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The B.C. property assessment versus market value: What is the true value of your home?
By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, January 23, 2024 The price value indicated on your B.C. property...

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Jan 25, 20243 min read
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The Bank of Canada Holds Rates Steady And Expects Rate Cuts Later This Year
Today, The Bank of Canada held the overnight rate at 5% for the fourth consecutive meeting but provided an outlook suggesting that...
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Jan 24, 20243 min read
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A Bumpy Road To The Inflation Target
Canada's headline inflation number for December '23 moved up three bps to 3.4%, as expected, as gasoline prices didn't fall as fast as a...

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Jan 16, 20242 min read
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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
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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
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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
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Inflation Held Steady In November
Today's inflation report was stronger than expected, unchanged from October's 3.1% pace. While some had forecast a sub-3% reading, the...

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Dec 20, 20231 min read
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Housing Markets Prepare for a 2024 Rebound
Before we get into the details of the November housing market data released this morning by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA),...

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Dec 15, 20231 min read
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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
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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
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The Bank of Canada Held Rates Steady and Took A More Neutral Tone
It was widely expected that the Bank of Canada would maintain its key policy rate at 5% for the third consecutive time. It will continue...

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Dec 6, 20232 min read
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Steps to oversee and maintain your credit score
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Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Nov 22, 20234 min read
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Good News On the Inflation Front Suggests Policy Rates Have Peaked
Today's inflation report showed a continued improvement mainly due to falling year-over-year (y/y) gasoline prices.

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Nov 21, 20233 min read
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Hawkish Hold By The Bank of Canada
The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 5%, as was widely expected. The central bank continues to normalize...

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Nov 1, 20234 min read
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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
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Good News On the Inflation Front Suggests Policy Rates Have Peaked
Today's inflation report for September was considerably better than expected, ending the three-month rise in inflation. Not only did the...

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Oct 19, 20233 min read
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August Inflation Hotter Than Expected
Canada's inflation rate accelerated more than expected for the second consecutive month, mainly driven by higher gasoline prices. This...

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Oct 5, 20233 min read
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Avoiding a Fall Financial Storm
A July 7 report from Statistics Canada on the financial state of Canadians says that, “Middle-income earners were affected most by...

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Sep 21, 20233 min read
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The True Cost of Downsizing
Many Canadians consider downsizing during their retirement years. Once their children have left the nest, the choice seems obvious:...

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Sep 14, 20232 min read
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August Jobs Report Beat Expectations
Following a marked decline in employment in July, Statistics Canada reported a gain of 40,000 net new jobs in August. Hiring increased in...
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Sep 12, 20232 min read
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