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Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Dec 11, 2024
The Surge In Canadian Unemployment Keeps Another Jumbo Rate Cut In Play In December
The BoC slashed the overnight rate by 50 bps this morning , bringing the policy rate down to 3.25%. The market had priced in nearly 90%...
Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Dec 5, 2024
Another Refinance Program for Secondary Suites
By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, December 2, 2024 The federal government has introduced another...
Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Nov 6, 2024
Renewing your mortgage is going to get easier
By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, November 4, 2024 As of Nov. 21, the landscape for homeowners is...
Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Sep 20, 2024
Factors that can jeopardize your mortgage approval
By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, September 16, 2024 Being approved for a mortgage is about more than...
Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Sep 17, 2024
More Good News On The Canadian Inflation Front
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.0% year over year in August, the slowest pace since February 2021, and down from a 2.5% gain in...
Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Aug 28, 2024
The topmost frequently asked questions by homebuyers
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...
Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Jul 26, 2024
Closing costs to consider when buying a property
By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, July 23, 2024 Closing costs are one-time expenses associated with...
Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Jul 9, 2024
What are the down payment options when buying a home?
By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, July 6, 2024 One of the biggest hurdles in buying a home these days...
Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Jun 20, 2024
Is now the time to buy a house?
By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, June 18, 2024 If you are like most people who either have a mortgage...
Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
May 17, 2024
The 2024 federal budget: How it affects the mortgage and housing market
By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, May 14, 2024 The 2024 federal budget, announced on April 16 by...
Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Apr 30, 2024
Mortgage and title fraud: How does it happen and what can you do to protect yourself?
With the amount of information shared on the internet and social media, identity theft and Ponzi schemes are happening regularly.
Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Apr 4, 2024
Amortization Options
Your mortgage amortization period is the number of years it will take you to pay off your mortgage. Depending on your choice of...
Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Apr 3, 2024
Retirement and wealth creation: Invest in real estate
By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, March 20, 2024 Investing is a fundamental aspect of building wealth...
Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Mar 21, 2024
Use your tax return to your benefit
By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, March 5, 2024 We are in tax season and many people have already...
Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Mar 7, 2024
Have peace of mind: Review your finances
By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, February 21, 2024 With higher interest rates, inflation, rising...
Alisa Aragon-Lloyd
Jan 12, 2024
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 9, 2024
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 3, 2024
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
Dec 15, 2023
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 6, 2023
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...
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