James Martinez Real Estate

09/23/2021

Don't rely on what others are telling regarding the housing market. "Its a sellers market, you'll never get the home you want." Yes! It's a sellers market, which makes it highly competitive, but nothing gained by doing nothing. "You need more than a high credit score to qualify." True! Although, its a great start!

09/20/2021

Thinking of Selling? Do you know what your home is worth? Call me today!!!!

09/04/2021

Hmmm!!!! Yeah,yeah! Giants win! Giants win! Turner challenges Posey, the future hall farmer and loses.

07/21/2021

Market is still strong!

Lumber prices are falling sharply, but the savings are not yet trickling down to the retail market.

05/21/2021

Some Highlights For the eighth year in a row, real estate maintained its position as the preferred long-term investment among Americans. Real estate has been gaining ground against stocks, gold, and savings accounts over the last 11 years and now stands at its highest rating in survey history. Let.....

05/20/2021

The level of equity homeowners have is at an all-time high. According to the U.S. Census, over 38% of owner-occupied homes are owned free and clear, meaning they don’t have a mortgage. Those with a mortgage are seeing their equity skyrocket too. Every time real estate values increase, homeowners g...

05/19/2021

One of the biggest questions in real estate today is, “When will sellers return to the housing market?” An ongoing shortage of home supply has created a hyper-competitive environment for hopeful buyers, leading to the ultimate sellers’ market. However, as the economy continues to improve and m...

05/18/2021

Last month, in a post on the Liberty Street Economics blog, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York noted that Americans believe buying a home is definitely or probably a better investment than buying stocks. Last week, a Gallup Poll reaffirmed those findings.

05/17/2021

When buying a home, it’s important to have a budget and make sure you plan ahead for certain homebuying expenses. Saving for a down payment is the main cost that comes to mind for many, but budgeting for the closing costs required to get a mortgage is just as important.

05/14/2021

Some Highlights Selling a house is no small task. If you decide to try to do it on your own, keep in mind you’ll be responsible for all the expert-level work of a real estate professional. The vital tasks an agent manages for you include listing and marketing your house, handling legal documentati...

05/13/2021

Homebuyers are flooding the housing market right now to take advantage of record-low mortgage rates. Many have a sense of urgency to find a home soon since experts forecast a steady rise in both rates and home prices this year and next. As a result, buyer demand greatly outweighs the current housing...

05/12/2021

Over the past year, the pandemic made it challenging for some homeowners to make their mortgage payments. Thankfully, the government initiated a forbearance program to provide much-needed support. Unless they’re extended once again, some of these plans and the corresponding mortgage payment deferr...