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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 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 beautifu...

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.Related posts:#3 Strongest U.S. Metro – Guess Who? More kudos for our local economy ...

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 h...

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.R...

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.Related po...

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 into the un...

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.Related posts:For or Against Higher Property Taxes in Edmond?? I wrote back in March about a proposed increase of...Edmond’s...

I’ve got some hardcore analysis coming in a few days, but if you haven’t seen the latest real estate sales statistics for the OKC Metro, you should take a look.At first glance, here are the things that jump out at me most:The obvious one; home sales are up 22% over this time last year...

This week I'm highlighting an area in North Edmond that many folks seem to be gravitating toward lately.  It's a unique community, in that it offers acreage lots in the highly sought Edmond Public School system. It's located on Kelly, about 2/3 mile North of Waterloo, but that's ...

I can blog all day about the amenities, locations, and statistics of neighborhoods around Edmond, but wouldn't it be great to get inside the heads of the people who actually live in these communities, to find out WHY they chose them, WHAT they love about them, and WHAT we don't ...

Bristol Park is a nice established community built between 1997-2003 that features a nice neighborhood pool, playground (pictured above), paved sidewalks, and convenient access to highways, shopping and restaurants.The kids of Bristol Park get to go to Charles Haskell Elementary, Summit Middle Sc...

As you’re reading this I’ve been in my new house somewhere in the neighborhood of six weeks, and well, the honeymoon is over.  I’ve made quite a few changes, including: peeling enough layers of wallpaper to cover the White House, re-texturing the walls, painting every room, repl...

Well, the news broke almost a week ago and in the spirit of good faith, I wanted to be sure we have REAL details about this extension/expansion before spewing a bunch of mis-truths and rumors, but apparently, I may be one of the few who put the brakes on Truth is, you’ll find plenty of gue...

More kudos for our local economy were published by MSN.com recently. Low unemployment, continued improvement & growth in our city, and affordable living seem to be the common thread through all of these stories.Related posts:Even the BBC Recognizes OKC’s Strengths It’s becoming a ...

I told you the other day that the Tax Credit extension and modification had passed Congress and was headed to President Obama’s desk for signature. Now I’m excited to post that IT’S OFFICIAL… Obama has signed the bill into law and it’s time to get moving if you plan ...

If you’re like most people these days you love the idea of having a beautifully designed home for the holidays but a shortage of time (and patience) keeps your sugar-plum dreams at bay year after year.DESIGNING DIVA INTERIORS KNOWS HOLIDAY DECORATING.I also know that whether you’re selling ...

It’s a much-anticipated move that, for some reason, has taken a lot longer than most expected it would, but it’s being reported that the Senate has approved an extension (and modification) of the Home Buyer Tax Credit, which many believe will continue to drive the housing market upwar...

Steve Lackmeyer of the Oklahoman just put together a very cool video about the history of Bricktown and the surrounding area. Call me a geek, but I kind of enjoy hearing about what used to be and how we got to where we are, as well as where we could be going. Enjoy!Related posts:It’s &#8216...

One of the big topics that’s coming up at about every meeting I’ve attended lately is the upcoming vote on whether to extend the current one-cent sales tax to keep the MAPS projects going.IMO, you’d be hard pressed to point to any negatives from the MAPS projects that have alrea...

More props for the OKC area economy came shining through earlier this week as the labor department released the latest unemployment numbers:The Oklahoma City metro area’s September jobless rate of 5.9 percent was the lowest in the nation for large cities with a population of 1 million or moreRela...

Get your comfortable walking shoes out, cuz right now is when the historic homes junkies among us get to walk their legs off! Take your pick:The Heritage Hills Historic Home & Garden Tour today and SundayThe Nichols Hills Kitchen Tour on SundayThe Gatewood Historic District Home & Garden...

Thanks to the first-time home buyer tax credit, first-timers everywhere are clamoring to get their closing date set before the November 30th deadline. As a first-time home buyer, the buying process was a big enough stressor for me, but actually filing for the credit can seem almost as confusing ...

When you’re prepping your home for sale, it’s usually the little things that make all the difference. Concentrate especially on your kitchen and bathrooms to impress your would-be buyers.Money Magazine recently published a series of “Best fast fixes to get your house sold”...

Thinking of making some improvements to your home?Making the right ones might yield you some big savings on Uncle Sam’s dime.Truth is, going green is a matter of the heart for some, but for most, it’s a matter of the wallet.Whether you’re going green, or getting green, you might...

Whether the predictions are from local folks with a great understanding of the central Oklahoma market, or national folks with an in-depth understanding of things happening across the US, the fact is, today’s roller-coaster that is the real estate business has most of us playing a bit of a ...

Several of our buyer clients who’ve purchased a home the past few months qualify for the Home Buyer Tax Credit, so it just seems natural to make the 5405 form readily available for you all.Please be sure you consult your tax adviser if you’re not completely sure about your qualificati...

The local appeal of Oklahoma City just keeps getting more and more attention these days. Recently, CNNMoney.com ranked Oklahoma City as the #1 Best Place to Launch a Small Business.An interesting tie-in story is about the Biomedical startups in OKC.“When I thought of Oklahoma,” the 52...