Archives for September 2008

For or Against Higher Property Taxes in Edmond??

I wrote back in March about a proposed increase of our property taxes in Edmond and wanted to share with everyone here that there will be a public forum on this topic tonight.  Please read the following: For Immediate Release Chitwood Neighborhood Alliance Offers Public Information Forum Edmond, OK – A public forum on the […]

If I Can Qualify, Then I Can Afford It!

A good friend, and ally in the business, Trey Bowden, recently posted about a topic that is near and dear to my heart.  I thought I’d share it here with you, whoever may be reading, whether you’re a homeowner, or a homeowner-to-be, this is invaluable information. You see, I’ve lost count of the number of times […]

$700b Bailout Falls to Defeat

I can’t remember an issue in recent times that I’ve been more torn over.  I’m all for smaller government and the free market economy, so how could I support a government bailout of the failing financial market?  At the same time, my own business hinges on the success of our financial market. To say the […]

More Props for Oklahoma Housing Market

Quote of the day goes to the MSN Money Staff, in a recent breakdown of the top real estate markets across the country: The states with the greatest year-over-year appreciation were Oklahoma (4.9%), Wyoming (4.4%), South Dakota (3.8%), North Carolina (3.6%) and North Dakota (3.6%). It may not be a clever line worth engraving on your […]

Edmond Home Values Still Climbing in August

I think we’re all having a little trouble pinpointing the one thing that is sustaining our real estate market most, whether it be our oil-based industry or our modest home prices, or our overall low cost of living. Whatever the case, the reality is that we’re all benefiting from it. Take a look at the […]

Pebble Creek Home Listing Expires

Pebble Creek Home Listing Expires Originally uploaded by rhukill Don’t get all excited just yet… The purpose of this post is simply to show a certain homeowner what internet exposure really is. When it comes to selling Edmond real estate, tech marketing is a must and, quite frankly, very few Realtors ‘get it.’ This post […]

Double Down on Appreciation in Edmond & OKC

The Central Oklahoma real estate market is getting a lot of attention these days from all over the country, and it’s getting fun to watch.  Rather than just showing you one list today, I’m bringing you the one-two punch. The Housing Predictor, a website of independent real estate market forecasts, published a list today which places both […]

OKC Hits the Top 10 for Home Value Rebound

No big surprise to those of us who live it every day, but Forbes.com just released their Top 10 list of markets most likely to see a rise in home values. Maybe we made the list due to the fact that our market has stayed strong, and we’ve not seen average or median values decrease? […]

Avian Woods – Another Great Home Just Listed Today!

Avian Woods – Another Great Home Just Listed Today! Originally uploaded by rhukill This beauty is only two years old, on over 1/2 acre, and has a 30×30 insulated shop with concrete floor & drive! Check the website below for more info & pictures in a couple of days. Sent on the fly from my […]

Posh Parade Preview

posh –adjective sumptuously furnished or appointed; luxurious; smart and fashionable My wife and I were among a lucky entourage who spent last evening witnessing style, uniqueness, and technology, all wrapped up in a modern bow, and let me tell you, if you don’t take the time to experience Jeff Click Homes’ entry in the 2008 Parade of Homes, […]