Emotion and Finances by Angela Calla

General Angela Calla 13 Feb

There is no question that your emotions and finances are connected. This has been reported by physicians across the globe. I have also personally experienced this in my business and while working with a doctor on Million Dollar Neighbourhood for the OWN network. For instance, if you’re worried about money, chances are, you get less […]

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Building your Homeownership Budget

General Angela Calla 10 Feb

Making the transition from renter to homeowner is likely one of the biggest decisions you’ll make throughout your lifetime. It can also be a stressful experience if you don’t plan ahead by building a budget and saving prior to embarking upon homeownership. Budgeting is a core ingredient that helps alleviate the stress associated with money […]

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Beware of Mortgage Rate Fixation

General Angela Calla 10 Feb

There has been a lot of chatter surrounding ultra-low rates that were introduced by many banks early this year. But, it’s important to look beyond mere rates into the bigger picture surrounding what’s significant when it comes to your specific mortgage needs. While “no-frills” mortgage products typically offer a lower – or more discounted – […]

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5 places you can live for $26 a day

General Angela Calla 2 Feb

If you make $15 dollars and hour full time, you can own a home in these 5 hot spots 1. Coquitlam 2. Port Coquitlam 3. Surrey (has enough jobs for the housing avaliable) 4. Langley 5. Delta You can purchase up to a 2 bedroom apartment in these areas and there are approximatly 350 homes avaliable […]

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Vancouver 2nd most unafforable city?

General Angela Calla 23 Jan

Vancouver is the world’s second-least affordable major city to buy a house, according to an annual survey of global housing markets. The Eighth Annual Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey covers 325 metropolitan markets around the world. It measures the markets using something called the “median multiple,” which is the median house price divided by gross […]

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Angela Calla on OWN Networks Million Dollar Neighbourhood

General Angela Calla 20 Jan

Good Afternoon, I thought I would share with you my involvement in the OWN’s show Million Dollar Neighbourhood, which begins airing in late January. I had the opportunity to be involved with Episode 4 where the hundred families came together to put together a charity “Wine and Dine event” with celebrity Chef Anthony Sedleck in […]

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Top 26 grants avaliable for Homeowners and Buyers

General Angela Calla 18 Jan

Enjoy the link below with these helpful tips   http://www.rebgv.org/sites/default/files/Top%2026%20Grants%20and%20Rebates%20-%20Updated%20January%2010,%202012.pdf   Angela Calla, AMP Dominion Lending Centres 604-802-3983 acalla@dominionlending.ca

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BOC stays the same, fixed rates move to historic lows

General Angela Calla 17 Jan

Good Morning, No surprises here, prime remains the same the full press release can be viewed here http://www.bankofcanada.ca/publications-research/press-releases/ What is making news is we finally have longer term fixed rates below prime at 2.99%, various lenders have different policies and conditions on this offer, which may or may not be worth it for you and […]

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