Homeowner AF: The Canadian First Time Homebuying Podcast

By Brianna Goslin

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Welcome to Homeowner AF: The Canadian First Time Homebuying Podcast, the ultimate resource for first-time homebuyers in Ontario and across Canada. Hosted by experienced mortgage agent Brianna Goslin, each week she breaks down the barriers to homeownership, offering practical, easy-to-digest advice that will help you navigate the complexities of buying your first home, while de-mystifying your entry into Canadian Real Estate.

Brianna covers topics like:

  • Why do I need a pre-approval?
  • What happens in the mortgage pre-approval process.
  • How much cash do I need to close?
  • How to expedite your down payment savings.
  • What you should know when purchasing your first home after a divorce.
  • What you need to know about credit scores.
  • Housing market trends.
  • Interest rates and how they affect you.
  • Essential information about home insurance for new buyers

and so many more first-time homebuying questions!

This podcast supports Canadian first-time homebuyers at every stage of the homebuying journey, from real estate curious to ready to buy househunters- Homeowner AF will keep you motivated, inspired, and well-informed about the Canadian homebuying process.

Tune in weekly for fresh insights that will make your home-buying journey feel less overwhelming and more empowering.


Episode Date
What Happens At My First Mortgage Renewal? Why Strategizing Before You Sign Can Help Build Long-Term Wealth
Jun 09, 2026
Cosigners and Guarantors: What You Need to Know About Getting Help Qualifying For a Mortgage in 2026
Jun 02, 2026
Can I Buy A House Alone? Purchasing As A Single Home Buyer in Ontario
May 26, 2026
What Happens After an Accepted Offer? Mortgage Conditions, Deposits and Closing Steps for First-Time Home Buyers in Ontario
May 19, 2026
Let’s Talk About Gifted Downpayments: What First-Time Home Buyers in Ontario Need to Know
May 12, 2026
What NOT To Do When You're Pre-Approved
May 05, 2026
I'm Pre-approved, Now What? Next Steps for First Time Home Buyers
Apr 28, 2026
Do You Really Need 20% Down? The Truth About Minimum Down Payment, Insured Mortgages and Buying Sooner
Apr 21, 2026
What is a Pre-Approval and Why Do I Need One? Mortgage Pre-Approval Explained
Apr 21, 2026
What Are Closing Costs in Canada and Why Are They So Expensive? Full Breakdown for Ontario First Time Home Buyers
Apr 21, 2026
First Time Home Buyer Incentives in Ontario and What Qualifies You in 2026
Apr 21, 2026
Unlocking the FHSA with Scott McEachern
Dec 09, 2024
Bonus Episode: New Mortgage Regulations for First Time Buyers
Sep 20, 2024
Is Credit Utilization Killing Your Mortgage Application?
Apr 03, 2024
Timing The Market With Alex Mohr
Mar 27, 2024
Boutique Service at No Cost To You: How to Get Your Best Rate This Spring
Mar 20, 2024
How Much Cash Do I Need To Close?
Mar 13, 2024
Should I Choose A Fixed Rate or Variable Rate Mortgage in 2024?
Mar 06, 2024
How To Plan Your Purchase Price
Feb 28, 2024
3 Strategies My First Time Homebuyer Clients Used in 2023
Feb 21, 2024
Offer Accepted! Now What?
Feb 14, 2024
Falling Interest Rates and Multiple Offers: Why you STILL Need a Pre-Approval in the Spring 2024 Market
Feb 07, 2024
House Hacking, Homebuying in Sudbury and Ten Dollar Building Lots with Emily Cerilli
Jan 31, 2024
Husmates and Co-Ownership with Lesli Gaynor and Parimal Gosai
Jan 24, 2024
Accelerating The Transfer of Generational Wealth: Reverse Mortgage for Downpayment
Jan 17, 2024
Data, Sentiment and EQUITY, Oh my! A conversation with Nicole Montgomery, Durham Region @raddestrealtor
Jan 09, 2024
Seif El-Sahly: Garage Conversions, First Time Buyers, Landlord Struggles and Setting Yourself Up For Success
Jan 02, 2024
TRESA Regulations and How They Impact You with Kari Clark
Dec 20, 2023
The Homebuying Series: Insurance chat with Alma and Emerson
Dec 13, 2023
The Homebuying Series: "What happens at the lawyer's office"? With Melissa Douglas
Dec 05, 2023
The Homebuying Series: House Hunting with Corey Brown
Nov 29, 2023
The Homebuying Series: Pre-approval
Nov 22, 2023
Alexandra, The Cash Flow Queen
Nov 15, 2023
Homebuying, Goal Setting and Growth: Bridget's story
Nov 08, 2023
Mindset, Mental Health and Career Transitions with Caitlin Gillham
May 30, 2023
Mortgage Chat with Arghavan Rastegari
May 24, 2023
How to bump up your pre-approval amount
May 17, 2023
A Creative, Collaborative Solution for our Community: Suzanne and Sandi from the Muskoka Community Land Trust
May 10, 2023
Buying Pre-Construction with Dayle Carmody
May 03, 2023
Rent To Own with Brandy Mullen
Apr 26, 2023
Hey Madison, Tell Me About The Canadian First Home Savings Account
Apr 19, 2023
Talk Downpayment To Me
Apr 12, 2023
Jayden Kennedy is a Homeowner AF
Apr 05, 2023
How do I qualify for a mortgage? What's the first step?
Mar 29, 2023
Female empowerment and living authentically with Holly Caroll
Mar 22, 2023
"Who I wish I would have talked to" with Angie
Mar 15, 2023
It's me, Bri!
Mar 08, 2023