Homeowner AF: The Canadian First Time Homebuyer Podcast
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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 20 minutes
- Episodes
- 36
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2024
The Homebuying Series: Pre-approval
This week, Brianna gives you the rundown on pre-approvals.
- what to expect
- what documents you need
- why you absolutely need to be pre-approved before househunting
Want to get started? Get in touch!
DM Brian…
Alexandra, The Cash Flow Queen
How do first-time homebuyers save up a downpayment in 2023?
They make sacrifices to get them closer to their goals!
Alexandra Tejeda dropped by the pod to chat about what she's doing to kickstart her r…
Homebuying, Goal Setting and Growth: Bridget's story
TW: domestic violence and financial abuse
Today, Bridget shares her homeownership story with the Homeowner AF community. Her homeownership journey spans three provinces, two real estate transactions a…
Mindset, Mental Health and Career Transitions with Caitlin Gillham
Tune in for a candid conversation with Caitlin Gillham.
Connect with Caitlin:
On Instagram @caitlingillham.crippsrealty
Mortgage Chat with Arghavan Rastegari
This week Brianna chats with a fellow mortgage agent, Arghavan Rastegari!
- What drew Brianna and Arghavan to the mortgage industry
- The importance of service and education in the mortgage funding process
- …
How to bump up your pre-approval amount
Are you getting outbid on starter homes in the Spring market? If yes, this one's for you. Brianna gives you an overview of:
- 3 strategies to bump up your pre-approval amount
- The stress test and non-B2…
A Creative, Collaborative Solution for our Community: Suzanne and Sandi from the Muskoka Community Land Trust
This episode features Suzanne Martineau, Chair of the Muskoka Community Land Trust
and Sandi Martin, Business Development Leader for the Muskoka Community Land Trust.
Find out more at:
Buying Pre-Construction with Dayle Carmody
Dayle Carmody is a realtor with Ferrow Real Estate. Today she chats on the pod about:
- Her transition from flight attendant to realtor
- The value of community as an entrepreneur
- Buying pre-construction…
Rent To Own with Brandy Mullen
This week Brandy Mullen sits down to chat about her company, Sprout Properties, and the benefits of Rent to Own for potential homeowners.
Reach out to Brandy through instagram:
Hey Madison, Tell Me About The Canadian First Home Savings Account
This week Brianna sits down with Madison Low, an Advisor in Muskoka, Ontario.
We chat about:
- Everything FHSA- First Home Savings Account (at 13:00)
- How to choose an advisor who is aligned with you and y…
Talk Downpayment To Me
This week, I answer the most googled downpayment questions in Ontario. Head to my DMs to share your own thoughts!
Rate Hub's downpayment calculator
https://www.ratehub.ca/mortgage-down-payment
My mortg…
Jayden Kennedy is a Homeowner AF
Welcome to the pod, Jayden Kennedy!
Jayden is a Real Estate Broker, 26 year-old homeowner and a retired professional athlete.
Are you interested in purchasing a multi-unit property as your first home? …
How do I qualify for a mortgage? What's the first step?
This week is all about first steps, and these look different for everyone! Shoot me a DM to get personalized advice and in the meantime, gather the following:
Tax documents
budget (Find my budgeting t…
Female empowerment and living authentically with Holly Caroll
Are you dreaming big enough?
This week, I sit down with Holly Carroll from The Agency Muskoka.
Holly is a luxury real estate agent, an international model and an all-around force. In our conversation,…
"Who I wish I would have talked to" with Angie
Brianna and her friend, Angie, chat about Angie’s journey to homeownership as a single woman. The ladies touch on paying off student debt, downpayment, working with financial professionals and the C…
It's me, Bri!
Homeowner AF
Episode 1- It's me, Bri!
Thank you for listening to the debut episode of HOMEOWNER AF!
This week’s homework
(Only complete this if you are serious about TAKING ACTION)
- Find my budgeting …