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Real Estate Reality Check

Martini Mortgage Podcast - July 09, 2024 10:51 - 6 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratings
In episode 196 of the Martini Mortgage Podcast, we’re serving up a hefty dose of reality in real estate. Host Kevin Martini, a Certified Mortgage Advisor with the Martini Mortgage Group, tackles the often misleading perceptions surrounding the housing market. Kevin starts with two fundamental ...

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4, 5, 6 Real Estate Forecast for 2024

Martini Mortgage Podcast - January 14, 2024 13:13 - 11 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratings
In this episode of the Martini Mortgage Podcast, Certified Mortgage Advisor and Raleigh Mortgage Broker Kevin Martini shares his 2024 real estate forecast which is data-driven over sensational headlines. Dubbed the "4, 5, 6 forecast," Martini outlines his moderate yet realistic predictions for t...

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Marry the House, Date the Rate: Navigating the Real Estate High Tide

Martini Mortgage Podcast - November 14, 2023 12:30 - 10 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratings
Certified Mortgage Advisor and Raleigh Mortgage Broker Kevin Martini, hosts a special episode of the Martini Mortgage Podcast titled "Marry the House, Date the Rate: Navigating the Real Estate High Tide.” Kevin explores the popular real estate advice of committing to a home while being flexible ...

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Feel Locked Out?

Martini Mortgage Podcast - October 17, 2023 10:48 - 9 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratings
In this special micro episode, Certified Mortgage Advisor and Raleigh Mortgage Broker Kevin Martini dives into the challenges many face in the current housing market. While acknowledging today's higher mortgage rates, Kevin provides historical context, reminding listeners of the 18.63% rate in 1...

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Affordability, Inventory, and Student Loan Debt

Martini Mortgage Podcast - October 10, 2023 09:24 - 9 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratings
In episode 192 of the Martini Mortgage Podcast, Certified Mortgage Advisor and Raleigh Mortgage Broker Kevin Martini dives deep into the major hurdles faced by homebuyers today: Affordability, Inventory, and Student Loan Debt. The current housing landscape presents skyrocketing home prices and...

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Divorce and the Marital Home

Martini Mortgage Podcast - October 03, 2023 08:21 - 9 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratings
In this insightful podcast episode, Certified Mortgage Advisor and Raleigh Mortgage Broker Kevin Martini, backed by years of mortgage advising experience, sheds light on the critical financial aspect of handling the marital home during a divorce. Epsidoe 191 of the Martini Mortgage Podcast is st...

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2 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Home

Martini Mortgage Podcast - September 26, 2023 09:59 - 7 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratings
Welcome to episode 190 of the Martini Mortgage Podcast, titled MMP, where our host Kevin Martini, a Raleigh Mortgage Broker and Certified Mortgage Advisor, explores the topsy-turvy journey of home buying in the current real estate scenario. In this episode, Kevin dives into the emotional rolle...

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buying a home in the fall of 2023

Martini Mortgage Podcast - September 19, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratings
In this episode, as the fall season sets in, Kevin Martini dives deep into the current state of the real estate market, emphasizing that while the weather cools, the property market remains sizzling hot. Kevin, a Certified Mortgage Advisor with the Martini Mortgage Group, introduces listeners ...

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Student Loan Payments Resume

Martini Mortgage Podcast - August 22, 2023 06:13 - 7 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratings
In episode 188 of the Martini Mortgage Podcast, host Kevin Martini discusses the upcoming resumption of federal student loan payments on October 1, 2023, and its potential impact on mortgage approvals. He emphasizes the importance of understanding one's financial position and offers insights on ...

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35% is YOUR Timeliness

Martini Mortgage Podcast - August 10, 2023 15:36 - 5 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratings
In episode 187 of the Martini Mortgage Podcast, host Kevin Martini, a Certified Mortgage Advisor and Producing Branch Manager with the Martini Mortgage Group at Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group, delves into the significant connection between personal habits and credit scores. Utilizing the a...

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How Inflation Impacts Mortgage Rates

Martini Mortgage Podcast - August 04, 2023 15:24 - 9 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratings
In episode 186 of the Martini Mortgage Podcast, titled "How Inflation Impacts Mortgage Rates," Kevin Martini, a Certified Mortgage Advisor, dissects the stubborn nature of inflation and its complex relationship with mortgage rates. The discussion reveals how inflation, being the increase in ge...

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Homeownership: The Keystone of Wealth

Martini Mortgage Podcast - August 01, 2023 14:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratings
In episode 185 of the Martini Mortgage Podcast, titled "Homeownership: The Keystone of Wealth," Certified Mortgage Advisor and Raleigh Mortgage Broker Kevin Martini unpacks the secrets of homeownership as a wealth creation and preservation tool. He compares homeownership to a golden goose that l...

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Behind the Curtain

Martini Mortgage Podcast - July 20, 2023 14:52 - 13 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratings
🎧 Podcast Summary: "Behind the Curtain" - Martini Mortgage Podcast (Episode 184) In a world of uncertainty, it's natural to feel nervous. Join Certified Mortgage Advisor and Raleigh Mortgage Broker Kevin Martini, in the 184th episode of the Martini Mortgage Podcast as he pulls back the curtain...

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ARM vs Buydown

Martini Mortgage Podcast - July 10, 2023 21:25 - 8 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratings
In episode 183 of the Martini Mortgage Podcast, titled “ARM vs Buydown,” Certified Mortgage Advisor and Raleigh Mortgage Broker Kevin Martini illuminates the "2-1 Buydown" strategy in the context of the current unique real estate and mortgage market. He discusses the allure of Adjustable Rate Mo...

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Unraveling the Complexity of the Housing Market

Martini Mortgage Podcast - June 22, 2023 19:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratings
In the 181st episode of the Martini Mortgage Podcast titled "Unraveling the Complexity of the Housing Market," Kevin Martini, a Certified Mortgage Advisor, addresses the recent buzzwords like "slow sales" and "price softening" in the housing market. He emphasizes the importance of understanding ...

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Unleash Your Potential and Shrink Your Payments Even with Higher Rates

Martini Mortgage Podcast - June 10, 2023 11:15 - 12 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratings
A special edition of the Martini Mortgage Podcast (episode 180), where we dive deep into the pressing issue of home dissatisfaction and the locked-in effect in real estate. In this episode, titled "Unleash Your Potential and Shrink Your Payments Even with Higher Rates," Certified Mortgage Adviso...

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resilience of home prices

Martini Mortgage Podcast - May 17, 2023 09:33 - 15 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratings
Episode 179 of the Martini Mortgage Podcast, titled "The Resilience of Home Prices," takes listeners on a comprehensive analysis of home prices and market trends. Host Kevin Martini, a Certified Mortgage Advisor, dives into the past, present, and future of home prices, dispelling misconceptions ...

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The S.T.A.N.D. System

Martini Mortgage Podcast - May 09, 2023 10:46 - 11 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratings
In today's competitive housing market, multiple offers and bidding wars are becoming increasingly common. As a home buyer, it's essential to make your offer as attractive as possible to stand out from the competition and secure your dream home. In this special episode of the Martini Mortgage Pod...

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Unlocking Your Dream Home with the H.O.M.E.S Framework

Martini Mortgage Podcast - April 27, 2023 10:17 - 16 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratings
Welcome to a special video, episode 177 of the Martini Mortgage Podcast! In this special episode, Certified Mortgage Advisor and Producing Branch Manager, Kevin Martini, introduces the H.O.M.E.S. framework, a step-by-step guide designed to simplify the homebuying process and provide first-time a...

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Home affordability

Martini Mortgage Podcast - April 11, 2023 10:17 - 11 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratings
n episode 176 of the Martini Mortgage Podcast, Kevin Martini, a Certified Mortgage Advisor and Producing Branch Manager, discusses the concept of home affordability and the three factors that determine it: home prices, wages, and mortgage rates. He emphasizes that lowering home prices is not t...

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Bank Failures

Martini Mortgage Podcast - March 16, 2023 12:36 - 12 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratings
In special episode 175 of the Martini Mortgage Podcast, Kevin Martini, a Certified Mortgage Advisor and Producing Branch Manager, discusses the recent bank failures and the causes behind them. Kevin explains the basics of how the banking system works, using the example of how banks use customers...

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Reality

Martini Mortgage Podcast - March 11, 2023 14:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratings
Certified Mortgage Advisor and Raleigh mortgage broker Kevin Martini hosts episode 174 of the Martini Mortgage Podcast called: Reality Here are some main points discussed in this informative episode about mortgage rates and real estate. Perception vs. Reality: Many people base their reality ...

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4 Stages of Buyer Demand

Martini Mortgage Podcast - February 25, 2023 21:36 - 16 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratings
In this special episode of the Martini Mortgage Podcast, Certified Mortgage Advisor and Raleigh mortgage broker Kevin Martini discusses the 4 Stages of Buyer Demand and how homebuyers can use them to maximize their advantage in the current real estate market.   Kevin starts by acknowledging ...

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Tax Credit for First-Time Homebuyers

Martini Mortgage Podcast - February 05, 2023 14:08 - 15 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratings
One of the best kept secrets that first-time homebuyers do not know is that they may be eligible for an annual tax credit of up to $2,000 a year…you heard me properly, I said, tax credit and I also said up to $2,000 a year not just for the first year but for every year they own the home as their...

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Affordability

Martini Mortgage Podcast - January 27, 2023 14:27 - 13 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratings
Let's face it, mortgages might be a good bit higher than they were in the past, but at least you can take solace in the fact that rates today are lower than last year. And if lower home loan rates isn't reason enough for a jolt to your morale, you could always consider home values - sure, one ...

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Using Gift Funds to Buy a Home

Martini Mortgage Podcast - January 12, 2023 13:42 - 14 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratings
In this speical epsiode of the Martini Mortgage Podcast, Certified Mortgage Advisor Kevin Martini shares how the gift tax really works and how to use gift funds to buy a home.   For more information about this episode, check out the following article published by the Martini Mortgage Group: h...

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HELPING HOMEBUYERS BECOME HOMEOWNERS

Martini Mortgage Podcast - January 06, 2023 23:42 - 22 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratings
The housing market is in an information crisis, not a housing crisis. In this special episode of the Martini Mortgage Podcast, Certified Mortgager Advisor Kevin Martini, gores beyond the headlines into the pure data to  help homebuyers to become homeowners and to help more sellers get their ho...

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Inflation and Mortgage Rates

Martini Mortgage Podcast - December 10, 2022 12:09 - 13 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratings
In real estate, the story in 2022 is all about inflation and mortgage rate.  In 2023, the developing story will be a rinse and repeat of the 2022 real estate story (i.e. inflation and mortgage rates).   “…mortgage rates are transitory however home prices are sticky and they are going up.” ...

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Freeze it and opt-out!

Martini Mortgage Podcast - November 18, 2022 19:54 - 14 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratings
One of the most important assets often overlook and not properly protected by many is their credit score. In this special episode of the Martini Mortgage Podcast, Raleigh mortgage broker and Certified Mortgage Advisor Kevin Martini discuss a free way to stop unauthorized access to your credit bu...

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What is going on in November 2022

Martini Mortgage Podcast - November 12, 2022 13:05 - 15 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratings
Inflation, the unprecedented rise of mortgage rates, news about inventory increased are just a few of the topic to be shared in special video and audio edition of a monthly series from the Martini Mortgage Group that is are calling ‘What is going on in November 2022’ Kevin Martini is not just ...

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