Life's Inside Track
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09-08-23 Are You Aging or "Saging"?
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- Published: Friday, 08 September 2023 09:30
James felt lost now that he was retired and in his 70s. He thought he had no reason to wake up early and began sleeping in until 11 each day. As the months went on, it became more and more difficult to feel motivated to do anything. His friend Nick urged James to spend a few hours a week at a non-profit crisis hotline center for teens. James would be trained on what to say at a two-day workshop. Nick insisted James would feel better if he got out of the house and focused more on others. If you were James, would you follow this advice? In this episode of LIFE's Inside Track, we'll consider how focusing on improving our bodies and minds can turn our aging years into "saging" years.
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09-01-23 Golden Years, Golden Choices
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- Published: Friday, 01 September 2023 09:30
It's easy to dread the aging process and life during our golden years because we fear losing our independence and saying goodbye to familiar things. Many of us are frustrated with relying on others to do our gardening, house care, and ongoing maintenance and are saddened by the thought of selling our home. In this episode of LIFE's Inside Track, we'll delve into how to retain our independence before and during the transition with key strategies you need to know.
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08-18-23 New Builds: The Good and the Ugly
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- Published: Friday, 18 August 2023 09:30
Most times, when you hear the word "leverage" when discussing real estate, it's considered an excellent thing. When we can borrow and leverage someone else's money to make money, that puts us in a great spot. The beauty of leverage is that it can give you exponential increase very quickly. Unfortunately, leverage can also work the other way around, and you'll experience exponential loss. When could this happen to you? In this episode of LIFE's Inside Track with the Dekker Team, we'll explore the pros, cons, and risks of purchasing a new build with closing more than 90 days into the future.
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08-11-23 Your House Wants You to Move!
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- Published: Friday, 11 August 2023 09:30
Is it more challenging to get up from a chair or the ground? Do you feel more tired than usual? Are the bags of groceries feeling heavier? There may be a simple solution! Brushing your teeth while doing five heel raises. Going down the stairs, followed by five pushups. Believe it or not, you can get physically stronger and develop better cardiovascular health within the comfort of your daily routine. Don’t have an hour block of time to dedicate to a workout? No problem! In this episode of LIFE’s Inside Track, we’ll join Cheryl Gandier from Evolution Fitness and Wellness Solutions to contemplate how we don’t need a gym membership or a formal workout routine to become physically fit.
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08-04-23 Real Estate: Past to Future
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- Published: Friday, 04 August 2023 09:30
When I consider standard practices 35 years ago when I entered the real estate industry versus today's best practices, it's pretty mind-blowing. At that time, we agents assessed properties on behalf of our clients. Based on one tiny black-and-white thumbnail exterior image and a brief description, in a book that looked much like the yellow pages and was to remain in our possession exclusively. Now, people can access 30 high-resolution photos, full online home tours, and google earth imaging that is current and accessible to the minute. This is just one of the little changes in the industry. In this episode of LIFE's Inside Track, we'll consider the relevant information you, as a buyer or seller, need to know regarding best practices of the past, present, and anticipated game-changing updates in the next year.
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