Alyssa Davies

Alyssa Davies is a content manager for Zolo and a published author living in Calgary, Alberta. She is the founder of the two-time award-winning Canadian Personal Finance Blog of the Year Mixed Up Money. Through her work, she has been featured in many notable publications, including The Globe and Mail, CNBC, CBC, and more. Her books, The 100 Day Financial Goal Journal and Financial First Aid, are currently available for purchase.

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What are the Generational Differences in How We Buy Homes?

From Gen Z to boomers, here’s how we approach home buying in 2022

Canadians Feel Locked Out of the 2022 Housing Market

Regardless of what experts say or historical real estate trends, home buyers believe that prices will continue to rise for the rest of the year

DIY: How to Renovate Your Own Kitchen

Doing a kitchen remodel might be a dream, but you still need to factor in your budget

5 Factors to Help You Decide Where to Live in Canada

Finding the perfect spot to set roots is a big decision

The Reality of Becoming Your Own General Contractor

You need to know what you’re really signing up for when you go the DIY route on a home renovation project

Myth vs. Reality: Selling Your Home in Winter Months

Baby it’s cold outside! Does that mean that selling in the winter is a bad idea? We bust 4 myths that say otherwise

Accessing Sold Data: A Global Perspective

How Canada’s access to sold home data differs from other countries

How to Modernize Your Home on a Budget

Take your home improvement to a new level without overspending

Our Real-Life Home Office Remodel: Before + After

With the right design, working from home doesn’t have to be boring

Our Real-Life Baby Nursery Renovation: Photos + Cost

Design your baby room with both fun and budget in mind

Here’s How Much Our Backyard Renovation Really Cost

What do you need to know before you redesign your outdoor living space?

What is Your Maximum Mortgage Affordability?

Avoid living paycheque to paycheque using these 4 tips

10 Best Neighbourhoods to Rent in Calgary

Rent rather than buy in these Calgary communities

View of the Saddledome in front of the Calgary skyline

Rent vs Buy: What’s Right For You?

You might be hard-pressed to find a single Canadian without an opinion on the rent vs. buy debate when it comes to homeownership. Many of the older generations...