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Homeowner AF: The Canadian First Time Homebuyer Podcast

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Mortgage agent and Educator Brianna Goslin examines the barriers to homeownership that exist for Canadian first-time homebuyers and provides actionable advice. Learn from industry professionals, affordable housing advocates, change-makers and first-time homebuyers who were just like you.

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United States

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Mortgage agent and Educator Brianna Goslin examines the barriers to homeownership that exist for Canadian first-time homebuyers and provides actionable advice. Learn from industry professionals, affordable housing advocates, change-makers and first-time homebuyers who were just like you.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Is Credit Utilization Killing Your Mortgage Application?

4/3/2024
Are you making the minimum payments on time, on all your debts, but still seeing your credit score decline? You might be using too much credit. In today's episode, Brianna talks about credit utilization. She discusses: Resources: https://gopineapple.ca/briannagoslin/mortgage-calculator Connect with Brianna: If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on your favourite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners like you!

Duration:00:06:09

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Timing The Market With Alex Mohr

3/27/2024
In this week's episode, Brianna and Alex, a fellow mortgage agent, chat about timely topics affecting mortgage holders and homebuyers in the Spring of 2024. Connect with Alex Connect with Brianna: If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on your favourite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners like you!

Duration:00:21:12

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Boutique Service at No Cost To You: How to Get Your Best Rate This Spring

3/20/2024
In this episode, discover the benefits of working with a mortgage agent for Canadian first-time homebuyers. Learn why rate shopping without guidance is unwise and explore: Resources: https://gopineapple.ca/briannagoslin/mortgage-calculator Connect with Brianna: If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on your favourite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners like you!

Duration:00:08:33

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How Much Cash Do I Need To Close?

3/13/2024
Congratulations! You've saved your downpayment, and you're ready to buy... but how much more cash will you need to close on your first home purchase? Listen in to learn: Resources: Check out this minimum downpayment calculator: https://www.ratehub.ca/mortgage-down-payment Check out my mortgage calculator: https://gopineapple.ca/briannagoslin/mortgage-calculator Questions? Connect with Brianna on Instagram @briannagoslinmortgages Send Brianna an email: briannagoslin@gopineapple.com

Duration:00:05:46

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Should I Choose A Fixed Rate or Variable Rate Mortgage in 2024?

3/6/2024
Fixed or variable rate mortgage in 2024? Which one is right for you? In today's episode, Brianna explains: PLUS Questions? Connect with Brianna on Instagram @briannagoslinmortgages Send Brianna an email: briannagoslin@gopineapple.com

Duration:00:12:37

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How To Plan Your Purchase Price

2/28/2024
Did you know that what you qualify for, may not be what you can actually afford? Listen in to learn more. Connect with Brianna on Instagram @briannagoslinmortgages Send Brianna an email: briannagoslin@gopineapple.com Learn more about minimum downpayment requirements: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/talk-downpayment-to-me/id1670967579?i=1000608577670

Duration:00:08:09

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3 Strategies My First Time Homebuyer Clients Used in 2023

2/21/2024
2023 was a rough year for first-time home buyers, yet most of my clients were first-time buyers! Curious about how they did it? My buyers leveraged: Want to get started? Reach out at briannagoslin@gopineapple.com to start your pre-approval or head to my website: https://gopineapple.ca/briannagoslin Do you have questions you'd like answered on the pod? Reach out to Brianna on Instagram @Briannagoslinmortgages

Duration:00:08:45

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Offer Accepted! Now What?

2/14/2024
You've gone house hunting, you've found " The One", you've submitted your offer and finally, OFFER ACCEPTED! But what's next? Listen in to learn: Do you have questions you'd like answered on the pod? Reach out to Brianna on Instagram @Briannagoslinmortgages Listen to Melissa Douglas's episode explaining "What Happens At The Lawyer's Office?" Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-homebuying-series-what-happens-at-the-lawyers/id1670967579?i=1000637627716

Duration:00:07:58

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Falling Interest Rates and Multiple Offers: Why you STILL Need a Pre-Approval in the Spring 2024 Market

2/7/2024
In this timely episode, Brianna talks about the role of proper pre-approval in the first homebuying process as it pertains to the Spring 2023 market. Listen in to learn: Do you have questions you'd like answered on the pod? Reach out to Brianna on Instagram @Briannagoslinmortgages

Duration:00:09:17

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House Hacking, Homebuying in Sudbury and Ten Dollar Building Lots with Emily Cerilli

1/31/2024
Emily Cerilli aka @sudburyrealtor.emily, visits the pod to chat: connect with Emily on Instagram @sudburyrealtor.emily connect with Brianna on Instagram @briannagoslinmortgages

Duration:00:22:24

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Husmates and Co-Ownership with Lesli Gaynor and Parimal Gosai

1/24/2024
Lesli Gaynor and Parimal Gosai, realtors and creators of the Husmates app, drop in to chat: Check out Husmates: https://www.husmates.com/ Connect with Parimal @parimalgosai on Instagram Connect with Lesli @gaynorlesli on Instagram Connect with Brianna @briannagoslinmortgages on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/briannagoslinmortgages/

Duration:00:25:54

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Accelerating The Transfer of Generational Wealth: Reverse Mortgage for Downpayment

1/17/2024
Suzy Fernandes-Arruda, BDM at Home Equity Bank (Home of the CHIP Reverse Mortgage), chats with Brianna about reverse mortgages, myths and false impressions, and how to accelerate your home ownership journey with a little help. Learn more about CHIP Reverse Mortgage here: https://www.chip.ca/ Check out the Reverse Mortgage Calculator here: https://www.chip.ca/reverse-mortgage-calculators/ Connect with Brianna @briannagoslinmortgages on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/briannagoslinmortgages/ https://maps.app.goo.gl/bRnx3wjPmw4ybLVz9

Duration:00:20:30

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Data, Sentiment and EQUITY, Oh my! A conversation with Nicole Montgomery, Durham Region @raddestrealtor

1/9/2024
Brianna chats with Nicole Montgomery @raddestrealtor about first time buying, and what’s happening RIGHT NOW in the Canadian real estate market. Listen in for: Connect with Nicole @raddestrealtor on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/raddestrealtor/ Connect with Brianna @briannagoslinmortgages on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/briannagoslinmortgages/

Duration:00:29:43

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Seif El-Sahly: Garage Conversions, First Time Buyers, Landlord Struggles and Setting Yourself Up For Success

1/2/2024
Seif El-Sahly drops by Homeowner AF to talk about how his company, Newfore Inc., is helping homeowners leverage their existing properties to: Stick around for Seif’s insights and preditictions about the future of building and buying in Canada, how to set yourself up for success as a first time home buyer, and advice on how to be a landlord. (recorded in September 2023). Check out Newfore Construction and Renovations at www.newfore.com Check out the Tiny Homes: Garage Edition https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYiysnkPA8k Connect with Brianna @briannagoslinmortgages on Instagram https://maps.app.goo.gl/bRnx3wjPmw4ybLVz9

Duration:00:26:10

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TRESA Regulations and How They Impact You with Kari Clark

12/20/2023
Muskoka realtor with Coldwell Banker, Kari Clark, stops by the pod to explain Connect with Kari on Instagram @kariclarkhomes Connect with Brianna on Instagram @briannagoslinmortgages https://maps.app.goo.gl/bRnx3wjPmw4ybLVz9 Visit Brianna on the web and join her mailing list: www.briannagoslin.com

Duration:00:20:07

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BONUS EPISODE: Talking About Money with Theresa Van Der Staay @theremimethod

12/14/2023
Theresa aka @theremimethod is a social media coach, content creator, investor and mom of three. Listen in as she walks through her “wealthy woman” journey, and learn how you can take your money mindset into your own hands too. Connect with Theresa on Instagram @theremimethod Connect with Brianna on Instagram @briannagoslinmortgages https://maps.app.goo.gl/bRnx3wjPmw4ybLVz9

Duration:00:25:38

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The Homebuying Series: Insurance chat with Alma and Emerson

12/13/2023
Today, in the fourth and final episode of The Homebuying Series, Alma Aquino and Emerson Munsayac from the Pineapple family chat with Brianna about: Want to learn more about Pineapple? Check out @pineapplemortgage and @empoweredbypineapple on Instagram Connect with Brianna @briannagoslinmortgages https://maps.app.goo.gl/bRnx3wjPmw4ybLVz9

Duration:00:18:04

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The Homebuying Series: "What happens at the lawyer's office"? With Melissa Douglas

12/5/2023
Lawyer and owner of Douglas Law Firm, Melissa Douglas, drops by the pod to chat about: Find Melissa @douglas.lawfirm on Instagram Find Brianna @briannagoslinmortgages on Instagram https://maps.app.goo.gl/bRnx3wjPmw4ybLVz9

Duration:00:24:24

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The Homebuying Series: House Hunting with Corey Brown

11/29/2023
This week, Brianna welcomes Corey, a local Muskoka Realtor They chat about: Check Corey out on Instagram @boughtwithbrown DM Brianna @briannagoslinmortgages on Instagram Get your money tracker at briannagoslin.com https://maps.app.goo.gl/bRnx3wjPmw4ybLVz9

Duration:00:18:45

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The Homebuying Series: Pre-approval

11/22/2023
This week, Brianna gives you the rundown on pre-approvals. Want to get started? Get in touch! DM Brianna @briannagoslinmortgages on Instagram email Brianna: briannagoslin@gopineapple.com **Get your money tracker at briannagoslin.com ** https://maps.app.goo.gl/bRnx3wjPmw4ybLVz9

Duration:00:11:54