July 2011

No Sale = #fail

July 30, 2011

At first glance, Oklahoma City’s sales numbers look pretty good this year. For homes listed since January 1st 2011, those that sold were on the market an average of 44 days! That’s numbers close to the doo-dah days of yesteryear! But now, the rest of the story… That 44 day average represents homes that were [...]

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Summer Energy Savings Tips

July 29, 2011

This week I opened my electric bill and almost passed out from the cost of running the air conditioning during our recent days of over 100 degrees temperatures. Determined to reduce my energy costs I ask several of my respected home inspectors for tips on how to be more energy efficient. Here are a few [...]

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IT’S HOT IN ROSE CREEK…

July 28, 2011

This summer doesn’t get any better for the Rose Creek Community.   It has been such a perfect season.  The temperature, as we all know, continues to heat up, and the swimming pool and outdoor slides in Rose Creek are awesome.  Now, here are some current statistics for you:  there are currently 24 homes on the [...]

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What can happen if we default

July 28, 2011

Interest rates go up for everyone. Would that make selling houses easier? Not to mention what it would do to property values. No paychecks at Tinker one of the top 5 employers in the OKC metro. If the money doesn’t trickle down how does that help small business? FAA is already laying people off makes [...]

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It’s Happening in the West

July 27, 2011

Founded in 1889, Piedmont has a history of growth. Although it was traditionally a rural, wheat growing community and unconnected to neighboring towns by  paved roads, the community has a history of consolidation and progress. By 1920 it boasted 2 meat markets, 3 grain elevators, 2 cotton gins, an ice house, pool hall, livery stable and millinery [...]

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California REALTORS Applaud New Law on Short Sales

July 26, 2011

I saw this article this morning and thought it was too good not to post! Under a new state law, any lender who agrees to a short sale—which by definition will yield insufficient funds to cover the outstanding loans on a property—must accept it as payment in full for all loan balances. That is a [...]

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South Side Hangouts: Five Guys in Moore, Dan’s in SW OKC

July 24, 2011

Sometimes you want fine dining; some days you need a quiet half hour in a quaint wee coffeeshop.  Or maybe a gourmet cupcake, or pastry, or frozen yogurt.  Something, you know, nice.  Some days, though, the only thing that hits the spot is a burger and fries.  For those days, we have a new option [...]

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Tax Free Weekend–Buy a home!

July 23, 2011

I am happy to show you a home on this busy shopping day to anyone who wants to see one, no waiting lines.  I will be near the phone all day waiting for your call.  I will help you buy any home on the market for less than the asking price as a Tax Free [...]

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TEXTURE!

July 21, 2011

What makes your outfit interesting?  What makes your furniture interesting?  It is the mixture of texture’s, and THAT is also what makes a home’s exterior interesting and THENCE good curb appeal. Every home should be unique in it’s own way, just as God has made each of us different, each of our like’s and dislike’s [...]

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Making it through the Oklahoma Heat Wave

July 20, 2011

For myself and my family, trying to find things to do when it is 100+ outside is a bit difficult. Mostly being in an air conditioned home, building, or by a pool is how to get by. We have recently discovered some fun things to do and one is down right chilly…but so refreshing! Artic [...]

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