In my interview with Alex, we discuss barriers to homeownership, shared Equity to break into the market, co-owning the home with an investor.
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The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: No Regret Decisions with Shannon Lee Simmons
In my interview with Shannon, we discussed several key topics. These included creating a budget that works effectively, highlighting what I call the “Beyoncé Factor” in personal finance. We also delved into strategies for saving money amidst the rising cost of living and the importance of making no-regret financial decisions, particularly when it comes to significant investments like buying a home.
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Funding Your Retirement with Your Home with Pattie Lovett-Reid
In my interview with Pattie, we discuss the challenges of being house rich and cash poor, reverse mortgages, the importance of applying for a mortgage before retirement, and why downsizing is not happening with as many baby boomers.
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: How to Achieve Your Home Ownership Dream with Alex Rascanu
In my interview with Alex, we discuss why Alex became a real estate agent, what is the process of owning a home and what are some creative ways to get your foot into the door of the real estate market.
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Planning Ahead to Avoid Mortgage Payment and Cash Flow Surprises with Owen Winkelmolen
In my interview with Owen, we discuss how to best prepare for your mortgage renewal, making lump sum payments vs investing (with higher interest rates this is a hot topic) and how to handle carrying a mortgage into retirement.
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Rent to Own – Making the Dream of Homeownership Come True in Today’s Real Estate Market with Alfonso Salemi
In my interview with Alfonso, we discuss what is Rent to Own (Rent to Home), why Rent to Own is more relevant now than ever before, and how to earn a great ROI by investing in Rent to Own.
Don’t get spooked by increasing rates 🎃
Welcome to the spookiest month of the year! Not just because the ghosts and ghouls come out to play, but also because we can expect yet another rate hike from the Bank of Canada in a few short weeks on October 26th. But believe it or not, I’m not back on the blog after a year long hiatus to talk about the overnight rate or its affect on variable rate mortgages today – that’s a subject that’s been getting more than enough air time.
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: 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.
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.