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The Price of Delay: How Home Care Shapes Your Wealth
When most people think about wealth, they picture investments, income, and savings accounts. But there’s a hidden factor that can cost you tens—or even hundreds—of thousands: the condition of your home and the environment you live in every day. A Harvard Business Review study found that homes that are cluttered or poorly maintained sell for […]
3 Wealth Killers Every Ottawa Homeowner Must Watch Out For
Don’t Let Emotion, Hesitation, or Lack of Boundaries Cost You Thousands In real estate, success isn’t just about what you buy or sell—it’s about how you make those decisions. At the Dekker Team, we’ve walked alongside over 3,100 families, and again and again we’ve seen the same three traps quietly steal equity from homeowners and […]
When Fear Feels Safe but Isn’t: How Faith Leads to Wise Decisions
There’s a subtle lie many of us believe: that fear keeps us safe. We wrap it in words like caution, logic, or “just being practical.” But if we’re honest, that kind of fear doesn’t protect us—it paralyzes us. In this episode of LIFE’S Inside Track, we open up about how fear disguised as wisdom almost […]
God Doesn’t Steer Parked Cars: A Gentle Reminder About Taking Action
Have you ever asked someone for their advice—about real estate, finances, or even your personal life—and quietly hoped they’d just agree with you? I know I have. It feels safe when others affirm what we already believe. Yet what I’ve discovered, both in my own journey and in walking alongside so many families, is that […]
From 90 Seconds to 90 Months: How Small Shifts Create Massive Wealth
What if we told you that 90 seconds could change your life—and 90 minutes could change your financial future? Sounds bold, but it’s exactly what we’ve seen happen time and time again. At LIFE’s Inside Track, we believe that wealth isn’t built in one giant leap; it’s built through intentional steps taken consistently over time. […]