Travis A Martinez, Real Estate Consultant

This morning Brookfield Residential Property Services announced that it will acquire GMAC Home Services.  This includes GMAC Home Mortgage, GMAC Real estate, and GMAC Relocation Services.  Who is Brookfield Residential Property Services? I am glad you asked.  Brookfields Residential Property Services is owned by Brookfield Asset ...

Here are the Bitterroot Building Industry Association's Tour of Homes Results: Peoples ChoiceSkalkaho Bend by Pigman BuildersHidden Valley Hideaway by Riversong BuildersThe Sierra by Silver Mountain BuildersProfessional Judging Results Best of Show Award LuxurySkalkaho Bend by Pigman BuildersHidden Valley Hideaway by Riversong ...

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 (even though most of the time it was) he was a salesman.  There was ...

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 loan limits.  If you are in Foreclosure this new law could provide for some ...

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? Here is a great list from an article in the Wall Street Journal:Key points of ...

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 BillArticle Originally published in the Wall Street JournalMay 7th, 2008WASHINGTON -- President Bush and Congress ...

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, but I also got some activity on my listings.  By activity I not only mean ...

Don't miss one of the last opportunities to visit Santa.  He will be helping me with my open house at 249 Carriage Road in Hamilton from 5 to 7 pm this Friday the 21st of December.  There will be lots of goodies to satisfy your sweet tooth and a great opportunity to preview this wonderful home. 

HOME OWNERSHIP CLASSES TO PREPARE FAMILIES FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING LOANS The Bitter Root Resource Conservation & Development Area, Inc. (RC&D) is holding a nationally certified homebuyer class on April 2, 3 & 4th from 6 to 9 pm each night at Bitterroot Public Library Conference Room, 306 State St., Hamilton.  Please call the ...