Real Estate Explained

Buying a home without a plan? Big mistake. In this episode, I’m walking you through the exact step-by-step process I use with every buyer to make sure the experience is smooth, strategic, and successful—from our first call all the way to closing.If you’re a first-time buyer or it’s been a while since your last move, this episode will give you the roadmap you didn’t know you needed.⏱️ What You’ll Learn:* The right order to buy a home* Why skipping steps costs you time and money* What to expect at every stage of the buying process🎯 Ready to start your home search the smart way?📲 Connect with me here: https://moxiepropertygroup.com/

📉 Are you about to make *this* mistake when buying your first home?Even in 2025, I *still* see first-time buyers fall into this trap—and it could cost you thousands or even delay your dreams of homeownership.In this episode of *Real Estate Explained*, I break down the **top 5 mistakes** first-time homebuyers continue to make, especially in today’s unpredictable market. From interest rate myths to saving strategies, I’ll give you a clear and honest perspective—so you can buy with confidence.✅ Whether you're thinking about buying soon or just doing research, this episode will save you stress, money, and regret.---🔗 Have questions or want help buying a home in Colorado?Start here: [https://moxiepropertygroup.com](https://moxiepropertygroup.com)---👍 Like this episode? Hit subscribe for more honest real estate advice you can actually use.🧠 New videos once a month.

What Real Estate Agents Actually Do (and How We Get Paid)Let’s clear this up once and for all. I get asked all the time what real estate agents actually do — and how we get paid — so in this episode, I’m breaking it all down. No fluff, no sugarcoating.Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, understanding how agent compensation works can save you a lot of confusion (and possibly money). Plus, I’ll share a few things that real estate agents can’t do — because that matters too.📍 I’m Kyle Wong, a licensed Realtor in Colorado — and this is Real Estate Explained.👉 Have questions? Want to work together?Visit my website for resources, guides, or to get in touch:🌐 https://moxiepropertygroup.com/🎧 Listen to more episodes of the Real Estate Explained PodcastSubscribe and hit the bell so you don’t miss an episode!

🏡 Land Buying & Building Explained: Costs, Risks, and ProcessThinking about buying land and building your dream home? In this video, I break down the real costs, risks, and step-by-step process of purchasing land and constructing a house — from hidden expenses to what you need to check before you buy.Whether you’re curious about zoning, utilities, financing, or the timeline, this guide will help you make smart, informed decisions.👉 Have questions about buying land or building in Colorado?I’m here to help! Whether you’re just starting your search or already looking at properties, feel free to reach out.📩 Contact me directly with your questions or to start your Colorado land-buying journey!Let’s make sure you go in confident and prepared.✅ Subscribe for more Real Estate Explained videos: https://www.youtube.com/@UCQcw0PUgXrgXy2-UgNJUeSg ✅ Comment below if there’s a topic you want me to cover next!

Inspections are important, but you should know how the process ACTUALLY goes BEFORE getting into it. Schedule a call with me at https://calendly.com/realtorwong Link to my equipment: Microphone - https://amzn.to/47gTKut Phone Tripod - https://amzn.to/3Kl2IgD #RealEstate #Colorado #Denver #Luxury #Renting #Selling

No way around it now. Schedule a call with me at https://calendly.com/realtorwong Link to my equipment: Microphone - https://amzn.to/47gTKut Phone Tripod - https://amzn.to/3Kl2IgD #RealEstate #Colorado #Denver #Luxury #Renting #Selling

Well, who really knows? Schedule a call with me at https://calendly.com/realtorwong Link to my equipment: Microphone - https://amzn.to/47gTKut Phone Tripod - https://amzn.to/3Kl2IgD #RealEstate #Colorado #Denver #Luxury #Renting #Selling

If you have a home and are relocating, is it best to sell it, or rent it out? Today I talk about that, and dive into short term, mid term, and long term rentals as well. Schedule a call with me at https://calendly.com/realtorwong Link to my equipment: Microphone - https://amzn.to/47gTKut Phone Tripod - https://amzn.to/3Kl2IgD #RealEstate #Colorado #Denver #Luxury #Renting #Selling

Based on a lot of different stuff, here's what I think will happen in the 2024 real estate market. Schedule a call with me at https://calendly.com/realtorwong Link to my equipment: Microphone - https://amzn.to/47gTKut Phone Tripod - https://amzn.to/3Kl2IgD #RealEstate #Colorado #Denver #Luxury

There are a billion real estate agents out there, make sure you pick the right one using the tips in this video from an insider within the industry. Schedule a call with me at https://calendly.com/realtorwong Link to my equipment: Microphone - https://amzn.to/47gTKut Phone Tripod - https://amzn.to/3Kl2IgD #RealEstate #Colorado #Denver #Luxury

Here's a high-level overview on how to buy a house, from a real estate professional. Schedule a call with me at https://calendly.com/realtorwong Link to my equipment: Microphone - https://amzn.to/47gTKut Phone Tripod - https://amzn.to/3Kl2IgD #RealEstate #Colorado #Denver #Luxury

People talk about how real estate agents and realtors get paid all the time. Here's how commissions actually work. Schedule a call with me at https://calendly.com/realtorwong Link to my equipment: Microphone - https://amzn.to/47gTKut Phone Tripod - https://amzn.to/3Kl2IgD #RealEstate #Colorado #Denver #Luxury

People often wonder what a real estate agent actually does. Are they a sales person? Are they con artists? Watch for more insight. Schedule a call with me at https://calendly.com/realtorwong Link to my equipment: Microphone - https://amzn.to/47gTKut Phone Tripod - https://amzn.to/3Kl2IgD #RealEstate #Colorado #Denver #Luxury

This is a little bit of a different one, but HGTV superstar Rico Leon from "Rico To The Rescue" joins us today to talk about the construction side of real estate, and how the economy affects prices for construction and remodels. Schedule a call with me at https://calendly.com/realtorwong Link to my equipment: Microphone - https://amzn.to/47gTKut Phone Tripod - https://amzn.to/3Kl2IgD #RealEstate #Colorado #Denver #Luxury

If you've got investment properties, and you want to transfer properties tax free, watch and learn how 1031 exchanges can work in your favor. Schedule a call with me at https://calendly.com/realtorwong Link to my equipment: Microphone - https://amzn.to/47gTKut Phone Tripod - https://amzn.to/3Kl2IgD #RealEstate #Colorado #Denver #Luxury

We're back with a market update for quarter 4 of 2023. It's weird, it's crazy, it always is, Schedule a call with me at https://calendly.com/realtorwong Link to my equipment: Microphone - https://amzn.to/47gTKut Phone Tripod - https://amzn.to/3Kl2IgD #RealEstate #Colorado #Denver #Luxury

Every home is unique, but here are a few times to help you get your home ready to sell for the most amount of money, in the least amount of time. Schedule a call with me at https://calendly.com/realtorwong Link to my equipment: Microphone - https://amzn.to/47gTKut Phone Tripod - https://amzn.to/3Kl2IgD #RealEstate #Colorado #Denver #Luxury

We've always heard that you need 20% to buy a home, but why? PMI really. But you don't actually always need 20% down. Here's how. Schedule a call with me at https://calendly.com/realtorwong Link to my equipment: Microphone - https://amzn.to/47gTKut Phone Tripod - https://amzn.to/3Kl2IgD #RealEstate #Colorado #Denver #Luxury

I connected with Wanny Rodriguez and Lanh Nguyen with eXp Realty out of California and we recorded a live webinar about Local Markets and Business Strategies. I got to share my background and what got me into real estate, while talking about my local market and the strategies for my business. Schedule a call with me at https://calendly.com/realtorwong Link to my equipment: Microphone - https://amzn.to/47gTKut Phone Tripod - https://amzn.to/3Kl2IgD #RealEstate #Colorado #Denver #Luxury

We all hear about affordable housing, and the market being crazy, but what does that mean? Schedule a call with me at https://calendly.com/realtorwong Link to my equipment: Microphone - https://amzn.to/47gTKut Phone Tripod - https://amzn.to/3Kl2IgD #RealEstate #Colorado #Denver #Luxury

Everyone throws around the term "luxury" for homes, watches, and cars, but what does it actually mean? Schedule a call with me at https://calendly.com/realtorwong Link to my equipment: Microphone - https://amzn.to/47gTKut Phone Tripod - https://amzn.to/3Kl2IgD #RealEstate #Colorado #Denver #Luxury

I know you've read the articles, and heard the hearsay, but here's what a real estate professional has to say about buying in our current market. Schedule a call with us at https://calendly.com/realtorwong Link to my equipment: Microphone - https://amzn.to/47gTKut Phone Tripod - https://amzn.to/3Kl2IgD #RealEstate #Colorado #Denver #Investing

While it may be true that buying your first home can be the hardest, that shouldn't discourage you. Watch to find out why. Schedule a call with us at https://calendly.com/realtorwong Link to my equipment: Microphone - https://amzn.to/47gTKut Phone Tripod - https://amzn.to/3Kl2IgD #RealEstate #Colorado #Denver #Investing

Let's talk about what a real estate agent does, from the perspective of a real estate agent. Realtors listen up. Schedule a call with us at https://calendly.com/realtorwong Link to my equipment: Microphone - https://amzn.to/47gTKut Phone Tripod - https://amzn.to/3Kl2IgD #RealEstate #Colorado #Denver #Investing

In this episode, Kyle Wong and Corey Martin talk about the current real estate market, and where it's headed. If you've got any questions regarding real estate, personal finance, or business, don't hesitate to reach out! Kyle Wong and Corey Martin host "The Innovator, the Imitator, and the Idiot", a video podcast about real estate related business, aiming to promote social entrepreneurship through real estate, and to help you approach real estate with the facts, with Kyle Wong and Corey Martin as your hosts. Have questions? Schedule a call with us at https://calendly.com/realtorwong Here are all of our links! https://linktr.ee/kylewong

In this episode, Kyle Wong and Corey Martin talk about buying your first home, being a first time homebuyer, and why it's the hardest, and often the most expensive. We also talk about some options to make it easier and to make it happen! If you've got any questions regarding real estate, personal finance, or business, don't hesitate to reach out! Kyle Wong and Corey Martin host "The Innovator, the Imitator, and the Idiot", a video podcast about real estate related business, aiming to promote social entrepreneurship through real estate, and to help you approach real estate with the facts, with Kyle Wong and Corey Martin as your hosts. Have questions? Schedule a call with us at https://calendly.com/realtorwong Here are all of our links! https://linktr.ee/kylewong

In this episode, Kyle Wong and Corey Martin talk about the differences between a new or newly build home, a new build, vs. a pre-existing home, or a used home, and what the pros and cons, advantages vs. the disadvantages are. Why would you choose a new home? Why would you choose a home that's been lived in? What are the differences? If you've got any questions regarding real estate, personal finance, or business, don't hesitate to reach out! Kyle Wong and Corey Martin host "The Innovator, the Imitator, and the Idiot", a video podcast about real estate related business, aiming to promote social entrepreneurship through real estate, and to help you approach real estate with the facts, with Kyle Wong and Corey Martin as your hosts. Have questions? Schedule a call with us at https://calendly.com/realtorwong Here are all of our links! https://linktr.ee/kylewong

In this episode, Kyle Wong and Corey Martin talk about the hot hot real estate market update for 2023 and how it's been crazy again. Appraisal gaps, over asking / list price, all cash offers, limited or waived inspection. The craziness is here. The bubble hasn't popped. It's nuts. If you've got any questions regarding real estate, personal finance, or business, don't hesitate to reach out! Kyle Wong and Corey Martin host "The Innovator, the Imitator, and the Idiot", a video podcast about real estate related business, aiming to promote social entrepreneurship through real estate, and to help you approach real estate with the facts, with Kyle Wong and Corey Martin as your hosts. Have questions? Schedule a call with us at https://calendly.com/realtorwong Here are all of our links! https://linktr.ee/kylewong

In this episode, Kyle Wong and Corey Martin talk about real estate hacks we've learned in our years of experience to help you find a deal, buy a house, sell a house, invest in real estate, or whatever you need to do! If you've got any questions regarding real estate, personal finance, or business, don't hesitate to reach out! Kyle Wong and Corey Martin host "The Innovator, the Imitator, and the Idiot", a video podcast about real estate related business, aiming to promote social entrepreneurship through real estate, and to help you approach real estate with the facts, with Kyle Wong and Corey Martin as your hosts. Have questions? Schedule a call with us at https://calendly.com/realtorwong Here are all of our links! https://linktr.ee/kylewong

In this episode, Kyle Wong and Corey Martin talk with real estate professional, foreclosure coach, Donny Coram out of Colorado Springs! We talk about foreclosures, finding deals, funding, fixing, flipping, homes and deals. If you've got any questions regarding real estate, personal finance, or business, don't hesitate to reach out! Kyle Wong and Corey Martin host "The Innovator, the Imitator, and the Idiot", a video podcast about real estate related business, aiming to promote social entrepreneurship through real estate, and to help you approach real estate with the facts, with Kyle Wong and Corey Martin as your hosts. Have questions? Schedule a call with us at https://calendly.com/realtorwong Here are all of our links! https://linktr.ee/kylewong

In this episode, Kyle Wong and Corey Martin talk about the many things to consider when getting into real estate. Whether that is as a real estate agent, a mortgage lender/broker/loan officer, title rep, insurance agent, contractor, or others. If you're considering a career in the field estate field, congrats! Let us know how we can help you! If you've got any questions regarding real estate, personal finance, or business, don't hesitate to reach out! Kyle Wong and Corey Martin host "The Innovator, the Imitator, and the Idiot", a video podcast about real estate related business, aiming to promote social entrepreneurship through real estate, and to help you approach real estate with the facts, with Kyle Wong and Corey Martin as your hosts. Have questions? Schedule a call with us at https://calendly.com/realtorwong Here are all of our links! https://linktr.ee/kylewong

In this episode, Kyle Wong and Corey Martin talk about what the heck is happening in Q1, quarter 1 in 2023 in the market, what's the update, and what's new. Listen in as we advise you the best moves to make with your money and with the real estate market in 2023 and beyond! If you've got any questions regarding real estate, personal finance, or business, don't hesitate to reach out! Kyle Wong and Corey Martin host "The Innovator, the Imitator, and the Idiot", a video podcast about real estate related business, aiming to promote social entrepreneurship through real estate, and to help you approach real estate with the facts, with Kyle Wong and Corey Martin as your hosts. Have questions? Schedule a call with us at https://calendly.com/realtorwong Here are all of our links! https://linktr.ee/kylewong

In this episode, Kyle Wong and Corey Martin talk about giving back and serving the community with the founder of Hope Homes here in Colorado, Chris Meeks!    If you've got any questions regarding real estate, personal finance, or business, don't hesitate to reach out! Kyle Wong and Corey Martin host "The Innovator, the Imitator, and the Idiot", a video podcast about real estate related business, aiming to promote social entrepreneurship through real estate, and to help you approach real estate with the facts, with Kyle Wong and Corey Martin as your hosts. Have questions? Schedule a call with us at https://calendly.com/realtorwong Here are all of our links! https://linktr.ee/kylewong

In this episode, Kyle Wong and Corey Martin talk about building a business with Real Estate Professional, Podcaster, and Marketing Expert, Chris Bello!  About Chris:   Chris Bello is a college graduate that quit his corporate job 3 years in. He wanted to take hold of the reins of life and write his own story.    After struggling with one side-hustle after another, he went all in on residential real estate, where he has quickly caught momentum. Chris is also the host of the top-rated business podcast, the Entrepreneur Motivation Podcast (2M+ downloads), where he documents his journey and interviews incredible guests.    Chris’ motto is “Less dreaming, more doing.” Connect with Chris by visiting chrisbello.com.    Connect with Chris: https://www.chrisbello.com/links      👉 Click here to connect with me    If you've got any questions regarding real estate, personal finance, or business, don't hesitate to reach out! Kyle Wong and Corey Martin host "The Innovator, the Imitator, and the Idiot", a video podcast about real estate related business, aiming to promote social entrepreneurship through real estate, and to help you approach real estate with the facts, with Kyle Wong and Corey Martin as your hosts. Have questions? Schedule a call with us at https://calendly.com/realtorwong Here are all of our links! https://linktr.ee/kylewong

In this episode, Kyle Wong and Corey Martin talk about different types of loans such as conventional, jumbo, FHA, VA, CHFA, and not qualifying/non conforming, or non-QM loans. We explore the differences, the options, and the different uses or applications of them. Check it out!   If you've got any questions regarding real estate, personal finance, or business, don't hesitate to reach out! Kyle Wong and Corey Martin host "The Innovator, the Imitator, and the Idiot", a video podcast about real estate related business, aiming to promote social entrepreneurship through real estate, and to help you approach real estate with the facts, with Kyle Wong and Corey Martin as your hosts. Have questions? Schedule a call with us at https://calendly.com/realtorwong Here are all of our links! https://linktr.ee/kylewong

In this episode, Kyle Wong and Corey Martin talk about our current moving market, historical real estate trends, current inventory, and what the heck inventory even means! If you've got any questions regarding real estate, personal finance, or business, don't hesitate to reach out! Kyle Wong and Corey Martin host "The Innovator, the Imitator, and the Idiot", a video podcast about real estate related business, aiming to promote social entrepreneurship through real estate, and to help you approach real estate with the facts, with Kyle Wong and Corey Martin as your hosts. Have questions? Schedule a call with us at https://calendly.com/realtorwong Here are all of our links! https://linktr.ee/kylewong

In this episode, Kyle Wong and Corey Martin discuss 2022 as whole. What happened in the real estate market? What happened in our businesses? What we did advise our clients and what can we recommend going forward?   If you've got any questions regarding real estate, personal finance, or business, don't hesitate to reach out! Kyle Wong and Corey Martin host "The Innovator, the Imitator, and the Idiot", a video podcast about real estate related business, aiming to promote social entrepreneurship through real estate, and to help you approach real estate with the facts, with Kyle Wong and Corey Martin as your hosts. Have questions? Schedule a call with us at https://calendly.com/realtorwong Here are all of our links! https://linktr.ee/kylewong

In this episode, Kyle Wong features Bo Palazola, co-founder of the Day-Palazola group, and the Director of Nestseekers Mountain Division out of Breckenridge, Colorado! We talk about luxury markets, Bo's story, and how new agents can get into the luxury markets.   If you've got any questions regarding real estate, personal finance, or business, don't hesitate to reach out! Kyle Wong and Corey Martin host "The Innovator, the Imitator, and the Idiot", a video podcast about real estate related business, aiming to promote social entrepreneurship through real estate, and to help you approach real estate with the facts, with Kyle Wong and Corey Martin as your hosts. Have questions? Schedule a call with us at https://calendly.com/realtorwong Here are all of our links! https://linktr.ee/kylewong

In this episode, Kyle Wong and Corey Martin talk about how real estate can be used as an investment. They go through what types of real estate investments there are, who can invest in real estate, and how you can use them.   If you've got any questions regarding real estate, personal finance, or business, don't hesitate to reach out! Kyle Wong and Corey Martin host "The Innovator, the Imitator, and the Idiot", a video podcast about real estate related business, aiming to promote social entrepreneurship through real estate, and to help you approach real estate with the facts, with Kyle Wong and Corey Martin as your hosts. Have questions? Schedule a call with us at https://calendly.com/realtorwong Here are all of our links! https://linktr.ee/kylewong

In this episode, Kyle Wong and Corey Martin talk about some of the most popular mountain towns in the world, that just happen to be in Colorado. They talk about what they're like, a brief history, and what to expect if you're visiting, or planning on moving there. If you've got any questions regarding real estate, personal finance, or business, don't hesitate to reach out! Kyle Wong and Corey Martin host "The Innovator, the Imitator, and the Idiot", a video podcast about real estate related business, aiming to promote social entrepreneurship through real estate, and to help you approach real estate with the facts, with Kyle Wong and Corey Martin as your hosts. Have questions? Schedule a call with us at https://calendly.com/realtorwong Here are all of our links! https://linktr.ee/kylewong

In this episode, Kyle Wong and Corey Martin talk about the potential opportunities for you and your business during a recession. If you've got any questions regarding real estate, personal finance, or business, don't hesitate to reach out! Kyle Wong and Corey Martin host "The Innovator, the Imitator, and the Idiot", a video podcast about real estate related business, aiming to promote social entrepreneurship through real estate, and to help you approach real estate with the facts, with Kyle Wong and Corey Martin as your hosts. Have questions? Schedule a call with us at https://calendly.com/realtorwong Here are all of our links! https://linktr.ee/kylewong

Kyle Wong and Corey Martin walk you through the advantages and disadvantages of both renting and buying. Both have their pros, and both have their cons. The decision depends solely on your situation and what you value. At the end of the day though, you have to live somewhere. So you're either filling someone else's pockets, or you're filling yours. If you've got any questions regarding real estate, personal finance, or business, don't hesitate to reach out! Kyle Wong and Corey Martin host "The Innovator, the Imitator, and the Idiot", a video podcast about real estate related business, aiming to promote social entrepreneurship through real estate, and to help you approach real estate with the facts, with Kyle Wong and Corey Martin as your hosts. Have questions? Schedule a call with us at https://calendly.com/realtorwong Here are all of our links! https://linktr.ee/kylewong

In this episode, Kyle Wong and Corey Martin tell spooky stories about their real life real estate experiences, what not to do, and what to do instead! Listen in if you dare!   If you've got any questions regarding real estate, personal finance, or business, don't hesitate to reach out! Kyle Wong and Corey Martin host "The Innovator, the Imitator, and the Idiot", a video podcast about real estate related business, aiming to promote social entrepreneurship through real estate, and to help you approach real estate with the facts, with Kyle Wong and Corey Martin as your hosts. Have questions? Schedule a call with us at https://calendly.com/realtorwong Here are all of our links! https://linktr.ee/kylewong

In this episode, we talk about the what makes Colorado so special as a state! Why is it the best place to live? Who is it for?   If you've got any questions regarding real estate, personal finance, or business, don't hesitate to reach out! Kyle Wong and Corey Martin host "The Innovator, the Imitator, and the Idiot", a video podcast about real estate related business, aiming to promote social entrepreneurship through real estate, and to help you approach real estate with the facts, with Kyle Wong and Corey Martin as your hosts. Have questions? Schedule a call with us at https://calendly.com/realtorwong Here are all of our links! https://linktr.ee/kylewong

In the newest episode of The Innovator, The Imitator, and the Idiot, Corey Martin and Kyle Wong talk about first time home buyers and what some creative financing options are for them, as well as any other buyers that may be curious about the options for their market and their needs. If you've got any questions regarding real estate, personal finance, or business, don't hesitate to reach out! Kyle Wong and Corey Martin host "The Innovator, the Imitator, and the Idiot", a video podcast about real estate related business, aiming to promote social entrepreneurship through real estate, and to help you approach real estate with the facts, with Kyle Wong and Corey Martin as your hosts. Have questions? Schedule a call with us at https://calendly.com/realtorwong Here are all of our links! https://linktr.ee/kylewong

In this episode, we talk about the CRAZY COVID market and what's been changing in the last 90 days from September 2022, and what we think will happen in the NEXT 90 days!   If you've got any questions regarding real estate, personal finance, or business, don't hesitate to reach out! Kyle Wong and Corey Martin host "The Innovator, the Imitator, and the Idiot", a video podcast about real estate related business, aiming to promote social entrepreneurship through real estate, and to help you approach real estate with the facts, with Kyle Wong and Corey Martin as your hosts. Have questions? Schedule a call with us at https://calendly.com/realtorwong Here are all of our links! https://linktr.ee/kylewong