Saturday, November 29, 2008

MORE OPTIMISM?

With five straight days of the Dow in the "black", folks are looking optimistic. Roads, malls, restaurants and individual stores are just mobbed and choked here in Tyler, Texas. And since we really haven't been hit very hard by the downturn, it probably would've been that way anyway!

All of that doesn't discount the probability that our money is being degraded to a terrible degree. And if I'm right, then three to six months from now your money won't be worth near as much as it is right now. So, my advice to all who have cash: buy your property! Come to Tyler, Texas and East Texas where your money buys a lot of property. Do it now while your money's good. Get a piece of East Texas - the land of trees and lakes and streams and hills and mild weather - where the living is slow and easy. Email me at john@johncmartin.com and let's talk.

Monday, November 24, 2008

NEW NUMBERS

The sales of existing homes during October were off by 3.5%. That's a big number. So the problems are still with us. Sales of new homes was also down significantly. But the problem is mostly fear. Our government has scared everyone into inaction. I, myself, have reduced my spending on non-essential items; but, you see, there is a huge pent-up demand for housing. Folks want to upgrade; others wish to downgrade. New buyers want to come to the market. But they're scared. When it loosens, there will be a stampede to buy the best available properties. However, right now..... while sellers are more apt to reduce their demands..... is the best time to buy - especially in Tyler and East Texas - and especially if you have cash to invest in something solid and lasting. Expendable items and commodities are purchased, and then they're gone - used up. Real property, on the other hand, builds estates and value.

Thursday, November 20, 2008

REALTOR

This from J.D. Power and Associates:

"Particularly in an uncertain real estate market, professional advice from agents can be especially valuable to buyers and sellers. The knowledge and expertise provided by experienced agents is an important benefit of using a full-service real estate company."

There's thirty five years experience here at http://www.johncmartin.com/. Things are too complicated NOT to have an experienced realtor on your side. The morass of legal entanglements plus a litigious society make it imperative that a full-service realtor be there with you. And we don't make a fee until all is done satisfactorily!

If you've had this kind of service before, welcome back!

Monday, November 17, 2008

BUY NOW!

There's no doubt in my mind that, if you have cash, you should buy property in Tyler, Texas and in East Texas. Should deflation occur (and it looks like it might) then your cash may not be worth what it is right now. And the stable environment (economic environment) that defines our area, plus the trees, lakes, streams and climate, makes this the ideal investment location. Put your money to work here. See the web site at http://www.johncmartin.com/.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

INTEREST RATES

On November 12th, 2008, we have the best interest rates you're going to see for a long time, I think. Fixed rate, 30 year loan, good credit, 20% down: 6.25% Fixed rate, 15 year loan, good credit, 20% down: 5.75%. These are historically low mortgage interest rates. If you're going to buy, and if you need a loan, do it now. Email me and I'll help. john@johncmartin.com.

Sunday, November 09, 2008

NEWNESS

We have a new president to be installed on January 20th 2009. Pray for him, as I've already done in the early morning hours of Sunday Nov. 9th. We need to honor him, for God has put him where he is. Like all of us, he must repent of evil and do what is good and right before God - Father, Son and Spirit.

The nation is in deep trouble. And doing righteousness, and being faithful, is the basis for our coming out of the mess we're in. It may take years to turn this once-great nation around again. But one thing is certain (should our money deflate and be worth little): real property doesn't deflate! Ten acres will be ten acres next year! With care, a beautiful home will still be a beautiful home next year! There is no better place to put cash than in real property.

We here at www.johncmartin.com will fight for your right to own your property and to do with it what you choose. And we will continue to fight for minimal taxes on your real property. Tyler Tx and East Tx are great places to make your investments in real property. Let us know how we can help.

Wednesday, November 05, 2008

IT'S OVER

The seemingly endless campaign has ended. Now it's time to protect wealth and plan for the future. That goal has just become a necessity. God isn't making any more, so real estate has just become the prime candidate for diversification of one's portfolio. Call me at 903.530.3380 (cell), or email me from the web site http://www.johncmartin.com/.

Saturday, November 01, 2008

VOTE

Get out of the house; leave work; do whatever you have to do, but go and vote. It's your privilege; and it's your duty. And please remember that it's your unalienable right to spend your money, save your money, invest your money the way you want. It is not the government's right to take it from you, it's your right to tell government how much they can have in order to provide minimal services. If you wish to buy a home or some land, your money should be available to you for your purchase. We're here to help you should you need us, at http://johncmartin.com/