May 2011

Honor Flight | For the WWII Vets

May 30, 2011

We need to honor the World War II vets. Unfortunately, we are losing them at a rate of 1,000 per day. My dad was one of those vets and great Americans, but unfortunately I lost him in 1964. I miss hearing his stories of the war in the Pacific, specifically Guadalcanal, where he served in [...]

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“SERVICE BEFORE SELF”

May 29, 2011

“Service before self”…this is a military term that my family along with all the other thousand’s of military families understand first-hand. It means the job of protecting and serving our country comes first before anything else. And yes, I will admit that sometimes I have to be reminded of the scope of that obligation my [...]

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Tell Congress: 20% Down Payments Put the American Dream Out of Reach

May 28, 2011

Could your clients afford a 20% down payment? Could you? Can you envision what your prospective client pool will look like if new regulations governing Qualified Residential Mortgages (QRM) take effect this year? According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) research 60% of all recent home buyers made less than a 20% down payment, [...]

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21st Annual Chuck Wagon Gathering and Children’s Cowboy Festival

May 26, 2011

One of the events I looked forward to when my twins were young was the Annual Chuck Wagon Festival at the National Cowboy Western Heritage Museum. We always had a blast there! I dressed them in cowgirl outfits and we went on a cowgirl adventure. One year they won 3rd place in a “Best Costume” [...]

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Today’s homebuyers want it all

May 23, 2011

  Some items on the shopping list: a home in great condition with rooms that can do double duty. Areas that mingle indoor and outdoor living — patios, porches, decks and outdoor rooms — are always a plus. And so are those features that offer a little luxury, like garden tubs, first-rate appliances and high-dollar [...]

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Today’s homebuyers want it all

May 23, 2011

  Some items on the shopping list: a home in great condition with rooms that can do double duty. Areas that mingle indoor and outdoor living — patios, porches, decks and outdoor rooms — are always a plus. And so are those features that offer a little luxury, like garden tubs, first-rate appliances and high-dollar [...]

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Oklahoma City Real Estate Highs and Lows — April 2011

May 15, 2011

There were 1,411 homes closed in April this year. That compares to 1,764 sold in April of 2010 – down 20%. You can also visit highs and lows from 2010 and 2009. Most Expensive Sale — Oklahoma City Real Estate April 2011 $1,799,500 $326.59/ft. 14225 Calais Circle Oklahoma City in Gaillardia. 5,510 square feet with [...]

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What happens to the economy when you buy a home!!!

May 13, 2011

There have been commercials on television lately from the National Association of Realtors that are talking about the effect of a home sale to the economy.  Its starts like this for every 2 homes sold 1 job is created which means there are 2.5 million jobs created by home sales.  For every home purchased it [...]

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What’s new to see this summer at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art

May 10, 2011

There’s quit a bit of new things to see at the museum this summer. I’ll start with the largest it will take up the entire 3rd floor which means the Chihuly Collection is down but not forever it will be reinstalled at the end of this year. On May 16th thru October 16th the museum [...]

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10 Common Selling Mistakes

May 9, 2011

I recently saw an article on Hosehunting.com that had some very good tips on making a home “show ready” (as we like to call it), and thought it was too important not to share! 1. Just because you love it does not mean everyone else will. Ensure your property appeals to the broadest buying public… [...]

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