Welcome to our very first MiniPod— a new feature of the Community Game Plan podcast where we zoom in on the real estate side of our community.

In this episode, Eric Holman sits down with mortgage broker Danielle Hardie to break down the Mortgage Plus Improvements program—an option that allows buyers to roll renovation costs directly into their mortgage. Translation? You can buy the right house and make it the right home without draining your savings on day one.

They dig into the power of adding secondary suites, why having a mortgage broker in your corner matters more than ever, and how smart renovations can significantly boost long-term property value. This conversation is all about seeing potential where others see problems—and understanding how to finance that vision strategically.

If you're navigating today’s market, considering a fixer-upper, or simply want to make smarter buying decisions, this episode delivers practical insight on planning properly, structuring financing wisely, and turning opportunity into equity.

Reach out to Eric or Jim at info@movewiththeteam.ca

Danielle Hardie - Mortgage Broker Premiere Mortgage Centre Inc. danielle.hardie@premieremortgage.ca

In this bonus highlight episode, Jim, Eric, and producer Colin throw the rulebook out the window and lean fully into what makes the Community Game Plan… well, the Community Game Plan. This supercut is packed with behind-the-scenes moments, off-the-rails banter, missed cues, sponsor reads gone sideways, and the kind of hot takes that only happen when the mics stay hot a little too long.

From debates about pizza pockets, pineapple on pizza, and candied bacon, to producer interruptions, fake ad reads, and a running argument over who’s actually in charge, this episode captures the lighter side of the podcast — the laughs, the chaos, and the genuine chemistry that keeps the show fun.

Mixed in with the nonsense are real moments of reflection about authenticity, community, and why the podcast exists in the first place: to show up as real people, not polished personas, and to build something that feels honest, local, and human.

If you’ve ever wondered what happens between the serious conversations — or why the producers occasionally regret their life choices — this episode is for you.

In this episode, Jim and Eric kick off the new year by doing something a little different. Rather than sitting down with a single guest, they look back on the first full year of the Community Game Plan podcast — reflecting on the conversations, community stories, and moments that shaped the show so far.

This special supercut episode highlights some of the best clips from the past year, touching on everything from grassroots sports and inclusion to community leadership, coaching, housing, transportation, and the people working quietly behind the scenes to make Nova Scotia stronger. Along the way, Jim and Eric talk candidly about growth — both personally and professionally — what they’ve learned from the community, and how feedback from listeners continues to shape the direction of the podcast.

They also tease what’s ahead: a growing team, new voices, evolving formats, and some fresh ideas (including hotter hot takes) as the podcast moves into its next chapter.

Whether you’ve been listening since Episode 1 or you’re just tuning in now, this episode is a great snapshot of where the Community Game Plan started, how it’s grown, and where it’s headed next.