Life's Inside Track

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What's Life's Inside Track about?

Each week, Ken and Yetta Dekker delve into all things life. From relationships and creativity to stock markets and their grand knowledge in real estate. Join them for Life's Inside Track.

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Life's Inside Track episodes:

05.17.2024
Is Your Retirement on Track?
Can you trust your retirement to your current investment strategy? In this week's episode of LIFE's Inside Track with the Dekker Team, we delve deep into how you can guard against these risks and boost your investment outcomes. Join Ken...
05.10.2024
Hidden Hazards In Your Home
In this week's riveting episode of "Hidden Hazards In Your Home," we confront the unsettling reality that your living space might subtly undermine your health. Are invisible dangers like poor air quality, unseen bacteria, and problematic water conditions silently impacting...
05.03.2024
Financing Homes in Ottawa
It isn't easy when the real estate market feels as competitive as a gold rush. In this week's episode of LIFE’s Inside Track with the Dekker Team, we tackle the complexities of Ottawa’s real estate market from multiple angles. Join...
04.26.2024
Mastering Meaningful Connections
It isn’t easy when distractions and surface-level interactions prevent us from truly connecting with others. In this week’s episode of LIFE’s Inside Track with the Dekker Team, delve into the art of meaningful communication. Ken and Yetta will guide you...
04.19.2024
By-Laws and Beyond
You've just settled into your dream home on the outskirts of town, nestled amidst serene woodlands and rolling hills. But one sunny afternoon, as you're tending to your garden, you notice a group of officials marking boundaries and taking measurements...
04.12.2024
The Cost of Skipping Inspections
In this week’s episode of LIFE’s Inside Track with the Dekker Team, we’ll learn when to schedule that all-important building inspection. Whether you're a buyer like Sarah and Michael, discovering hidden issues before listing your home, or a seller like...
04.05.2024
Learn Before You Leap!
Navigating buying or selling a home can feel daunting, particularly considering the financial implications of mistakes, which are in the thousands, if not tens or hundreds of thousands! In this week's episode of LIFE's Inside Track with the Dekker Team,...
03.29.2024
Finding Peace in Decision-Making
Sometimes, the hardest part about changing your life is deciding to make the change! In this week's episode of LIFE's Inside Track with the Dekker Team, we'll delve into the complexities of living in God's will and navigating decision-making when...
03.22.2024
Courageously Pursuing Your Dreams
Do you harbour a deep-seated dream waiting to be unleashed? How would your life change if you acted on it? In this week’s episode of LIFE’s Inside Track with the Dekker Team, we draw on the inspiring journey of one...
03.15.2024
Time for a Financial X-Ray?
Have you ever had an X-ray taken to check your health? Perhaps it was to assess a broken bone or look for some obstruction. Just like a radiograph to get the truth of what is happening inside our bodies, we...
03.08.2024
How to Become Even More Happy
When you think about your life, what makes you most happy? Is it the culmination of your life's grand achievements, or the accumulation of small, meaningful moments? In this episode of LIFE’s Inside Track with the Dekker Team, we dissect...
03.01.2024
Homesteading in a Condo?
While the traditional image of a homesteader may evoke scenes of sprawling farms and rustic cabins, the essence of homesteading lies in cultivating a deep connection with the land and embracing sustainable practices. In this week’s episode of LIFE’s Inside...
02.23.2024
Finding Time for Relationships
Have you ever felt the desire to do something just like someone else does, only to brush it off with the excuse, "I don't have enough time"? Well, the truth is, every single one of us has the same 1440...
02.16.2024
Overcoming Sideline Syndrome
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...
02.09.2024
Navigating Emotional Decision-Making
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...
02.02.2024
Overcoming Real Estate Overwhelm
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,...
01.26.2024
Building Stronger Bonds
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...
01.19.2024
3 Investing Must-Knows
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...
01.12.2024
Little Tasks, Big Differences!
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,...
01.05.2024
The Go To's of Real Estate Wealth
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...
12.29.2023
When You Have Lost Your Way
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...
12.15.2023
Investing: How to Stay in the Black!
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...
12.08.2023
House Hacks: Vision to Victory
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...
12.01.2023
Trusting Your REALTOR®: Navigating TRESA Changes
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...
11.24.2023
The Playful Approach to Home Buying
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...
11.17.2023
What are the Rules in the Game of LIFE?
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...
11.10.2023
Rediscovering the Joy of Reading
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...
11.03.2023
Game On: Making Home Buying Fun and Interactive
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...
11.03.2023
Game On: Making Home Buying Fun and Interactive
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...
10.27.2023
How to Reignite Your Passion for Life
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...
10.20.2023
Wise Investing in Turbulent Times
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...
10.13.2023
Leveraging Your Body for Wellness
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...
10.06.2023
What’s Next for Ottawa Real Estate?
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...
09.29.2023
How Close Are You With God?
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...
09.22.2023
Ontario Real Estate: Drastic Changes Ahead
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...
09.15.2023
Securing Your Sanctuary
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...
09.08.2023
Are You Aging or "Saging"?
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...
09.01.2023
Golden Years, Golden Choices
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,...
08.18.2023
New Builds: The Good and the Ugly
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...
08.11.2023
Your House Wants You to Move!
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...
08.04.2023
Real Estate: Past to Future
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...
07.28.2023
Letting Go, Moving Forward
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...
07.21.2023
Building Wealth for Loved Ones
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...
07.14.2023
The Gratitude Effect
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....
07.07.2023
Securing Real Estate for Turbulence
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...
06.30.2023
Am I Wrong for Being Wealthy?
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...
06.23.2023
The Relational Factor in Wise Investing
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....
06.16.2023
Landlords Making a Difference
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...
06.09.2023
Is Your Home Helping or Harming You?
As a Realtor, I have encountered many instances where people’s physical and mental well-being have become intricately linked to their living situations. At one point, I knew a woman who went from loving her home and never wanting to move...
06.02.2023
Home Ownership: Dream to Reality
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...

What's Life's Inside Track about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Life's Inside Track episodes:

Is Your Retirement on Track?

Hidden Hazards In Your Home

Financing Homes in Ottawa

Mastering Meaningful Connections

By-Laws and Beyond

The Cost of Skipping Inspections

Learn Before You Leap!

Finding Peace in Decision-Making

Courageously Pursuing Your Dreams

Time for a Financial X-Ray?

How to Become Even More Happy

Homesteading in a Condo?

Finding Time for Relationships

Overcoming Sideline Syndrome

Navigating Emotional Decision-Making

Overcoming Real Estate Overwhelm

Building Stronger Bonds

3 Investing Must-Knows

Little Tasks, Big Differences!

The Go To's of Real Estate Wealth

When You Have Lost Your Way

Investing: How to Stay in the Black!

House Hacks: Vision to Victory

Trusting Your REALTOR®: Navigating TRESA Changes

The Playful Approach to Home Buying

What are the Rules in the Game of LIFE?

Rediscovering the Joy of Reading

Game On: Making Home Buying Fun and Interactive

Game On: Making Home Buying Fun and Interactive

How to Reignite Your Passion for Life

Wise Investing in Turbulent Times

Leveraging Your Body for Wellness

What’s Next for Ottawa Real Estate?

How Close Are You With God?

Ontario Real Estate: Drastic Changes Ahead

Securing Your Sanctuary

Are You Aging or "Saging"?

Golden Years, Golden Choices

New Builds: The Good and the Ugly

Your House Wants You to Move!

Real Estate: Past to Future

Letting Go, Moving Forward

Building Wealth for Loved Ones

The Gratitude Effect

Securing Real Estate for Turbulence

Am I Wrong for Being Wealthy?

The Relational Factor in Wise Investing

Landlords Making a Difference

Is Your Home Helping or Harming You?

Home Ownership: Dream to Reality