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Clay Jarvis

Clay Jarvis

Lead Writer/Spokesperson Homebuying, mortgages, real estate investing

Clay Jarvis is NerdWallet’s mortgage and real estate expert in Canada. Thus far, his entire professional writing career has revolved around real estate. Prior to joining NerdWallet, he was the editor and senior writer for four publications, including the leading website for the country’s mortgage industry, Mortgage Broker News. Clay has written 30,000-word examinations of Canada’s real estate investment market, interviewed the industry’s most powerful leaders and analysts, and has helped choose both the nation’s top realtors and mortgage brokers. He is based in Toronto, Ontario.

Education: B.Ed from University of Saskatchewan

Previous Experience:

Mortgage writer, Wise Publishing
Editor, Mortgage Broker News
Editor, Canadian Mortgage Professional
Editor, Real Estate Professional
Editor, Canadian Real Estate Wealth

The latest from Clay

Young couple opens door to new home while searching for real estate.

How to Search for Real Estate

Your real estate search involves more than finding a property. You’ll also have to choose a realtor, inspect the property and secure financing.

Is Canada’s Housing Market Crashing? Here’s How to Tell

A "housing crash" and a "housing correction" differ in how they’re caused, and the severity of their effect on home prices and sales.

RBC Savings Account Review: Pros, Cons and Who It’s For

Royal Bank of Canada offers several savings accounts. The interest rates aren’t likely to blow you away, but they're straightforward products with low or no fees.

RBC RRSP Review: Pros, Cons and Who It’s For

An RBC RRSP can be used to set money aside for retirement, and derive short- and medium-term tax benefits.

Blue tinted closeup shot of a credit card number.

What Does Your Credit Card Number Mean?

Your credit card number isn’t just a random string of numbers. It identifies the credit card issuer, financial institution and your account. It also validates your card for security purposes.

Scotiabank Review

Scotiabank is one of Canada’s Big Six banks. It offers online and in-person services that include personal, small business and corporate banking as well as mortgages and wealth management.

How to Quit a Job

Quitting a job properly requires big-picture thinking about what’s missing from your current position and what your next one should provide. It also means leaving with class.

Big 5 or Big 6? Here’s The Full List of Canada’s Big Banks

Canada’s largest financial institutions are often called the "Big Five." But references to the "Big Six" have become common. Which one is right?

Types of Mortgages in Canada: Which Is Right for You?

There are many types of mortgages in Canada. Common home loan options, like, closed and conventional are just the beginning.

RBC Royal Bank of Canada Review

Royal Bank of Canada, or RBC, is one of Canada’s Big Six banks. It provides in-person and online banking services for individuals, businesses and investors.

Affinity Credit Union Review

Affinity Credit Union is a Saskatoon, Saskatchewan-based co-operative financial institution that offers spending, saving and investing accounts, among other things.

Northern Credit Union Review

Northern Credit Union is an Ontario-based financial co-operative with an array of savings and chequing accounts, loan products and investment vehicles.

Couple receiving money as a wedding gift.

Flush With Wedding Gift Money? Here’s What to Do With It

Consider using wedding gift money to pay down debt, start an emergency fund or fuel long-term financial goals like a home purchase or retirement.

Love Isn’t All You Need: How to Disaster-Proof Your Wedding

Unforeseen events before, during and after your wedding can result in huge financial losses (and a lot of stress). But smart planning can keep those risks in check.

RRSP GIC: A Way to Invest In Your Retirement

Your registered retirement savings plan can hold guaranteed investment certificates. Putting a GIC in an RRSP has tax benefits that may boost your retirement savings.

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