Life's Inside Track

Have you ever driven past apartment complexes, knowing you would love to invest in one, but something is stopping you? If so, you aren’t alone! Many people hesitate to make their move in the real estate game, even with so many promising opportunities. In this week's episode of LIFE's Inside Track with the Dekker Team, we'll unravel the strategies and tactics needed to navigate high property prices...

Did you know there is an ideal mental state when buying or selling a home? Emotional states can also influence you so strongly that it’s inadvisable to make these decisions during this time. What happens when we look to sell when we are depressed? Or look to buy when we are on an emotional high? In this week’s episode of LIFE’s Inside Track with the Dekker Team, we’ll contemplate how to be mindful...

When full of uncertainty, it’s easy to hit the paralysis button. Many people right now are so overwhelmed by the shifting elements of Ottawa’s real estate market that they just want to hunker down and not make any decisions. Unfortunately, this may not be your wisest decision! In this week’s episode of LIFE’s Inside Track with the Dekker Team, we’ll look at what’s coming up in 2024 in terms of int...

Emotions, communication, and autonomy. If you navigate the intricate terrain of human connections, you know it can be challenging. In this week's episode of LIFE's Inside Track with the Dekker Team, we'll uncover LIFE lessons we've learned about relationships: How to cultivate feelings of passion and what it means to really listen. What healthy dependence looks like. Join Ken and Yetta for invalua...

What is the greatest lesson you've learned over the past year about investing? Sometimes, we may have experienced something crucial, and until we spend time reflecting and considering, we don't actually learn the lesson. In this week's episode of LIFE's Inside Track with the Dekker Team, we'll dive into major investment must-knows around mindset, collaborations, and vigilance. Aired: January 19th,...

At one point, I helped someone buy a home in almost perfect condition. Years later, this client was moving out of town, and I went to help him sell. I was shocked when I walked into the home and thought, “What on earth happened to this place?” I couldn’t believe the change! In this week’s episode of LIFE’s Inside Track with the Dekker Team, we’ll unearth how little tasks and maintenance compound o...

The first time Coach Wooden’s UCLA basketball players gathered in the locker room for their first training session, they didn’t expect a lesson on how to put on their socks. The coach explained that if they didn’t put their socks on correctly, they’d get blisters and be unable to play well. Coach Wooden became the most famous coach in the world for a reason: he understood the importance of underst...

On the journey towards a worthwhile goal, there often comes a point when we find ourselves questioning our convictions. In this week’s episode of LIFE’s Inside Track with the Dekker Team, we’ll uncover what to do when the going gets tough to regain our vision. Join Ken and Yetta to encounter timeless wisdom in Psalm 139, God’s message that guides pursuing meaningful goals. Aired: December 29th, 20...

Given the economy and real estate market's trajectory, balancing risk with profit is increasingly challenging. More and more investors are asking themselves how to protect their capital while making a worthwhile profit. In this week's episode of LIFE's Inside Track with the Dekker Team, we'll consider how to approach investing in our current market. Aired: December 15th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM...

Have you ever noticed how your environment impacts your sense of motivation? When my bedroom is cluttered with laundry and other things I must put away, I feel more likely to want to pull the covers over my head than if I wake to a tidy, well-organized space. In this week’s episode of LIFE’s Inside Track with the Dekker Team, we’ll examine practical insights or daily visuals that tap into the pote...

Trusting one's REALTOR® is a common concern many buyers and sellers face. It can be a challenge trusting your most significant asset to someone out of fear of a perceived lack of control and potential exploitation. In this episode of LIFE's Inside Track with the Dekker Team, we'll shed light on the new TRESA regulations in Ontario. Aired: December 1st, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada....

We're flipping the script on the traditionally serious narrative of home buying. In this episode of LIFE’s Inside Track with the Dekker Team, we explore how a playful attitude will transform your experience of the process. Embracing a playful demeanor doesn't imply childishness or a lack of seriousness; rather, it's a strategic choice to be optimistic and to take control of your emotions. Join Ken...

Have you ever wished there was a definitive guidebook to building WEALTH and an even better life? In this episode of LIFE’s Inside Track with the Dekker Team, we’ll dig into the guidelines we can follow to profoundly improve our financial, relational, physical, mental, and spiritual health. Join Ken and Yetta to understand the critical rules governing the game of WEALTH building in all areas of ou...

Would you consider yourself an avid reader or occasional reader? Perhaps you are like I was after I finished college, and I avoided books like the plague! Later, I’d develop a passion for reading and like many others, found it boosted my financial success! Not to mention relational and emotional growth as well. Join Ken and Yetta to understand why so many of us read less than we’d like to and expl...

Selling one's home is considered by professionals to be one of the most stressful circumstances in people's lives. The Dekker Team has guided over 3000 families through either end of the journey for over 30 years, and we've found an invaluable tool to reduce stress and bring a more lucrative outcome. In this episode of LIFE's Inside Track, we delve into how a playful, lighthearted attitude makes a...

Have you ever read a book that rocked your world? Recently, Ken and I fell into a slump that lasted a few months. We were still effective in our day-to-day, yet we felt kinda "blah," as though the luster had rubbed off our lives. When a mentor friend of ours, award-winning business leader Dianna Kokoszka, invited us to join a book club based on her newest publication, Becoming More, we were so ins...

Have you ever heard the stock market expression, “Buy low, sell high”? This phrase always reminds me that financially, the rich frequently go against the tide of popular opinion. Where others see defeat, they see opportunity. In this episode of LIFE’s Inside Track with the Dekker Team, we’ll ponder what amazing real estate possibilities exist in a challenging market and how to find them Aired: Oct...

If you are in your 60s, 50s, or maybe even 40s, you likely notice aches and pains as you go about your day. Sometimes, when I’m sore, I assume it’s a normal part of aging and that I must deal with discomfort. Other times, I stop and ask myself, “Is this pain just because I’m aging? Or is this something I can prevent based on my choices? In this LIFE’s Inside Track episode, join Ken and Yetta with...

If you could ask a REALTOR® any question, I suspect you'd ask what will happen with interest rates and how it will impact the market. That's the question on everyone's mind right now. Why? Because to many, the real estate market feels like it is spinning out of control. While none of us know the answer, there are things we can know and control. In this episode of LIFE's Inside Track with the Dekke...

How would you rate your relationship with God? I know there are times when I feel so close to Him; I’ll hear His voice daily and feel His clear guidance. Other times, it can seem like I’m just going through the motions, feeling disjointed and empty. In this episode of Life’s Inside Track with the Dekker Team, we’ll discuss how to press into the Lord to feel His presence. Aired: September 29th, 202...

Did you know BIG CHANGES are coming to the real estate market this year? Phase 2 of TRESA, 2002, is rolling out on December 1, 2023. As a buyer or seller, seasoned homeowner, or new to home ownership, you'll want to understand how these changes will affect you. In this episode of LIFE's Inside Track with the Dekker Team, we'll look at the most critical information you as a consumer need to know wh...

Your main floor washing machine flooded and caused $70,000 in damage. You entered an unresolved boundary dispute with your neighbour over your septic system encroaching on his property. Your wife became ill with Lyme disease and is now bedridden. What becomes your financial lifeline in these situations? What you never wanted to buy: insurance. Would you be covered today if these three hardships la...

James felt lost now that he was retired and in his 70s. He thought he had no reason to wake up early and began sleeping in until 11 each day. As the months went on, it became more and more difficult to feel motivated to do anything. His friend Nick urged James to spend a few hours a week at a non-profit crisis hotline center for teens. James would be trained on what to say at a two-day workshop. N...

It's easy to dread the aging process and life during our golden years because we fear losing our independence and saying goodbye to familiar things. Many of us are frustrated with relying on others to do our gardening, house care, and ongoing maintenance and are saddened by the thought of selling our home. In this episode of LIFE's Inside Track, we'll delve into how to retain our independence befo...

Most times, when you hear the word "leverage" when discussing real estate, it's considered an excellent thing. When we can borrow and leverage someone else's money to make money, that puts us in a great spot. The beauty of leverage is that it can give you exponential increase very quickly. Unfortunately, leverage can also work the other way around, and you'll experience exponential loss. When coul...