I've changed agencies and location, but I'm still in business; and I'm back to writing in this blog. Hopefully many of my readers will return. Thank you for years of loyalty. This realty blog has been up-and-running for a long time. Politically, Texas remains one of the better places to own real estate. Compared to most every other state, Texas is business friendly. That's really important when the political climate of the country as a whole is considered. Although I do use theological concepts and terminology a lot, this isn't a theology blog. But progressivism is a great evil; and it's deadly to a free society. So if you don't wish to leave the country, and you want to find a place that's still business-and-family friendly, then come to Tyler, Texas! Sell your $1.75m property in Atherton, CA, and buy a better home in Tyler, Tx for $250,000! John

Back at it!

It's been a while since I've posted. But I'm back. Thanks for reading and commenting. It's never been more important that you buy real property than it is now. First reason is: God isn't making any more. And, second, real property is the very best way to secure you and your family for bad times, and to provide for the necessities of living.....especially if you can get a home on a few (or more)acres. A garden, a few animals, a water well, and a generator; and you can supply everything needed for survival (plus a couple of protection devices, of course). Don't wait; do it now. Call me, or email me at john@johncmartin.com, and let's go looking for yours!

Agenda 21

The goal is to herd most everyone into the cities.  The purpose is (at least) three-fold.  First, the cities can be integrated and wealth distributed more easily.  Second, the population can be controlled more easily.  And, third, the land outside the cities can be better preserved as green areas if it isn't private property.

Don't allow this to happen to you!  Buy some acreage.  Buy a home on some acreage.  Preserve private property rights.  And don't be crowded into the cities like animals.  Own some land and grow your own food. Raise some animals.  Hunt and fish your own property!.

Do it now before it's too late.

"So help me God......"

Inauguration day.  Hand on Bible.  Oath.  Four more years.......

This term will be more aggressive.  You're ill-advised if you don't buy your place of retreat and solace now.  Buy two if you can.  There is nothing like real property.  Not a stash of cash; not gold; not silver; not bonds or stocks.  Money can buy more right now than it will in the near future.  You can't spend a $1,600 gold coin.  Municipalities may not honor their bonds.  However, you can live and sustain yourself and your family on real property.  Just try living on your 401k!

Send me an email; and let's get started looking for your property here in East Texas.  It's john@johncmartin.com.

POST-ELECTION

One, I don't expect real estate to make a comeback during the next four years.  Two, we have a new wave of foreclosures coming......starting right now.  Three, buy now and buy with some land.  Four, if you own one, buy another if you can.  Real estate is the only investment that you can use for your own safety and livlihood.  Five, interest rates are as low as you'll see them for the foreseeable future.  So lock your loan in now.  Six, preparations should be made now for harder times.  Seventh (and last), investors are buying up the inexpensive properties and foreclosures.  What do they know that you don't?  Email me at john@johncmartin.com, or call me at 903.530.3380.

Pre-election notes

Things are going quite well here in Tyler, Texas in advance of the election.  However, I've noticed a significant slowing in visits - not only to my realty blog, but also to my website: www.johncmartin.com.

It looks as if this election is going to be very close......probably less that 1% in either direction.  If property taxes and income taxes and sales taxes go up in order to cover government shortfalls, the impact will be horrific; and real estate will be negatively affected (as will everything else).  We all need to extend ourselves in order to protect our freedoms.....especially the freedom to own a home and be free to live without onerous government intrusion.

Go and vote; and invest your time and some money in order to preserve your freedoms.

John

AFFORDABILITY

It's been pretty busy; but I'm still here!  I wanted everyone to know that Texas leads the nation in affordable housing.  Even though the nation's housing has decreased about 25% over the last three years, and Texas' housing has risen 4% during the same time period, Texas remains the place to buy or to build.

Come to Tyler and find your piece of the "new heaven and the new earth", and thrive and prosper with us!