Always on Point

Payton Krueger, Realtor with Coldwell Banker, discusses hacking for the second chapter of House and how she’s made it work for her with both investing and living herself. She’s upfront and honest with us about what to prepare for, costs, and potential gains. Please join us for this very special part two. 

Today, I discuss what you need to know about credit, a few tips to raise your score, and how to build credit if you have none.Let's take a deep dive! 

In addition to our short mortgage info podcasts, today I bring you DSCR loans and how they can change "the game" on buying investment properties. This is truly the best of both worlds! Residential and commercial loans combined. Let's learn something new today! 

With the growing Hispanic community in NE Wisconsin, it was so wonderful to have Rogelio come into our studio to discuss his story, his why for becoming a Realtor, and how we both share a passion to help more of the community achieve home ownership. This is an episode you are sure to not want to miss out on. 

Today, I am joined by none other than "GBG" or Green Bay Greg! I've had the pleasure of working and masterminding with Greg numerous times over the years. Greg has such a plethora of knowledge in the real estate, tech, and public speaking world. Today's episode is a great combination of all three coming together. 

Kristen Ambos talks about the benefits of VA loans and how Realtors, Sellers and Veterans can come together so that Veterans can use the benefits they’ve worked so hard for.

One of the biggest changes in the housing world in the last 24 months has been Homeowner’s Insurance. Today, Jake from Spectrum Insurance stops by the show to discuss Homeowner’s Insurance, the why’s on rising premiums and how you can protect your home, your pocket book and ensuring you have enough coverage.

I am thrilled to welcome Marina to our Podcast today! I’ve gotten to know her over the last few years as I sit on the “Lending and Counseling Committee” at our local down payment loan center to help low to moderate income households achieve homeownership with a financial hand up to help down payments and closing costs! This program is welcomed throughout Brown County in WI and is one that needs to be discussed, more! Today she breaks down the options they have and what a consumer needs to do to get approved. Check out their website here: https://nwgreenbay.org/about-us/

For those of you who have been following my Podcast, you are acutely aware that Baxter Colburn doesn’t only help me with my videography. He also is the director and producer of the #AlwaysOnPoint Podcast. In this episode, we put him in the host chair while he asks me questions about who I am and my whys. We had so much fun swapping spots, and it was important to me that not only do you get to know me, but you understand “my why” and how I get to work/life balance in a career that is pretty 24/7. A special thanks to Baxter for the opportunity and I hope you enjoy it ~ as it was a bit more vulnerable to me.

Today we chat with Delphine Jespersen, who is the Owner of 530 & Co. I hired her on just a short 3 months ago, and she has brought such a great aspect to my understanding of Social. It’s something I’ve always enjoyed doing, but to be honest, had no clue what I was doing and therefore not getting the results I felt I should have. I had the opportunity to bring her on the show to share a lot of what I’ve learned and am still learning. She’s a plethora of ideas, knowledge, and direction. If you are a small business owner (of any kind of business) this Podcast is for you!

Today our guest is Mandi Wilke with Stroll Ledgeview magazine, she has been a great asset in our community in northeastern Wisconsin by bringing local businesses together. She is not only the franchise owner of Stroll Ledgeview but also a working mother friend, podcaster, traveler, and an all-around happy person!I’ve had the privilege of getting to know her, and I’m excited to introduce you all to her, the reason why I print isn’t dead as well as how to work with the people that are right for you.

So many homeowners have title insurance but have no idea why you'd need it and what it entails. Rosie helps us with all the answers and so much more! Title insurance is so important, that you definitely want to understand the what and why behind it—quite possibly the most important document you have as a homeowner. 

Anytime I get together to "talk shop" with Monte Reyment, it's sure to be one of the most fun chats with his realness, vulnerability, and accepting attitude.On this episode, Monte & I talk about how starting in Real Estate can lead to so many growth options, be it investing, flipping, short-term leasing, long-term renting, the list goes on and on. This is a great discussion on making hard moves when you know you have to "take a chance on yourself." 

Jill is a local agent who has served our market for 30+ years. She is one of our area's #1 agents and her knowledge on our market sets her apart from many others! As the Luxury home market is growing, Jill is going to share her knowledge on this space so those looking to up-size or relocate into our area know what to expect. This is a must-listen from a Pro! 

Today Randy stopped by our studio to discuss Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) with me. I know PMI is terrible and no one wants to pay it... OR, is it? Randy and I discuss how you can make PMI work FOR YOU to gain your wealth via homeownership sooner vs later. Check it out!

She's BACK! Today's episode brings back Megan Jacquet, Vice President of WI with Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group and Board Member with Wisconsin Realtor Association. She brings us unbiased facts on the current state of the market in NEWI which will surprise you with what the National Media portrays it to be daily. If you are interested in the Real Estate Market, this episode is for you!

In this episode, we'll be talking with Amanda Furman of Amanda Furman Collective Real Estate Team. Having worked with her over the years on her own Real Estate Investing Journey, she and her husband took it to the next level and now own Short Term and Long Term Rentals as well as have "Flipped" many homes and worked with her "Homies" to do the same. She shares a ton of knowledge with us on all aspects of being an Investor. You'll want to listen to this one ~ you'll be surprised at how to get started!Connect with Amanda Furman: https://www.coldwellbanker.com/wi/appleton/agents/amanda-furman/aid-P00200000FDxUdbOH2L4BV0MuRFH7LVK1L3HA4WmFollow Amanda: https://www.instagram.com/amanda.furman.home/Follow Kristen: https://www.facebook.com/kristenambos239731/

Today we host a very up-and-coming agent named, Payton Krueger, who broke into the Real Estate world 3 years ago and has been dominating, especially in the new home buyer market. Not only does she help them purchase homes, but she is also a great advisor on “house hacking” as she lives it, herself. Today she is joining me to discuss her journey and help me educate up-and-coming buyers on how to do the same to start building wealth through real estate!

Today I am lucky to be sitting down with a local Appraiser that I’ve had the ability to work with for many years. He has been in the local industry for many years and is now sharing with our consumers and agents what they need to know about home appraisers and doing some myth-busting for us on what they look for, and the why’s behind it!

In Today’s episode, we invite Mr. Adam Schnable from WHEDA to discuss with us the State Down Payment Assistance Program for buying with NO MONEY DOWN as well as all the benefits for low to moderate-income households when purchasing a home. These benefits are insanely good and have helped so many people throughout the state. This is a program I’ve gotten to know and love over the years and wanted to share it directly with you!

In this Episode you are stuck with Yours Truly :) It was important for me to do this episode, now that you’ve listened to a few others with guests, so you could understand more about me. What my WHY is and how I truly believe I can help consumers become more conscious home buyers which will save them time, money and grief from working with someone who doesn’t have your best interest in mind. 

In this episode, you’ll meet Baxter Colburn of Colburn Creative. I’ve been working with Baxter and his team for the last couple of years. He joins me today to discuss the difficulties of constant content creation that is valuable to your market, but also on how important it is to work with someone who you gel with, getting the most out of each project you work on with him. He has a lot of success in Marketing and just continues to grow! If you are thinking of changing your marketing & platforms, I suggest listening to us as well as calling Baxter right away! Contact Baxter today: www.colburncreativeco.com or [email protected]. 

In this part 1 of a 2-part episode we’ll be talking with Megan Jacqueton, the current housing stats in NE WI as well as some surprising opportunities that clients may not be aware of when it comes to homes being listed. She has been interwoven in the RE Market as a Realtor, Broker/Manager and promoted in 2024 as the Vice President of Coldwell Banker WI. To add onto that amazing career, she now finds herself as a Committee Member for the WRA (Wisconsin Realtors Association). She is not only a leader, mentor, and a wealth of knowledge, she is also the consummate professional in everything she does.

Join Kristen Ambos, a top mortgage loan originator with over 20 years of experience, as she launches *Always On Point*. This podcast dives into real estate, mortgages, credit, and more, offering financial education in a fun and approachable way. Kristen shares insights from her remarkable career and connects with industry experts to deliver valuable knowledge for consumers. Subscribe, share, and tune in weekly to empower yourself with the tools to navigate the financial world!