The Reality of Being Outbid For Home Buyers

September 4, 2025

When you find your dream home there is a sense of relief, that is until there is another bidder. Bidding wars can be discouraging but when you have the right realtor they can guide you through this process with ease. One of the biggest problems in today’s market that no one discusses is losing a home you love. Here at Martino Realty, we will talk one-on-one with home buyers at every stage, giving tips on how not to lose a home. Hiring an experienced, professional real estate agent is key. We will be your voice, giving you the green light on when you should bid and red light when not to. Having a realtor who knows your local market is going to be your strong suit.


Many times what concerns buyers is over paying but be sure to determine the price you are willing to pay for the property and don’t over exceed it. The reality is that the seller can choose a buyer for reasons other than the purchase price. The great thing about our Realtors at Martino Realty is that they will advocate on your behalf.


To meet with a Staten Island Real Estate Specialists visit https://martino-realty.com/contact or call (718) 608-9400. Conveniently Located at 7448 Amboy road in the town of Tottenville, open Monday Through Friday 9 AM to 5 PM. We will be glad to discuss your goals and needs in your future home.

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2026 Housing Market Outlook

December 31, 2025
After a couple of years where the housing market felt stuck in neutral, 2026 may be the year things shift back into gear. Expert forecasts show more people are expected to move – and that could open the door for you to do the same.  More Homes Will Sell With all of the affordability challenges at play over the past few years, many would-be movers pressed pause. But that pause button isn’t going to last forever. There are always people who need to move. And experts think more of them will start to act in 2026 ( see graph below ):

Why More Homeowners Are Giving Up Their Low Mortgage Rate

December 24, 2025
If you’re like a lot of homeowners, you’ve probably thought: “I’d like to move… but I don’t want to give up my 3% rate.” That’s fair. That rate has been one of your best financial wins – and it can be hard to let go. But here’s what you need to remember… A great rate won’t make up for a home that no longer works for you. Life changes, and sometimes, your home needs to change with it. And you’re not the only one making that choice. The Lock-In Effect Is Starting To Ease Many homeowners have been frozen in place by something the experts call the lock-in effect. That’s when you won’t move because you don’t want to take on a higher rate on your next home loan. But data from Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) shows the lock-in effect is slowly starting to ease for some people. The share of homeowners with a mortgage rate below 3% ( the yellow in the graph below ) is slowly declining as more people move. And while some of the people with a rate over 6% are first-time buyers, the number of homeowners with a rate above 6% ( the blue ) is rising as others take on higher rates for their next home: