January 2012

Market Update For the Northwest Edmond Area: 73012 Zip Code

January 30, 2012

90-day stats for Single Family properties inEDMOND, OK 73012 as of May 10, 2013Median List Price:$246,414Average List Price:$312,926Total Inventory:269Price per Square Foot:$108Average Home Size:2,383Median Lot Size:10,555Average # Beds:3.54Average # Baths:2.72Homes Absorbed:25Newly Listed:25Days on Market:130Average Age:8 Taking a look at a summary of the northwest Edmond area (zip code 73012) you can see that media prices [...]

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PROTECT YOURSELVES!

January 29, 2012

My very close friend recently had her life turned upside by someone who stole her identity. This thief stole her identity from credit card information that she used online. The thief then proceeded to charge $16,000 on her credit card. I saw firsthand how it turned her life upside down. It took her almost a [...]

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Kevin Durant and OKC

January 28, 2012

Who knew how much we’d love this Longhorn and how much he’d give back to Oklahoma City. This Nike commercial was filmed here in the metro area. I think it makes us (OKC) look good.

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Fusion!!

January 24, 2012

This post is mostly for other agents in the OKC area. The latest iteration of the Oklahoma City Metro MLS is out, up, and running, and … if you haven’t already, TRY IT OUT. It’s such an improvement over the previous version, I can’t even tell you. There are tons of little (and not-so-little) things [...]

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MAKE A SHOPPING LIST

January 23, 2012

Simplify your home search by creating a list of what you are looking for.  First consider your needs: location, size, maintenance needs and most importantly, affordability.  Then consider your wants: type of flooring, kitchen appliances, additional space.  Write down the features of each property.  Then sit down in a quiet spot and review your findings.  [...]

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Interest Rate’s!! Wow

January 21, 2012

Interest Rates are at unbeliveable record low.   I am amazed that any one who can qualify would even consider renting.  I have never seen so many reason why someone SHOULD NOT rent!! Home price’s are very good. Lower mortgage payments than rent! Many Seller’s are willing to pay for closing cost. Mortgage payments are lower [...]

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In the News!

January 19, 2012

Just last week one of our Buyer Representatives, Amanda Finch, was featured in the Business section of the Daily Oklahoman for her recent graduation of the Realtor Institute. She spent a year working on this designation, and now our combined Real Estate knowledge is greater than ever! Some FACTS about the GRI Designation: – GRI, [...]

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Quarterly Update: Linwood Place

January 16, 2012

Every three months, Linda and I prepare quarterly market updates for some of the older neighborhoods we practice in. Since not everyone in those neighborhoods gets the update, we thought we would make them available to a wider audience. To start with, we picked one of our favorite neighborhoods: Linwood, an urban conservation district neighborhood. [...]

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Highs and Lows of Oklahoma City Real Estate – December 2011

January 15, 2012

There were 1,279 homes closed in December 2011, up 11% from November. This compares to 1,108 closed in December of 2010 – up 15%, and 1,119 in December 2009 – up 14%. You can also visit highs and lows from 2010 and 2009. As for December… Most Expensive Sale — Oklahoma City Real Estate December [...]

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You’re in Charge !!!

January 13, 2012

When buying a home, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and at the mercy of everyone else.  Which house to choose, qualifications, paperwork … buying a house is most likely the largest purchase you will ever make and should be considered carefully.  Weigh all the pros and cons of each house, and educate yourself on [...]

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