I’m probably jinxing it by saying this, but this year has been pretty quiet home repair wise. I haven’t had to do anything major like replace my dishwasher or repair my roof. The worst thing that’s happened this year is the clothes dryer stopped working. (I unplugged it to let it cool down, plugged it back in and it worked good as new!) So when I came home one night to find the garage door broken, I thought, boy, this is it!

In my interview with Janine, we discuss preparing ahead of time to buy a home, planning for a move and what it’s like going from being a renter to a homeowner.

In my interview with Gordon, we discuss simple ways to save on the ongoing expenses of homeownership, factors to consider (besides just the rate) when shopping for a mortgage and good DIY home repairs to tackle on your own (and when to call in the pros).

When I started the Burn Your Mortgage Podcast a little over a year ago I didn’t know what to expect. Launching my own podcast is something that I’ve always wanted to do and I’m thrilled to say it’s been a blast! I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing so many bright, interesting individuals in the realm of real estate and personal finance. I’ve learned so much and I hope you have, too!

In my interview with Chantel, we discuss the 5 main factors that affect your credit score, some common misconceptions about credit scores and the best tips for improving your credit score.