Archives for November 2008

Edmond Home Sales $200-300K – October

Here’s part 2 of the October home sales statistics for Edmond, OK.  I used to just publish overall numbers, but I get much more specific questions these days from Edmond home builders, and home buyers, and it’s been enlightening to see exactly which price segments are being hardest hit by the current slowdown. Here’s a […]

Mortgage Quailifications Letting Up?

I wanted to share with you an email I just received from Cody McCollom of Grandmark Mortgage in Edmond. As most people know by now, one of the biggest hurdles facing the housing market right now if the inability of many to qualify for a mortgage, due to the ‘freeze’ in the credit market.  It […]

Edmond Safety Center Voted Down – Why?

As we all know by now, the citizens of Edmond voted a resounding ‘NO’ to the proposed Edmond Public Safety Center on November 4th.  A recent study was released which evaluates why the proposition failed and, of course, the funding mechanism was the biggest issue, as I predicted it would be. It appears to me […]

Home Sweet Home in Edmond

BNSF 7754 Originally uploaded by sfhobo This week’s feature of Central Oklahoma takes me to something many of us in Edmond have a love-hate relationship with. It often seems that when we’re short on time, the train gods are out to get us at the crossings of the rail that runs North and South through […]

Edmond Home Sales $100-200K – October

With the increasing consumer concern in the marketplace, I’ve begun delving deeper into overall sales statistics lately.  I used to just publish overall numbers, but I get much more specific questions these days from Edmond home builders, and home buyers, and it’s been enlightening to see exactly which price segments are being hardest hit by […]

Outstanding Avian Woods Home Just Listed!

This is one that you truly have to see to believe. From the tons of ceramic tile to the hardwood floors and the mis-matched granite countertops, you’ll be blown away by the finishing touches abound in this modern, yet traditional beauty. You’ll see black trim, arched doorways, art niches, and more, all on over 1/2 […]

Home Sweet Home in Edmond

Fairway Originally uploaded by cmk53 Beauty is all around us, thanks to our Creator, but in our day-to-day hustle & bustle it’s easy to miss out on it. We often take it for granted, but sometimes we just need to slow down and ‘smell the roses.’ With that in mind, I’m making an effort to […]

2+ Acres, Trees, and Exclusivity in NE Edmond

I recently listed a gorgeous lot in NE Edmond, which will soon be a lucky someone’s new home site. Located in Clos Du Val, of NE Edmond, this lot is perfect for those looking to build their dream home in an exclusive neighborhood filled with charm. The trees and rolling hills add to the ‘out-there’ […]

The Bi-Polar Side of Home Pricing

As indicated by the frequency of my ramblings on the topic, proper home pricing is one of my largest hurdles when meeting with hopeful home-sellers. Common sense tells me that will never change, but I feel that helping those who want to buy or sell homes in Edmond better understand the market is not only […]

A Sign of Things to Come in Edmond Real Estate

How about an unexpected move that’s going to shake things up in the realm of Edmond and OKC Metro real estate? It was just announced this morning that our office (Paradigm Realty) and another large, respected Oklahoma City brokerage are joining forces, giving us the leverage and bragging rights of being the largest independent brokerage […]