Archives for September 2009

Get Out and Appreciate ‘The Parade’

It’s amazing how many people I know who really look forward to the annual Parade of Homes, almost like they look forward to Christmas. Whether it’s to enjoy the homes or pick up some decor tips, they REALLY get into this time of year! Having lived in Oklahoma my whole life, it’s easy to take […]

Earlywine Estates – 2936 SW 127th St

Looking for a ton of square footage, an open floorplan, a true mother-in-law suite, Moore public schools, a swimming pool, hot-tub and huge covered outdoor living area? If any or all of those are a yes for you, this house is a must-see. Check it out: [where: Oklahoma City, OK] UPDATE: This home was taken […]

Supply and Demand – In Your Favor?

It’s a simple factor in market economics… supply and demand dictate pricing. As demand increases, so will prices if supply doesn’t keep up. As demand decreases, so will prices if supply doesn’t follow suit. As supply increases, prices will drop if demand doesn’t keep up. As supply decreases, prices will skyrocket if demand doesn’t drop. […]

It's 'Parade of Homes' Time!!

Whether you’re a house-junkie like me, a casual looker, or a serious buyer in the market for a new home, the next couple of weeks are designed just for you! Get out and enjoy the hard work our local builders have put into designing, building, and furnishing their showcase homes for this year’s Parade of […]

FBI Ranks Edmond Among Safest Cities

When folks are being transferred to Oklahoma, they’re looking for safe cities, great schools, and affordable living. These are three things that make Edmond so attractive, and the FBI just ranked Edmond as the safest city in the state of Oklahoma and among the top safest cities in the US. Edmond ranked 12th among U.S. […]

Housing Growth May Be More Than Local

Even with the Oklahoma City real estate market remaining strong, it’s easy to get nervous about the uncertainty of things, with the unpredictability of home sales on a national level, but according to recent data, the national scene could be showing signs of the beginnings of a recovery. According to MSN.com, a quarterly increase has […]

Pay Down Your Mortgage or Invest Your Money?

It’s an age-old question that’s been debated time and again. So, what’s the right answer? I’d have to say, it depends on what’s important to you… the peace of mind and security provided by equity, or the idea of socking back more for retirement and hanging onto that monthly payment. Here’s a video that might […]

Home Buyer Tax Credit Push Still On

Home Builders, Realtors and Bankers continue to urge Congress to extend the home buyer tax credit, and from what I see day-to-day, there’s no shortage of would-be buyers who’d like to see it happen, but will it? Isakson’s legislation would extend the program through the end of 2010, almost double the credit to $15,000 and […]

OKC Market Still Showing Strength

Time to toot the horn of the Oklahoma City real estate market again! MSN.com recently ranked us among the Top 10 strongest US housing markets. Here are the statistics they quoted in their summary: Share of homes with increasing values: 40.20% Median value: $119,600 Annual change: 4.94% Quarterly change: 1.85%

A Staged Home: Before and After

Every home I stage has its own unique situation. Some people continue to reside in a home until it sells. Some move out before it has even been listed. Some homes have enough clutter and memories to fill up eight PODS in one week (true story). On the flip side are those dwellings that have very little […]