Real Estate Blog

Tips for Sellers for a Great Showing

Travis Martinez — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:12:00 GMT

Whether you are a FSBO or have an agent there are a few things you can do before a showing to make you house more appealing. Probably the most basic is open the windows. Natural light is so much better on the eyes. Get rid of the clutter. Throw dirty...(read more)

Bitterroot Building Industry Association Tour of Homes

Travis Martinez — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:01:00 GMT

This weekend is the annual Tour of Homes for the Bitterroot Valley. I am very excited. My favorite part is seeing all of the finish work. The detail and intricacies of the finish work are amazing. In fact after last years' tour my, then fiancee, and...(read more)

Lesson from My Father

Travis Martinez — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:49:00 GMT

Anthony Martinez is my father. Today is his birthday, as I reflect on him I remember one of the lessons he taught me from a very young age. First I will give you a little bit of background knowledge. He was a salesman. Even when that was not his trade...(read more)

President Signed the Housing Stimulus Package

Travis Martinez — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:02:00 GMT

As many of you may be aware, the President signed the Housing Stimulus Package last week. What does this mean for you? Well if you are a first time homebuyer this could mean that you get a $7,500 tax credit. If you are a FHA buyer this increases your...(read more)

Roy Brown came to Hamilton

Travis Martinez — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:28:00 GMT

Candidate for Governor Roy Brown came to Hamilton Yesterday the 29th. Roy made time in his busy schedule to meet with other local candidates as well as the local Realtors and Builders. Among those in attendance were: Greg Chilcott (incumbent candidate...(read more)

House Passes Stimulus Package

Travis Martinez — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:00:00 GMT

The House of Representatives passed the Housing Stimulus Package. What happens next? The Senate will need to confirm it, which is expected to happen; the President will need to sign it into law, which is also expected to happen. What does this all mean?...(read more)

College Options

Travis Martinez — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:03:00 GMT

As college approaches parents everywhere are making preparations for sending their kids off to the big scary world of higher education. Many decisions must be made before college starts in September. What major will I have?...(read more)

Tip for FSBO..... Lighten your Pictures

Travis Martinez — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:37:00 GMT

One of the most common mistakes in real estate is having pictures too dark. I have even seen real estate agents make this mistake but most of the time it is done by a For Sale By Owner (FSBO). A dark picture, besides having less detail, gives a gloomy...(read more)

The Cost of Money

Travis Martinez — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:58:00 GMT

The prevailing interest rate is often referred to as the "cost of money." Or more simply put the amount that you have to pay to use someone else's money. Typically long tern money (30 year mortgages) is more expensive then short term (10...(read more)

This Month is Renamed June-uary

Travis Martinez — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:48:00 GMT

It is the middle of June most of the country is hitting record highs in temperature and we have snow....(read more)

Trouble Brewing in DC

Travis Martinez — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:16:00 GMT

As I read the article below I was a little disturbed at the lack of coordination in DC. It stinks and there is nobody that is clean in this situation. Read below and see for yourself. Bush Set to VETO Homebuilders Bill Article Originally published in...(read more)

Persuade, Change, Influence

Travis Martinez — Wed, 07 May 2008 16:13:00 GMT

Are these admirable goals for an advertising campaign? Or, maybe a better question is, is the goal of an advertising campaign to change consumer behavior or to just focus it? Organizations such as MySpace and Facebook have truly changed the way we look...(read more)

What do you do when the Seller Say's "Sell It" or "I Want Out"

Travis Martinez — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:58:00 GMT

Hamilton, Ravalli County - Announcing a price reduction on 249 Carriage Road, a 5,490 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story "Plus unfinished basement". Now MLS® $415,000 - Seller Say's SELL.

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Spring visited this weekend (and so did the buyers)

Travis Martinez — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:58:00 GMT

This weekend was not only beautiful it was a furry of activity. There was the Spring Fair at the Fairgrounds, lots of yard work to do, and yeas even people looking at property. Not only did I show property to some buyers that I have been working with,...(read more)

Why would you buy in this market?

Travis Martinez — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:41:00 GMT

There are opportunities around every corner. If you want to be engrossed by the negative of the situation then you will not be able to see the opportunities that exist. What opportunities you might ask. If you have considered buying your first home this might be...(read more)