Martin Mortgage Group

11/03/2026

A little chili, a lot of community, and some seriously creative pumpkins.

10/30/2026

A little behind the scenes in the podcast studio! Lights up, microphones ready, two chairs, and one good conversation. More conversations, more connections, and hopefully plenty of valuable takeaways along the way.

10/30/2026

On Attractions:

Yes, you can buy your next Raleigh home before selling your current one — and in 2026's slower market it's often the smarter play.

Stuck between two houses? Learn the 4 smartest ways to buy your next Raleigh home before selling your current one — without the contingency stress.

10/29/2026

Thinking about buying a home, but feel like you’re not quite ready yet? That’s okay.

You don’t have to rush into homeownership to start preparing for it. In fact, some of the most helpful steps happen long before you start touring houses.

✨ Get familiar with the monthly payment that feels comfortable for you.
✨ Build your savings for the down payment, closing costs, and the unexpected.
✨ Keep an eye on your credit and avoid taking on unnecessary debt.

You don’t need to have everything figured out today. You just need a place to start.

And if you’re unsure what that first step looks like, I’m always happy to help you understand your options and make a plan that fits your goals—without the pressure to buy before you’re ready.

Your homeownership journey can start with a simple conversation.

10/29/2026

Searches for "how much house can I afford" have jumped 3,650% on Google over the last year, and it's easy to see why: mortgage rates, home prices, and rent have all moved so fast that the old...

— Michael Martin

Searches for "how much house can I afford" are up 3,650%. Here's the bank-level math behind your real budget — DTI ratios, hidden costs, and down payments…

10/28/2026

Great conversations, valuable connections, and time spent learning alongside real estate professionals. Grateful for the opportunity to connect and keep learning alongside others in the industry!

🤝Realtor mastermind at North Ridge Country Club

10/28/2026

5.0 star review received on Experience.com for Michael Martin by Michelle S - From the first moment we knew y'all truly cared. Our family was not just a number. We had a unique request and need to allow our family to navigate a very complex situation. Lots of email, phone calls, texts and so on... every single part your team helped us journey through. The stress moments of change didnt derail the plan, it just pushed us all into the think outside the box mode. For that we are forever grateful. You're team is beyond just our lender, we consider you friends. Someone who has our back even when the world gets dark. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all you have helped us journey through.

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10/27/2026

5.0 star review received on Experience.com for Michael Martin by Lonnie S - Loved worning with Michael, Nicole and the team

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10/26/2026

Par for the course: one call from you, nine steps handled by me.

10/26/2026

📖 " is one of the most-searched homebuying questions of 2026 — volume is up roughly 450% this year, and "mortgage rates 2027" is up about 120% . The honest short answer: they probably won't fall soon.

Search interest in "when will mortgage rates go down" is surging. Here's what the 2026 data and 2027 forecasts actually say — and why waiting may cost more…