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Canadian Jobless Rate Fell To 40-Year Lows
Canada posted moderate employment gains as the unemployment rate dipped once again to historically low levels, which was the result of...

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Nov 15, 20183 min read
Your Fall Mortgage Update 2018
The slowdown in the housing market in the Greater Vancouver area continued last month as the market still adjusts to the provincial...

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Oct 30, 20182 min read


Ask the Expert: Should I prepare myself for higher interest rates?
Rates may be at historic lows however, with big banks raising fixed rates and reducing variable-rate discounts, you need to be ready to...

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Oct 15, 20183 min read
Apply “The Java Factor” and Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster
Paying your mortgage off the traditional way takes 25 to 30 years and costs about TWICE the purchase price of your home. Here are some...

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Sep 15, 20182 min read


Vancouver Housing Activity Weakens as Toronto Rebounds in July
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reported this week that July’s residential housing sales in Metro Vancouver* skidded...

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Aug 15, 20184 min read


Poloz Opens The Door For A Rate Hike In July
As expected, the Bank of Canada held rates steady at 1.25% for the third consecutive month but said that first-quarter growth was...

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Jul 15, 20182 min read


Maternity or paternity leave & your mortgage
Often the impending arrival of a new addition gives one pause to re-evaluate their current environment. We often decide that bigger cars...

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Jun 18, 20181 min read


A smart way to put your tax refund to work
Many people have already submitted their tax return prior to the deadline and some have started planning on how they will be using it. In...

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
May 15, 20183 min read
Mortgage Rules Update:
There has been a lot of mortgage changes in the past few years, and the more recent changes are affecting anyone who is looking at...

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
May 1, 20183 min read


Building your homeownership budget
Making the transition from renter to homeowner is likely one of the biggest decisions you’ll make throughout your lifetime. It can also...

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Apr 10, 20182 min read


What is Shadow Lending? The key things you need to know.
What is Shadow Lending? The Key Things You Need to Know Like “shadow flipping,” the term “shadow lending” gets a lot of negative press....

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Mar 12, 20185 min read
Home Renovations: Reality Television vs. Actual Reality
Millions love watching home reno shows – but how easy is it to do (and fund) such projects in real life? As seen in REW.ca Home...

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Feb 20, 20186 min read


How Much Does Mortgage Rate Really Matter?
A great discounted rate on your mortgage is worth nothing if it’s going to cost you thousands in penalties down the line. As seen in...

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Jan 27, 20183 min read
Need to Fund Home Accessibility Renos? Here’s Help
Did you know that if you’re a senior or have a disability, you can get a tax credit for renovations to make your home accessible? As seen...

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Jan 7, 20183 min read


Thirteen things you need to know BEFORE renewing your mortgage
Is your mortgage coming up for renewal? Don’t be too quick to sign that mortgage renewal letter. More than 70 per cent of Canadian...

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Dec 27, 20175 min read


Understanding mortgage default insurance
As seen in New Home Guide Metro Vancouver Mortgage default insurance is commonly referred to as mortgage insurance. It is often mistaken...

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Dec 12, 20173 min read


Exploring the Benefits of Reverse Mortgages
Most Canadian seniors have 80 per cent of assets tied up in their house – and they can access that money in retirement. As seen in REW.ca...

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Nov 28, 20174 min read


How to Finance Renovations on your New Home
If you need to renovate your new home, there are innovative mortgage programs that can help you out. As seen in REW.ca With house prices...

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Nov 19, 20173 min read


Credit card rules: How to wean yourself off credit card debt
As seen in BC New Home Guide. The Canadian government implemented credit card regulations that increases transparency and protects...

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Oct 21, 20172 min read


What If I Don’t Have the Full Down Payment?
Raising a down payment can be the trickiest part of buying in Vancouver’s hot market – but some programs may help. As seen in REW.ca Q: I...

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Sep 12, 20172 min read
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