Archives for March 2009

Double-Whammy of Positives for Employees & Entreprenuers in Edmond

There’s been a lot of talk lately as to why we’re weathering this economic downturn so well in Central Oklahoma… so much that it’s tough for me to keep up these days. Earlier this week, Forbes.com ranked the Oklahoma City metro #12 on their list of The Best Places for Business and Careers, and just […]

Lexington & Other Neighborhoods Fighting 3-Story Apartment Complex in SW Edmond

If you’re a homeowner in the SW section of Edmond, you’ve probably already heard all the fuss, but if not, you need to pay attention now! The Lexington neighborhood, located on NW 164th, between Western and Santa Fe is organizing as many home owners as possible to help in a fight against the development of […]

Oklahoma Racks Up 6% of Top 100 List

How Oklahoma has fared so well in an economic downturn is a mystery to many, but the clues are out there if you just look. I recently posted about the Oklahoma City Real Estate Bubble, and a list I found today just validates much of what I said in that post. The list I’m referring […]

Dave Ramsey To Speak @ Edmond’s Own Lifechurch.tv

This is BIG! In today’s changing world, this is HUGE! Like so many others who’ve bought into the wrong ways to live, I need help, and I’m looking for ways to break free from debt and get ahead of the recession. If you’re in the same boat, I encourage you to take advantage of Dave […]

Oklahoma City Real Estate Statistics

I’m a stats-junky, and I know I have more than a few like-minded folks who frequently scan these pages. In my opinion, one of the most important things a Realtor can do is stay knowledgeable about the market he/she works in.  After all, we’re here to guide and advise, and how can anyone possibly do […]

The Oklahoma City Real Estate Bubble

This is a topic that usually stirs quite a bit of debate, mostly by local folks who don’t have a grasp on how bad things really are outside of our little bubble. Yep, I said ‘bubble.’  I know, BAD BUZZ WORD! Over the past few years, this word has taken on a pretty negative persona, […]

'Green' Tax Credits on the Horizon

One of the more common complaints I hear lately is ‘Hey, why is the new tax credit only for first-time home buyers?  I should get a piece of the pie too,’ which I can’t disagree with.  I personally would have liked to see the $8,000 tax credit opened up for all homes purchased for personal […]

Luck o' the Irish for Home-Sellers Everywhere

What better day than today, St Patricks Day, to think about the luck you need to get your home sold? With a little luck, someone will drive by and see your sign With a little luck, they’ll pick up a flier and call to find out more With a little luck, they’ll fall in love […]

Need Some Tax Relief?

We’re exactly one month away from the dreaded day… Tax Day! Are you aware that if you don’t currently own a home, you may qualify for an $8,000 credit on the return you’re about to file for 2008?! What does that mean for you? If you owed $1,000 and you qualify for this credit, you […]

Why Live in Edmond??

I posted a while back about Edmond’s ranking among Money Magazine’s Top 100 Best Places to Live, but after a friend brought the list to my attention again over the weekend, I took a deeper look at some of the statistical information that went into why Edmond made the list. I found a few things, […]