Rick Martinez's (rickmartinez) Blog

  Tony & Rick’s Weekly Update for Week ending 2/19/2010   I just wanted to update everyone with some of the things we are doing to get increased exposure in the market place.  We have been updating our websites and tweaking our exposure through the various networks and home property websites.  Wi...

If you happened to be one of the 106 million people who tuned into Super Bowl 44 this past Sunday, you might have noticed a bit of a difference in the commercial ads you saw between plays. Some of the usual giants, such as Pepsi, scaled back this year on their Super Bowl media campaigns, chosing ...

Texas continues to beat the rest of the U.S. in housing affordability, according to first-quarter statistics from the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M. The Center uses a Texas Housing Affordability Index (HAI) to compare the ability of a Texas median-income family to purchase a median-priced exist...

In its efforts to stimulate the economy, Congress has enacted legislation extending a tax credit of up to $8,000 for first-time home buyers and offering up to $6,500 for qualified repeat buyers.Tax Credit at a Glance $8,000 First-time Home Buyer Tax Credit at a Glance The $8,000 tax credit is for...

Buying a home is one of the largest investments you will make, so you should be sure of its condition.  A home inspection is an evaluation of a home's current condition by a trained expert.  As a homebuyer, it is your responsibility to carefully select and pay for a qualified inspector.  A home i...

The following are some tips on selling your own home:   Prepare your home- you always want to have your house well prepared before even thingking of putting it on the market. If your home is not prepared than you will probably attract many buyers to your home. Set your home at the "Right Price"- ...

Disconnect your emotions make you house "Anonymous" The First Step- Remove all clutter The most important room in the house- make it attractive The rest of the house- keep it neutral Fixing up the house interior- make sure everything is changeable Cost of repairs- its all worth the money you'll ...

Disconnect your emotions make you house "Anonymous" The First Step- Remove all clutter The most important room in the house- make it attractive The rest of the house- keep it neutral Fixing up the house interior- make sure everything is changeable Cost of repairs- its all worth the money you'll ...

As reports of economic recovery increase, financial experts are quick to discount rising bankruptcies as expected delayed reactions and expected casualties. To those directly and indirectly involved in a bankruptcy, "How did this happen?" is a common reaction to the unexpected nightmare of financ...

Set your price carefully Too high and buyers may not consider it, too low and you're selling yourself short. Realtors often give a free home market analysis if you ask. This gives you an idea of how your home compares financially with similar, recently sold homes in your area. The analysis may al...