737 | Does Renting Make Financial Sense in 2026?
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- Category: Life's Inside Track
- Published: Friday, 06 March 2026 09:30
If you’re renting in Ottawa right now, you’ve likely heard it:
“Renting is smarter in 2026.”
But is it?
In this episode of LIFE’S Inside Track, Ken and Yetta Dekker — Ottawa real estate guides with over 35 years of experience — break down the rent vs buy conversation specifically through the lens of the Ottawa housing market.
We examine:
• The long-term net worth difference between renters and homeowners
• How Ottawa property appreciation historically impacts equity
• When renting in Ottawa makes strategic sense
• The real math behind mortgage paydown vs rent payments
• Why delaying homeownership in Ottawa can quietly cost hundreds of thousands over time
Whether you’re renting in Barrhaven, Riverside South, Kanata, Manotick, Orleans, or anywhere across Ottawa, this episode will help you decide whether renting is a smart season… or a stalled wealth decision.
Because building wealth wisely through real estate in Ottawa requires clarity — not headlines.
Listen now and bring your numbers back into the conversation.
00:00 – Introduction: The Rent vs Buy Debate in Ottawa
Why the “renting is smarter” narrative is gaining traction in 2026.
02:45 – Segment A: The Half-Truth About Renting
The marketing message vs the math. What equity really does over time in Ottawa real estate.
11:10 – Segment B: When Renting Is the Wise Move
Relocation, saving for a down payment, income growth seasons, and strategic renting.
19:20 – Segment C: Discover What Equity Really Does
Running 25-year projections, emotional fatigue vs financial clarity, and long-term wealth building.
27:40 – Your Next Step: Clarity Before Commitment
How to evaluate whether you should sell, buy or invest — or wait intentionally.
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03-06-26 | FACEing the Financial Mirror
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- Category: Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb
- Published: Friday, 06 March 2026 09:00
It’s time to FACE your finances! Dave and Reb share the secret behind their favorite acronym, and encourage listeners to not only look at their finances, but also to apply practical financial literacy tips to their lives. On episode #471 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, the co-hosts reveal that God encourages us not only to see our financial reality but also to actively monitor where and how money leaves our bank accounts. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Canadian National Christian Foundation which helps Canadians connect God’s money with God’s work. Through their Donor-Advised Funds, CNCF makes giving simple and impactful, so you can focus on supporting the causes that matter most. Learn more about how they can help you CNCF.ca.
To order Reb's new updated book, Cultivating Trust Expanded Edition: Finding God's Hope and Freedom for Your Finances, go to Cultivating Trust Expanded Edition. To listen to the audiobook please find it here: Cultivating Trust Audiobook.
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Enter to WIN a Weekend Marriage Getaway April 10-12, 2026
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- Published: Wednesday, 04 March 2026 12:00
03-02-26 | Why We Love the Way We Do 2
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- Category: Life Transformations
- Published: Monday, 02 March 2026 10:00
03-02-26 | Use Your Life Insurance While Alive Part 3
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- Category: Thrive 11-10
- Published: Monday, 02 March 2026 09:30
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