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  • How to calculate available equity to invest
  • How to make your mortgage tax deductible
  • The benefits of leverage
  • How to cash flow properties with our cash flow worksheet
  • Finance your retirement with passive rental income.
  • Helping younger generations of family members get into the market, and stay in the market
  • Strategically place the mortgage and avoid costly mistakes.
  • Where to buy

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Agenda

1:30pm - 1:45pm
Registration

1:45pm - 4:00pm
Mistakes Homebuyers Make and How to Avoid Them by Bernadette Laxamana

Karista Mortgage Office

Suite 269-5489 Byrne Road Burnaby, BC V5J 3J1

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Karista Mortgage Office

Suite 269-5489 Byrne Road Burnaby, BC V5J 3J1

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Webinar

Melissa has 7+ years of combined Commercial, Business and Contract Law experience as In-House Counsel in manufacturing, health, real estate development, and broadcast communication industries. She is instrumental in developing strategies to minimize legal risk and ensure regulatory compliance.

She has 6+ years of Human Resources Management experience and a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation. Her practice includes Family Law, Civil Litigation, Wills & Estates and Conveyancing.

For fun, she visits ancient sites and ruins and belts out popular Broadway tunes.

Lawyer

A Realtor with Sutton West Coast Realty for the last 13 years. Joseph is a Top 10% selling agent and a Medallion Club Member of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board for 4 years, He’s been a recipient of the President’s award, Platinum Award & Director’s award. 

Sandeep S. Gill

Sandeep S. Gill is a Personal Injury and Real Estate Lawyer and the founder of Keystone Law Group. He has practiced for over 15 years in the Fraser Valley. Since day one, he has helped his clients protect their legal rights and realize their Real Estate dreams. Born and raised in North Delta, Sandeep S. Gill is a loving husband and father of two beautiful children. He calls the Fleetwood Community of Surrey his home and strives to improve the safety and growth of the vibrant and diverse Fleetwood Community. Sandeep is an active member of the Law Society of British Columbia and the Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia.

Barrister and Solicitor

Michael Cabal

Michael Cabal has been a Real Estate Expert since 2004.  He is also an entrepreneur and a co-founding owner of a staffing company in BC.  Michael always gives is best service possible to meet his clients’ needs and makes sure all his clients are satisfied and happy with his service.

Michael Cabal, PREC
Sunrich Realty

Joseph T-Giorgis

A Realtor with Sutton West Coast Realty for the last 13 years.  Joseph is a Top 10% selling agent and a  Medallion Club Member of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board for 4 years, He’s  been a recipient of President’s award, Platinum Award & Director’s award. He will talk about Top Landlord Mistakes, and How to advertise and Select the best Tenants.  Plus introduce properties in Abbotsford, Chilliwack and surrounding areas that cash flows positively.

Realtor/Residential Property Manager
Sutton West-Coast Realty

Mike Marfori

Mike Marfori Leads the #2 Real Estate Team In the Fraser Valley. He’s won multiple Million Dollar and Medallion Club Awards over the last 9 years.

Mike Marfori, PREC
RE/MAX 2000 Realty

Katrina Amurao 

Katrina Amurao has been part of RE/MAX most Prestigious Diamond Club and has been awarded Re/Max Hall of Fame and Lifetime Achievement Awards.  Along with her husband, Neil Bellosillo, they lead a team of real estate professionals and just recently won the Top Selling Real Estate Team in 2018 among over 3000 realtors with the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board. Her enduring purpose is to make a positive impact in her community.

Katrina Amurao PREC
Katrina & The Team - RE/MAX 2000 Realty

Evelyn Lopez

Evelyn Lopez measures her success not by sales but by the relationships she builds along the way.  Evelyn won numerous awards including Presidents Club, Chairman’s Rountable club, Executive Club, 100% Club and Medallion Club. Her core values for her business are accountability, integrity, intelligence, knowledge, honesty and trust.

Evelyn Lopez PREC
RE/MAX City Realty

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President, Karista Mortgage

Joey Paler

Joey Paler’s 7 years expertise as an inspector is enhanced by over 15 years of experience as a Quality Control and Technical Manager.  He acquired his certification from Carson Dunlop Training Institute, the most comprehensive home inspector training program in North America.  His management career, education and his wisdom after inspecting over 2000 properties ensures clients have an expert professional evaluating their potential properties.

Certified Master Home Inspector

Bernadette Laxamana

Bernadette Laxamana, full-time wife, Super Mom, Best Selling Author, Speaker and President of Karista Mortgage is a recipient of numerous awards including, Woman of Influence, Top Producer, Mentor of the Year and Mortgage Broker of the Year.  She graduated Cum Laude with her BSC Degree in Commerce, has an MBA and a certified Trainer & Coach In Neuro-Linguistic Programming.  Her mission is to create prosperity for 1,000,000 people.

President, Karista Mortgage

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Stephanie Fabbi

Stephanie Fabbi has been an Account Manager with Genworth Canada for the last 12 years supporting our Vancouver Lower Mainland Partners in the mortgage industry.  Previous to Genworth Stephanie was with HSBC for 12 years in various different roles which included Account Management, Underwriting, Collections and Customer Service support.
During Stephanie’s 24 years in the financial services industry, she has acquired a variety of different skill sets, such as a strong lending and underwriting background, effective and strategic sales skills and the ability to maintain solid client relationships.

Account Manager, Genworth Canada

Your Host

Bernadette Laxamana

Bernadette Laxamana, full-time wife, Super Mom, Best Selling Author, Speaker and President of Karista Mortgage is a recipient of numerous awards including, Woman of Influence, Top Producer, Mentor of the Year and Mortgage Broker of the Year.  She graduated Cum Laude with her BSC Degree in Commerce, has an MBA and a certified Trainer & Coach In Neuro-Linguistic Programming.  Her mission is to create prosperity for 1,000,000 people.

President, Karista Mortgage

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Hassan El Masri

Hassan El Masri is a notary public practicing in Vancouver with W. Masri Notary Corporation, with a focus on real estate transactions, mortgages, and estate planning. He holds a Masters of Arts in Applied Legal Studies (M.A.A.L.S) from Simon Fraser University. Hassan has been a Board member of People’s Law School since 2013, and is currently Chair of the Board.

Notary Public

Your Host

Saturday, January 9, 2021

1:00pm-3:30pm PDT

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Please click here to register for the workshop We look forward to guiding you in your real estate investing journey.

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Bernadette Laxamana

Bernadette Laxamana is a Loving Wife, Mother, Teacher, Speaker, Best Selling Author, and the President and CEO of Karista Mortgage. 

She is the 2017 and 2021 winner of the CMA Mortgage Broker the Year award across Canada. She is the proud recipient of numerous awards including Woman of Influence, Top Producer, and Mentor of the year. She graduated Cum Laude, has an MBA, and is a Certified Coach in Neuro-Linguistic Programming. 

Bernadette is a passionate expert with over 19 years of experience in the real estate industry, her purpose is to create a positive, lasting difference in the lives of everyone she works with.

Residential Property Manager/
Realtor (Sutton West-Coast Realty)

Joseph T- Giorgis

Melissa Briones, LLB, CPHR

Bert Parungao, CPA

Managing Partner, Allyear Tax & 
Business Services

Since arriving in Canada in 1981, he has worked at a variety of companies. In 1995, he started his own company, AllYear Tax and Business Services. Bert and his wife started PYK Investments that deals with various real estate transactions and other investments. He was President of PICPA Vancouver (Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants) between 2008 – 2010. Bert is an active community leader participating in various organizations such as Rotary Club Mountainview, United Filipino Canadian Association, Philippine Historama, New Westminster Festival Society, and Multicultural Helping House Society (Volunteer). He also participates in various fundraising activities in Vancouver.


We highly recommend the Karista Mortgage Team and extend our heartfelt thanks to them. They are true to their words and are willing to go over and beyond for the transactions to be successful. They helped us close the deals for our second home and after too many rejections, they became our beacons of light until the end. We are grateful and honored for each of them, especially to Ms. Sheilla Samson. She is very patient and persistent in our journey.
Maraming salamat po, Karista Team! 

- Mr. & Mrs. Monte


Gusto mo bang bumili ng unang rental property mo dito sa Canada🇨🇦? Join our FREE Tagalog Real Estate Investing Workshop on Zoom! 🇵🇭💻 

📅 When: June 19, 2025 (Thursday)
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM PT
🔑 What: Libreng Real Estate Investing Workshop – Tagalog Edition
🏠 Topic: Paano Bumili ng Unang Rental Property at Gawing Tax Deductible ang Iyong Mortgage! 

Sa Karista Mortgage, matututunan mong gamitin ang mortgage mo bilang isang wealth-building tool. Whether you're just starting or ready to take the next step, this workshop is for you!


🎯 Why You Should Attend: 

✅ Step-by-step guide sa pagbili ng unang rental property sa Canada 
✅ Alamin kung paano gawing tax deductible ang mortgage 
✅ Live Q&A with trusted mortgage and real estate exper
✅ Practical tips na Tagalog-friendly at madaling sundan

🌟 Secure your spot now—limited availability! 📝

BERNADETTE LAXAMANA

MORTGAGE BROKER & PRESIDENT
KARISTA MORTGAGE

SHEILLA SAMSON

MORTGAGE STRATEGY MANAGER
KARISTA MORTGAGE

CAROLYN KHO

MORTGAGE STRATEGY MANAGER
KARISTA MORTGAGE

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Paano Bumili ng Unang Rental Property 🇨🇦 at Gawing Tax Deductible ang Iyong Mortgage 

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TONI SING

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