March 2010

Virtual Real Estate BarCamp April 6, 2010

March 31, 2010

Educating Real Estate Agents On How To Use Modern Technologies To Better Their Business Will Never Be The Same! On April 6th, 2010 dozens of the most respected educators in the real estate industry converge to host most exciting event of its kind, the Virtual Real Estate BarCamp. Virtual Real Estate BarCamp is a 1-Day [...]

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Market Value vs. Replacement Cost

March 29, 2010

Homes all across the nation have been decreasing in value – in some areas up to 30% or 40% in the past 3 years! Meanwhile, the cost of labor and construction materials have increased dramatically due to increased global demand for lumber, steel and concrete. What does this mean for your insurance plan? With your [...]

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10 REASONS THAT MAKE OKLAHOMA CITY GREAT!

March 29, 2010

10 REASONS THAT MAKE OKLAHOMA CITY GREAT! Being a military family we were excited when we found out that we were moving to Oklahoma City. We had heard so many positive things about the community and the quality of life in OKC. But most of all we thought it would be a great a place [...]

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Timing Is a Funny Thing

March 28, 2010

Everyone wants to time the market to get the most for their home or the quickest sale, and they’re often looking for “the magic bullet.” Every year, as we head into the Fall season, I start to hear a common question from all home owners who are thinking about selling their home. It goes something [...]

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Oklahoma’s Best Keep Secrets

March 27, 2010

Okay it’s really not a secret that we have some very unique and interesting places right here in Oklahoma. I’m going to share one with you.  “OKCMOA” Oklahoma City Museum of Art Donald Reynolds Visual Art Center. Since relocating to downtown Oklahoma City in 2002 the museum has become internationally famous and a local favorite. Annually [...]

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Time to Downsize? Time to Buy Up?

March 27, 2010

It is said that change is our only constant – and that is certainly true of the Real Estate business. Is this the time in your life to change by downsizing or buying up?  The answer is determined by facts particular to you; your stage of life, your income situation, the economy, and your wants and [...]

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Understanding Short Sales

March 25, 2010

I have been completing Short Sales for over 5 years now, and have completed the SFR (Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource Certification) class. I can tell you that it NEVER gets easier, but can be less stressful, if you know what you’re doing. When a homeowner is in financial trouble, there is always light at [...]

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CURB APPEAL-FOR REAL?

March 25, 2010

Are you kidding !!!!    How do you get a buyer to look at your awesome home if you can’t get them  through your front door.  Curb appeal?  Yes, curb appeal.  It’s that important and I believe ever so more in this age of technology and our desire for immediate visual information.  Many friends, clients and people I speak [...]

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Are you loyal ?

March 24, 2010

Most people are not aware that generally Realtors work really hard, long hours.  Well, if you happen to be one of those buyers that think Realtors just show houses and make the big commissions, you are clearly mistaken.  Realtors invest a lot of time , money and emotion before the closing date arrives.  Realtors often neglect families, personal [...]

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Survival Through the Intersections

March 23, 2010

We have all had this dilemma, Who goes first at a 4 – Way Stop? Well, You do of course! (LOL) NOT!!! The main rule is that you yield to the car on your right. Now, it can get complicated. Some have said, “This is a Driver’s IQ Test“.  Some times, it’s just a waiting [...]

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