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I have heard of things like this in larger cities like Las Vegas and Phoenix, but not as close to home as Missoula until now. A friend of mine was looking for a rental in Missoula. they found one online that was for rent by owner. They responded to the ...  [Read More]
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Travis Martinez
The holidays typically are a sign that the slow season of real estate has started. People are busy with their families, shopping, and charging up those credit cards. Not an ideal time to try and qualify for a new house. This year is slightly different. ...  [Read More]
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Travis Martinez
On November 11th, 2009 Brookfield Asset Management announced that they are going to merge GMAC Real Estate and Real Living Real Estate. Brookfield bought GMAC about a year ago, and Real Living Real Estate this last month. With the merger the GMAC name ...  [Read More]
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Travis Martinez
The $8,000 tax credit has been extended. This credit was set to expire on November 30th, 2009. Now the credit has been extended to April 30th, 2010 to have a contract written on a home; June 30th, 2010 to close and be in your first home. The $6,500 move ...  [Read More]
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Travis Martinez
Now that it is winter in Montana we should all be thinking aboutwhat is in our car. Montana has some of themost beautiful wilderness in the world, but keep in mind that it isstill wilderness. Here is a short list of things to keep in your car: ü Flashlight ...  [Read More]
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Travis Martinez
The Senate has passed the extension of the current First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit. The extention is until April 30, 2010 to put a home under contract and then another 60 days to close the transaction. The extension also has a provision for a $6,500 tax ...  [Read More]
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Travis Martinez
Poker Run - Receive a poker card at each house, turn in your card at the last house, If you are one of the top three hands you get a prize. October 16th from 11 am to 2 pm. First Prize: $100.00 Visa Gift Card Second Price: Bottle of Hidden Legend Mead ...  [Read More]
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Travis Martinez
If you are looking to purchase your first home (or your first home in 3 years) and you want to take advantage of the free $8,000.00 your time is running short. Due to many changes in the mortgage world, like the new Truth-In-Lending Protections, loans ...  [Read More]
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Travis Martinez
The Author of This Liberated Article Is: Jay Delgado A credit score can be likened to an invisible stamp by which the whole world will judge you. Your ability to borrow money, get a job, secure housing and provide for your family is directly affected by ...  [Read More]
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Travis Martinez
The short answer is YES! I am president of Stagecoach Condominium Association. One of the units is currently being purchased using and FHA Loan. As part of the qualification process the Association must fill out a questionnaire so that FHA understands ...  [Read More]
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Travis Martinez
The county fair is officially underway. I participated in the Fair Parade (the official opening of the Fair). Even though you might not have recognized me The fair this year goes from September 2nd to the 5th. The highlights are: Tonight a Christian Concert ...  [Read More]
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Travis Martinez
When you list with me you can be assured that your listing will not only be advertised locally but nationally as well. This has never been easier with the Internet. Newspaper subscription rates are declining; in order to maintain their bottom line they ...  [Read More]
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Travis Martinez
If you are a fist time hoe buyer and are looking to take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit, you better get moving. I am normally not that blunt, but $8,000 is a lot of money to let slip away because of inaction. The law states that the credit is only ...  [Read More]
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Travis Martinez
Believe it or not, school is just around the corning. College students are getting their schedules and finding roommates for the next semester, families are coming back from summer vacations, and their is a positive feeling in the air. This is an ideal ...  [Read More]
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Travis Martinez
Many companies have popped up offering sellers the chance to list on the MLS for a fraction of what they might pay at a traditional real estate brokerage. What is the difference? The short answer is a real estate agent. Sure these companies have to be ...  [Read More]
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Travis Martinez
Until now Montana was a black hole as far as Backpage.com was concerned. The nearest area to post for sale listings was Spokane Washington, until now. Backpage now has a dedicated place for all of Montana. http://Montana.Backpage.com This is not ideal ...  [Read More]
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Travis Martinez
Even though Montana's Governor decided that a bridge loan for first time home buyers to use their tax credit at the closing table was not a good idea, HUD had a different opinion. HUD Officials announced that they are going ahead with plans to develop ...  [Read More]
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Travis Martinez
Yesterday Governor Brian Schweitzer vetoed the Welcome Home Program. He passed HB 645 which contained the Welcome Home Program, but he cut out that program and meth project funding before signing the bill into law. Here is his comments on the Welcome Home ...  [Read More]
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Travis Martinez
10. I bought a home last year. 9. I dont need the extra tax benefits of owning a home. 8. My landlord is such a nice guy I think I am going to keep paying his mortgage. 7. I dont like moving. 6. The $8,000 incentive is just not that enticing. 5. I live ...  [Read More]
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Travis Martinez
The good news is that both the State Senate and State House has approved HB 645 which includes the Welcome home program. The not so good news is that they approved different versions. Now a joint committee of the House and Senate has been created to hash ...  [Read More]
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Travis Martinez
The buzz has started. In today's Ravalli Republic there was an article about our First Time Home Buyers Class being held next Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Read the full article Follow the State's Welcome Home Program This is a free class for any and everyone ...  [Read More]
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Travis Martinez
On April 21st from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., in Hamilton we are hosting a free seminar explaining the ins and outs of the Federal First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit. We will show you what you need to know when buying your first home, how to use the tax credit, ...  [Read More]
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Travis Martinez
The Welcome Home Program is designed around the federal tax credit for first time homebuyers. This program would loan $8,000 to the buyer on a temporary basis until they can file their taxes and get the money from the federal government. Those funds would ...  [Read More]
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Travis Martinez
Every month I write a Government Affairs Update (since I am Co-Chair of the Government Affairs Committee) article for the Bitterroot Building Industry Association's Newsletter. I thought that I might as well post it here for my clients and friends ...  [Read More]
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Travis Martinez
The state legislature has been discussing property tax reappraisal. The current bill has many aspects to it. I mainly want to discuss one aspect specifically. The legislature is attempting to have an increase on property owners who live elsewhere, or out-of-staters. ...  [Read More]
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