Life's Inside Track

Did you know homeowners in Canada have 30× the net worth of renters? In this episode of LIFE’S Inside Track with Ken and Yetta Dekker, we uncover why—and how government programs can unlock thousands of dollars most people never claim. With over 36 years of guiding families, Ken and Yetta share how first-time buyers, move-up buyers, and even current homeowners can access money already set aside...

Ever felt pressured into a decision you later regretted? In this episode of LIFE’S Inside Track with Ken and Yetta Dekker, we uncover why pressure erodes trust, persuasion backfires, and ultimatums sabotage long-term relationships. Drawing from personal confessions, Harvard Business Review findings, and family stories, we’ll show how invitations rooted in freedom of choice build deeper trust and...

When it comes to real estate investing, success isn’t just about what you buy—it’s about what you avoid, when you act, and how you prepare for the ripple effects of every choice. In this episode of LIFE’S Inside Track with Ken and Yetta Dekker, you’ll learn why clarity about your goals helps you eliminate the wrong properties, how hesitation can quietly cost you thousands, and why every...

Does your home’s condition quietly drain—or grow—your wealth? In this episode of LIFE’S Inside Track with Ken and Yetta Dekker from the Dekker Team, we reveal how clutter, deferred maintenance, and fuzzy household boundaries can cost you tens (even hundreds) of thousands and how simple shifts can protect your equity. You’ll see why tidiness and proactive upkeep don’t just boost sale price; they...

What’s the real cost of hesitation, emotional pricing, or unclear boundaries in real estate? In this episode of LIFE’S Inside Track with Ken and Yetta Dekker, we’ll uncover how these three silent traps can quietly drain your equity and rob you of financial peace. From pricing with precision, to setting strong negotiating boundaries, to saying a firm “yes” or “no” without delay—these decisions can...

What’s really driving your decisions—fear or faith? In this faith-based episode of LIFE’S Inside Track with Ken and Yetta Dekker, we take a grounded, grace-filled look at how fear disguises itself as logic and holds us back from God’s best. From real estate to relationships, investments to invitations, the decisions we make are either shaped by fear or led by faith. Through powerful Biblical...

Are you truly open to wise counsel—or just seeking someone to echo what you already believe? In this episode of LIFE’S Inside Track with Ken and Yetta Dekker, we unpack why so many buyers, sellers, and investors unknowingly sabotage their own success by rejecting uncomfortable truths. You’ll see how pride, fear, or the need for validation can keep you stuck in an echo chamber, even when you’ve...

In this episode of LIFE’S Inside Track with Ken and Yetta Dekker, we take a deep look at one of the most dangerous traps in real estate investing—choosing a guide for their charm, social media presence, or slick sales pitch instead of their lived experience. Too many investors, from first-timers to seasoned buyers, have learned the hard way that confidence without competence can cost far more...

Real Advice Builds Wealth: Skip charm—seek clarity, courage, and competence. Have you ever hired someone you thought you could trust… only to feel abandoned when things got hard? In this episode of LIFE’s Inside Track with Ken and Yetta Dekker, we’ll examine how trust, confidence, and emotional trauma from past experiences with real estate or financial professionals can silently shape—and even...

Skip charm—seek clarity, courage, and competence. Is your REALTOR® telling you the truth—or just telling you what you want to hear? In this episode of LIFE’s Inside Track with Ken and Yetta Dekker, we’ll consider the costly risk of hiring a charming agent who avoids hard truths. With nearly 84% of people choosing their real estate agent based on personality, rather than skill or experience, the...