The Nate Martinez Show

If you’ve been on the sidelines waiting for mortgage rates to fall, the Greater Phoenix market has quietly shifted in your favor. With almost 28,000 homes on the market heading into November and December, historically the slowest months of the year, sellers are about to get more motivated. In this video, I break down what the latest numbers mean for your offer and what I’d do right now to get into this market. Watch the video to see why I’m telling buyers it’s time to get off the fence.

Thinking about buying a home in a golf or country club community in the Greater Phoenix area? There's a huge factor most buyers never see coming: the club itself can be a bigger financial decision than the house. In this video, I break down what I've learned living in a golf community and specializing in this market. You'll learn why the club is a separate and significant cost, from membership fees that can range from around sixty thousand dollars to several hundred thousand, sometimes non-refundable, to monthly dues and even special assessments when member-owned clubs need major repairs. I'll explain why not all memberships are equal, equity versus non-refundable, waitlists, and the questions that never show up in a listing. I recently earned the RE/MAX Golf Lifestyles certification, and I've built out the metrics on clubs across the Valley, so I can help you see the whole picture. If you're buying or selling in a golf community, let's talk first.

Can you still get outbid in a buyer's market? Everyone keeps saying it's a buyer's market, so why did I just end up in three separate bidding wars in thirty days? In this video, I share what actually happened: two of my listings drew multiple offers, one with three, one with four, and at the same time I represented a buyer on a home that had sat for nearly five months, only for a competing cash offer to appear the moment we made ours. Here's the lesson for anyone buying in the Greater Phoenix area: a buyer's market is an average, and you don't buy an average; you buy one specific home, and any home can draw a crowd the day you want it. I'll explain why a listing that's been sitting for months is often the one that suddenly gets competitive, how fear of missing out drives it, and how to come in with your best, including tools like escalation clauses and knowing which homes are genuinely rare enough to compete for. If you're buying, let's talk before you find the one.

How do you keep a home sale from falling through during the inspection? It's a bigger risk than most sellers realize. In one recent month around 56,000 U.S. home sales were canceled, and in a survey of agents, more than 70% said inspection or repair issues were the cause. Here in Phoenix, a buyer's market with heavy inventory, plenty of deals fall apart too. In this video I break down my "certified pre-owned home" strategy: doing a full inspection before we list, fixing what it finds with a licensed contractor, handing buyers the report and repair receipts, and adding a one-year home warranty. I also explain the Phoenix tile-roof trap, why a $23,000 to $28,000 roof bid so often blows up deals, and how a true independent roof inspector can save the sale. If you're selling in the Greater Phoenix area, this is how you protect your deal. (Cancellation figures: recent national report, 2025.)

Worried the housing market is about to crash? With rates sitting in the mid-6% range and eight straight months of falling asking prices behind us, it's an easy conclusion to reach. In this video, I walk through the June numbers and show you the one thing that decides whether your market is cooling off or still competitive, and it isn't anything you'll find in a national headline. Watch my video to see where your street actually stands before you make your next move.

Greater Phoenix incomes are rising, and the summer housing market is officially here. That combination is affecting affordability in a way most people haven't noticed yet. In this video, I break down what the summer numbers mean for buyers and sellers, where prices actually stand against the 2022 peak, and how a modest purchase can build six figures in equity over five years. Watch my video to see what these conditions mean for your timeline and your price range.

If you're planning to sell your home this year, here's something worth stopping to think about. Most homeowners spend more time researching a new television than they do vetting the agent who's about to handle their life savings, and in this market, that mistake can cost tens of thousands in equity. In this video, I pull back the curtain on the three deadliest hiring mistakes I've watched sink transactions over 40 years in the business, plus the one ratio you need to demand in any listing interview. Watch my video before you sign anything with a listing agent.

The luxury real estate market is doing something that caught my attention, and honestly, it's not what most people would expect. Normally, when inventory tightens and fewer homes come on the market, sales slow down. But in the luxury space, sales are actually rising year over year, even with fewer listings available. In this video, I break down the dynamic that's quietly reshaping the Greater Phoenix luxury market and why the next six months could be the most strategic window for both buyers and sellers. Watch my video to see what's really happening right now.

What if I told you the window of opportunity for buyers in Greater Phoenix is opening, but it may not stay open for long? Contracts in escrow are up over 10% compared to last year, rates recently dipped below 6%, and new listings are down 7%. In this video, I break down what's driving the shift, why demand is rising while supply is tightening, and what smart buyers should be doing right now before competition picks back up. Watch my video to see where the market stands and what your next move should be.

The Greater Phoenix market heading into Q2 is doing something most people didn't expect, including us. Rates moved up, gas prices climbed, and almost everyone thought the market would slow down. It didn't. In this video, I break down the latest numbers, from closed sales and showings to where prices are actually landing right now, and what it all means if you're thinking about buying or selling in Greater Phoenix. Watch my video to see what the data is telling us.