current home and moving into a new one...