Life's Inside Track

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Jun 2026

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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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June 12, 2026

751 | Is It Too Late to Buy a House? Are You Giving Up Too Soon on Homeownership

Many Canadians look at today's housing prices, interest rates, and cost of living and quietly conclude that the window has closed. They wonder, “Did I miss your opportunity to build wealth through real estate?”.   Maybe you've found yourself comparing your situation to your parents, your friends, or even where you thought you'd be by now. In this episode of LIFE'S Inside Track with Ken and Yetta Dekker, we examine why comparison can create financial paralysis and how clarity creates momentum. You'll hear real stories of people who thought homeownership was impossible, only to discover opportunities they never knew existed. Whether you're considering your first home, your next home, or an investment property, this conversation will challenge assumptions and reveal possibilities. Watch now and discover how to move from feeling stuck to moving forward with confidence.     

June 5, 2026

750 | Overcoming Analysis Paralysis - You're Not Lazy. You're Overwhelmed.

Every day we're exposed to more information, more opinions, more market updates, more social media advice, and now more AI-generated answers than ever before.  Yet many Canadians feel more uncertain than they did ten years ago.  Why?  Because information alone doesn't create confidence.  In Episode 750 of LIFE'S Inside Track, Ken and Yetta Dekker unpack one of the biggest challenges facing families today: information overload. Whether you're making a real estate decision, planning for retirement, considering an investment, or simply trying to move forward wisely, the answer may not be finding more information.  It may be finding greater clarity.  Join us as we discuss why smart people become overwhelmed, how personal biases affect decision-making, why trusted conversations matter, and how one next wise step can change everything.  If you've ever felt stuck between too many options and not enough certainty, this episode was created for you.    

May 29, 2026

749 | 3 Questions to Stop Letting Fear Control Your Real Estate Decisions

Fear often disguises itself as caution, wisdom, perfectionism, or “waiting for the right time.” In Episode 749 of LIFE’S Inside Track, Ken and Yetta Dekker unpack how noise, false beliefs, fear-based thinking, and delayed decisions quietly impact finances, relationships, housing decisions, and long-term wealth building.  Inspired by the book Living Fearless by Jamie Winship, this episode explores three powerful questions: • What do you want me to know? • What do you want me to do? • When do you want me to do it?  Whether you’re navigating uncertainty in real estate, finances, relationships, or life direction, this episode will help you filter truth from fear and move forward with greater clarity.    

May 22, 2026

748 | The Right Team Protects More Than Your Money

What if the greatest value your real estate team brings isn’t what they help you buy—but what they help you avoid?  In Episode 748 of LIFE’S Inside Track, Ken and Yetta Dekker unpack why the right team matters more than ever when selling, buying, or investing in real estate. From emotional purchases and hidden costs to overlooked opportunities and proactive financial guidance, this conversation reveals how wise collaboration quietly protects long-term wealth.  Whether you’re considering your next move, evaluating investment opportunities, or simply trying to make wiser financial decisions, this episode offers practical insight grounded in decades of real-world experience.  Because building wealth wisely through real estate was never meant to be a solo journey.   

May 15, 2026

747 | Financial Clarity Starts With Telling Yourself the Truth

Sometimes the hardest financial truth isn’t what’s happening around us—it’s what we already know deep down and keep avoiding.  In this episode of LIFE'S Inside Track, Ken Dekker and Yetta Dekker explore why so many buyers, sellers, and homeowners stay stuck even when they’re capable of moving forward wisely.  Together, they unpack: • the hidden cost of indecision • why preparation changes everything • how fear distorts financial thinking • the danger of emotional pricing and unrealistic expectations • and why clarity grows when you face real numbers honestly  Whether you’re considering buying, selling, refinancing, downsizing, upsizing, investing, or simply trying to regain control financially, this episode offers grounded wisdom, practical perspective, and hopeful next steps.  Because avoiding reality rarely protects wealth. Wise preparation often does.  

May 8, 2026

746 | Spring Home Maintenance Mistakes That Quietly Cost Ottawa Homeowners Thousands

Your home does not usually lose value all at once—it often leaks value through the small things no one wants to fix. In this episode of LIFE’S Inside Track with Ken and Yetta Dekker, we examine why spring home maintenance is not just about curb appeal, it is about protecting your wealth. From caulking and air leaks to roofs, attic ventilation, grading, eavestroughing, and water management, Ken and Yetta show how small overlooked issues can quietly turn into expensive repairs. What if the smartest real estate move this spring is not buying something new, yet protecting what you already own? Whether you plan to sell, buy or invest, this conversation will help you look at your home through the lens of performance, protection, and long-term value. Watch now and learn how to protect your investment before little issues become big expenses.  

May 1, 2026

745 | Uncertainty Can Create Opportunity for Smart Home Buyers

Is the Ottawa real estate market actually unstable… or are people simply overwhelmed by confusing headlines and memories of the frenzy years? In Episode 745 of LIFE’S Inside Track, Ken and Yetta Dekker unpack why uncertainty may be creating some of the best real estate opportunities we’ve seen in years. While fear continues dominating conversations across Canada, Ottawa’s market is showing surprising signs of balance, stability, and opportunity for prepared buyers and sellers. They examine interest rates, inventory levels, pricing trends, renting versus owning, and the emotional impact of waiting for “perfect certainty.” Could clarity—not timing—be the real advantage in today’s market? If you’ve been wondering whether now is the right season to sell, buy or invest, this episode will help you separate noise from wisdom. Watch now and start building wealth wisely through real estate.  

April 24, 2026

744 | You’ve Done the Research… So Why Are You Still Stuck?

You’ve read the articles. Watched the videos. Followed the market.  So why does it still feel unclear? In this episode of LIFE’S Inside Track with Ken and Yetta Dekker, we examine something most people never question—the assumption that more information leads to better decisions.  What if the opposite is true? What if the reason you feel stuck… isn’t because you don’t know enough—but because you haven’t filtered what actually matters for your situation?  We walk through why even accurate advice can cost you time, money, and missed opportunities when it’s not aligned with your season—and how clarity doesn’t come from certainty, but from taking the right next step. If you’re thinking about whether to sell, buy or invest, and you’ve been waiting to feel “100% sure”… this conversation will shift how you move forward.  Watch now—and start turning information into momentum.  

April 17, 2026

743 | Feeling Financially Behind? You Might Be Measuring the Wrong Things

Feeling financially behind doesn’t always mean you are—it often means you’re measuring the wrong things.   In this episode of LIFE’S Inside Track with Ken and Yetta Dekker, we take a deep look at how comparison quietly distorts your perspective and steals clarity at the exact moment you need it most.  Have you ever looked around and wondered why it feels like everyone else is moving faster, doing better, or living larger? What if what you’re seeing isn’t the full picture—and what really builds wealth is happening where no one is looking?  We unpack why real wealth often grows quietly through consistent, intentional decisions—not flashy moments—and how shifting your focus from appearances to positioning can completely change your financial direction. You’ll begin to recognize the difference between lifestyle signals and true progress, and why that distinction matters more than ever in today’s world.  If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re too late, too far behind, or missing something… this conversation will help you recalibrate and move forward with renewed clarity and confidence.  Watch now—and start measuring what actually builds wealth.  

April 10, 2026

742 | When to Buy a Home: Why Preparation Matters More Than Timing

What if the reason you haven’t acted on a real estate opportunity… isn’t timing—but awareness?  In this episode of LIFE’S Inside Track with Ken and Yetta Dekker, we take a deep look at something quietly shaping every financial decision you make—your internal filter. Why do some people spot opportunities early while others miss them entirely, even when they’re hearing the same advice?  Consider this: you may have already been given the exact insight that could shift your financial future… and it simply didn’t land at the time. Not because it wasn’t valuable—but because it wasn’t yet relevant. We examine how your brain filters what you see, how that impacts your ability to build wealth wisely through real estate, and how small, early actions can create powerful long-term results.  What would change if you could start seeing opportunities before they become urgent?  Watch now and begin positioning yourself to recognize—and act on—the opportunities that build real, lasting wealth. 