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Thursday September 30th The Candidates for County Commissioner had their first official debate. Based on my experience with the Candidates there were no major changes in position. The Candidates know where they stand and were not afraid to tell you. The ...  [Read More]
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Travis Martinez
The short answer is NO! In today's issue of the Ravalli Republic there is an ad by the local Windermere real estate company that states "Windermere is the only western Montana Real Estate company associated with www.trulia.com" This concerned ...  [Read More]
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Travis Martinez
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. ...  [Read More]
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Travis Martinez
My wife and I went out on the town last night to try the wings at the new Hooters in Missoula. We got there at about 7 p.m. The place was busy but not crowded, it seemed like a typical night. We sat down and the waitress was very prompted in getting us ...  [Read More]
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Travis Martinez
GMAC said today that they will close all of its mortgage retail offices. This is a little bit of a shock to me, but I dont necessarily think it should be. The local GMAC Mortgage office in Missoula has been cutting back it's mortgage brokers for quite ...  [Read More]
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Travis Martinez
Here are the Bitterroot Building Industry Association's Tour of Homes Results: Peoples Choice Skalkaho Bend by Pigman Builders Hidden Valley Hideaway by Riversong Builders The Sierra by Silver Mountain Builders Professional Judging Results Best of ...  [Read More]
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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]
Posted:byTravis Martinez
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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