Archives for May 2009

Rates Won't Stay Low Forever

…I’ve been warning for quite some time, and today’s little rate spike probably opened a few eyes. If you’re thinking of buying a home, and you’ve been trying to time the market hoping that rates will drop another 1/8 point, it’s probably not worth the risk. If you’re asking ‘what caused rates to jump up,’ […]

Home Affordability Hits 18-Year High

While ‘Affordability’ is a relative term, there is apparently an index that tracks home affordability and, according to that index, Home Affordability Just Hit an 18-Year High. Could this be the reason I see younger people buying their first home than I’ve ever seen before, or could it be the Home Buyer Tax Credit? My […]

Edmond Jazz & Blues Festival This Weekend!

With the weather we’ve had lately, the annual Edmond Jazz & Blues Festival couldn’t have come at a better time, so grab your blankets, lawn chairs and sunscreen and head to Stephenson Park this weekend for some great, FREE outdoor family fun! Want to see the

When Economic Recovery Comes, Home Prices Will…

The question of when economic recovery will come can be debated all day long, and I may be more optimistic than others, as there are still credit struggles aplenty; and it’s not only the end consumer that’s facing tougher credit guidelines. However, I believe those same credit struggles that are making things tougher will make […]

Low-Cost Ways to Boost Curb Appeal

From a visual standpoint, curb appeal may well be the most important part of getting your home sold.  If people don’t like what they see from the street, why in the world would they waste their time checking out the inside? So, in order to maximize the number of potential buyers for your home, you […]

Local Economy on the Rebound?

I stumbled across an interesting article from CNNMoney.com this morning, which outlines what some believe to be the 3 signs the economy is rebounding. I can’t speak to the first and third points in the article, but I thought this would be a good time to brag (again) about what’s happening locally and tie it […]

Listing of the Week – Open Now!

The ‘LISTING OF THE WEEK‘, located at 11665 Marbella Dr, is one of our beautiful listings, and will be open to the public today and tomorrow from 2 to 5.  Here are some pictures to whet your appetite: NEED DIRECTIONS?? [where: Oklahoma City, OK] UPDATE: This home has sold but we can give you direct […]

5 (or 6) Things Owners Shouldn't Ignore

Spring is the perfect time to do some much-needed, and often neglected, home maintenance. Just doing the simple things can dramatically increase your home’s value in the long-run, because it will help you avoid potential problems down the road. Realtor Magazine just put out a great little short-list of things you should do right now.  […]

Low-cost Ways to Revive Your Kitchen

Money magazine recently published some low-cost ideas to get your home sold more quickly, and they’re not too shabby. Kitchen touch-ups are probably one of the things that will net you the most interest and possibly an increase in sales price, so don’t neglect that kitchen if you want top dollar and a quick sale!

The Latest In Edmond/OKC Home Sales

The April real estate statistics were just published for the OKC, Edmond, and surrounding areas and, while they weren’t as exciting as I’d expected, there are still a lot of positives in these numbers. With the flurry of activity we’ve seen over the past 4-6 weeks though, I’m still betting that May closings will give […]