TONY MARTINEZ's (tmart) Blog

Now that Thanksgiving is here. I which all a happy holiday! Those that have had a good year in Real Estate, congrats. Those that had a bit of some issues, please know that you have weathered the storm! Keep your head up! See not only do you have your family to help you rally around what has happe...

I was watching my local and national news today and found out that home sales were up 10.1% nationwide. That's great news and a good part of that was the tax credit. Here is San Antonio home sales were up 25%! For those who did not take advantage and still are thinking there is a deal out there. ...

If your an experienced agent it is in your best interest to help someone who is new to your office or new to the business. I make it a point in out office to joke around and help a new agent. One, it lightens up an already awkward situation. It's like the new kid in school. Two, somewhere down th...

This week was a good week. I am listing a condo and a short sale home. But that is not the great part. The best part of this week is that I got a hold of a list of foreclosures from my one of my title companies. This is great news because this is a list of what will be on the court house steps th...

San Antonio's jobless rate fell in October to 7%. The previous month registered 7.1%. San Antonio and the surrounding counties added about 1000 jobs last month. San Antonio according to Keith Phillips, a senior economist in San Antonio for the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, thinks that Texas in ...

It's cold and there is a lot to be thankful these days. I saw a stranger asking for money so I gave it to him. I saw a stray dog need some food so I gave it to him. I saw someone on the side of the road and they needed a ride, so i gave them a ride. you may ask what does this have to do with real...

I am listing a home tomorrow and it's a short sale. I love short sale homes! I can't get enough of them. I really like the fact that I can help a seller and a buyer get what they need, a home at a good price. I received a call from an agent who was asking if I have a listing in a certain area. I ...

The Obama administration's mortgage relief program has reached one in five eligible homeowners, a government report says, but most of those borrowers are on temporary trial plans that have yet to be made final. As of the end of October, more than 650,000 borrowers, or 20 percent of those eligible...

while homes are selling nationally the home builders saw a decline in homes being built. A good reason for this was because of the uncertainty of the Homeowners tax credit. Builders saw a slow down according to the Commerce Department. The report said building of homes and apartments fell 10.6 pe...

Our office loves to throw a party. We really go out of our way to throw one. This last week we all got together to say happy birthday to owner Queta Villalpando. She gives us all so much support. When ever we need help or training or just a ear to vent, she is there along with husband Broker-Owne...