Archives for June 2009

From Cali to Okie – 'New' Trend?

Just about any local Realtor can attest to the number of Californians we see moving into our great state, and the Sacramento Bee just published an interesting article with statistics and interviews of some of those who’ve made the move. I’m no stranger to touting the great things that Oklahoma has to offer, but it’s […]

OKC – A Better Living, A Better Life

As a Realtor, I get a lot of opportunities to discuss the positive things our city has going and, as evidenced by this blog, I try hard to keep everyone informed. With that in mind, I thought I’d share this video here for any of you out there wondering “Why would I want to move […]

Home Owner Tax Credits!!

With summer coming in Oklahoma, you may be thinking about upgrading your home’s HVAC system.  If so, be sure you check out the tax credit you may qualify for if you do it right. There’s never been a better time to invest in energy-conserving upgrades to your house–that’s the word from the White House. And […]

Don't Let Time Run Out On You!

If you’re a Home Buyer planning to take advantage of the Home Buyer Tax Credit, it’s time to kick things into high gear! As you may or may not know, one of the requirements to qualify for the $8,000 tax credit as it stands right now is to close on your home no later than […]

UCO Endeavor Games This Weekend!

If you’ve never witnessed what disabled athletes can accomplish, you don’t want to miss the UCO Endeavor Games this weekend.  It’s a great family event if you’re looking for things to do and, most likely, you and your family will take something away that you’ve never imagined. Go check it out and cheer these guys […]

Is The End Near?

…the end of the recession? According to “nearly 90% of economists,” it may be, but it’s not just the economists who’re taking on a more positive outlook: Americans seem to believe that things are getting better too. The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index rose 14.1 points in May to 54.9, the second month in a […]

Selling Emotions by Jennifer Hicks, C.I.D.

When your home is on the market, you’re selling more than walls and floors. You’re selling emotions. You are hoping that someone walks through your door and says, “This feels right”. Much of what designers, Realtors and stagers do is based on their clients’ emotions- what they’re feeling. We choose blue walls in the bedroom […]

Curb Appeal is King

Trey Bowden, of Edmond Sun fame, recently asked me for a short list of the most important exterior details to emphasize when prepping a home for sale. While I’m a firm believer that every little details counts, here are what I’d call the big 3.

Home Sales on the Rise; Not Just Locally

It’s no secret that we’ve been more-than-busy the past few months but, while strength in the Edmond/OKC real estate market is great for us in OK, we can’t really begin to feel 100% confident that it will continue until we see consistent signs of a recovery on the national scene. The good news though, is […]