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The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Everything You Wanted to Know About Appraisals with Christopher Bisson
In my interview with Chris, we discuss when do lenders require an appraisal, how the appraisal process has changed since COVID-19 started and tips for homeowners to ensure the appraisal process goes smoothly.
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: How to Retire at Age 25 with 35 Rental Units with Austin Yeh
In my interview with Austin, we discuss scaling your rental property portfolio, lessons learned as a real estate investor during COVID-19 and how the everyday person can enjoy similar real estate investing success.
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Getting into the Real Estate Market Sooner Rather Than Later with Rizwan Malik
In my interview with Rizwan, we discuss why buying a home makes sense even with five percent down, how he became a TV host on HGTV and COVID-19’s continued effect on the real estate market.
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Everything You Wanted to Know About Tax and Real Estate with Neal Winokur
In my interview with Neal, we discuss the tax breaks first-time homebuyers receive, how the RRSP Home Buyers’ Plan works and the tax implications of renting out your home.
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: How to Retire in Your Mid 30’s Through Real Estate Investing with Sarah Larbi
In my interview with Sarah, we discuss how she was able to retire from her 9-5 job 30 years early, the importance of “key power team members” and how advanceable mortgages can help you grow your real estate portfolio.
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Having a Home Maintenance Fund Can Be a Life Saver with Stephanie Jourdier
In 2020 she and her husband took the plunge and bought a house in Canada in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic. They called on my services to help them get a mortgage and were able to savour the joys and surprises of homeownership.
The Build Wealth Canada Podcast: Real Estate Update For Canadians
In this episode, I will explain the real estate situation here in Canada so that you can stay informed on how real estate has been affected in these COVID times, whether you’re an existing home-owner that is concerned about the value of their home dropping due to COVID, or whether you are a renter looking to potentially buy in the future.
How I Saved Myself $500 by Repairing My Roof
I’ve been pretty lucky the last couple years. After my roof was damaged by a windstorm a couple years ago, my roof has been perfectly fine since then. That is until a severe thunderstorm in June.
I remember it like it was yesterday. The rain was coming down like the monsoons. Lightning lit up the sky. The boom of thunder made the hair stand on the back of my neck.
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: The (Almost) Empty Nest – Renovate or Move with Robin Taub
In my interview with Robin, we discuss some of the issues to consider when deciding to renovate or move, what COVID-19 may mean for the future of housing and personal finance as it relates to affordability.
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Everything You Wanted to Know About Family Law and Real Estate with Nathalie Boutet
In my interview with Nathalie, we discuss why you might consider having your partner sign a cohabitation agreement when moving in together, what’s a matrimonial home and the property rights of common-law partners versus married spouses.