Life's Inside Track
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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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07-28-23 Letting Go, Moving Forward
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- Published: Friday, 28 July 2023 09:30
Amy was furious with her husband, Jack. He had pushed them to sell their sole rental property because he was tired of the maintenance work. Amy knew the spring market was only a few months away and wanted to wait a little longer. The winter had been frigid and snowy; Jack was sick of all the driveway shoveling, and one tenant went away for the weekend and froze a pipe! He insisted they sell while Amy begged him to wait until he calmed down and the recent issues no longer clouded his perspective. After the sale, a few months later, prices soared and the couple had the sickening realization that had they waited, they could have sold their property for $150,000 more. "That is two years of my salary, Jack!" Amy wailed. Could you forgive Jack in this situation? Join us in this segment of LIFE's Inside Track with the Dekker Team as we explore the depths of forgiveness and its impact on your emotional and financial future. By embracing forgiveness, you can pave the way for a more fulfilling and prosperous future.
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07-21-23 Building Wealth for Loved Ones
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- Published: Friday, 21 July 2023 09:30
We’ve all heard horror stories; young couples embarking on a life together with crippling post-secondary debt and a future of paying rent. Aging couples who worked their whole lives only to retire in poverty. Or worse, an aging spouse, their partner recently deceased, left to navigate crippling debt alone. Maybe you’re reading this and wondering if this is the path you or your loved ones are headed. In this episode of LIFE’s Inside Track with the Dekker Team, we’ll contemplate how this doesn’t need to be your family’s story.
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07-14-23 The Gratitude Effect
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- Published: Friday, 14 July 2023 09:30
Who do you know who radiates gratitude? You’ll recognize them quickly because their presence is like a breath of fresh air. They have a knack for finding silver linings in difficult situations and expressing sincere appreciation for the simplest things. Their contagious positivity uplifts those around them, creating an atmosphere of warmth and joy. In this episode of LIFE’s Inside Track, join Ken and Yetta with special guest Julie Caldwell from Country Jewel Retreats and Conferences. This captivating discussion with real life examples will delve into the remarkable ways gratitude can make a difference in our lives. You’ll learn to explore the influence of the voices you choose to listen to and how they shape your unique circumstances.
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07-07-23 Securing Real Estate for Turbulence
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- Published: Friday, 07 July 2023 09:30
When times are good, it’s easy to feel invincible. As a REALTOR®, I’m often called into messy situations that people didn’t see coming. Dealing with a death in the family, a home going into foreclosure, or selling a home through power of attorney. These are not things we plan for, and yet they can and do happen. In this episode of LIFE’s Inside Track with the Dekker Team, we’ll learn how a few precautionary steps can save people grief on top of grief when life goes off the rails. Join Ken and Yetta to know simple things you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones before heading into difficult situations.
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