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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


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...
michellefinancingp
Jan 24, 20243 min read


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


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


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


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


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


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


Steps to oversee and maintain your credit score
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Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Nov 22, 20234 min read


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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...
michellefinancingp
Sep 12, 20232 min read
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