Manuel Martinez

Manuel is an expert in all things real estate, including buying and flipping homes.

What Happens When Home Prices Fall?

The equity built during the past few years will protect those who get into trouble and because of tough mortgage regulations there less risk in the marketplace

Apr 25, 2022
Are Higher Mortgage Rates a Short-Term Phenomenon?

With the FED intent on raising interest rates at least several times this year, the possibility of lower mortgage levels seems unlikely

Apr 22, 2022
Is Inflation Good for Real Estate?

Inflation can be good news for property owners if home prices rise faster than the inflation rate and if you have a fixed-rate mortgage.

Mar 15, 2022
Will Downtowns Go From Offices to Apartments?

With more people working from home, there's an of excess office spaces. Older buildings may be up for apartment conversions especially with proposed tax breaks

Feb 15, 2022
There Is No Shortage Of New Homes

New home sales are lagging because of higher prices due to labor shortage and supply chain delays, affordability for first-time buyers, and inflation

Feb 10, 2022
RealtyTrac Investor Purchase Report – Winter 2022

The RealtyTrac® Investor Purchase Report analyzes home sales data from ATTOM Data Solutions to determine the share of single-family home sales purchased by investors as both fix-and-flip properties and long-term rentals; the average price discount of investor-purchased properties; and the share of all-cash sales among investor purchases. The data, which is analyzed quarterly at both […]

Feb 8, 2022
Can Small Homes End the Inventory Shortage?

Smaller homes would inherently be more affordable, generate long-term savings, address a growing market and put a dent in the inventory shortage

Feb 3, 2022
Appraisals To Become Quicker & Cheaper – But Not for Everyone

Electronic appraisals are about to become a lot more common under new lending standards- here are some benefits and concerns regarding them

Feb 3, 2022
Rent vs Mortgage Costs – It’s Complicated

Is renting more or less expensive than ownership or vice versa

Feb 2, 2022
Will 2022 be the year of the iBuyer?

Understanding iBuyers, iBuying and their impact on the real estate market, home prices and inventory in 2022

Jan 24, 2022