Latest Homemortgage Podcast Episodes
The Homebuyers Opportunity this Spring
Martini Mortgage Podcast - March 08, 2022 11:11 - 11 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsIs there truly an opportunity for homebuyers this spring since we are in a sellers’ market? YES, there is a homebuyer opportunity this spring even with higher mortgage rates, tight inventory, and inflation. Certified Mortgage Advisor Kevin Martini goes beyond the headlines to look at the real ho...
Housing Bubble or Opportunity
Martini Mortgage Podcast - March 01, 2022 15:07 - 12 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsMany homeowners and future homebuyers are concerned that a housing bubble is beginning to be formed and some believe we are already in a bubble. Is this perception realty? It is understandable why some have this perception however perception is not always reality. Episode 132 of Martini Mortgag...
Homebuyers need to be strategic
Martini Mortgage Podcast - December 06, 2021 23:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsWhen buying a home, regardless if you are a first time homebuyer or a repeat homebuyer, you need to be strategic in any real estate market — especially in this current real estate market. Yes, buying a home is like playing chess, not checkers. The first move you make is the most importan...
Real Estate Forecast (2022)
Martini Mortgage Podcast - November 16, 2021 10:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsToday more than ever, there seems to be headlines and conversations about real estate values and mortgage rates in 2022, specifically about where they are headed and where they are going to be. In this in this special episode of the Martini Mortgage Podcast, Certified Mortgage Advisor Kevin Mar...
3 Credit Score Hacks
Martini Mortgage Podcast - October 12, 2021 12:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsYour credit is more important than ever today. In this special episode of the Martini Mortgage Podcast, Certified Mortgage Advisor Kevin Martini shares 3 (proven) credit score hacks to increase your credit score for the purchase a home and secure a mortgage. If you do not have healthy credit,...
Fall 2021 Homebuyer Guide
Martini Mortgage Podcast - September 21, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis special episode of the Martini Mortgage Podcast provides an audio glimpse into the Fall 2021 homebuyer guide that simply and effectively communicates the current real estate and home loan rate opportunity. The Fall 2021 Homebuyer Guide is not just for first-time homebuyers, it is also ...
7 Financial Freedom Reasons to Own a Home
Martini Mortgage Podcast - September 04, 2021 09:13 - 17 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsThere is not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ roadmap to financial health. On the journey to financial wellbeing is owning real estate. For many the ultimate goal is financial freedom and to secure financial freedom owning a home is a the cornerstone. Homeownership has financial benefits that can create ...
Are Young People Buying Homes?
Martini Mortgage Podcast - August 25, 2021 14:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsAre younger people and millennials’ interested in purchasing a home? YES THEY ARE and they driving the homeownership growth today. You know what else is driving the homeownership growth rate? Historic home loan rates. Certified Mortgage Advisor Kevin Martini talks about if purchasing a home...
Are homes really still affordable?
Martini Mortgage Podcast - August 12, 2021 15:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsRecently there has been a lot of conversations and headlines about home affordability especially since homes have appreciated dramatically in the last 12-months. In this special episode of the Martini Mortgage Podcast, Certified Mortgage Advisor Kevin Martini answers the question if homes are r...
3 talking points in the housing market
Martini Mortgage Podcast - July 29, 2021 16:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsIt does not matter if you are first-time homebuyer, repeat homebuyer, a seller of a house or a homeowner — you need to know the current hot topics about the housing market. There has been a major shift in the housing market and in this special episode of the Martini Mortgage Podcast, Certified ...
Future Home Values
Martini Mortgage Podcast - July 13, 2021 12:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsIt is not what 1 person thinks about where real estate is headed — it is what the top 100+ economists, investment strategists, and housing market analysts regarding their 5-year expectations for future home values in the U.S. Certified Mortgage Advisor, Kevin Martini, shares the break down of ...
It’s not a bubble, it is OPPORTUNITY!
Martini Mortgage Podcast - June 29, 2021 11:15 - 13 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsWith the increase of home values in the recent years, some are voicing concerns that we may be in another housing bubble like the one we experienced a little over a decade ago. It is understandable how one could have this perception of the real estate market without full access to all of the d...
Buying a home this Summer
Martini Mortgage Podcast - June 22, 2021 16:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsRight now there is a ton of chatter about the real estate market and mortgage rates. Not just ‘want-to-be’ homebuyers are asking question, even current homeowners are asking question too…this episode of the Martini Mortgage Podcast, with Certified Mortgage Advisor Kevin Martini, goes beyond the...
Should I stay or should I go?
Martini Mortgage Podcast - May 29, 2021 12:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsToday, the level of equity homeowners have is at an all-time high. This epic home equity position is prompting many homeowners to to ask if they should stay and refinance their current home or should the list their home for sale and upgrade into a better home that will fit their needs. For ...
5 Powerful Reasons to Own a Home
Martini Mortgage Podcast - May 20, 2021 15:30 - 13 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsCertified Mortgage Advisor, Kevin Martini, hosts episode 119 of the Martini Mortgage Podcast which is titled: “5 Powerful Reasons to Own a Home”. There is nothing wrong with renting and there is a time to rent however that time is not now when you consider the 5 Kevin Martini Powerful Reasons ...
Why wait?
Martini Mortgage Podcast - May 10, 2021 22:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsMany people today are sitting on the fence trying to decide if now is the right time to buy a home. To help determine if now it the right time to buy or is it better to wait 12-months you have to answer ‘YES’ to one of these 2 questions: Question #1: Do you think home values will be higher a ...
2021 Interest Rate and Housing Outlook
Martini Mortgage Podcast - January 11, 2021 17:29 - 15 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsWhat is the outlook for the mortgage markets…what is the outlook for the housing market and what is the outlook for the economy in 2021? Will interest rates rise in the year ahead? Did you miss the opportunity to refinance? Did you miss the opportunity to buy a home at an epic home loan rate?...
$8K for downpayment in NC
Martini Mortgage Podcast - December 23, 2020 15:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsIf you are a first-time home buyer in North Carolina or a military veteran buying a home in North Carolina then you may be eligible for $8,000 in downpayment assistance with the North Carolina First Home Advantage Downpayment Program offered by the (a.k.a. NCHFA) with loan originated by the Mart...
2021 Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Conforming Loam Limits
Martini Mortgage Podcast - December 17, 2020 20:16 - 8 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsChief Mortgage Strategist Kevin Martini hosts episode 114 of the Martini Mortgage Podcast which is about the new 2021 Conforming Loan Limits for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac home loans. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac maximum conforming loan limits for 2021 will increase to $584,250 according to th...
Buying a Home, Things to Consider
Martini Mortgage Podcast - December 16, 2020 15:39 - 11 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsIf you are a first-time homebuyer, a repeat homebuyer or work in the real estate arena this podcast episode is for you. Chief Mortgage Strategist Kevin Martini curated this Martini Mortgage Podcast episode to simply explain the housing market and the process of getting a mortgage and to introd...
3 strategies to be victorious in a bidding war
Martini Mortgage Podcast - October 31, 2020 12:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsThere is a high likelihood that if you see a home for sale that is properly priced in great condition there could be a bidding war. Maybe you may experience a bidding war if the home for sale is not properly priced too. The real estate market right now is very tight so a buyer needs to be prep...
Top Stressors of Selling During a Pandemic
Martini Mortgage Podcast - October 15, 2020 11:30 - 24 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsMany feel selling a home is stressful under normal circumstances and can be very stressful if you are selling during a pandemic. Seller have many concerns like: how is the real estate market during the pandemic, is it smart to sell during a pandemic ???when you list your house for sale, how do ...
Freeze it! Don’t just monitor it!
Martini Mortgage Podcast - October 02, 2020 10:21 - 13 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsThe fastest-growing crime in the nation is Identity Theft (a.k.a. Identity Fraud). 1 out of 15 people will be impacted by Identity Theft. Many think monitoring it is the best strategy however this alerts you after a bad actor has already gained access to your information. The credit freeze it i...
Things to Consider When Buying a Home Fall 2020
Martini Mortgage Podcast - September 15, 2020 08:10 - 11 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsThings to Consider When Buying a Home Fall 2020 There are many thing to consider when buying a home as a first time home buyer or as a repeat homebuyer. Raleigh Mortgage Strategist, Kevin Martini, highlights 10 key topics that are top of mind for many right now whom are considering to buy rea...
Your Mortgage - Deal Maker or Deal Breaker?
Martini Mortgage Podcast - August 25, 2020 14:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsYour mortgage can be a deal maker or a deal breaker. When you are buying a home for the first time or as a repeat buyer, it is irrelevant to communicate to a home seller that you are ready and willing…you need to communicate that you are ready , willing and able to buy. The only way to properl...
5 Financial Reasons for Homeownership
Martini Mortgage Podcast - July 30, 2020 07:22 - 19 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsIs owning a home right for everyone - NO IT IS NOT! Is owning a home right for you? I do not know, but I do know there are financial benefits to owning a home and this episode of the Martini Mortgage Podcast will highlight the 5 Kevin Martini Financial Reasons for Homeownership. Buying a ...
Good Old Days are Right Now
Martini Mortgage Podcast - July 24, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsThere are times that people talk about the ‘Good Old Days’…what they were able to do way back when. There are few moments in life that you are able to live in the ‘Good Old Days’ and right now is one of those rare occasions. Right now is the ‘Good Old Days’ for real estate and home loan rates ...
Jobs and the Housing Market
Martini Mortgage Podcast - July 16, 2020 14:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsToday, top of mind with many people is real estate. People that own real estate are concerned about the economy and how it is going to impact their home value. Renters are concerned with jobs or unemployment numbers and this is preventing them from exploring buying options. Jobs and the housi...
VA Home Loan Explained
Martini Mortgage Podcast - June 25, 2020 11:22 - 14 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsThe VA Home Loan is not just one of the most powerful home loan options but it is also the best mortgage option available today. When you think about it, it should be. The best home loan product should be reserved for the brave that serve our country. This episode of the Martini Mortgage Podc...
Mortgage Rates AND Home Price
Martini Mortgage Podcast - June 17, 2020 14:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsMortgage rates are not just low they are hovering near historic all-time lows. In addition, home appreciation in this market is not myth — it is a reality! Mortgage Strategist Kevin Martini discusses what the current home loan rate environment is like and what it means to one that is a first-ti...
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