Archives for December 2009

As the Sun Sets on 2009…

As the sun sets on 2009, and we usher in 2010, now seems to be an appropriate time to reflect and project. One of the comments I often hear from folks who move to Oklahoma from other parts of the country is how amazing the sunrises and sunsets are here. With that in mind, I […]

Feds Agree with Okies

So, it’s not just us local yokels singing the praises of the Oklahoma City metro real estate market. Even the Federal Housing Finance Agency has joined in on the party. With both Tulsa and Oklahoma city ranked highly, I’ll continue to say there’s plenty to be confident about here, in Oklahoma.

It’s Like Summer Break for Realtors®

In yesterday’s video blog from the Earlywine Estates addition in Southwest Oklahoma City, I touched on the question “Should I wait until Spring to put my house on the market?” Feel free to agree or disagree in the comments below, and you can find out more about this and other beautiful homes for sale at […]

OKC & Tulsa Among Fastest-Recovering Cities

In case you missed it last month, Forbes ranked Oklahoma City as one of the top cities for quick economic recovery, citing diversified industry and relatively stable housing fundamentals as the main factors.

You Want Buyers or Bargain Shoppers?

In yesterday’s video blog from the Ravine at Hidden Creek in Oklahoma City, I hit on the importance of curb appeal when selling your home. Feel free to agree or disagree in the comments below, and you’ll find more home-selling tips right here on our blog.

How Not to Create a Money Pit

So as a first time homeowner, I have been learning how much things really cost. When I bought my home just a couple of months ago, I had this grandiose plan to gut the kitchen and put in granite countertops and all new appliances. I also planned to eventually put in new windows throughout the […]

The Naked Truth About OK Real Estate

In my latest video blog from the Fenwick addition park in Edmond, OK, I hit on the truth of what’s going on on the Central Oklahoma and national real estate scenes. You can see the actual statistics that I reference in the video and leave a comment here to voice your opinion on this topic.

If You Don't Buy a Home Now, You're Stupid or Broke

In yesterday’s video blog from Bricktown, I discussed a Business Week article I read about the timing of buying a home in this market, and the old mantra of ‘Now’s a great time to buy or sell a home.’ To voice your opinion on this topic, leave us a comment below.

Homeowners Beware The DIY Charm

With networks such as TLC  and HGTV shoving DIY projects down our throats every hour of every day, one may easily be swept into the apparent charm of it all: “We made this tiny bathroom a master suite in 2 days with $500!” Every time I hear such claims on TV I want to yell […]

Open Houses – Who Do They Benefit??

Ryan video blogs from Edmond, OK about the effectiveness of Open Houses in the new world of Real Estate. To voice your opinion on this topic, leave us a comment below.