Martini Mortgage Podcast

Kevin Martini
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Martini Mortgage Podcast

Certified Mortgage Advisor and Raleigh mortgage broker Kevin Martini has been an innovator in transforming the way that the consumer looks at their mortgage lending relationship. Since 2006, Kevin Martini and his Group of talented mortgage professionals have provided a level of value to the families that is not common in the mortgage business. The Martini Mortgage Podcast is curated to simply and effectively communicate current opportunities and challenges in the real estate and mortgage arena that not just homebuyers and homeowners need to know but also Realtor need to know. Enjoy :) Kevin Martini | NMLS 143962 | Certified Mortgage Advisor | Martini Mortgage Group at Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group, Corporation | NMLS # 3446 | 507 N Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27604 | (919) 238-4934 | www.MartiniMortgageGroup.com | Kevin@MartiniMortgageGroup.com | Equal Housing Lender

  1. WAIT… IS THE HOUSING MARKET BROKEN?

    4D AGO

    WAIT… IS THE HOUSING MARKET BROKEN?

    The headlines are a hot mess. Prices up. Prices down. Rates are sky-high. But also maybe dropping soon? 🙃 If you’ve been thinking, “What the heck is going on?”—this episode lays it all out, minus the panic and hype. You’ll find out: — Why the market isn’t crashing (even if it feels like it) — Where the real power is shifting (hint: toward buyers) — What smart people are doing right now to play this market to win This is the episode you send to your “wait and see” friend. 🎧 Listen before the next market wave hits. Kevin Martini | NMLS 143962 | Certified Mortgage Advisor | Martini Mortgage Group at Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group, Corporation | NMLS # 3446 | 507 N Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27604 | (919) 238-4934 | www.MartiniMortgageGroup.com | Kevin@MartiniMortgageGroup.com | Equal Housing Lender

    8 min
  2. Home Price vs Home Cost

    JUN 19

    Home Price vs Home Cost

    You’re not just buying a home—you’re buying a decision that could cost you $80K. Yep, you read that right. In this eye-opener of an episode, Kevin Martini explains the quiet math that most buyers miss. And spoiler: it’s not about the sticker price. If you’ve been staring at Zillow listings, obsessing over whether now is the right time to buy… you need this episode. Because price is the number that looks good on paper. Cost is the number that changes your future. This one’s for anyone stuck on the fence, waiting for mortgage rates to calm down or hoping for a magical price drop that never comes. 🎧 Press play to uncover: Why waiting rarely makes homes cheaper (and usually just more painful) How rent quietly steals your future wealth The simple math behind the $80K cost of hesitation What smart buyers know that others miss completely 💥 Share this one with a friend who's "thinking about buying"—before they overthink themselves into a corner. Kevin Martini | NMLS 143962 | Certified Mortgage Advisor | Martini Mortgage Group at Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group, Corporation | NMLS # 3446 | 507 N Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27604 | (919) 238-4934 | www.MartiniMortgageGroup.com | Kevin@MartiniMortgageGroup.com | Equal Housing Lender

    6 min
  3. Should You Still Buy a Home in a Recession? (What Nobody Tells You)

    JUN 12

    Should You Still Buy a Home in a Recession? (What Nobody Tells You)

    You’ve seen the headlines. Heard the whispers. Felt the fear. “Isn’t this the worst time to buy a house?” In this episode, Certified Mortgage Advisor & Raleigh Mortgag Broker Kevin Martini with the Martini Mortgage Group says: not so fast. Because what feels like a market meltdown... might just be your golden moment. → Why recessions don’t always crash home prices (and what history proves) → How smart buyers use uncertainty to their advantage → The truth about mortgage rates and why they’re not your enemy → And the one mindset shift that separates regret from long-term wealth If you've been refreshing interest rates like they're TikTok likes, this one's for you. Listen, then share it with someone who swears they're “just waiting for the market to crash.

    11 min
  4. The Market’s Cracking—But That’s Your Shot to Buy Smart in 2025

    JUN 7

    The Market’s Cracking—But That’s Your Shot to Buy Smart in 2025

    The market’s showing some cracks… but before you panic, grab a flashlight. Because what looks like a breakdown might just be your breakthrough. There’s a shift happening. Headlines are whispering “softening.” Listings are up. Homes are sitting. And for the first time in a long time… buyers are holding the cards. If you’ve been waiting for your moment to finally buy without the pressure, the bidding wars, and the “blink-and-it’s-gone” panic—this is it. In this episode, Certified Mortgage Advisor & Raleigh Mortgage Broker Kevin Martini breaks down: Why a 1% dip in home prices is a huge deal What today’s housing slowdown really means (hint: it’s not 2008) The negotiation moves buyers can finally make again How to win before house-hunting even begins And why renting might be the most expensive comfort zone of your life ⚠️ Don’t wait for “perfect.” That moment doesn’t exist. But a smart plan does. 🎯 This is the episode you’ll wish your friend heard—so share it with them now. Kevin Martini | NMLS 143962 | Certified Mortgage Advisor | Martini Mortgage Group at Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group, Corporation | NMLS # 3446 | 507 N Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27604 | (919) 238-4934 | www.MartiniMortgageGroup.com | Kevin@MartiniMortgageGroup.com | Equal Housing Lender

    7 min
  5. 5 Compelling Reasons to Buy Your First Home in 2025

    JUN 4

    5 Compelling Reasons to Buy Your First Home in 2025

    Rent keeps rising. Your landlord’s living it up. And you're stuck in an apartment with zero equity and a rent increase shaped like a jump scare. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to stop renting and start building wealth, this episode is it. In this episode, Certified Mortgage Advisor & Raleigh Mortgage Broker Kevin Martini spills the five game-changing reasons why 2025 could be the most strategic time to buy your first home—before headlines catch up and demand surges again. ➡️ Why rising rates aren’t the villain (and what savvy buyers know that others don’t) ➡️ The tax benefits your landlord doesn’t want you to know about ➡️ How homeownership can make your net worth explode ➡️ Why the market shift in 2025 is your silent advantage ➡️ The freedom and stability that renting simply can’t offer This is not another “buy now before it’s too late” episode. It’s real talk, wrapped in data, and delivered with your future in mind. Ready to stop renting and start planning? Listen in, then share this with a friend who’s still stuck in lease limbo.

    11 min
  6. Do the First 5 Months of 2025 in Real Estate Signal a Housing Crash?

    MAY 31

    Do the First 5 Months of 2025 in Real Estate Signal a Housing Crash?

    Everyone’s yelling “CRASH!” But what if it’s not a collapse? What if it’s… a comeback? This episode spills the real tea about what’s happening in the housing market—and why the loudest voices might be missing the quietest (and smartest) shift. ✅ The truth about mortgage rates ✅ What buyers are finally getting right ✅ Why “waiting for the crash” might be the most expensive decision you ever make It’s not doom. It’s data. And if you’ve been holding off on homeownership, this might be the episode that changes everything. 🎧 Listen now—and forward it to your smartest friend. The one who’s still renting. Kevin Martini | NMLS 143962 | Certified Mortgage Advisor | Martini Mortgage Group at Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group, Corporation | NMLS # 3446 | 507 N Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27604 | (919) 238-4934 | www.MartiniMortgageGroup.com | Kevin@MartiniMortgageGroup.com | Equal Housing Lender

    8 min
  7. Big Mistake, Huge! Never Buy a New Construction Home

    MAY 24

    Big Mistake, Huge! Never Buy a New Construction Home

    It smells like fresh paint. It looks like a Pinterest board come to life. And it feels like a dream. But behind the granite countertops and “free” builder credits? A trap that’s cost more first-time buyers their equity (and sleep) than they’d ever imagine. In this episode, Kevin pulls back the curtain on what builders don’t want you to know—and it might just save you tens of thousands. 🎧 Discover: – Why that $10K incentive is a mirage – The sneaky markup game no one warns you about – How builder pricing can destroy your resale value – What smart buyers really do before signing anything You don’t need to fear new construction but you do need a strategy. Press play before you tour another model home. Send this to someone who’s already picking backsplash colors.

    10 min
  8. 7 Questions Your Agent Doesn’t Want You to Ask

    MAY 17

    7 Questions Your Agent Doesn’t Want You to Ask

    Real talk: most people pick a real estate agent the way they pick a brunch spot—based on a vibe, not a strategy. But this isn’t brunch. It’s your future. In this episode, Certified Mortgage Advisor Kevin Martini shares 7 squirm-worthy questions your agent really doesn’t want you to ask. (Ask them anyway.) This isn’t just about buying a house—it’s about buying smart. Here’s what you’ll walk away with: → The #1 mistake people make before hiring an agent → How to know if your agent is part-time in a full-time market → What to ask so you don’t get stuck with a “tour guide” instead of a protector → The chess-move strategy that makes your offer stand out Warning: once you hear this episode, you will send it to a friend. (Especially the one who just hired their cousin because “she just got her license.”) 🛑 Stop guessing. 🎯 Start winning. 🎧 Press play.   Kevin Martini | NMLS 143962 | Certified Mortgage Advisor | Martini Mortgage Group at Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group, Corporation | NMLS # 3446 | 507 N Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27604 | (919) 238-4934 | www.MartiniMortgageGroup.com | Kevin@MartiniMortgageGroup.com | Equal Housing Lender

    11 min
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About

Certified Mortgage Advisor and Raleigh mortgage broker Kevin Martini has been an innovator in transforming the way that the consumer looks at their mortgage lending relationship. Since 2006, Kevin Martini and his Group of talented mortgage professionals have provided a level of value to the families that is not common in the mortgage business. The Martini Mortgage Podcast is curated to simply and effectively communicate current opportunities and challenges in the real estate and mortgage arena that not just homebuyers and homeowners need to know but also Realtor need to know. Enjoy :) Kevin Martini | NMLS 143962 | Certified Mortgage Advisor | Martini Mortgage Group at Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group, Corporation | NMLS # 3446 | 507 N Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27604 | (919) 238-4934 | www.MartiniMortgageGroup.com | Kevin@MartiniMortgageGroup.com | Equal Housing Lender

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  • Creator
    Kevin Martini
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    224
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kevin Martini 2022
  • Show Website
    Martini Mortgage Podcast

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