Western Montana Real Estate Blog

Be on the lookout for dubious landlords in Missoula

Travis Martinez — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:38:00 GMT

I have heard of things like this in larger cities like Las Vegas and Phoenix, but not as close to home as Missoula until now. A friend of mine was looking for a rental in Missoula. they found one online that was for rent by owner. They responded to the...(read more)

We are skipping the real estate "slow" season

Travis Martinez — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:55:00 GMT

The holidays typically are a sign that the slow season of real estate has started. People are busy with their families, shopping, and charging up those credit cards. Not an ideal time to try and qualify for a new house. This year is slightly different....(read more)

Real Changes coming with the Real Living / GMAC merger

Travis Martinez — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:40:00 GMT

On November 11th, 2009 Brookfield Asset Management announced that they are going to merge GMAC Real Estate and Real Living Real Estate. Brookfield bought GMAC about a year ago, and Real Living Real Estate this last month. With the merger the GMAC name...(read more)

Details of the First Time Home Buyer Extention and addition of Move up Buyer Credit

Travis Martinez — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:37:00 GMT

The $8,000 tax credit has been extended. This credit was set to expire on November 30th, 2009. Now the credit has been extended to April 30th, 2010 to have a contract written on a home; June 30th, 2010 to close and be in your first home. The $6,500 move...(read more)

Put Together a Montana Winter Car Emergency Kit

Travis Martinez — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:32:00 GMT

Now that it is winter in Montana we should all be thinking aboutwhat is in our car. Montana has some of themost beautiful wilderness in the world, but keep in mind that it isstill wilderness. Here is a short list of things to keep in your car: ü...(read more)

Extension of the First time Home Buyer Tax Credit maks it through the Senate (Current Home Owners nay now qualify!)

Travis Martinez — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:10:00 GMT

The Senate has passed the extension of the current First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit. The extention is until April 30, 2010 to put a home under contract and then another 60 days to close the transaction. The extension also has a provision for a $6,500...(read more)

Corvallis West Side Open House Poker Run

Travis Martinez — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:02:00 GMT

Poker Run - Receive a poker card at each house, turn in your card at the last house, If you are one of the top three hands you get a prize. October 16th from 11 am to 2 pm. First Prize: $100.00 Visa Gift Card Second Price: Bottle of Hidden Legend Mead...(read more)

Less than 15 days for First Time Home Buyers

Travis Martinez — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:50:00 GMT

If you are looking to purchase your first home (or your first home in 3 years) and you want to take advantage of the free $8,000.00 your time is running short. Due to many changes in the mortgage world, like the new Truth-In-Lending Protections, loans...(read more)

How Will You Be Judged: Lenders Will Judge You By Your Credit Score!

Travis Martinez — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:24:00 GMT

The Author of This Liberated Article Is: Jay Delgado A credit score can be likened to an invisible stamp by which the whole world will judge you. Your ability to borrow money, get a job, secure housing and provide for your family is directly affected...(read more)

Should my condo association get FHA approved?

Travis Martinez — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:46:00 GMT

The short answer is YES! I am president of Stagecoach Condominium Association. One of the units is currently being purchased using and FHA Loan. As part of the qualification process the Association must fill out a questionnaire so that FHA understands...(read more)

Ravalli County Fair

Travis Martinez — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:37:00 GMT

The county fair is officially underway. I participated in the Fair Parade (the official opening of the Fair). Even though you might not have recognized me The fair this year goes from September 2nd to the 5th. The highlights are: Tonight a Christian Concert...(read more)

Put your property for sale on over 100 newspaper websites

Travis Martinez — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:17:00 GMT

When you list with me you can be assured that your listing will not only be advertised locally but nationally as well. This has never been easier with the Internet. Newspaper subscription rates are declining; in order to maintain their bottom line they...(read more)

Time is slipping away for first time home buyers

Travis Martinez — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:05:00 GMT

If you are a fist time hoe buyer and are looking to take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit, you better get moving. I am normally not that blunt, but $8,000 is a lot of money to let slip away because of inaction. The law states that the credit is only...(read more)

'Tis the season for rentals

Travis Martinez — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:40:00 GMT

Believe it or not, school is just around the corning. College students are getting their schedules and finding roommates for the next semester, families are coming back from summer vacations, and their is a positive feeling in the air. This is an ideal time to take a look at where you are living and ask yourself if you are happy. Maybe you need more space, maybe you have too much space and need more money in you wallet. Either way, if you are renting now may be an opportune time to take a look at what else is available in the market.

Here are just two that you might find inviting:

4 bed, 3 bath home, with many non-conforming bedrooms, on 1 acre just south of Hamilton. Rents at $1,350.
2 bed, 1 bath, condo on the north side of Victor, W/S/G paid. Rents at $550.

Not what you are looking for? Give me a call and I will see what else I can drum up.

If you strike out on the rentals there is still the $8,000 tax credit available until December first for first time home buyers.

The Value of a Real Estate Agent

Travis Martinez — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:30:00 GMT

Many companies have popped up offering sellers the chance to list on the MLS for a fraction of what they might pay at a traditional real estate brokerage. What is the difference? The short answer is a real estate agent. Sure these companies have to be...(read more)