Tree Damage in Edmond, OK

The early-morning storms that just hit the metro certainly made it tough to sleep last night, and assessing the casualties this morning brought no real surprises. One thing that can always be counted on during wind-storms in Central Oklahoma is plenty of split Bradford Pear trees. This beauty is in our front yard. Outside of […]

Pictures of the Edmond Tornado of Feb 2009

Yesterday was a miserable, storm-ridden one for many folks in Oklahoma. Tornadoes can be fickle, and these were no different. Doing extensive damage to one home, while leaving the one next door untouched is a common characteristic, and while driving a few Edmond neighborhoods today, I saw a wide range of damage. You’ll see pictures […]

Building, Showing & Selling Delayed

In annual fashion, Edmond, Oklahoma City, and the majority of the rest of the state have been blanketed with ice over the past couple of days and, as Richard Mize pointed out in his column this morning, it’s affecting more than just the rush-hour commute. Read the entire story to see quotes from Jeff Click, […]

Emergency Snow Routes for 'Ice Storm 2009'

With the tendency for the locals to over-react to the weather here in Central OK, I tend to be a little skeptical about believing all the fear that’s out there about ‘Ice Storm 2009,’ but to be on the safe side, it can’t hurt to familiarize yourself with the emergency snow routes.  After a little […]

Oklahoma Tornadoes – Fear Them?

There’s one topic that always seems to be hot in the minds of anyone looking to move to Oklahoma.  Maybe it starts when we’re kids, watching the classic ‘Wizard of Oz‘ or maybe it’s the images on the news, and the unknown that fosters the fear.  Whatever the cause, it seems that almost every buyer I’ve ever […]