Caribbean

Okay.........I'm tired; so I'm taking some time off and going to the Caribbean. About time. The year has started off busy - but so far unproductive (for the most part). Lots of buyers, but only a few ready to pull the trigger. When I get back, we'll try to determine what's going on. I suppose we're still in an Obama-scare-zone.

More later.....................

2012

Happy new year everyone! Lord willing, it looks like it's going to be a GREAT year!

www.johncmartin.com
john@johncmartin.com

Merry Christmas

Here at the end of the year, I just wanted to say "Merry Christmas" to you all. And a happy new year. We can all anticipate a better year in 2012.

John C. Martin
www.johncmartin.com
john@johncmartin.com
903.530.3380

TYLER TEXAS REAL ESTATE

Because of the nation's economic condition, real estate has lost value in almost every area of the country. However, values in Tyler, Texas have remained constant. Normally there would be a small percentage increase in any given year, but that's been negated for the last three years. Nevertheless, there's been no downturn. So folks aren't upside down in their mortgages.

That's not to say that there aren't foreclosures here. There are a few. But it's not because folks are upside down......it's because some just flat-out couldn't afford to own what they bought.

Everybody ought to own something here. If you have expendable cash, use it to secure real property in Tyler Texas or the surrounding East Texas area. You'll be glad you did!

NO END TIMES EVENT

Since Harold Camping's newest date for the end of the world hasn't come to pass, let's proceed with some sanity. Let's figure out what to do about real estate!

The more logical (and sane) thought process to take is that our financial well-being is being threatened, and there are very few options available that are protective of wealth and safety. If the value of money is degraded, and gold can't be spent on anything, then what to do?

The value of money spent today on real estate could very well be considerably less just a few months from now. In other words, $500,000 spent on a house and some land purchased right now may not be available to be purchased with any dollars later, since the dollar is likely to be sharply degraded. This, plus the fact that real estate (a home and some land) provides safety, comfort, and a means of sustaining life and family. Under these present conditions, who could argue with that?

There's nothing else to invest in that can provide all of the above. Preparation for tough times can only be supplied by real estate.

TIME TO BUY!

If ever there was a time to buy real property, it's right now. Consider the following:

1) Interest rates are at historically low levels.
2) Interest rates can't remain where they are. Inflation is coming.
3) Others are scared to part with money. So prices are low.
4) God isn't making any more property.
5) Property is life sustaining! What other investment can do that?
6) What other investment can you make that you can live in?
7) What other investment can you make that can provide food and water in emergencies?

It's time to "pony up" and make the right choices for yourself and your family.

THE GOOD REALTOR

The subject is discussed ad infinitum: What constitutes a "good" realtor? Everyone who's bought a home through the realty services of a licensed realtor has an opinion. And the opinions range from "very bad" to "very good". When those buyers who rated their realtors "very good" were queried, they seems to focus on just a few issues regarding their "good" realtors. I have a page on my web site: www.johncmartin.com, which deals with this question; but the following is a quick synopsis:

1) Honesty/integrity was first and foremost. Buyers of real estate must feel comfortable that their realtor has their best interests at heart rather than his own.
2) Attention was also very high on the short-list. Buyers want a realtor that listens to them, and pays attention to them and their needs and wants, rather than talking about themselves.
3) Control of the process was also very high in the minds of buyers rating their realtors. A realtor who knows his market and can bring a purchase to the table on time - with optimum correspondence between all parties - is determined to be a "good realtor".

Call me; or email me. If you've had the above service from a realtor before, WELCOME BACK!