Martini Mortgage Podcast

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 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: 

The market’s showing some cracks… but before you panic, grab a flashlight. Because what looks like a breakdown might just be your breakthrough.

If you’ve bee...

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...

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.

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...

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 t...

You don’t need to be ready to buy.
You need to be ready when the right one shows up.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever gone from “I’m just browsing” to “Oh no… I NEED this house.”
Before you fall for the backsplas...

“May you live in interesting times.” Sounds inspiring—until you realize it’s a fancy way of saying: good luck surviving the chaos.

In this episode of the Martini Mortgage Podcast, Certified Mortgage Advisor Kevin Martini breaks down why 2025 is not the year to hit pause on y...

Everyone’s asking: “Should I buy a house in 2025?” This episode gives you the answer no one else will.

Forget the headlines. Ignore the TikToks. In Episode 214 of the Martini Mortgage Podcast, Kevin Martini peels back the curtain on what’s

Think a recession is your signal to hit pause on buying a home? It might be your signal to sprint.

In this episode, Certified Mortgage Advisor and Raleigh Mortgage Broker Kevin Martini flips the script on every scary headline, panic-peddling post, and “maybe I should wait” whisper in your head.

You’ll ...

You scored the golden-ticket mortgage rate. 2.75%. Maybe 3.5%.
The kind people brag about at dinner parties.

But behind that shiny number?
Credit card balances creeping up.
A savings account that’s more “symbolic” than strategic.

Think you’re not ready to buy a home because you still splurge on takeout or forgot to cancel that random subscription? That’s not the real reason you feel stuck.

In this straight-talking, no-fluff episode, Certified Mortgage Advisor Kevin Martini shatters the myth that buying a home starts with cutting out coffee and magically saving 20% down. ...

Think you need 20% down to buy a home? That lie has been quietly killing dreams for decades—and it’s time to put it to rest. This episode spills the truth, the real truth, about what it actually takes to get the keys to your own place (spoiler: it’s way less than you think).

You’ll learn:

Is renting really just throwing money away? Or is buying always the better option?

You’ve heard the arguments: “Stop paying your landlord’s mortgage!” … “Owning a home is how you build wealth!” But is it really that simple? Not exactly.

Here’s the truth: Neither is universally better—it depends on your situation. And ...

🚨 STOP scrolling real estate listings and cancel those open house plans—until you hear this.

What is the biggest mistake first-time homebuyers make? Doing the right things in the WRONG order.

Most people think house first, mortgage second. But here’s the real winning move: secure your hom...

Most homebuyers start with the wrong question: Is now the right time to buy? They wait, watch headlines, and hope for perfect conditions. But here’s the truth: The best time to buy isn’t about the market—it’s about whether YOU are ready.

🔑 Before you fall in love with a house, ask yourself:

Stop scrolling if you’re convinced that the lowest rate is your ticket to homeownership bliss. In this episode, mortgage maestro Kevin Martini flips the script on “rock-bottom” interest rates, revealing the hidden fees and sneaky tactics that could cost you big time. Forget chasing numbers—learn how to build a strategy that saves you thousands and secures your dream home without the nasty surprises...