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The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Shared-Equity Mortgages and the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive with Heather Tremain of Options for Homes
In my interview with Heather, we discuss what is a shared-equity mortgage and how does it differ from a traditional mortgage, pros and cons of the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive and whether it will help homebuyers in Toronto and Vancouver.
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: How the Federal Parties’ Housing Plans Stack Up with Ian Lee
In my interview with Ian, we discuss the housing plans of the Conservatives, Liberals and NDP in the 2019 federal election. Topics include the 30 year amortization, mortgage stress test, First-Time Home Buyer Incentive and foreign buyers’ tax.
The Joys of Homeownership: Repairing My Garage Door
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!
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: The Journey from Renter to Homeowner with Janine Rogan
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.
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Budgeting Hacks to Burn Your Mortgage Sooner with Gordon Stein
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).
Celebrating 50 Episodes of the Burn Your Mortgage Podcast
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!
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Everything You Wanted to Know About Credit and Mortgages with Chantel Chapman
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.
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: The Changing Housing Needs of the Sandwich Generation with Alan Whitton
In my interview with Alan, we discuss dealing with double digit mortgage rates, why downsizing doesn’t always make sense and the right way to help adult children buy their first homes.
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast – Women in Real Estate: Hustling to Pay Off the Mortgage in 16 Months, and It Wasn’t Just About the Math with Anna Baluch
In my interview with Anna, we discuss factors to consider when buying a home, how she paid off her mortgage in only 16 months and how to create a third income.
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Bankruptcy, Consumer Proposals and Homeownership with Doug Hoyes of Hoyes, Michalos & Associates Inc.
In my interview with Doug, we discuss the pros and cons of filing for bankruptcy and a consumer proposal, what happens to mortgage debt when you file for bankruptcy or a consumer proposal and how to use a home equity line of credit (HELOC) in a responsible way.