March 2012

Zip Code 73120 Oklahoma City, OK Real Estate Market Conditions (March 9, 2012)

March 31, 2012

90-day stats for Single Family properties in OKLAHOMA CITY, OK73120 as of October 7, 2011 Median List Price $163,673 Average List Price $234,596 Total Inventory 260 Price per Square Foot $88 Average Home Size 1,968 Median Lot Size 10,354 Average # Beds 3.29 Average # Baths 2.35 Homes Absorbed 16 Newly Listed 17 Days on [...]

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Higher Property Taxes Not The Answer

March 28, 2012

As many of you are aware the state of Oklahoma is going to do away with the state income tax. Money will have to come from somewhere. On Wednesday April 11th it’s Realtor Day at the state capital from 1-4 if you are planning on going please remind and enlighten the fine elected officials of [...]

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The Price of Paradise

March 27, 2012

Palm trees, soothing breezes, turquoise water and tall drinks.These are the magic elements of a tropical vacation.In fact, they are so persuasive that Conde Nast Traveler reports that beach holidays are Amerca’s favorite escape. A mental image of ourselves ensconced in a hammock roped between swaying coconut palms is indeed so seductive that once we reach those tropical golden [...]

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Midtown Hangouts: 1492 Restaurant

March 24, 2012

I tried a new restaurant in Midtown Oklahoma City last week: 1492. It’s on Walker, between NW 11th & 12th.  Parking was a bit of an an issue, but we managed. I love to eat adventurously; my family and friends, not so much.  That’s part of why I suggested trying this restaurant; it offers lots [...]

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Is Investment Property for You?

March 22, 2012

If you have been thinking of getting into the rental business, now might be the right time. There are currently 93 properties in the Northwest area of Oklahoma City listed for under $50,000. There are 360 more listed between $50,000 and $100,000. Most of these houses are small, single family homes, but they include condos, [...]

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Hey, OKC’s got a history

March 17, 2012

When you live (and work a lot) in old neighborhoods like Linda and I do, history becomes almost second nature. So when I see something dealing with the history of my neighborhood – or my town – I tend to notice. For instance: Oklahoma City’s first mayor – William L. Couch, mayor from Apr. 27 [...]

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Highs and Lows of Oklahoma City Real Estate – February 2012

March 15, 2012

There were 1,224 homes closed in February 2012, up 19% from January. This compares to 907 closed in February of 2011 – up 35%, and 1000 in February 2010 – up 22%. You can also visit highs and lows from 2011, 2010 and 2009. As for February… Most Expensive Sale — Oklahoma City Real Estate [...]

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Yep, it is time to start working on spring landscaping

March 14, 2012

Winter is coming to an end and spring is here and that means now I can no longer hide my front landscaping under the disguise of dead leaves and dormant shrubs. This time of year always stresses me out because I have no talent or skills in landscaping and gardening…and being a Realtor I know [...]

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Wanted: Charming Small Town in Oklahoma

March 12, 2012

When I travel I am attracted to picturesque towns and villages. Usually these are enclaves of history, money and a certain sort of transcending civility which linger on the fringes of great metropolitan areas. Such a town is usually a safe, leafy, refined oasis with great architecture, grand homes, interesting boutiques and wonderful restaurants. These [...]

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How fancy do you want it?

March 8, 2012

It was a drizzly Saturday morning but we were down on the river throwing rocks and just making the best of things when it started to sprinkle so we headed for higher ground. Just about the time it started to rain we came upon an old structure that appeared to be sound but unoccupied so [...]

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