760 | Can You Afford the House—and the Life That Comes With It?

Qualifying for a home does not automatically mean the life that comes with it will remain affordable. A larger mortgage can affect flexibility, generosity, peace and the ability to respond when life changes. In LIFE’S Inside Track Episode 760, Ken and Yetta explore why the wiser question is not only, “Can we afford this house?” but, “Can we afford the life that comes with it?” The conversation helps buyers separate financial approval from genuine alignment before making one of life’s largest decisions.

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759 | Would You Buy Your Home Again Today?

Would you buy your home again today? A home can still be a good property while no longer being the best fit for the life you are building now. Familiarity can hide misalignment, and people often adapt to what no longer works. In LIFE’S Inside Track Episode 759, Ken and Yetta explore the question beneath “Should we move?” and invite homeowners to consider whether they would choose their current home again with what they know about their life today. The goal is not to push a move, but to discover whether the home is strengthening—or quietly limiting—the life being built.

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758 | Where Does God Fit Into Your Housing Plans?

Do you ask God what to do—or make your plans first and then ask Him to bless them?
Your property choices affect your finances, family, marriage, generosity, hospitality, peace and ability to live out what matters most.

In Episode 758 of LIFE’S Inside Track, Ken and Yetta explore how faith can influence the homes we buy, the properties we invest in and the mortgages we accept.
They share how closed doors eventually helped lead Solid Rock Realty to the right building, even though the outcome looked different from the original vision. God’s guidance may arrive as a full picture—or simply enough wisdom for the next faithful step.

They explore the questions faith-filled buyers, sellers and investors may need to ask:
• Should I buy the largest home I qualify for?
• Will this mortgage support my family and generosity?
• Is this obstacle meant to be crossed—or is it redirection?
• Am I seeking God’s wisdom or relying only on my own plan?
• Does this property fit my calling, stewardship and quality of life?
• What is the one next faithful step?
• Whose counsel aligns with the values guiding this decision?

Ken and Yetta also share the story of clients who qualified to purchase a $1 million home but intentionally chose between $700,000 and $750,000. That decision preserved room for tithing, mission trips, generosity and the rest of the life they felt called to live. Faith does not eliminate uncertainty. It helps you remain attentive enough to recognize the next wise step. Your mortgage should support your life and your mission—not compete with it.

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This episode provides general information and is not legal, mortgage, tax, financial or investment advice. Obtain guidance appropriate to your property, finances and circumstances from qualified professionals.

757 | The Question You Don’t Ask Could Cost You

What real estate question are you afraid to ask because you think you should already know the answer?
The few seconds it takes to ask may save you from an expensive mistake—or years of regret.

In Episode 757 of LIFE’S Inside Track, Ken and Yetta explain why intelligent, financially responsible people sometimes stay silent during major buying, selling and investing decisions.
Yetta shares how entering school in Canada without speaking English created a fear of looking foolish. Ken shares the opposite challenge: confidence that sometimes kept him from asking questions he knew better than to overlook.

They explore the questions buyers and sellers often hesitate to ask:
• Can I truly afford this—or do I merely qualify for it?
• Am I overpaying?
• Am I listing too high or leaving money on the table?
• Should I buy before I sell—or sell before I buy?
• What if I regret this decision later?
• What do I not know enough to ask?
• Who is the right professional to answer this question?

The wisest professionals do not pretend to know everything. They help you ask better questions, recognize blind spots and connect with the right inspector, lawyer, mortgage professional, accountant, financial planner or other qualified advisor when needed. Wisdom is not having every answer. It is becoming curious enough to gain clarity before experience becomes the teacher.

Book a complimentary 15-minute Clarity Call: https://dekkerteam.com/clarity-call/
Listen to LIFE’S Inside Track on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/lifes-inside-track/id1188755381
Receive The Bearer twice each month: https://dekkerteam.com/the-bearer-submission-form/

This episode provides general information and is not legal, mortgage, tax, financial or investment advice. Obtain guidance appropriate to your property, finances and circumstances from qualified professionals.