News 9 reported earlier this week that foreclosures are on the Decline in Oklahoma, and nationally. We’ve weathered that storm pretty well all along, as evidenced by this tidbit: In Oklahoma, one out of every 1,851 homes faces foreclosure in May, compared to the national rate of one in every 398 homes While the ‘experts’ […]
Home Buyer Tax Credit Qualifications
June 17, 2009 by
We get a lot of questions about who does and doesn’t qualify for the Home Buyer Tax Credit, so why not put it out here for everyone to find? While there’s a lot of talk about Congress making some modifications in the future, this is a thorough resource for information about the Tax Credit as […]
Mortgage Rates Reach 7-Month High – Are You Gambling With Your Buying Power?
June 16, 2009 by
About 2 months ago, we started warning our clients that rates were at an all-time low and wouldn’t stay that way much longer. From that advice, we got two very different types of reactions: Some buyers acted quickly on that advice and took advantage of rates in the mid 4% to lower 5% range. Other […]
From Cali to Okie – 'New' Trend?
June 15, 2009 by
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
June 15, 2009 by
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!!
June 14, 2009 by
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!
June 13, 2009 by
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!
June 12, 2009 by
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?
June 12, 2009 by
…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 […]
Curb Appeal is King
June 7, 2009 by
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.
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