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Travis Martinez
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 laundry ...  [Read More]
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Travis Martinez
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]
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Travis Martinez
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]
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Travis Martinez
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 ...  [Read More]
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Travis Martinez
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]
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Travis Martinez
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]
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Travis Martinez
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? Will I have a job? How do I ...  [Read More]
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Travis Martinez
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]
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Travis Martinez
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]
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Travis Martinez
It is the middle of June most of the country is hitting record highs in temperature and we have snow. All week it has been switching between rain and snow. Many people are complaining that we dont have "summer" type weather. I am not complaining. ...  [Read More]
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Travis Martinez
ALCON, I am now in Kuwait. I am not sure if I will be on the computer too much until we get back to Bragg. It is too much a pain in the ass. Can't wait to get home though. We are sooooo close. Today is the 3rd... so in like 11 days! YAY! I am excited! ...  [Read More]
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Travis Martinez
Hey all!! Almost out of here! Should be in St. Louis by the 14th of June! YAY! I am wicked excited! I have been working wicked hard to get us out of here. I am not sure how well I did, but I tried. Remind me to never again take on supply! This has been ...  [Read More]
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Travis Martinez
Hey all. D-day is drawing nearer. I can't wait! Our replacements are here and setting in just fine which means we should still be on schedule to get back. I can't wait! The last month has been wicked crazy busy! But it is almost over so that is ...  [Read More]
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Travis Martinez
Hey all! How is everyone! Not much new. I thought that I would throw out an email while I still had internet. Nothing has changed... still looks like I should be home in the 2nd week in June-ish. I am really looking forward to a big steak and a cold beer! ...  [Read More]
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Travis Martinez
Hey all... It is about that time again. Sorry I haven't written in so long. We have communication blackouts. Just like last time, except we hadn't had one for a long time here. I apologize that it has been a while. Haven't been able to check ...  [Read More]
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Travis Martinez
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 the ...  [Read More]
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Travis Martinez
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]
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Travis Martinez
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. Property information  [Read More]
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Travis Martinez
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]
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Travis Martinez
Every time I turn on the TV I see the gloom and doom about our country. So we might be in a recession......So what?!?! 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 ...  [Read More]
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Travis Martinez
In an effort to give my clients the best marketing service for their home I have stumbled upon the newest thing in home marketing. VIDEO TOURS. Rather than a panoramic still photo that we use as a virtual tour (View an Example Here) , this is like using ...  [Read More]
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Travis Martinez
I got to go on my first trip outside the gate yesterday. Myself and another IPLO/IPA (International Police Laison Officer recently changed to International Police Advisor), Little Jim (he is normal sized, but we have another Jim that is bis, so...). He ...  [Read More]
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Travis Martinez
Hello all! I am sorry that I have been a terrible emailer. I suck! Well good news! I should be back in STL no later than the 1st of June! Although that is not in time to get back into the June class of the academy :( But hopefully I will be back at it ...  [Read More]
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Travis Martinez
We did it. We moved yesterday to our new office on First Street in Hamilton. We are across from Kmart and right next to Subway. You know where I will be eating lunch Our new address is 1230 First Street, Hamilton, MT 59840. Our phone number is the same ...  [Read More]
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Travis Martinez
On January 29th RealtyTrac® published U.S. Foreclosure Activity Increases 75 Percent in 2007 . This report highlighted the worst states for foreclosure filings and foreclosure rates. At the end of the report there was a list of all of the states and ...  [Read More]
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