Life's Inside Track

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...

Is it more challenging to get up from a chair or the ground? Do you feel more tired than usual? Are the bags of groceries feeling heavier? There may be a simple solution! Brushing your teeth while doing five heel raises. Going down the stairs, followed by five pushups. Believe it or not, you can get physically stronger and develop better cardiovascular health within the comfort of your daily routi...

When I consider standard practices 35 years ago when I entered the real estate industry versus today's best practices, it's pretty mind-blowing. At that time, we agents assessed properties on behalf of our clients. Based on one tiny black-and-white thumbnail exterior image and a brief description, in a book that looked much like the yellow pages and was to remain in our possession exclusively. Now...

Amy was furious with her husband, Jack. He had pushed them to sell their sole rental property because he was tired of the maintenance work. Amy knew the spring market was only a few months away and wanted to wait a little longer. The winter had been frigid and snowy; Jack was sick of all the driveway shoveling, and one tenant went away for the weekend and froze a pipe! He insisted they sell while...

We’ve all heard horror stories; young couples embarking on a life together with crippling post-secondary debt and a future of paying rent. Aging couples who worked their whole lives only to retire in poverty. Or worse, an aging spouse, their partner recently deceased, left to navigate crippling debt alone. Maybe you’re reading this and wondering if this is the path you or your loved ones are heade...

Who do you know who radiates gratitude? You’ll recognize them quickly because their presence is like a breath of fresh air. They have a knack for finding silver linings in difficult situations and expressing sincere appreciation for the simplest things. Their contagious positivity uplifts those around them, creating an atmosphere of warmth and joy. In this episode of LIFE’s Inside Track, join Ken...

When times are good, it’s easy to feel invincible. As a REALTOR®, I’m often called into messy situations that people didn’t see coming. Dealing with a death in the family, a home going into foreclosure, or selling a home through power of attorney. These are not things we plan for, and yet they can and do happen. In this episode of LIFE’s Inside Track with the Dekker Team, we’ll learn how a few pre...

Have you ever driven by massive homes in a wealthy suburb and silently judged those who live in them? Maybe you live in one of those houses and feel undue judgement from others. Who is right? Is it immoral to be rich? Is it immoral to judge the wealthy? In this episode of LIFE’s Inside Track, we’ll join special guests Sean and Roz Woodland from Woodland Realty Investments as we wade through this p...

You've stumbled upon a remarkable real estate investment opportunity. But who will you turn to for guidance, funding, and logistical support? While lucrative opportunities abound, navigating the path to success can be challenging without a dependable team by your side. On this episode, Ken and Yetta host special guests Sean and Roz Woodland from Woodland Realty Investments. Together, we will delve...

Wouldn't it be absolutely incredible if you could earn money while also making a positive impact on other people's lives? It might seem like an impossible dream, but Sean and Roz Woodland from Woodland Realty Investments have proven that it can be a reality. Join us on this exciting episode of LIFE's Inside Track as we delve into the inspiring story of this dynamic couple. They will enlighten us o...

With the fluctuating real estate prices and rising interest rates, many people are feeling cut out of the real estate market. That’s why we are particularly excited about this segment of LIFE’s Inside Track, where we’ll meet with Sean and Roz Woodland from Woodland Realty Investments, a couple who for years believed home ownership for them could only ever be a dream or possibly a nightmare. In thi...

One of the more painful experiences we all encounter in life is letting others down. If you're like me, you've been late for appointments or forgotten altogether! I can recall when I let someone down on something I believed was trivial, only to learn it was such a big deal to the other person that it broke our connection beyond repair. In this episode of Life's Inside Track, Ken and Yetta unpack h...

If you could go back in time and talk to your teenage self about money, what would you say? What life lessons would you teach your younger self - and how would it have shaped your future differently? In this episode of Life’s Inside Track, we meet Aly Blakeburn, a Dekker Team co-op student from South Carleton High School, who had a powerful mental shift while reading Ken Dekker’s The Wealth Formul...

If you could use a time machine to go back and alter a choice or action in your past, what would it be? As a child, I thought it would be amazing to travel into my future to see what my life would be like as an adult. I thought of time as being here. And there. What I came to learn is that we’re actually in a time machine right now, because everything we do today impacts our future. Our lives are...